Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm 28 and my babies are both now 3 months old. In so much pain and shock still but I will push on for her and do her proud with the twins mate 👍. Think it's definitely worth getting the dengue vaccine, definitely don't want anyone else going through what I'm going through.
Condolences 🙏 I’m so sorry to hear about your wife . Richie is right you can get through this you have beautiful babies there with you so be strong my friend .
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours, Ricky. I have twin girls myself in Thailand and I can't imagine what you're going through. You will derive so much happiness from those girls, mine keep me going. God bless those girls, all of you. Dara. Nonthaburi.
Hello Richie. My Thai wife and I have been successful business owners for 14 years now. Entrepreneurs are risk takes by nature, and a very large percentage fail because we tend to leap before we look. It's fine to have dreams, as long as they are grounded in reality, and yours right now is that your business partner is pregnant. Don't make any big decisions such as taking on a partner or buying land for a new location with such a huge unknown on the horizon. Keep doing what you're doing, and do it well. Have the baby, then reassess. You'll be glad you did. Best of luck in life!
I have visited their place and I must agree with you. I believe they should maintain what they are doing and they will come. No need to rush into it take very small steps. I have seen so many companies close by trying to go bigger to fast.
@@dennishill1128 for me its a no brainer. Diversify by adding a non tourist based business, no seasonal ups and downs, and reduce risk overall. Optimise the existing business and leverage where possible, that existing customer base and following to launch business number 2. My go to would be ecommerce, low start up cost, far less risk, and easy to outsource functions.
Thank you for the kind words about us and our channel 🙏 We've been watching you from the start and hopefully one day we'll make the trip down to check out Maybelle's coffee garden! 😀 All the best with the baby and your future business plans 🙏
You’re doing such a f****** great job with all this man. Being open and honest, showing all the steps, good or bad. You’ve nailed it. You and Maybelle are going to go far. Can’t wait to visit your garden in November. James
I love Maybelle and You . I had started watching rural Thailand videos precious families. Precoius lives. Its completely heartbreaking 🙏 Love your videos Ritchie best wishes thru the busy season and wt the new upcoming arrival. I luv baby update 💗
Ideas are a dime a dozen. It all about who is implementing it. The best thing about you is how you leverage social media. Not sure about expanding, I think people expect to see you and Maybelle when they visit. I might just focus on just moving to a better location. So many businesses fail when they try to open a second location.
Totally agree. Opening a second location sounds very dangerous to me. Oeople want/need you both. Maybelle in the kitchen and you socializing. Also 2 locations will cause a lot of pressure on you both, not seeing each other whole day.
Very Good Video Richie and Maybelle 😊. Live everyday with no regrets. You just never know what is in store for you. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe ❤️ 💙 🙏 🙏
Richie, best wishes to you and Maybelle. The baby will give you joy you never thought possible as a single man! For your business plan, why not share? All that can happen is that you get help with it, and some fresh perspective. Personally, I think Phuket old town would be a great spot for another version of 'Maybelle's'. Better foot traffic there. Tourists will always go there at some point. May well be a better money-spinner at far less square footage. Good luck with the babs!
Sharing a business plan gives your competitors an advantage on what you're going to do, and some of them can out-buy you etc. It is a fraught thing to do.
Great to hear about your new opening times, i hope all your new business idea's come to pass and be fruitfull. You have something special and deserve everything for your hard work.👍🙏🙏👍
Go for it, Richie. I wish I had the chance to do what you have done, but 59 now, so I'm hoping to just retire there. I'm arriving 1st November for my first visit, and meet my girlfriend 😊
Hey Richie best of luck with the new business plan. My opinion for what its worth (not much as I dont own a businees) is your unique selling point is your goodself and Maybelle. I know its the reason why I went to visit your lovely coffee garden. Sure after I arrive i really enjoyed the garden the ambience of course the food. Also Maybelle is about to have a baby and baby will be her priority. Youll have to consider this. But you have also showed me that if you have a dream go and chase that dream and make it a reality. Dont procastinate and do nothing. What ever you deicde I think you will make a sucess of it. Best of luck to you both
Richie, crazy about Ricky and his Thai wife , I only just started watching his channel. I contracted Dengue fever back in 2017 when I was living in Phuket, i went to the pharmacy for the first two days and got different drugs, one of my staff at the hotel suggested going for a blood test and I did, yes Dengue fever, I spent the day on a drip at the clinic a few doors from super cheap ( near crossroads of soi banzan and Nanai road, excellent clinic and cheap) I was very sick for about a week but mild sickness for about 3 weeks, takes it out of you. Get an injection, thousands of Thais die each year from Dengue because they dont want to pay for a doctor, or think the pharmacy will do, but they are sick for months until the virus get into the brain , game over at that stage, thats what I envisage happened to Rickys wife, poor sole. Business Plan, think of what you want and where you should be, then work backwards, staff, customers rent, salary for you
It’s great to see a sense of community in the world of UA-cam Richie! We’re so saddened to see Ricky lose his wife to dengue fever:( He needs a lot of mental support more than ever! Thanks for posting this video…..we can’t wait to head back to Phuket and pay you, Maybelle and the baby in February 😊
With Maybelle due in JAN, ur better off spending some time free baby is born resting and knowing the moment. Then use off season to look at something els u want to do and have it ready for high season next year.
