Building Breakfast in America
From a small town in Connecticut to film school at USC, and ultimately to creating Paris's first American diner, Craig’s journey is one of risk-taking, resilience, and reinvention.
What you’ll Learn:
Creating Paris’s First American Diner: How Craig turned a craving for pancakes into Breakfast in America, a thriving restaurant concept.
Raising Capital Abroad: The real story behind securing $100,000 in seed funding and a French bank loan as a foreign entrepreneur.
Navigating French Business Culture: The challenges of hiring, firing, and adapting to strict labor laws in France.
Quality of Life Lessons: Why Craig believes Europe offers a better balance between work, leisure, and personal fulfillment.
Resilience Without a Safety Net: How resourcefulness and community support kept the dream alive through major setbacks.
Don’t miss this inspiring episode about following your dream, redefining success, and creating the life you truly want.
Spotlight Conversation
Discover how Craig went from Hollywood screenwriting to opening a diner in the heart of Paris, why he believes upward mobility is more achievable in Europe, and what it really takes to follow your dream abroad.
Questions Randall is Wondering After This Episode
Discover how Craig went from Hollywood screenwriting to opening a diner in the heart of Paris, why he believes upward mobility is more achievable in Europe, and what it really takes to follow your dream abroad.
What truly defines “enough” when it comes to success?
How do cultural values shape our quality of life?
Could I build my own dream business in Europe?
Memorable Quotes
About the Guest
Craig Carlson
Founder of Breakfast in America
Founder of Breakfast in America, Paris' first American diner.
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