Show Notes
In the second episode of Beyond Breakeven, podcast host and Xeinadin’s Marketing Director, Alex Deakin Mackay sits down with Tannah Matus, CFO of Secret Food Tours, a global experiential brand operating in over 80 cities.
Tannah reveals the gritty realities and insights behind scaling a start-up, from navigating private equity deals and post-COVID resilience to building world-class tech infrastructure from scratch. Expect a mix of personal anecdotes, sensible advice, and a dash of humour (including how his wife’s scepticism helped seal the job), all while Tannah uncovers what it really takes to grow a business beyond break even…and why having fun along the way might be the ultimate secret ingredient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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