Good to hear everything is going as planned with the baby, guys. I hope you can pull this all off with the franchising, Richie. Just take it 1 step at a time.
So you’re going to have your baby on my birthday, wow that sounds great. Hope all goes well with your business plans and for the future. Take care and miss you both and my breakfast buddy
You can do something you love and be passionate about, but will it produce profit? I don’t own any business, I only have master’s in business administration (although) it does not make me an expert 🤣, but having a plan in place makes sense to me and is a great idea that would allow a business owner to see other opportunities to expand your business in times of booming economy, or contract during low seasons. You and Maybelle appear to be doing well as a couple and as business partners. Wishing you both all the best. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and seeing your business grow.
Do what you've always done Ritchie, and you will, back yourself. You'll make the right decision. You're a smart dude and seem to be able to see opportunities where others can't.
Hi Richie and Maybelle where abouts are you in Phuket? I'm coming to Phuket on December 8th for 2 weeks and would like to stop by for breakfast one day. I look forward to meeting you two. Chris Foster😊
Another shop with walk in traffic is my bet! You guys have been doing amazing at a location without walk in traffic, better location would 2-3x the potential!
You are a smart guy Richie and I am sure you will make the best decision for your situation. I personally believe if you always try to think of all the consequences resulting from various possibilities, you will ultimately make the right decision. Good Luck mate and ma'am.
Good luck with whatever you do mate, regarding the business plan, ask yourself, what are you offering that is different ? What can you offer that is better than the establishment next door ? Regardless of the location or how beautiful the place looks, if the food is below par then your not gonna get returning customers and you can’t always rely upon the UA-cam community to live on mate, my advice mate goes without saying but get yourself good cooks and staff, together with good quality food and your half way there mate 👍👍🙏🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭🇬🇧🇬🇧🍻🍻
Personally I think during rainy season Mabelle'sGarden needs nore indoor space. Nobody wants to sit in the dampness of rainy season. But also a business plan is always a good thing to have and follow (if it is a good one ) keep up the good work and congrats on the baby. I hope she looks like Mabelle 🤭
Richie, don't lose track of your USP. It is the garden. You just need to get more people in and out of the venue. The location, ambiance and food is fantastic. Make the evenings a "destination". The one special place that everyone must visit whilst on vacation. Maybe offer people that live here a discount
Love your videos, have fallowed you since 2020, saw you last christmas, at you shop me and my thia girlfriend. We booked 4 hotels around phuket. One thing i noticed when staying in the old town, saturday sunday mega busy. Went to a cafe at end of thalang road, sunday lunch, thay had run out of food. This is the place to have a 2nd shop, Lots of chinese go there, and from india.😂
Yeah, I saw that same news about the passing of his wife, and left with twins. Tough times. A very good friend of mine from way back in school, we reconnected some 20 years later and his news floored me. He got married in his early 20's, they were expecting, and mid way through the pregnancy she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Clearly she couldn't start any treatment at that point, had the baby, and she then passed 8 months later. Sadly, within a year, he also lost his parents, about 2 or 3 months apart. My mate said that if it hadn't been for his son, he doesn't know if he would have made it out the other end. Now some 15 years later, he has remarried, and he is doing well, but that is more than most people can handle at one time.
I agree with another view keep doing what you're doing for now don't take on to much. Look after Maybelle. Looking back to 2018 you probably wouldn't have dreamed to have got this far.
