Become A Personal Chef

Become A Personal Chef
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 The personal chef life is wild, profitable, meaningful — and absolutely not for the faint of heart. Join Louie as he spills the truth about clients, confidence, pricing, lifestyle, and everything they never taught you in culinary school. Come for the stories… stay for the transformation. 

  1. 5d ago

    36 - Why Japanese Cuisine Changes the Trajectory of a Personal Chef Business

    What if one service could instantly change how clients perceive you — without louder marketing, more hustle, or explaining your worth? In this episode, Louie Montan unpacks why Japanese cuisine experiences act as a silent authority signal in the personal chef world. From omakase-style dinners to seasonal, ritual-driven service formats, this episode explores how restraint, precision, and intention create trust — and why trust closes sales faster than persuasion ever could. This conversation is less about food and more about identity, confidence, and positioning, and it pairs directly with Louie’s book Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Japanese Cuisine Experiences. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing great work but still getting compared on price, this episode will show you exactly what’s missing — and how to fix it. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    36 - Why Japanese Cuisine Changes the Trajectory of a Personal Chef Business

  2. Jul 6

    35 - Your Knife Bag Is NOT Enough — Why Professional Tools Make or Break Your Cook Day

    Every personal chef remembers the moment they open a drawer and think,  “Oh no.” In this episode of The Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan breaks down why relying on client kitchens is one of the fastest ways to lose time, confidence, and control—and why professional chefs don’t hope the right tools are there. They bring them. You’ll learn: Why beautiful kitchens are often the least usableHow bad equipment quietly sabotages timing and food qualityWhy clients are impressed—not offended—when you bring your own toolsHow planning tools backward from the menu changes everythingWhy equipment isn’t an expense—it’s insuranceThis episode is for chefs who are done improvising with warped pans, dull knives, and mystery spatulas—and ready to work like the professional they already are. Because hope is not a strategy.  Preparation is. 🎧 Listen in—and stop gambling with your cook day. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    35 - Your Knife Bag Is NOT Enough — Why Professional Tools Make or Break Your Cook Day

  3. Jun 29

    34 - The One Service That Quietly Turns Personal Chefs Into the Obvious Choice

    There is one service that quietly changes how clients see personal chefs — and it has nothing to do with trends, politics, or food labels. In this episode of the Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan breaks down why vegan cuisine functions as a business accelerator, not a dietary stance. When positioned correctly, plant-based services create instant clarity, deeper trust, stronger referrals, and higher perceived value — without chefs needing to change their identity or values. This episode explains why: Vegan and plant-based clients are no longer niche — they’re a loyal, referral-driven marketMastering plant-based cuisine shifts you from being compared to being chosenTechnique, restraint, and intention build more authority than indulgencePricing mastery beats pricing ingredients every timeThis niche naturally filters clients and strengthens your systemsLouie shares direct insights from his work with personal chefs and explains why vegan cuisine forces better communication, cleaner processes, and stronger professional boundaries — the very things most chefs struggle to build. This is not an episode about ideology.  It’s about positioning, trust, and building a business that lasts. 👉 Learn more at BecomeAPersonalChef.com 👉 Already a personal chef? Get listed on PersonalChefFinder.com 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    34 - The One Service That Quietly Turns Personal Chefs Into the Obvious Choice

  4. Jun 22

    33 - Cooking Blindfolded? No Thanks — Why Allergies & Intolerances Can Make or Break Your Business

    Here’s an uncomfortable truth:  clients don’t always understand their own allergies—and that gap becomes your responsibility. In this episode of The Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan breaks down why allergies and intolerances are one of the most dangerous blind spots in personal cheffing, and how guessing—even with good intentions—can end a business overnight. You’ll learn: Why clients often give incomplete or misleading allergy infoThe critical difference between allergies, sensitivities, and preferencesHow calm, detailed questions build trust—not discomfortWhy documentation protects you legally and professionallyWhy one bad allergy incident doesn’t slow a business—it ends itThis episode is for chefs who want to cook with confidence, protect their reputation, and never gamble with client safety. Because guessing isn’t a culinary technique.  It’s a liability. 🎧 Listen in—and stop cooking blindfolded. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    33 - Cooking Blindfolded? No Thanks — Why Allergies & Intolerances Can Make or Break Your Business

  5. Jun 15

    32 - The Day I Learned Confidence Is Quiet

    Your first cook day isn’t dramatic.  It’s quiet, nervous, careful—and deeply formative. In this episode of The Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan reflects on the first real cook day and the moment he realized confidence isn’t loud, performative, or flashy—it’s calm, prepared, and steady. You’ll learn: Why your first cook day isn’t about perfectionWhat new-chef nerves actually mean (and why they’re normal)How preparation—not personality—creates confidenceWhy clients value professionalism over theatricsHow calm responses matter more than flawless executionThis episode is for chefs stepping into their first client kitchen—and for seasoned chefs remembering how confidence is built one cook day at a time. Because real confidence doesn’t announce itself.  It shows up, adapts, and finishes strong. 🎧 Listen in—and trust that you’re more ready than you think. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    32 - The Day I Learned Confidence Is Quiet

