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“When I started on the very first day with just one restaurant, we used to pick oregano off the stems and chop them. We still do that.” quote by Steve Ells
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“When I started on the very first day with just one restaurant, we used to pick oregano off the stems and chop them. We still do that.”

Steve Ells

About This Quote

Source Interview: Forbes, 2015

Starting small and staying true to humble practices can sustain a brand as it grows.

In simple terms: Small beginnings matter.

Key Takeaway

Maintain core values as you scale.

Themes

entrepreneurship humility growth

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • restaurant startup
  • scaling business
  • maintaining quality

Key Concepts

sustainability brand identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep core practices alive?
  • What small habits can you preserve?
A Different Perspective

Scaling can dilute original vision.

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