Richie why in God's name do you want to expand your business. You will be working day and night, With your new baby arriving share your free time with your family. Concentrate on what you have and relax and live a nice life what Thailand has to offer you. Yes more businesses and money would be nice but because of there distance between each other you will be tormented with travel and pressure. Best of luck whatever you decide ❤🇨🇮
Thanks Richie Good post as usual, coming over in a fortnight and will be at Kata Noi and keen to come and have a coffee but wont have wheels So Is Bolt or Grab a good option instead of the tuk tuk mafia
Maybelle is looking great. Nai Harn good for 2nd shop, you mentioned it before in previous video. You will make a killing there. People come to see you guys. . . And thats a fact ! See you in April. 🎉
Hi Richie, we said hello last year when we visited Maybelle's and have followed your vlog from the start. I would be happy to create a website for you, blog/tips/advertising/workshops/tours/b&b/car and scooter hire etc
G’day Richie. Not sure if anyone else has advised you but as far as I am aware there is no dengue vaccine for first up prevention. There is one if you have previously been infected. This could be wrong now so I stand to be corrected, but please do your research carefully. I am a long time follower and love what you and Maybelle do. Cheers.
Dengue fever is terrible! I once caught it in Cairns Australia and was bedridden for 10 days where I slept 24 hours a day. The danger with Dengue is if you catch the same strand twice in 2 years as you can get heamoraghic fever which is bleeding in the stomach which you can die from.
Richie, look at location, step by step, grow with what you can afford and ROI, so you can pay back then stabilise, then grow again. You are creating a brand, which will grow with the businesses.
We are looking forward to getting back to Maybelles Coffee Garden in January. We want to give you a gift for the baby. Any ideas? Around the 2000 baht mark or would a voucher be okay. Dave and Sarah
Obviously, the reason you have success is because you are what you are don’t change that if you look to duplicate your success. A quick analogy comes to mind, people love the big Mac at McDonald’s because of its special sauce but if you offer it without the special sauce, would they like it? 😉
Maybelle look after yourself and the baby, I over worked myself and now paying for it, 2020 I couldn't get out of bed, it will nock the hell out you, I had planned to come over to meet you guys,now on hold for now, get my health a bit better,had to go into the savings ❤️🇦🇺😎
Hi Rickie & Maybelle Congratulations on the baby pregnancy every going well. After watching this video and it’s only my opinion I would suggest not taking on a new venture at this time especially with a new baby coming Maybelle will be kept very busy in the first six months looking after the little and I am sure you will help as much as you can. Honestly you don’t need the added stress of trying to start a new business, I’ve been in two partners and both were disappointing outcomes. I was told by my Dad best friend a business man never go into partnership do it on your own if you can as I said only from own experience and my opinion. PS I did make it on my own very well. Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul
I wouldn’t share your ideas on here Richie as people are not all nice if you have an idea they like they could copy you ,keep your ideas close until you are ready to do it xxx
Its a difficult call mate. I think your business plan should ( for now ) remain your plan🤔. For me!!! Investors can help but they always want return. Shopping malls can be very expensive rates, just maybe?. A choice of a 2nd Coffee garden in a quaint!!! Area could be a very good idea, as your business model is great and i could see it going very well in the rite area especially OPT??. As for franchises i would still see that maybe considered 5 years down the line. Either way we wish you guy's all the very best for the future and we will always support you as friends and local business owners 🙏🙏
Just stay humble and thankful for what you have, why trying to be a hero. Interest rat and inflation is sky rocket all over Europe. So think again, now you have family. Good luck with every choice you make ❤
Love phuket but the wet season is a deal breaker compared to Hua hin or even Koh Samui both of which don’t seem to get endless days of rain in the wet like phuket does.
I think a key piece of information you need to help you choose your next step is to understand your existing customers and their primary reason for visiting the coffee garden. If it is the products and service then you could open any size of business and sell like products. If it is to see you two then would a kiosk work? The CG or larger business gives customers more time to speak with you and hopefully spend more money therefore a kiosk would not necessarily make sense, more benefit in a CG 2nd location. All the best with whatever you decide.
With the baby I would focus on the expansion of the existing business and in a couple of years think about a second business with your own money. Never in a million years would I bring in „investors“. There is written „trouble“ all over it. Just my 50 cents.
You've got a 9 months delivery on your way. It's not uncommon that in the first months of birth there could be complications which might not only occupy your wife, but you aswell. Might be worth including risk management and timing into your business plan and ensure that you've set the priorities straight. Because if s hits the w, first priority will be the wellbeing of your family which could put a new business at risk.
