How a CPA Became a 3-Restaurant Sushi Empire Owner

Podcast: Living Your Legacy · Rudy Mawer

Opublikowano: 2026-10-24

What does it take to keep a restaurant thriving for 35 years when others are forced to close? Brent Hampton Reed, a former CPA turned sushi chef and owner of three Japanese restaurants, reveals the decisions behind his remarkable transformation. From navigating financial pressure and seasonal losses to building a team of 100 employees, Brent challenges conventional thinking about restaurant ownership. He explores how Japanese kaizen philosophy, financial discipline, and community relationships shape his approach to leadership. But when longtime restaurants begin disappearing and burnout threatens everything he's built, Brent faces a bigger question: How do you create a business that...