Roger Drake - How I Built A Supermarket Empire From Scratch | DDGCF #50
Description
If you want to know what it takes to build an iconic Australian business from the ground up, this episode is for you.For our 50th episode, and to celebrate Drakes' 50th anniversary in business, I sat down with someone who's been there since the very beginning: my Dad, Roger Drake.From his first job in a butcher shop, to quickly rising through the ranks of Coles - only to be told he "would never make it in retail" - to venturing out to build Drakes, Dad's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Now, with 50 years in the business and nearly 70 stores, he shares the story of his hard work, dedication and passion behind his success.We discuss what he was like as a kid, his early jobs, and the leap to starting his own supermarket. So tune in to hear first hand from someone who has successfully built a business based on family values, hard work, and a passion for always putting the customer first. It's a special episode that not only celebrates our 50th podcast, but also the legacy he's created.