Hey Richie n Maybelle That’s tragic news to say the least .. I have to share with you both I contracted Dengue Fever in December 2022 whilst I was holidaying in Pattaya and I must say I was as crook as a dog in the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for nearly a week I actually met you one day early last year in 2022 at your Cafe March-April but I wouldn’t expect you to remember me Yeah this Dengue Fever is a real worry and the Doc told me it’s very likely I will experience this again ☹️ I don’t think their is a vaccination 💉 that I know of ????? Can you let me know if they do have a vaccination because I am planning to move to Thailand in 18months and probably visit again a couple of times before that Thanks RIP to the young lady ☹️
Personally I would not plan any more work load with a baby on the way , the lack of sleep when looking after a new born cannot be underestimated. It was 38 years ago but I still remember it as a very tough year .
I know one thing If you open more business in other places you probably never stop work before you die I am 66 year and from Sweden, married with Thai wife for over 15 year, live in Hua Hin Do everything you can with your business you have, check every dish you have, if you make money Check everything where you buy your grocery and meet Take care of this business because you have started from nothing, survived covid and survived lo season Done big investment I think it will be better and better when the investment you have done start to pay back Maybe in low season take 2-3 day of sometimes Get back your energy Really a big good luck Best regards from Hua Hin
Richie and Maybelle, you are continuing to develop The Garden. I'd be very wary about over-extending yourselves. People give you their custom because you a have a unique set up and because both of you are fronting the business. A lot of people will visit the cafe because of YT and they will want to meet you. I avoid corporate coffee shops as a matter of principle, and only support local operators as I can develop a relationship with them. A friend of mine was in the beauty business in Bangkok. By far, his number one problem was staffing. With a baby on the way and an existing operation to run and grow, you guys have enough to contend with. Bigger is not always better. Complete your business plan as it's a good exercise ; it might focus your mind on aspects of your current coffee shop you could improve. Also, we live in uncertain times. I'd be nervous about taking on new overheads in the current economic climate. Finally, do not share your ideas on YT. Best of luck. Chok dee na 🙂.
You're making a critical mistake in thinking that your two "head or heart" options are to expand into malls or expand into replica coffee gardens. My head says an important option to consider is not to expand at all, and instead stick with what you've got and protect it / improve it, because you never know if something better is going to open down the road and steal all your customers.
This is sound advice and concentration on what you have and building on it is good strategy. Beware of being tempted and putting your efforts elsewhere.
Richie- dont damage the brand- if its going to be "coffee garden"- it needs to be the same, if you go to limited menu style- it needs to be Maybelles Cafe or Coffee Lounge. Dont fracture the vision. On the business Plan- dont openly share the strategy until it is done- the competition dont need your advance warning on what you are doing- if they get a sniff, they will cut you out. Its theirstyle
From past experience I would start by looking at your current customer base, and determine why they come to you. If you don’t already, you should be doing a full English, a vegetarian and a European breakfast, and put them on a Board outside and on your FB page. Teach your Thai cooks how to serve fried eggs our way (soft yoke) and firm white. Your business plan should include projections based on previous sales figures from last year, and how you’re going to achieve those figures. Any thoughts of expansion in terms of franchises should be taken very carefully and seriously and licensees should be vetted carefully as it is your name and business reputation that will suffer if they fuck up. You must get a lawyer to drawer up a suitable contract for your franchisee. Try not to polarise your business as British and introduce European breakfasts and learn what they consist of. There were a lot of Dutch in my area so I did Uitsmijters on my menu. Sounds like you got a few Germans and Russians, so do some cultural research. I hope this is useful and contributes to what others have said. Cheers, Steve.
Hi you said about franchise you we’re jumping to fast you put it out there that was fine because if you don’t ask you will not know all I can say stay the size your now when the baby comes grow with the baby because the baby will change your life it did with myself 🎉
One step at a time i would wait and see how things go when the Baby arrives. My son didn't sleep well for 2 years so standby lol 🙂 Subscribers are coming to the cafe to meet you both so if your not around would be disappointed .
No problem opening a business, the problem is hiring people who know something. You never know when they end their employment, you only get if you are lucky that they have quit. And then you have to search for replacements, which is not the easiest. Will NEVER invest anything in Thai because I have experienced the problems too much.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm 28 and my babies are both now 3 months old. In so much pain and shock still but I will push on for her and do her proud with the twins mate 👍. Think it's definitely worth getting the dengue vaccine, definitely don't want anyone else going through what I'm going through.
