#13 Loui Blake- Rise, fall and rise. A true rollercoaster story unlocked.

The Growth Cast with Jamie Minors

Loui Blake is a serial plant based entrepreneur and is currently the CEO of Miami Foods, a company built open making a green revolution away from our meat industry.
Having set up a football coaching academy, a nightlife promotion business and a recruitment agency, Loui's life pivoted after an awakening at a ritual ceremony, pushing him on a path to self transformation.
Having grown up in Norfolk, his wonderlust has taken his working ventures to New York, Mexico, Miami and London.
He explains how he got his foot in the door with one of the country's biggest food chains, Wagamamas, and helped them grow their vegan Katsu.
But being a business owner isn't always glitz and glamour, and Loui shows a vulnerable side that most people don't get to see. With payroll looming and not enough funds in the bank, we discuss the intense pressures owners face in keeping the lights on, which sadly couldn't be done at the recently insolvent Erpingham House.
The depression and anxious states from not understanding your path can be destructive, so listening to a man open up about this journey is inspiring.
We talk about how to raise finance from investors, what's important when looking to angel invest in new companies and the most vital character traits of a true entrepreneur.
For me, this podcast is all about pushing boundaries, which is demonstrated by his recent 100km ultramarathon in Tuscany and the challenges it faced.
If you want to listen to a rollercoaster ride, then this one is for you.