HOPE Message Breakfast Club's Business Master Class with Allanté Lynn

Summary
In this conversation, Yolanda Freedom Marks interviews Allanté , aka Chef Tey, of Alanté's Kitchen. They discuss Alanté 's journey as a chef and her creative approach to cooking. Alanté shares how her father and aunt inspired her love for cooking and taught her valuable lessons about food and family. She also emphasizes the importance of finding what you enjoy and incorporating it into your business. Alanté shares some of her most creative dishes, including instant ramen with short ribs and a cornbread bowl filled with greens, mac and cheese, and a deep-fried turkey leg quarter. She also provides recipes for cooking oxtails and making risotto, and discusses her experiences with catering and shares valuable business tips. She talks about the importance of setting rules and boundaries in business, not bending the rules for clients, and being selective about who you give discounts to. Allanté also emphasizes the need to have a clear vision and goal for your business, identify your target audience, and invest in good business cards. The conversation ends with a prayer for those in need.
Takeaways
- Find what you enjoy and incorporate it into your business.
- Think outside the box and be creative in your cooking.
- Consider multiple streams of income to support your business.
- Don't be afraid to try new and unique dishes.
- Family and personal experiences can inspire and shape your culinary journey.
- Set clear rules and boundaries in your business and stick to them
- Have a clear vision and goal for your business
- Identify your target audience and focus on serving them
- Invest in good business cards to make a lasting impression
- Prayer can provide comfort and support in difficult times
Chapters
00:00
Finding Joy in What You Do
18:30
The Creative Side of Cooking
20:31
Cooking with Fish Bones
23:24
Exploring Unique Dishes
29:28
Catering and Setting Rules
31:30
Giving Back through Catering
32:36
Being Selective with Discounts
34:05
Setting Rules and Maintaining Integrity
35:08
Being Cautious with Payment Methods
36:02
Creating and Following Business Rules
37:02
Helping Others within Boundaries
38:02
The Importance of Integrity in Business
39:02
Defining Your Rules and Accommodations
40:02
Changing Mindsets and Protecting Yourself
41:01
The Challenge of Helping Others
42:01
Investing in Good Business Cards
44:56
Creating a Business Plan
45:29
Having a Clear Vision and Goal
49:38
Identifying Your Target Audience
50:08
Investing in Good Business Cards
55:28
Supporting the Love Conference
57:59
The Power of Prayer