#25 - Business Advice from Restaurateur Who Worked Alongside Wagamama Founder Alan Yau

#25 - Business Advice from Restaurateur Who Worked Alongside Wagamama Founder Alan Yau - Neil Gill

Show Notes

In this week’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Neil Gill, a restaurateur and property developer who has spent most of his career working for himself.

In our conversation, you'll get a glimpse into the mind of a natural entrepreneur, as Neil creates 2 business plans on the spot, including how to start a business with ZERO capital.

He also shares insights from his experience working alongside Alan Yao, the founder of Wagamama, and explains how he created this opportunity for himself.

Neil reflects on the biggest risks he has taken throughout his career, his relentless pursuit of new opportunities, opening his first restaurant, and how he unexpectedly fell into his current business.

This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone considering starting their own business, and Neil shares the honest truth about what it takes to work for yourself.

Expect to learn:

02:30 From Sports Dreams to Hospitality

11:30 The Harsh Realities of Business in London

14:00 Navigating Entrepreneurship: Motivations and Misconceptions

25:30 Working Alongside the Founder of Wagamama

44:45 Building a Business With ZERO Capital

48:00 The Sacrifices of Entrepreneurship

49:00 The Reality of Running a Business

50:45 Corporate Life vs. Entrepreneurship

51:15 Business Ideas and Execution

01:00:00 Risks in Entrepreneurship

01:15:00 Defining Success