Love this rag to richest stories. Greg is a great guy. My life story is very similar. Dropped out of college. Lived in my car. I grew a multinational coffee company by being one of the first on the web in 1995. Great interview Pete. Looking forward to more.
@@jeb419 Thanks, I have chatted with Pete. I have been lucky in life, but my story really has nothing to do with Thailand at the moment and sorry to say I am no great humanitarian like Greg. That might change in the future.
I think it was an inspiring interview, I am probably one of the people who are not willing to risk anything, but interviews like this makes me more open.
Excellent interview. I have a small and very successful business with my incredibly talented wife. We started 4 yrs ago in a city with no customers and now possibly n.o 1 in our sector. What he said about staff is so true. As a leader I've had to learn the hard way. Mistakes we made was not paying enough to the staff and bonuses. They saw us making a lot of money but we didnt pass it on. Now we pay big salaries and bonuses. We treat the staff like family. But still have issues recruiting thai staff in our city. We have really high standards. They will try one month with us and realise its easier to work for a business competitor than us because the standards are lower. Easier job for them and less strict. Overall the work ethic is really poor in this country. I never thought about recruiting Philippinno . Its a good idea. Overall staff are our biggest nightmare....
Greg is an absolute legend!! Sunrise taco my go to fix for Mexican/tex Mex in Thailand..so consistent!!! great interview Pete!! hope you are doing great in Dublin mate
What a gentleman, what a selfless he is. So grateful for what he an his team done for the unfortunate Thais 🙏 Incidentally, wish I had business head😕 Thank you Pete 🥰🙏
That is one fantastic guy Gregg. It's very rewarding helping others It's nice Pete you remembered the guy with the stomach wound and would say your video helped him Most definitely I think it's amazing what you do but It's the way you do it just brilliant Keep it going you are opening up people's life's just great stuff.
More proof > kids....no need to dump all that dough on a certificate that may end up being useless > focus on what you enjoy doing & things generally take care of themself in favorable fashion. Good stuff as always Pete 👍
Been to Sunrise on Soi 7 many times after a night on the drink in BKK. Margareta Storm Soi 13 I think. It was owned by Sunrise, always a good place for a meal and a cocktail. Next time I head up to BKK I will hit Sunrise. Bring back drunken memories.
In the states the subways don’t do really well. They don’t accept coupons anymore as I heard .. I never ate there but passing by and it’s completely empty expect lunch time.
Hello. Pete I was happy to see your Video.. Happy New Year to you and Your Beautiful Wife ..Hope lifes going well for you and Noom. Sorry not sure how you spell her name.. We got in from working earlier me and my Husband Jim. We do Commercial Janitorial work 3 nights a week. We flean a car dealer ship on weds and Saturdays Fridays we clean a local Cement plant.. we get Social Security that helps us plus our 3 nights of. Work. We years ago had a full time Janitorial Business for over 19 years.. it all fell apart in june of 2016.. any ways i feel blessed for the 3 days or evenings we got now.. Jim turns age 69end of February..I turn age 65 Airil 6,2023.. we had employees and all. We worked for a. Wealthy car dealership who had like 6-7 dealerships we had them for over 19 years.. They Sold out in 2016.. the new Owners got rid of most everyone Cleaning Company too. Which was us and our people who worked for us.. anyways we manage on our 3. Evenings a week we do now minus Employees. Thank you Pete for Reading my Rambling.. Glad Pete you still have your channel.. Loved this story. You do amazing Stories.. I Look forward to your next Story..Take care Pete.. Jo Ann Age 64 North Florida. Lake City,Fla
Hi Joann thanks for sharing your story. It can’t be easy losing a business especially one you’ve had for 19 years. I hope you’re well too and thanks for watching our videos 🙏🙏🙏
What mic did you get? Is it a Yeti? looks like you have it backwards. The two knobs should be facing you I think. Greg is a very good speaker. Hope you have him again one day.
