From $5K to $50K Weekly Revenue: The Rollercoaster Ride of Growing a Thriving Restaurant Business - Lessons Learned by Entrepreneur Simon Robustelli on Scaling, People Management and Work-Life Balance. (Episode 629 - Simon Robustelli)

Grow A Small Business Podcast · Feb 9, 2025 · 1m

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Michael Denehey interviews Simon Robustelli, who grew his restaurant business, Solo Pasta, from $5,000 to $50,000 in weekly revenue over 15 years before a successful exit. Simon shares his insights on the challenges of managing rapid growth, including the importance of consistent processes and empowering his team. He reflects on the difficulties of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and the need to "work on the business, not just in it". After his successful exit, Simon emphasises the value of having the right mentors and being open to…