Gerald L. Ford, CMC | Legit Concepts
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What’s Essential for Success as a Chef? Defining What Really Matters
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As Chefs, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, but understanding what truly matters can transform not only your career but your entire life. In this video, I dive deep into the question: “What is essential? “ and how focusing on the essentials can help you reach your highest potential.
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Gerald Ford is one of 74 Certified Master Chefs and former Captain of the National Culinary Olympic Team USA.
We believe High-Performance Chefs aren’t born; they’re Trained, and that’s why he created Legit Concepts.
Our goal is to help Chefs improve the quality of their lives by sharing tools, systems, and best practices he has observed and developed over 3 decades on the journey of becoming a Master of the Craft.
Chef Ford is committed to evolving Professional Chefs into High-Performance Masters of the Craft through strategic coaching and training.
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Website: www.legitconcepts.com
Instagram: geraldlford
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/geraldlford/
Facebook: legitconceptsllc/
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  • @janthomas7603
    @janthomas7603 День тому

    I LOVE YOU Jerry Ford!!!! I am SO PROUD of you!!! 😘

  • @theBroG
    @theBroG 9 днів тому

    ty chef :)

  • @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg
    @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg 10 днів тому

    Amazing 🎉

  • @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg
    @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg 10 днів тому

    I'm understanding micro-managing

  • @mikeybausch
    @mikeybausch 16 днів тому

    For sure

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 16 днів тому

      Thanks Mike, Ive appreciated your videos lately! nice work.

  • @yusuffkamara8684
    @yusuffkamara8684 16 днів тому

    Connect

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 16 днів тому

      Lets talk, use this link to schedule a call with me. legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs I look forward to speaking with you.

  • @trevonbrown7014
    @trevonbrown7014 21 день тому

    Free guide!

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 16 днів тому

      Here you go Chef! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Thank you.

  • @Moon_Rabbit1
    @Moon_Rabbit1 23 дні тому

    Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with us, very well made. People like you are so necessary in our world, it’s our responsibility as execs to pass on our knowledge and you’re doing a great job!

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 22 дні тому

      Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it. Please let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover.

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 24 дні тому

    Free guide thank you chef more power

  • @michaelkelly4297
    @michaelkelly4297 25 днів тому

    Chef what coaches do you have and how do I find coaches.

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 25 днів тому

      When it comes to Coaches for the kitchen, you are in the right place, Otherwise a google search or you tube search is a good way to find specific coaches. "Business coach". "Running Coach" "Language Coaches". be specific in your search and you are bound to find what you are looking for. If you schedule a call with me, I'll outline what I do, and I have no issues helping you find the right coach if Im not it.

  • @michaelkelly4297
    @michaelkelly4297 25 днів тому

    Connect

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 25 днів тому

      Hello Chef, Use this link to answer a few questions and access my calendar, calendly.com/legitconceptsllc/30-minute-free-discovery-call-clone I look forward to talking with you.

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 25 днів тому

    Connect

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 25 днів тому

      Great!, I look forward to talking with you chef I think we have a call scheduled for tomorrow.

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC 25 днів тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 26 днів тому

    Thank you good it was a good advice

  • @michaelkitun8551
    @michaelkitun8551 26 днів тому

    Thank you, Chef.

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 27 днів тому

    More clearly chef thank you very much

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 27 днів тому

    Chef your the Legend my Idol Chef

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 27 днів тому

      Thank you chef, I am not trying to be an idol, just a chef who shares what I know.

  • @rdiampuan1
    @rdiampuan1 29 днів тому

    Well said Chef perfectly advised that is a correct method indeed

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 Місяць тому

    Perfectly well said chef

  • @clydebernard9988
    @clydebernard9988 Місяць тому

    Free guide

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      @@clydebernard9988 Here you go Chef! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Thank you.

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 Місяць тому

    Congratulations I made it to join in you’re program and I’m so exited to be a part of your team Chef good job see you soon

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      @@chefriothegreat2787 looking forward to talking with you chef!

  • @PamelaWilliams-CP13
    @PamelaWilliams-CP13 Місяць тому

    Nice Ice Chef. Thanks for video.

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 25 днів тому

      Thanks chef, feels like a different life...

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 Місяць тому

    ❤ ❤❤ well said Chef thank you very much

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      Thank you for the message chef! I appreciate the feedback.

  • @rdiampuan1
    @rdiampuan1 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤ lovely talk I Appreciated thank you Chef

  • @chefriothegreat2787
    @chefriothegreat2787 Місяць тому

    Thank you very much chef and more power

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      @@chefriothegreat2787 thank you chef I appreciate the comment! Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover!

    • @rdiampuan1
      @rdiampuan1 Місяць тому

      ❤❤❤ I love to hear about your coaching as a effective executive chef in the future and also to create a brain storming if they have a critical thinking of needed thank you Chef keep it up Good Job cheers Chef Good day

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @whitegrimoire
    @whitegrimoire Місяць тому

    Started my job as a kitchen manager recently and your videos have been invaluable.

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      @@whitegrimoire i am grateful to hear that, let me know if you’re having any challenges that you’re looking for answers to.

  • @atichef1
    @atichef1 Місяць тому

    Interview questions thanks chef

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      Here is that link, sorry for the long reply, thanks for your patience. www.legitconcepts.com/interviewquestions have a great day!

  • @Knowwhatwedont
    @Knowwhatwedont Місяць тому

    free guide

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      @@Knowwhatwedont Here you go Chef! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Thank you.

  • @AndresPfahl
    @AndresPfahl Місяць тому

    I really appreciate your delivery and tone when talking on these subjects. For a man with such experiences as yours, you're absent of condescension. I've been around a lot of great and talented chefs but there's always undertones of ego and superiority complex.

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

      Thanks for the message chef. I appreciate it; to be honest, it's taken some practice, and life is humbling. At the end of the day, I learned what I did because I was around chefs willing to teach and be patient with me, I certainly learned a lot from chefs who had that tone, but I realized I didn't want to have that. Also, I think it comes from insecurity, I'm at a point where I have no shame admitting what I don't know or asking questions.

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC Місяць тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

    Schedule a discovery call with me and learn how I support Executive Chefs like you: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @emilezietsman9469
    @emilezietsman9469 2 місяці тому

    Free guide

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      You can download it here. www.legitconcepts.com/structure.

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @ХристоАпостолов-я7н
    @ХристоАпостолов-я7н 2 місяці тому

    Very useful.

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      @@ХристоАпостолов-я7н Thank you! I’m glad to help

  • @DaGeneralHI
    @DaGeneralHI 2 місяці тому

    Free Guide please, thank you chef!

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      @@DaGeneralHI please use this link! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Where you’ll be able to download the file.

  • @DaGeneralHI
    @DaGeneralHI 2 місяці тому

    Discovery

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      @@DaGeneralHI i’m looking forward to talking with you. You can access my calendar with this link.legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs. Talk with you soon.

  • @taggenarp7403
    @taggenarp7403 2 місяці тому

    Working thru this rn

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      Do you have any specific questions?

  • @estebancortes6449
    @estebancortes6449 2 місяці тому

    “Free guide”!! Thanks Chef!

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      Here you go Chef! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Thank you.

  • @civicprincess7858
    @civicprincess7858 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Chef

  • @ravichki
    @ravichki 2 місяці тому

    🙌🏻

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @BocaDeLobo-m9u
    @BocaDeLobo-m9u 2 місяці тому

    free guide

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      Of course, Here you go Chef! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Thank you.

  • @RonaldAllanSumang-zf8st
    @RonaldAllanSumang-zf8st 2 місяці тому

    Your videos really help me chef! I'm a sous chef and each of your videos really elevate my performance and myself. Thank you chef Gerald! More power! Salute!

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      I am really happy to hear that, and thank you for sharing. I think it's awesome that you are learning these things as a sous chef. Most I didn't learn until much later. Let me know if you have any questions or topics.

  • @alanc.5555
    @alanc.5555 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, Chef Ford. I've been a commis chef for the longest while, and I've been told by my sous chefs and CDPs that I possess the skillset of a demi. I've had the blessing of learning from a bunch of great chefs at a tonne of different places. However, I've never stayed longer than 6 months at any of the establishments I worked at when I was younger (17-24), due to my own arrogance and poor decision making (i.e., getting effed up at work). I'm 27 now, and my wife says I've come a long way from how I used to be. We have a beautiful, soon to be 5-year-old highly autistic child together, who's honestly just the coolest kid on the block! I decided this year is the last year I work for anyone other than myself and the community I serve. I'm currently waiting on operational permits for my brick & mortar (fried chicken restaurant) in South-East Asia. We're nearing towards our soft launch. Any words of advice, Chef?

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      Good on you!, here is a longer response than I have the patience to type... www.loom.com/share/c593f842b71946fcaafe50d12241f757?sid=f2850470-8f16-426f-b7f5-b8cf0e871b74

  • @dayllanregaladopena6820
    @dayllanregaladopena6820 2 місяці тому

    Free guide

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      @@dayllanregaladopena6820 Here you go Chef! www.legitconcepts.com/structure Thank you.

  • @GeraldLFordCMC
    @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

    Book a free discovery call with me: legitconceptsllc.typeform.com/to/l3KSKBqs

  • @corneliushuxtable
    @corneliushuxtable 2 місяці тому

    You nailed it again.

    • @GeraldLFordCMC
      @GeraldLFordCMC 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Do you have any requests for future videos?