The Subway is not so popular in the States these days due to the ingredients. Preservatives in too many things; nitrates in the meats; mercury in the tuna. Lots of vegetarians in the U.S. now, anyway. There was almost no Mexican food in Thailand in the 80's and early 1990's. There was an American with his Thai wife running "Gordito's" in the soi across from Bangkok Bank headquarters on Silom Road. It was pretty good, but expensive for the times compared to Thai food. Eventually a second small Mex food place opened in a back soi off of Sukhumvit Road; I'm guessing from memory somewhere around Soi 8 or so. It was not crowded when I tried it, only once, and not too good. I never went back.
@@ThairishTimes It's called the Treaty of Amity. It allows an American to own 100% shareholding of a company. Lots of special paperwork. You definitely have to pay a Thai law office to do it. I had one before. It does NOT help with land or home ownership, however. No relation to that.
Got ya email Pete. Just back in action after the Xmas/NY events....will get back to you soon. Strange Subway has just hit the market here in the whole of Indonesia 2022. Sunrise Margaretta been there many times, just for drinks and people watching - all location, location right.
This guy is a genius. Anyone that can make money from selling Mexican food made by Filipinos in a country where there are literally a million other food places with much better food which is served by much more talented people than his restaurant definitely deserves an award. He could probably sell ice to Eskimos.
Doesn't surprise me they made more money 10 years ago. My 15 year old boy came home crying because he was fired. Apparrently couldn't make sandwiches fast enough!
Hey Pete , I think I found out where you used to film your interviews, the edge Sukhumvit library. Not that is of any importance and its true, I should have better things to occupy my time with, but that is what retirement does for you :) Well, I was wondering always if you were filming from inside your apt but I guess I found the answer. OK, hope everything is well.
@@ThairishTimesI was watching a real estate video and I noticed something familiar with the interior colors and the outside rail fence, originally when you were filming there your interviews I thought you live in the penthouse, ( coyrtesy of your father in law, :)clever boy :), good camera work. Anyway, I may consider renting there in the future but please now that you know don't go there and stoke me :) jk.
The beautiful tourist town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland 🇮🇪 has been flooded with thousands of Ukrainians and fakeugees seeking "International Protection", many coming via UK from Albania, Georgia, Pakistan, Syria and all over Africa.
Enjoy losing your country to the rest of the worlds garbage. The Ukrainians can stay and kick out the rest. At least Hungary and Poland won’t let the garbage in
If you liked this interview then you’ll like this one too th-cam.com/video/Vnl4diJz-Js/w-d-xo.html
The bakery analogy doesn't work in Asia since most don't open before 10 am 🤣
Love this rag to richest stories. Greg is a great guy. My life story is very similar. Dropped out of college. Lived in my car. I grew a multinational coffee company by being one of the first on the web in 1995. Great interview Pete. Looking forward to more.
and the name of the company is?
Sounds like a great story Thomas
Sounds like you should be interviews by Pete!
@@jeb419 Thanks, I have chatted with Pete. I have been lucky in life, but my story really has nothing to do with Thailand at the moment and sorry to say I am no great humanitarian like Greg. That might change in the future.
@@brunner2000 Starbucks bro
Greg is the OG of BKK and such a mench! Enjoyed his story and have and will always patronize his business.
What a genuine good hearted man ❤️
Very nice, the last part was great.
Thanks Julian 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nice. Good to see Greg on camera again. He looks healthy and happy.
I think it was an inspiring interview, I am probably one of the people who are not willing to risk anything, but interviews like this makes me more open.
Glad you enjoyed it, risks like the ones Greg took aren’t for everybody
Just when you thought Pete couldn't possibly up his game even more. Wow. Great interview!
Thanks! Glad you liked it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love the Business stories even from humble beginnings!!! Thai Knowledge is a must to make it in Siam!!
Absolutely!
