What Happens When You Grow Too Fast? Adriano Zumbo’s Hard Lessons

What happens when your business grows faster than your resources, and you’re the one left to carry it?

In this episode, Paul sits down with Adriano Zumbo, Australia’s renowned pastry chef and MasterChef personality, to unpack the raw truth behind the glossy cakes, TV fame, and what really happens when your passion turns into an empire overnight.

Adriano shares:
- His early days in the kitchen, and how hard work and lucky breaks shaped his craft
- The highs and harsh lows of expanding too fast, too soon Why you need people around you who’ll tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear - - How understanding customer habits and data can save (or sink) a venue What it really takes to balance creativity with business without losing yourself along the way
- Hard-won advice for young chefs and entrepreneurs chasing big dreams If you’re looking to grow in hospitality, this episode is packed with real lessons and inspiration to help you do it right.

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