From HR Exec to Unique Eatery Founder

Published: Feb. 7, 2023, 6 a.m.

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If anyone knows how to pivot from a traditional job to entrepreneurship, it\\u2019s Kim Gros, founder of SteelCraft, a company that creates outdoor urban eateries from repurposed shipping containers. Starting in 2107 in Long Beach, California, Gros later expanded to outposts in Bellflower and Garden Grove.

Gros \\u2014 with a leap of faith and a loan \\u2014 built eateries where tourists and locals can eat artisanal food, drink craft beer, and enjoy community events in a shared safe space.\\xa0

Gros decided to dive into the food industry with little knowledge and abundant determination. She curated her business from start to finish with the help of economic development partners and an idea that would stand out: using shipping containers \\u2014 a common sight in Long Beach (the second largest port in the world) \\u2014 as a dining space. Gros shares how she executed her business plan from scratch.\\xa0

Listen to Gros as she describes the ups and downs of implementing a business idea and shares her advice for navigating unexpected challenges and honing in on making your dream a reality, on this episode of SheVentures.\\xa0

2:12 Kim Gros reflects on growing up with inspiring people\\xa0

13:09 How to utilize human resources tactics in entrepreneurship\\xa0

17:10 How did the creation of SteelCraft happen?\\xa0

21:22 How SteelCraft partners with vendors\\xa0

24:27 The three core values of SteelCraft\\xa0

29:00 Where can you learn more about SteelCraft?

30:05 Closing advice from Gros on finding your passion\\xa0

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