HORECA, HARD WERKEN EN FOCUS: HET GEHEIM VAN WON YIP

In this episode of Doorzetters, Ruud Hendriks and Richard Bross speak with Won Yip, the uncrowned king of hospitality in Amsterdam. With no less than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Won shares his lessons and insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges he encountered, and his vision for the future of the sector. 🎧 Prefer to listen? Spotify: https://ap.lc/KsUHP Apple Podcast: https://ap.lc/doByt In this episode, among other things: -Why discipline and hard work are crucial in the hospitality industry -What the toughest moments were in Won Jip’s career and how he overcame them -The importance of focus and believing in yourself in the hospitality industry -What Won Jip has to say about the future of the hospitality industry and new developments in the sector -Why location, location, location is still the key to success in the hospitality industry 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction of Won Jip and his hospitality career 04:50 – The low point: Applying for jobs after a failed exit 09:15 – The reality of entrepreneurship: It’s only hay when it’s in the attic 14:30 – Why GoDutch is building a bus and not a Ferrari 28:10 – The anti-chatbot strategy: Why real people are winning 38:00 – Battle for the domain name: 12,500 euros for a URL 55:00 – Tips for entrepreneurs: Sell your product before it is finished 01:00:00 – Conclusion 💡 TIPS FROM THIS EPISODE Tip from Ruud: Stay agile; be prepared to radically change course if the market demands it. Tip from Richard: Ruben Terlouw - Along the South Chinese Coast. Tip from Won Jip: Hang on the fences at Artis at 9:00 AM to beat the crowds. 🏆 Sponsors Amdax – https://amdax.com/nl Owow – https://owow.io Sprints & Sneakers – https://www.sprintsandsneakers.com 🔗 DOORZETTERS LINKS Website: https://www.doorzetters.net Spotify: https://ap.lc/KsUHP Apple Podcast: https://ap.lc/doByt Social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, X, BlueSky With the code ‘Doorzetters’ you get a 10% discount on McGregor clothing 👉 https://nl.mcgregornewyork.com/discou... With code ‘DOORZETTERS’ you get 5 GB of worldwide data for €1 via a Travel eSIM at Nobotel 👉 https://www.nobotel.nl/doorzetters Order our book – Doorzetters: 60 entrepreneurs who did not assignments 👉 https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/doorzette...