Excellent interview. I have a small and very successful business with my incredibly talented wife. We started 4 yrs ago in a city with no customers and now possibly n.o 1 in our sector. What he said about staff is so true. As a leader I've had to learn the hard way. Mistakes we made was not paying enough to the staff and bonuses. They saw us making a lot of money but we didnt pass it on. Now we pay big salaries and bonuses. We treat the staff like family. But still have issues recruiting thai staff in our city. We have really high standards. They will try one month with us and realise its easier to work for a business competitor than us because the standards are lower. Easier job for them and less strict. Overall the work ethic is really poor in this country. I never thought about recruiting Philippinno . Its a good idea. Overall staff are our biggest nightmare....
Thanks for sharing, best of luck with your business. Great to see you’re no 1
Greg seems like a very good Boss hope his staff appreciate him thank you Pete for sharing another very entertaining video
Glad you enjoyed it Margaret!
Pete the quality of people your interviewing are getting better 👍 i would say Fran and his sticks would fit in too 😁
Thanks, there have been a couple of inspirational people on recently. There are also a few characters coming up too😂
Great interview. What a lovely and interesting person Greg is and a fascinating life he’s led.
Greg is an absolute legend!! Sunrise taco my go to fix for Mexican/tex Mex in Thailand..so consistent!!! great interview Pete!! hope you are doing great in Dublin mate
Alright Jonno, hope you’re well mate. Can’t beat some mexican food after a few crafties 😂
Inspiring interview ❤
What a gentleman, what a selfless he is. So grateful for what he an his team done for the unfortunate Thais 🙏 Incidentally, wish I had business head😕 Thank you Pete 🥰🙏
Glad you enjoyed it Oy, Greg has done some great things for the poorer people of Bangkok
Wow, inspiring, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Good show… enjoyed it.. Thanks
Our pleasure!
Great interview. Inspiring!
Very Interesting interview with a very Nice and Clever man! I am a Daily Customer from Subway on Silom Road Now. 🙏
Very interesting stuff Pete . I dont want to be an entrapanure myself . My life is mapped out . But awesome story .
Wonderful and very very true
That is one fantastic guy Gregg.
It's very rewarding helping others
It's nice Pete you remembered the guy with the stomach wound and would say your video helped him
Most definitely
I think it's amazing what you do but
It's the way you do it just brilliant
Keep it going you are opening up people's life's just great stuff.
More proof > kids....no need to dump all that dough on a certificate that may end up being useless > focus on what you enjoy doing & things generally take care of themself in favorable fashion.
Good stuff as always Pete 👍
Sound like Dave , has a very good Business,experience . He can be a good consulted too.😊
Great is a here hopefully Thailand appreciate him and recognise him for what he is
Been to Sunrise on Soi 7 many times after a night on the drink in BKK. Margareta Storm Soi 13 I think. It was owned by Sunrise, always a good place for a meal and a cocktail. Next time I head up to BKK I will hit Sunrise. Bring back drunken memories.
Nothing like a burrito after a few Leo’s
In the states the subways don’t do really well. They don’t accept coupons anymore as I heard .. I never ate there but passing by and it’s completely empty expect lunch time.
Hello. Pete I was happy to see your Video.. Happy New Year to you and Your Beautiful Wife ..Hope lifes going well for you and Noom. Sorry not sure how you spell her name.. We got in from working earlier me and my Husband Jim. We do Commercial Janitorial work 3 nights a week. We flean a car dealer ship on weds and Saturdays Fridays we clean a local Cement plant.. we get Social Security that helps us plus our 3 nights of. Work. We years ago had a full time Janitorial Business for over 19 years.. it all fell apart in june of 2016.. any ways i feel blessed for the 3 days or evenings we got now.. Jim turns age 69end of February..I turn age 65 Airil 6,2023.. we had employees and all. We worked for a. Wealthy car dealership who had like 6-7 dealerships we had them for over 19 years.. They Sold out in 2016.. the new Owners got rid of most everyone Cleaning Company too. Which was us and our people who worked for us.. anyways we manage on our 3. Evenings a week we do now minus Employees. Thank you Pete for Reading my Rambling.. Glad Pete you still have your channel.. Loved this story. You do amazing Stories.. I Look forward to your next Story..Take care Pete.. Jo Ann Age 64 North Florida. Lake City,Fla
Hi Joann thanks for sharing your story. It can’t be easy losing a business especially one you’ve had for 19 years. I hope you’re well too and thanks for watching our videos 🙏🙏🙏
Great story and interview😊
Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼
What mic did you get?
