Episode Details

CK Chin didn’t plan on becoming a hospitality powerhouse. He just needed a night job. But what started as bouncing at a nightclub became the beginning of a remarkable journey—one that now includes Michelin recognition, multi-million dollar businesses, a 6-seat restaurant with a waitlist, a community art park, and a dance studio built with his wife.
This episode dives into how CK makes it all work—with heart, with humility, and with a relentless focus on people.

You’ll hear:
00:00 – CK’s unlikely start in hospitality
06:00 – What real hospitality looks like behind the scenes
13:50 – How a 6-seat restaurant became a powerhouse concept
21:00 – Building an art park from graffiti walls to a movement
28:00 – Payroll, purpose, and why business is a privilege
33:00 – The $70 appetizer that no one should sell
38:00 – Why creativity must meet business reality
44:00 – The banana bread story you’ll never forget
50:00 – Staying full while leading others
57:00 – Why conscious capitalism creates real wins
1:06:00 – Giving gifts vs discounts: the profit lesson no one teaches
1:11:00 – Leading teams with humanity, not hierarchy
1:12:00 – The story that will change how you see business

You can find see CK here: https://www.instagram.com/seekaychin/ 

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