So sorry for your loss mate deepest condolences to you and family.
Stay strong it’s true what they say time is a healer ! Day by day 🙏
Condolences 🙏 I’m so sorry to hear about your wife . Richie is right you can get through this you have beautiful babies there with you so be strong my friend .
So so sad
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours, Ricky. I have twin girls myself in Thailand and I can't imagine what you're going through. You will derive so much happiness from those girls, mine keep me going. God bless those girls, all of you. Dara. Nonthaburi.
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Hello Richie. My Thai wife and I have been successful business owners for 14 years now. Entrepreneurs are risk takes by nature, and a very large percentage fail because we tend to leap before we look. It's fine to have dreams, as long as they are grounded in reality, and yours right now is that your business partner is pregnant. Don't make any big decisions such as taking on a partner or buying land for a new location with such a huge unknown on the horizon. Keep doing what you're doing, and do it well. Have the baby, then reassess. You'll be glad you did. Best of luck in life!
very good and sound advice.
I have visited their place and I must agree with you. I believe they should maintain what they are doing and they will come. No need to rush into it take very small steps. I have seen so many companies close by trying to go bigger to fast.
@@dennishill1128 for me its a no brainer. Diversify by adding a non tourist based business, no seasonal ups and downs, and reduce risk overall.
Optimise the existing business and leverage where possible, that existing customer base and following to launch business number 2. My go to would be ecommerce, low start up cost, far less risk, and easy to outsource functions.
100% agree.
The kiosk is less over head and dont grow to fast. Bigger isnt always better.
Thank you for the kind words about us and our channel 🙏 We've been watching you from the start and hopefully one day we'll make the trip down to check out Maybelle's coffee garden! 😀 All the best with the baby and your future business plans 🙏
Glad you are sharing "Ricky in Isaan" Story, just tragic about his wife.
Well done Ritchie for your shoutout to Ricky. Hope it helps him and his babies. 🙏
You’re doing such a f****** great job with all this man. Being open and honest, showing all the steps, good or bad. You’ve nailed it. You and Maybelle are going to go far. Can’t wait to visit your garden in November. James
So excited for you guys 👶🏼 wish you all the best and happiness as new parents . 🙏 it will be the best thing you will do in life .
I love Maybelle and You . I had started watching rural Thailand videos precious families. Precoius lives. Its completely heartbreaking 🙏 Love your videos Ritchie best wishes thru the busy season and wt the new upcoming arrival. I luv baby update 💗
Ideas are a dime a dozen. It all about who is implementing it. The best thing about you is how you leverage social media. Not sure about expanding, I think people expect to see you and Maybelle when they visit. I might just focus on just moving to a better location. So many businesses fail when they try to open a second location.
Totally agree.
Opening a second location sounds very dangerous to me.
Oeople want/need you both.
Maybelle in the kitchen and you socializing.
Also 2 locations will cause a lot of pressure on you both, not seeing each other whole day.
Very Good Video Richie and Maybelle 😊. Live everyday with no regrets. You just never know what is in store for you. Keep the video's comin.
Stay Safe ❤️ 💙 🙏 🙏
I've always enjoyed your vlogs,good luck to you and your wife..
Richie, best wishes to you and Maybelle. The baby will give you joy you never thought possible as a single man! For your business plan, why not share? All that can happen is that you get help with it, and some fresh perspective. Personally, I think Phuket old town would be a great spot for another version of 'Maybelle's'. Better foot traffic there. Tourists will always go there at some point. May well be a better money-spinner at far less square footage. Good luck with the babs!
Sharing a business plan gives your competitors an advantage on what you're going to do, and some of them can out-buy you etc.
It is a fraught thing to do.
Good to see your videos Richie. Good luck with your business plans.
All the best for Maybelle ... eat less of sweet`s but eat fruit and vegetables a lot ... wish you happy every day, January will come soon 🙏🙏❤❤
Great to hear about your new opening times, i hope all your new business idea's come to pass and be fruitfull. You have something special and deserve everything for your hard work.👍🙏🙏👍
Go for it, Richie. I wish I had the chance to do what you have done, but 59 now, so I'm hoping to just retire there. I'm arriving 1st November for my first visit, and meet my girlfriend 😊
I follow Ricky also and we have 3 grandchildren living with us, 2, 7 and 13 and to loose anyone in the family should have been terrible.