Is it a Yeti? looks like you have it backwards. The two knobs should be facing you I think.
Greg is a very good speaker. Hope you have him again one day.
Yep it’s backwards 😂 got it in Fortune Town in Bangkok before I left. Brand is Fifine
Great content Pete
Much appreciated
Excellent Guest!
The Subway is not so popular in the States these days due to the ingredients. Preservatives in too many things; nitrates in the meats; mercury in the tuna. Lots of vegetarians in the U.S. now, anyway. There was almost no Mexican food in Thailand in the 80's and early 1990's. There was an American with his Thai wife running "Gordito's" in the soi across from Bangkok Bank headquarters on Silom Road. It was pretty good, but expensive for the times compared to Thai food. Eventually a second small Mex food place opened in a back soi off of Sukhumvit Road; I'm guessing from memory somewhere around Soi 8 or so. It was not crowded when I tried it, only once, and not too good. I never went back.
Man, you should be working for RTÉ . You have great interviewing skill ! Well done.
Thanks very much Sean, that would be a dream
What's the loophole for Americans to own businesses that he's talking about?
Not 100% sure off hand but the rules are slightly different for Americans
@@ThairishTimes It's called the Treaty of Amity. It allows an American to own 100% shareholding of a company. Lots of special paperwork. You definitely have to pay a Thai law office to do it. I had one before. It does NOT help with land or home ownership, however. No relation to that.
Got ya email Pete. Just back in action after the Xmas/NY events....will get back to you soon. Strange Subway has just hit the market here in the whole of Indonesia 2022. Sunrise Margaretta been there many times, just for drinks and people watching - all location, location right.
Get in contact mate and let’s make it happen
@@ThairishTimes emailed you pal, spk soon.
This guy is a genius. Anyone that can make money from selling Mexican food made by Filipinos in a country where there are literally a million other food places with much better food which is served by much more talented people than his restaurant definitely deserves an award. He could probably sell ice to Eskimos.
Doesn't surprise me they made more money 10 years ago. My 15 year old boy came home crying because he was fired. Apparrently couldn't make sandwiches fast enough!
Why would he want to franchise a taco place after owning a Subway??
The biz is so easy
Make a restaurant yourself
an american franchisor story , classic
So much money
A kids park
And a man with a hole in his belly but nothing was done to help him.
Wow
This just shows you don't need a college education to succeed in life.
Hey Pete , I think I found out where you used to film your interviews, the edge Sukhumvit library.
Not that is of any importance and its true, I should have better things to occupy my time with, but that is what retirement does for you :)
Well, I was wondering always if you were filming from inside your apt but I guess I found the answer.
OK, hope everything is well.
You found it!! Yep that was the co-working space in the condo we lived in. Great times!
@@ThairishTimesI was watching a real estate video and I noticed something familiar with the interior colors and the outside rail fence, originally when you were filming there your interviews I thought you live in the penthouse, ( coyrtesy of your father in law, :)clever boy :), good camera work.
Anyway, I may consider renting there in the future but please now that you know don't go there and stoke me :) jk.
Subway is a garbage sandwich, not even in the top 5 chain sandwich shops
The beautiful tourist town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland 🇮🇪 has been flooded with thousands of Ukrainians and fakeugees seeking "International Protection", many coming via UK from Albania, Georgia, Pakistan, Syria and all over Africa.
Enjoy losing your country to the rest of the worlds garbage. The Ukrainians can stay and kick out the rest. At least Hungary and Poland won’t let the garbage in
Another cracker Pete. Just press 'Go' ,.. sit back and let them do the entertaining. Magic.
Cheers mate glad you enjoyed it