Crypto And Faith With Kevin Seo

Buttoned Up

In this episode, Daniel Seong sits down with Kevin Seo, a serial entrepreneur, restauranteur, and host of the Good Service Podcast. They delve into the unique and groundbreaking story of Kevin's restaurant, Bored and Hungry, which created a brand around the hype of accepting crypto payments. They also discuss the intentional simplicity of the dining experience and the strategic community building that led to their widespread success. Kevin also shares details about the Sonic Speed Cafe, their expansion to Asia, and their collaborations with well-known figures. The conversation touches on the profound impact of faith and the inspiration behind the Good Service Podcast. Join Daniel and Kevin as they dive into the world of entrepreneurship, community building, and the power of faith in business.

3 Key Episode takeaways

- Building Community: Kevin discusses the importance of gathering communities in a viral way and the power of communal marketing in business, especially in quick-service restaurants.

- Business Expansion: Kevin shares the exciting news about the expansion of his restaurant brands, including the recent launch of Sonic Speed Cafe and the franchising opportunities in Asia as part of our company's growth strategy.

- Good Service Podcast: Kevin co-founded the Good Service Podcast with Ben Chung. The podcast aims to have authentic and raw conversations with leaders from different industries about faith, entertainment, and community-building.

Show Overview

06:08 Created first restaurant brand around cryptocurrency acceptance. 08:18 Reflection on past challenges and future aspirations. 10:18 Business model shift: community-building drives marketing. 13:41 Struggling with faith in public, but persevering. 18:00. Love to podcast in east LA with live guests.