In 2005, New Orleans chef John Besh was living his dream as a high-brow chef. Then Hurricane Katrina hit, and he lost everything. Here's how he staged a comeback.
Highlights: How I Found My Company's Soul1:46
New Orleans chef John Besh thought he would go bankrupt after Hurricane Katrina, but saved his business by focusing on giving back to the community, instead of obsessing over the bottomline.
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Roots: How Tragedy Gave Me a Clean Slate2:21
By 2005, John Besh was living his childhood dream as a 'fancy pants chef' in New Orleans. But then Hurricane Katrina hit.
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Goodbye, Ego: Humility Is Key for Success2:47
Chef John Besh says the moment he stopped thinking about himself, he finally discovered his company's real mission-- and path to success.
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Shift: From Charity to Restaurant Empire2:34
It wasn't long after Hurricane Katrina that John Besh's catering company was ready for more business.
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Community: Find Growth Beyond Profits3:06
New Orleans chef John Besh has found the secret to success: Give back. After Hurricane Katrina forced his city--and company--to rebuild, Besh made growing a community-focused company culture a top priority.
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Be Better: Every Business Should Have a Cause7:06
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans chef John Besh gave his booming catering company something it desperately needed: a social mission.
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Q&A: How I Do It All (& You Can Too)16:36
Chef John Besh talks about running his empire of restaurant and keeping up with expectations.
