#41. Quinntessential Questions with Gerald Tan: Fail Forward Grow Stronger
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In this powerhouse episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Gerald Tan — CEO & Co-founder of Yummy Bros, the healthy meal prep service reinventing Asian dishes with low-carb, keto, and high-protein options tailored to your goals and taste.
Gerald’s journey takes us from growing up in Singapore and starting out in recruitment, to mastering sales and communication, developing unshakable self-belief, and overcoming the voices of naysayers. He shares pivotal moments in his life, the inner principles that guide his decisions, and the lessons learned from failed ventures before finally launching Yummy Bros.
We explore what it takes to cross the million-dollar revenue mark, scale a business in a crowded food and beverage landscape, and build a brand that stands out while staying true to its mission. Gerald opens up about the realities of leadership, the risks of entrepreneurship, and the personal motivation that keeps him moving forward. He also talks about his vision of freedom, flexibility, and building a business that supports the life you want to live.
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a leader navigating growth, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, this conversation will feed your mind and your ambition.
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Guest Bio
Gerald Tan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Yummy Bros and is responsible for the company's growth and strategic direction, branding and marketing strategy, and developing key business partnerships.
Under his leadership, Yummy Bros exceeded the million-dollar annual revenue mark in less than 3 years. He was also conferred the Spirit of Enterprise Neo Start-up Award in 2022 for driving the nation's economic growth at a time of constant technological disruption.
Minutes
(00:55) Introduction
(04:39) Growing up in Singapore (07:04) Working in Recruitment (09:48) Sales & Communication (13:15) Takeaways from Recruitment
(15:24) Sports & Health
(18:45) Self Belief & Confidence (20:05) Naysayers
(21:40) Marriage
(26:11) Pivotal Moments
(28:11) Inner Principles & Patterns (30:25) Starting Yummy Bros (33:40) Learnings from Failed Businesses
(37:21) Crossing the $1 Million Mark
(40:14) Scaling the Business (43:45) Building a Successful F&B Business
(47:29) Overcrowded Food Landscape
(49:08) Leadership
(51:58) Challenges Faced
(55:55) Business Risks
(57:28) Personal Motivation (01:02:30) Freedom & Flexibility (01:04:07) Working Towards Freedom
(01:08:20) Rapid Fire QuestionsBehind-The-Scenes
