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Nov 2024
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How Sophie Gilliatt and Katherine Westwo...

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
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The conversation delves deep into crucial aspects of business development, from initial market research to scaling operations across Australia. Sophie and Katherine emphasize how their friendship in business has strengthened through clear role division and mutual respect, while their commitment to maintaining food quality and authentic home-cooked meals has been their primary competitive advantage. They discuss their unique approach to business planning, prioritizing operational efficiency over rapid expansion, and how they've maintained brand identity despite significant market expansion. Their experience on My Kitchen Rules provides fascinating insights into the relationship between brand awareness and actual sales growth, challenging common assumptions about marketing strategy and ROI.

The founders share valuable lessons about supply chain management, particularly during COVID-19, and how they've built customer loyalty through consistent quality rather than aggressive customer acquisition strategies. Their approach to time management while raising children offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs balancing family life with business demands. The episode also explores their evolution from hands-on operators to leaders of a professional management team, highlighting the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and staying true to your core values in building a successful lifestyle business. Their journey from local meal delivery service to nationwide brand demonstrates how focusing on customer feedback and maintaining food quality can drive sustainable revenue growth and market expansion.


 

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