Mark Brand - Lessons from a Social Entrepreneur

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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices