The Impactology Podcast

#1 Tasos Katsaounis (Part I) "From consulting to baking bread...the alternate road to entrepreneurism"

Episode Summary

Introducing Tasos Katsaounis (Part I of II). Impactology Live is a global live virtual event, where 33 inspiring speakers were interviewed as part of this event over 3 days. This RECAP episode reflect on the key themes and learnings from this event. We draw on the rich content and insights to help you take action and make an impact.

Episode Notes

Tasos Katsaounis was born and raised in Dallas Texas, where his family owned a bar and grill. Whilst helping out in the family business, Tasos spent 22 years in business consulting, until he decided to take the road less travelled. 

Tasos is part of a growing breed of entrepreneurs, applying years of experience, maturity, and intuition to forge a new path and follow his passion.  In Tasos' case, building the Bread Man Baking Co, into an independent commercial bakery based in Houston. Today, Bread Man Baking Co. is partnering with some of the country's top chefs, hotels and grocery retailers.

26min 15sec: Reflections and questions to test your thinking and help you put the learnings into action. 
There are three themes we reflect on with this conversation with Tasos.  Belief, Identity and Bravery.

  1. Belief – Tasos, with all the uncertainty of the unknown put his trust in a passion, baking bread, that defined his why. Tasos mentioned how he had a belief this would work…so much about mindset, particularly when after 22 years, you say sayonara to a way of working that is hardwired and innate. So, the question for you is, what do you enjoy doing, that doesn’t pay your bills, that enables you to find flow?  Is this worth exploring?
  2. Identity – Tasos spoke about redefining his brand, losing his identity to build credibility to a new stakeholders.  As a problem solver, Tasos had the insight to know this is a problem he needs to solve to succeed…the 22 years of consulting kicking into gear here.  How would you define your brand?  How would people define your brand, when you’re not in the room?  Are there parts of your brand that you need to let go or refine to get you to the next phase of growth, for yourself or your business.
  3. And finally, brave. Tasos said it nicely, ‘nothing happens without taking a risk.’ The question for you is ‘what is the next brave and big decision that could change course of your life for the better?”

Look out for Part II with Tasos Katsaounis in Episode 2.

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