Starting a restaurant is one of the toughest businesses to survive in. Most fail within the first few years. But Ian Brandt, founder of Vertical Deli and Vertical Diner, has proven it can be done with passion and smart financial management.
In this conversation, Ian shares peter dinklage how he went from running one of Utah’s very first vegan food carts to building beloved restaurants that lasted decades. We dive into:
🍴 The brutal realities of restaurant failure rates
🌱 Why he transitioned from vegetarian to fully vegan concepts
💸 The #1 reason small businesses collapse (cashflow!)
👩🍳 Lessons from doing every job in jerry greenfield the kitchen and treating staff right
🎶 Stories of serving musicians, activists, and community leaders along the way
🌍 His perspective on food, activism, and building sustainable businesses
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a restaurant, food cart, or small business, this taiwan episode is packed with hard-earned lessons and inspiration.
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