Pivoting and Growing: Matt Dulin on Baking, Business Challenges, and Customer Connection
In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Chase Megyeri speaks with Matt Dulin, the founder of GetRights, a bakery and pizza shop in Denver. Matt shares the story of how he transitioned from a sous chef to starting his own business during the pandemic. He discusses the unique combination of pastries and pizza that sets GetRights apart, the challenges of managing growth, and the importance of building a strong team to ensure continued success. In this conversation, Matt Dulin discusses the importance of connecting with customers on a human level in the restaurant industry, the challenges of managing a growing business, and the day-to-day realities of restaurant ownership. He emphasizes the need for effective training, hiring for cultural fit, and the balance between work and personal life. Matt also shares valuable advice for aspiring restaurant owners, highlighting the significance of being fully immersed in their work and the impact of cutting corners.
Support our Sponsors:
🤝 Thank you to Eric Pierre of Pierre Accounting. Pierre Accounting is a national CPA and advanced tax strategy firm that designs sophisticated wealth structures to legally minimize tax and accelerate long-term wealth creation for high-income entrepreneurs and investors.
Website: https://www.pierreaccounting.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamyourfavoritecpa/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierreaccounting/
🤝 Thank you to Brian Dukes of Exitwise. Exitwise is a full-service M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for more money.
Website: https://www.exitwise.com
Follow on Instagram: N/A
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brdukes/
🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow.
Website: https://10xnerds.com/
Follow on Instagram: N/A
Connect on LinkedIn: N/A
🤝 Thank you to Michael Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm. Rutkowski Law Firm helps Michigan business owners protect their personal and business assets by designing and implementing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans.
Website: https://rutkowskilawfirm.com/
Follow on Instagram: N/A
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/rutkowskilawfirm/
🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients.
Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/
Stream on Other Platforms:
📺 Big Hitters on Youtube [https://youtube.com/@bighitterspodcast?si=6S_QTCi7WwcSO2e0]
🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/38cEQ3ZDYZkQkwZ0KyCawg?si=2428724eabd944cc]
🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-hitters/id1808008973]
Connect with Andrew:
Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhathaway/]
Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BigHath33/]
Follow on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@theandrewhathaway]
Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhathaway/]
Hathaway Companies Website [https://hathaway-companies.com/]
Virtual Assist Website [https://www.virtual-assist.co/]
Freedom AI Website [https://freedom-ai.io/]
