The Bagel Monger Who Lost His Business But Won

Philip Korshak intended to create a space where employees can afford to live in the community they serve, challenging the "us and them" mentality in society. Unfortunately, with the low price point of bagels and the high cost of labor, it just didn't work out. Join me as we uncover what happened and the lessons learned from this experience.

Highlights:

Philip Korshak shares his vision of opening a community-focused bagel shop in South Philly at 10th and Morris.
He shares insights into his philosophy of equality, cross-training, and the challenges of implementing these principles in a business setting.
He discusses providing benefits like paid time off and recognizing the challenges of balancing employee welfare with financial sustainability.
Philip reminisces about the significance of bagels in his upbringing and shares a personal anecdote about enjoying bagels with his wife in Brooklyn.
Philip compares the process of crafting bagels to the art of composing love letters, portraying each bagel as a tender sentiment yearning to be embraced and appreciated.

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