Mark Brand opened his first restaurant in 2007 and went on to restore Save On Meats, a butcher shop founded in 1957. Save On Meats is not like any other butcher shop or lunch counter, because Mark has created a sustainable business model that serves the community. Mark states that by creating a business that stands for something, not only does that help the community as a whole, but he has seen fewer turnovers from his staff because they also believe in the bigger picture.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:45] Thank you Vancity Buzz for sponsoring us!

[2:45] What was Mark's defining moment?

[6:55] How did Mark get started in the hospitality industry?

[9:20] Mark had an addiction problem, but he decided that wasn't going to be his story.

[10:10] Mark opened his restaurant in a bad neighborhood and everybody told him it was a bad idea.

[15:25] Mark talks about the reality show he was a part of.

[18:10] Save on Meats isn't just a restaurant; it has a big social component too.

[21:45] What's one piece of advice Mark can share with those who are looking to start a non-profit?

[25:40] Mark has created a model where people can see how their dollar impacts others.

[30:55] What are some of Mark's core values?

[32:35] How does Mark define success?

[34:55] Mark shares a few statistics.

[36:45] Why should business owners care about the bottom line? Because it's the right thing to do!

[38:40] Millennials are looking for purpose-based businesses.

[39:30] Where does Mark see himself in ten years?

[41:30] Mark talks about the kind of legacy he would like to leave behind.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/

http://mantalks.com/

http://www.markbrandinc.com/

http://saveonmeats.ca/

 

Music Credit:

Parlange & Latenite Automatic (jesusparlange.com– lateniteautomatic.com)

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