Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast
Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast
Podcast Description
Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys,raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up.
Whether you're just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches. This is the podcast for those who want the truth behind the headlines—straight
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The podcast concentrates on themes pertinent to the startup experience, such as fundraising challenges, gender biases in traditionally male-dominated industries, and the personal stories that shape entrepreneurial journeys. Notable episodes include discussions with finance expert Hayley Phinn about overcoming gender barriers in finance and entrepreneur Nithin Thomas on the discipline necessary to launch a new venture, both providing actionable insights for listeners navigating their own paths.
Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys,raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up.
Whether you’re just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches. This is the podcast for those who want the truth behind the headlines-straight
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Culinary Systems Global
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In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, host Albert sits down with Shane Stephen Stagg, culinary consultant and founder of Culinary Systems Global.
With over a decade of experience in high-pressure kitchen environments from Hilton Hotels to managing culinary operations for Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families, Shane breaks down the operational flaws, profit leaks, and management mistakes that plague the hospitality industry.
Shane shares how turning a blind eye to food wastage, poor procurement systems, and weak portion control can wipe out thousands in revenue each month. He breaks down how structured culinary systems, clear leadership, and smarter operational strategies can improve efficiency, protect margins, and set up hospitality businesses for sustainable, long-term success.
Key Topics Covered:
– Reality vs. Hollywood tropes in professional kitchens (Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, The Bear).
– Navigating kitchen hierarchy, high-pressure environments, and mental health in hospitality.
– How a 900kg carrot ordering blunder taught Shane the ultimate lesson in operational management.
– The hidden cost of food wastage, voids, and broken procurement systems.
– Practical strategies to fix inventory depletion, manage portion control, and boost profit margins.
– Transitioning from a professional chef to cooking for UHNW families and yacht owners.
– Financial mindset shifts: moving from high spending to reinvesting and building long-term wealth.
– How Culinary Systems Global helps restaurants eliminate waste and optimize back-of-house operations.
About Culinary Systems Global
Protecting Profit. Strengthening Systems. Building Better Food Businesses.
CSG specialises in helping food businesses identify operational inefficiencies, improve stock and costing systems, strengthen financial control and uncover opportunities to protect and maximise profit.
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Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:13 – Behind the Scenes: Pressure & Culture in Professional Kitchens
00:02:37 – Starting at Age 15: The Hilton Apprenticeship & Early Regrets
00:06:33 – Debunking Kitchen Tropes: The Reality of TV vs. Real Life
00:09:23 – Managing Pressure, Efficiency, and Knowing Which Corners to Cut
00:11:03 – Shifting Pressure: From Busy Saturday Services to Solopreneurship
00:13:33 – Diversity, Camaraderie, and Hierarchy Behind the Scenes
00:15:04 – The 1,000kg Carrot Ordering Mistake & Key Operational Lessons
00:17:48 – The Best Advice: Be a Sponge, Listen, and Absorb Everything
00:18:50 – The Hidden Cost of Food Wastage and Voids in Hospitality
00:20:47 – Step-by-Step Solutions: Procurement Systems & Portion Control
00:24:40 – Great Chef vs. Good Business Owner: Balancing Passion & Strategy
00:26:13 – Lessons Learned from Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Clients
00:27:41 – The Truth About Cooking for Billionaires, Celebrities & Yacht Owners
00:29:33 – High Earnings & Financial Mindset Shifts: Spending vs. Saving
00:31:10 – Founding Culinary Systems Global: Solving Back-of-House Inefficiencies
00:34:33 – Why Relying on Systems is Better Than Relying on One Person
00:35:49 – Rapid Fire Round: Scares, Working Hours & Biggest Wins
00:39:56 – Expanding Internationally & Outro
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