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Community Highlights: Meet Chloe’ Gray of EATS. BRAND

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chloe’ Gray

Hi Chloe’, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Wow, who is Chloe?! A 2009 graduate of Ridgeway High School, multi business owner, mother of 2, bonus mother of 2 and new fiancée.

I started out worked multiple 9-5 jobs for years to provide for my daughter but it just wasn’t enough nor did it give me the time and financial freedom I was looking for. In 2015/2016, I answered a hiring ad on Craigslist, which would eventually lead me to opening my own financial services business through One Stop Taxes.

Fast forward to now I currently provide a platform for seasoned and new tax preparers to have cloud based software, access to established banking, and back end support to assist with getting through the frustrations of tax season. Whether they are alone or looking for a home for themselves and their team of preparers I have them covered! I have found so much joy and unlocked a new level of time freedom in tax preparation and helping other entrepreneurs. That leap into the entrepreneurial world which was unexpected led me exactly where I needed to be in order to learn, understand, and implement what it really takes to be a multi million dollar business owner!

The leap led me into not only financial services but would later lead me into a move to GA, real estate investing, & becoming not only a portfolio entrepreneur but also a restaurateur. After having my son in 2019 and after COVID like many others my fiancée and I needed and wanted more, more income, more experience in other businesses, and last but not least more knowledge!

Fast forward to 2024, I have helped coach multiple bosses into becoming six- and seven-figure earners in the financial service industry, watching them completely transform their families’ lives as well. I became part-owner of ESCO Memphis my cities’ FAVORITE Vibe Dining Headquarters, located downtown at 158 LT. GEO W LEE AVE., next to the Westin Hotel. I guess seeing this is my first interview after the official signing I can give ya’ll an exclusive on where we are headed with the business currently. On 9/1, my fiancé Dundalan, & I are excited and blessed to transfer ownership of the iconic ESCO Atlanta located at 327 Peters St. SW Atlanta, GA from Mychel “Snoop” Dillard (Dillard Hospitality) as the first franchise to the portfolio of our EATS. Brand (est. 2022) —how cool is that on 9/01. Memphis (whose area code is 901) will take over Atlanta! ESCO is the first of many ventures in the works for EATS. Brand so be on the lookout!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not always been a smooth road, it has most definitely been one equipped with lots of learning experiences. Each business has its own level of struggles from the financial service industry to hospitality but all of the knowledge we have received equips us for the next level in both. In the financial service industry the struggle most people face is client acquisition, once over that hurdle it’s a breeze. The restaurant industry presents its own set of struggles to tackle at each level from the beginning it’s a rocky road lol! Permitting, licensing, etc. to now your open and you have to be committed to continuing to wow the guest and make EVERY experience better than the last. I find joy in both industries though because even though neither is a walk in the park they’ve both shown that staying dedicated, remaining focused, learning, and continuing to go full speed ahead to make it happen has great rewards!

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about EATS. BRAND ?
My business, EATS. Brand, is dedicated to crafting unique and innovative dining experiences. Renowned for our vibe dining at ESCO Atlanta and ESCO Memphis, we distinguish ourselves through the integration of advanced technology and creativity to transform the dining experience, ensuring our guests enjoy an unforgettable time.

Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction fuels our relentless drive to expand and evolve our brand into a family-oriented enterprise. We take immense pride in the determination and effort invested in building a brand that continually strives for improvement and innovation.

Beyond our exceptional dining experiences, EATS. Brand offers a range of services to support other businesses. Recognizing the complexities of the restaurant startup process and the challenges in securing grants and funding, we provide expert consultations to guide businesses through these hurdles, sharing our knowledge and expertise to help them succeed.

What does success mean to you?
Success, for me, is defined by the ability to create and sustain a meaningful impact. In my work with EATS. Brand, it means delivering exceptional dining experiences and continually innovating to enhance our guests’ enjoyment. Success also involves growing our brand into a family legacy, expanding our reach, and positively influencing the industry.

On a broader scale, success is about helping others achieve their goals, whether it’s through providing expert insight or supporting fellow entrepreneurs in their journey. Ultimately, it’s about the satisfaction of knowing that our efforts contribute to both personal and professional growth, leaving a lasting legacy of excellence and empowerment to go be great at whatever you do in not only us, and our children but others as well.

Pricing:

  • Free -15 min Introductory Call
  • Paid 1 on 1 – Consultations Available
  • Free- Financial Service Platform Setup
  • Paid- Business Setup

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