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Avoiding burnout and choosing the right career path with Alex Brandwein, owner of Brandwein's Bagels
Episode 328th April 2021 • Owner Operated with Jonah Pollone • Jonah Pollone
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Today, I sat down with Alex Brandwein to talk about his journey from being a successful investment banker in NYC to starting and growing Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

We covered:

  • Avoiding burnout and keeping up with your mental health as a business owner
  • Starting out in the restaurant industry
  • Making the jump from a job in banking to owning a small business
  • Tips on hiring the right employees
  • Example interview questions for prospective employees
  • Backing out of the business to allow it to grow
  • "Work life balance" isn't a real thing

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Visit Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill: https://www.brandweinsbagels.com/

Traction by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=traction+book&qid=1619582020&sr=8-3

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=e+myth&qid=1619582058&s=books&sr=1-1

Setting the Table by Danny Meyer: https://www.amazon.com/Setting-Table-Transforming-Hospitality-Business/dp/0060742763

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