México VS. Corea | Sujin Lee | #513 SINERGÉTICOS

🐝 Synergists! In this episode, we talk with Sujin Lee, a chef, entrepreneur, and content creator originally from South Korea. She is the founder and face of SSAM, one of the most recognized Korean restaurant chains in Mexico, with locations in Guadalajara and Mexico City. Sujin has dedicated her career to sharing Korean culture and cuisine, becoming a leading figure in culinary entrepreneurship and the connection between Korea and Mexico. Guest's social media:   / su.de.ssam   Follow me on my social media 👇 🔴 Facebook:   / jorgeserratosf   🐝 🔴 Instagram:   / jorgeserratosf   🐝 🔴 TikTok:   / jorgeserratosf   🐝 🔴 Twitter:   / jorgeserratosf   🐝 🔴 LinkedIn:   / jorge-serratos   🐝 🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ypaPh5... 📚 Book on https://waseditorial.com/bookstore/#!... 🟡 Follow Mente Sinergética: https://www.youtube.com/@mentesinerge... 🟡 Find out about the best of the Mastermind:    / channel   0:01:50 I left Korea for love 0:03:10 What has been the key to your success? 0:03:45 Is Mexico playing against Korea? Who are you rooting for? 0:06:08 Korean Habits for Success 0:08:40 Some Students Commit Suicide Due to Pressure 0:09:37 In Korea, Education is Public 0:10:25 Korean Foods for Health 0:12:07 Water is Shared Among 8 People 0:13:20 This Is What Koreans Eat in Mexico 0:15:07 Vices Don't Exist in Korea 0:17:05 We Couldn't Eat Until My Grandfather Raised His Spoon 0:18:24 Teachers Hit Us If We Weren't Responsible 0:20:19 Spanish Is Harder Than Any Other Language 0:20:51 Koreans Don't Lie 0:23:06 Mexican Excuses for Skipping Work 0:27:00 Arriving on Time Isn't Punctual 0:29:43 We Went From a Small Restaurant to a Big Restaurant 0:32:57 We Hired A foodie, and from there it was a boom 0:36:41 What do you consider yourself more, a chef or a businesswoman? 0:38:33 How to be a mom and a businesswoman? 0:40:08 Is it easier to start a business in Mexico or in Korea? 0:43:19 The most popular dish at SSAM 0:44:10 Koreans work overtime 0:45:40 The word “ahorita” (right now) 0:46:50 Children have savings accounts starting in elementary school 0:47:30 Mistakes Mexicans make that Koreans don't 0:48:03 What's next for SSAM? 0:50:30 Did you ever imagine the success the restaurant has had? 0:51:08 Why do Mexicans like Korean culture so much? 0:52:58 Being a business partner with her husband 0:55:55 Cultural differences between Korean and Mexican marriage 0:58:55 Jorge's book 1:00:07 What does 1+1=3 mean? 1:02:09 What is your message to the world?