Work Hard Play Hard | A Master Class For Your Life

I wanted to have Justin Anthony on the show today not just because he’s a hugely successful restaurateur and entertainer – he is Founder of the South African hospitality group True Story Brands and the owner of some of the top restaurants in Atlanta – but because he has been able to stay at the top of his game in an industry that isn’t very forgiving.   In This Conversation We Cover: [3:00] Growing up in South African apartheid [6:00] Going pro in soccer at 17 [9:30] Pivoting from professional soccer player to restaurateur [11:10] Opening the first South African restaurant in the U.S. [16:00] Why Justin decided to wait tables before opening his first restaurant [22:00] The teachers that impacted Justin’s growth [26:00] When David met his wife & [28:10] Opening 3 restaurants in 6 months (and why Justin does NOT recommend it!) [30:45] Learning how to hire good people [34:35] Consistency, Standards, & Top Chef [36:40] Why Justin considers himself a player in the entertainment industry & not so much