  6. Jun 8

    31 - Sharks, Brides & Confidence — How to Lead Clients Without Fear

    Clients don’t hire personal chefs to follow them.  They hire chefs who can lead them. In this episode of The Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan breaks down what real confidence looks like in high-pressure client situations—from powerful executives to anxious brides to overwhelmed households. This isn’t about ego or bravado.  It’s about calm, earned leadership. You’ll learn: Why clients crave guidance more than creativityHow confidence sets the tone before you cook a single dishWhy safety—not impressing people—is the real serviceHow calm presence defuses stress and builds long-term trustSimple ways to project authority without arroganceThis episode is for chefs who want to walk into any home, any event, any situation—and immediately feel in control. Because when you lead with confidence, clients relax.  And when clients relax, everything works. 🎧 Listen in—and become the steady hand people trust under pressure. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    31 - Sharks, Brides & Confidence — How to Lead Clients Without Fear

  7. Jun 1

    30 - What I Thought This Business Was… vs. What It Actually Is

    Most chefs think being a personal chef means cooking all day.  The reality is very different—and once you see it clearly, everything gets easier. In this episode of The Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan pulls back the curtain on what the personal chef business actually is, why so many talented chefs struggle early on, and how clarity—not hustle—is what changes the game. You’ll learn: Why great cooks fail without a mapHow personal cheffing is a small, focused business—not a volume grindWhat chefs usually misunderstand at the very beginningHow systems replace chaos and guesswork with calmWhy you don’t need permission—you need a planThis episode is for chefs at the start of the journey, and for those already in it who feel like they’re working harder than they need to. Because this business isn’t harder than you thought.  It’s just different—and once you understand that, it becomes doable. 🎧 Listen in—and get the map you wish you had on day one. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    30 - What I Thought This Business Was… vs. What It Actually Is

  8. May 25

    29 - If Talking About Price Makes You Uncomfortable, It’s Not Because You’re Bad at Sales — It’s Because No One Ever Taught You How Professionals Actually Sell.

    If talking about price makes you tense, awkward, or hesitant—this episode is for you. In this episode of The Become A Personal Chef Podcast, Louie Montan reframes sales for chefs who don’t want to be pushy, persuasive, or “salesy,” but still want to book confidently and get paid well. Because the truth is:  most chefs don’t hate sales.  They hate who they think sales turns them into. You’ll learn: Why avoiding price conversations creates uncertainty, not kindnessHow real professionals sell without pressure or persuasionWhy clients aren’t afraid of your price—they’re afraid of choosing wrongHow asking the right questions sells more than explaining ever willWhy confidence in pricing is a form of service, not egoThis episode is for chefs who want sales conversations to feel calm, clear, and human—and who are ready to stop undercutting themselves out of discomfort. Because selling isn’t about pushing people forward.  It’s about leading them out of uncertainty. 🎧 Listen in—and learn why sales, done right, is service. 🌟 RESOURCES, LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌟 Looking to grow your personal chef business? Start here ⬇️ 👉 BecomeAPersonalChef.com — Explore our brand-new bookstore & resources 👉 PersonalChefFinder.com — Working chefs: claim your listing and get discovered 📚 Books to Build, Grow & Niche Your Personal Chef Business ➡️How To Run A Successful Personal Chef Service The step-by-step guide to turning your passion for cooking into a profitable business https://amzn.to/4owVJST ➡️The Personal Chef Sales Manual Close clients, communicate like a pro, and build trust in any kitchen https://amzn.to/4oELsUO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Special Diets Specialize, stand out, and scale with confidence https://amzn.to/3KDQ8MN ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Signature Services Design, price, and deliver high-value experiences that set you apart https://amzn.to/48RLHqO ➡️Niche Up Your Personal Chef Service with Teaching & Classes Turn your cooking skills into income, influence, and independence https://a...

    29 - If Talking About Price Makes You Uncomfortable, It’s Not Because You’re Bad at Sales — It’s Because No One Ever Taught You How Professionals Actually Sell.
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 The personal chef life is wild, profitable, meaningful — and absolutely not for the faint of heart. Join Louie as he spills the truth about clients, confidence, pricing, lifestyle, and everything they never taught you in culinary school. Come for the stories… stay for the transformation. 

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  • Creator
    Become A Personal Chef
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
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    © 2026 Become A Personal Chef
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