Harley Malarkey Podcast: Old Dog New Tricks

Chefs Life: End of an Era

Harley and Malarkey

You may have seen the news on social media, but Brian has made the difficult decision to shut down Chefs Life.

In this episode, we cover it all: how Chefs Life started in Brian’s kitchen during Covid, why the brand meant so much to him, and what ultimately made it unsustainable in today’s marketplace. We talk honestly about razor-thin margins, rising costs, and how hard it is to build and maintain a product with real integrity.

We also explore what it takes for a brand to succeed right now, the compromises many companies make, and why so many products look good on the outside but lack substance.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship and building with values, this is an episode for you.