#19 - Grégoire Michaud - From Military Service To Pastry Extraordinaire

In this episode, I talk to the Founder of one of the most iconic brands in Hong Kong, world-renowned pasty chef, Grégore Michaud. Grégoire talks about his incredibly unique story, from military service, moving to the US, working at The Four Seasons for 20 years, and of course, starting Bakehouse.Chapters:00:00 The Rise of Bakehouse and Its Iconic Egg Tarts06:01 Branding Bakehouse: A Unique Identity in HongKong11:52 Navigating Challenges: COVID-19 and Business Adaptation18:01 Building a Strong Company Culture23:45 The Journey of a Pastry Chef: From Four Seasons to Bakehouse36:35 From Humble Beginnings to Culinary Mastery39:31 The Journey of a Pastry Chef43:42 Forks in the Road: Career Choices and Risks44:34 The Impact of Military Discipline on Culinary Arts46:41 Parenting and the Legacy of Hardship49:49 Balancing Passion and Business52:09 Resilience in Entrepreneurship54:43 The Creative Process Behind Bakehouse01:00:57 The Power of Social Media in Business01:03:07 Strategic Growth and Future Plans for Bakehouse01:11:49 Advice for Pursuing the AbnormalProduced by ‪@MUNDAY_STUDIOS‬Munday.live/studiosGet in touch:Instagram: / petelaverickYouTube: / @pete.laverickFacebook: / pete.laverick.5Email: [email protected]