Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Anthony DiNardo, owner of Henri's Bakery & Deli, located in Atlanta, GA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Henri's is a retail Bakery & Deli that has been in the Atlanta area for over 90 years. We serve fresh baked goods and deli sandwiches to people all over the Atlanta area. We currently have 4 locations, a food truck, and serve families and business people every day.
Tell us about yourself
I would consider myself a serial entrepreneur always looking for opportunities. The business was originally started by my great grandfather Henri Fiscus. Upon his death in the late 1970s, the business was taken over by his grandchildren. After eight years in the medical device industry and dabbling in some small business, I decided to take a leap and purchase the business from my aunts and uncle. It's been a crazy five years, navigating the transition, opening three stores, and working through the challenges the Pandemic presented. I would say my family and the desire to do something great keep me motivated on a daily basis.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner was making the Inc 5000 list for fast-growing companies in the United States.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
I believe the hardest thing with being a business owner is managing your time. Every day you have a plan, but others require your time, and the day can quickly get derailed. Understanding how to manage this, I believe, is really key for entrepreneurs to become successful.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- 1.) Make sure you love what you are doing.
- 2.) Surround yourself with people smarter than you, as soon as you "don't think" you can afford it.
- 3.) Question the way things are being done and don't be afraid to try something new.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.henrisbakery.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henrisbakeryatlanta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrisbakery1929/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-dinardo-ba94b017/
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