Hey Richie best of luck with the new business plan. My opinion for what its worth (not much as I dont own a businees) is your unique selling point is your goodself and Maybelle. I know its the reason why I went to visit your lovely coffee garden. Sure after I arrive i really enjoyed the garden the ambience of course the food. Also Maybelle is about to have a baby and baby will be her priority. Youll have to consider this. But you have also showed me that if you have a dream go and chase that dream and make it a reality. Dont procastinate and do nothing. What ever you deicde I think you will make a sucess of it. Best of luck to you both
lovely update , great to see you smiling and optimistic for future family and business
Richie, crazy about Ricky and his Thai wife , I only just started watching his channel. I contracted Dengue fever back in 2017 when I was living in Phuket, i went to the pharmacy for the first two days and got different drugs, one of my staff at the hotel suggested going for a blood test and I did, yes Dengue fever, I spent the day on a drip at the clinic a few doors from super cheap ( near crossroads of soi banzan and Nanai road, excellent clinic and cheap) I was very sick for about a week but mild sickness for about 3 weeks, takes it out of you. Get an injection, thousands of Thais die each year from Dengue because they dont want to pay for a doctor, or think the pharmacy will do, but they are sick for months until the virus get into the brain , game over at that stage, thats what I envisage happened to Rickys wife, poor sole.
Business Plan, think of what you want and where you should be, then work backwards, staff, customers rent, salary for you
It’s great to see a sense of community in the world of UA-cam Richie! We’re so saddened to see Ricky lose his wife to dengue fever:( He needs a lot of mental support more than ever! Thanks for posting this video…..we can’t wait to head back to Phuket and pay you, Maybelle and the baby in February 😊
With Maybelle due in JAN, ur better off spending some time free baby is born resting and knowing the moment. Then use off season to look at something els u want to do and have it ready for high season next year.
Good to hear everything is going as planned with the baby, guys. I hope you can pull this all off with the franchising, Richie. Just take it 1 step at a time.
Hello mate ,Phuket old town seems to be a busy place where a Coffeeshop is needed , keep doing what you think is right for you all the best .
So you’re going to have your baby on my birthday, wow that sounds great. Hope all goes well with your business plans and for the future. Take care and miss you both and my breakfast buddy
You can do something you love and be passionate about, but will it produce profit? I don’t own any business, I only have master’s in business administration (although) it does not make me an expert 🤣, but having a plan in place makes sense to me and is a great idea that would allow a business owner to see other opportunities to expand your business in times of booming economy, or contract during low seasons. You and Maybelle appear to be doing well as a couple and as business partners. Wishing you both all the best. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and seeing your business grow.
Good luck guys it’s going to work… you’ve done it before and will do it again
Yes the rent is probably higher in Patong but I think you two would do awesome there !!!! We love you guys keep it up!
Do what you've always done Ritchie, and you will, back yourself. You'll make the right decision. You're a smart dude and seem to be able to see opportunities where others can't.
Hi Richie and Maybelle where abouts are you in Phuket? I'm coming to Phuket on December 8th for 2 weeks and would like to stop by for breakfast one day. I look forward to meeting you two. Chris Foster😊
Another shop with walk in traffic is my bet! You guys have been doing amazing at a location without walk in traffic, better location would 2-3x the potential!
Here in the Philippines we call that vegetable Bitter Melon. Very nice !
You are a smart guy Richie and I am sure you will make the best decision for your situation. I personally believe if you always try to think of all the consequences resulting from various possibilities, you will ultimately make the right decision. Good Luck mate and ma'am.
Old town would be great
Good luck with whatever you do mate, regarding the business plan, ask yourself, what are you offering that is different ? What can you offer that is better than the establishment next door ? Regardless of the location or how beautiful the place looks, if the food is below par then your not gonna get returning customers and you can’t always rely upon the UA-cam community to live on mate, my advice mate goes without saying but get yourself good cooks and staff, together with good quality food and your half way there mate 👍👍🙏🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭🇬🇧🇬🇧🍻🍻
Personally I think during rainy season Mabelle'sGarden needs nore indoor space. Nobody wants to sit in the dampness of rainy season. But also a business plan is always a good thing to have and follow (if it is a good one ) keep up the good work and congrats on the baby. I hope she looks like Mabelle 🤭
Richie, don't lose track of your USP. It is the garden. You just need to get more people in and out of the venue. The location, ambiance and food is fantastic. Make the evenings a "destination". The one special place that everyone must visit whilst on vacation. Maybe offer people that live here a discount
Full restaurant for sure, go with your gut though. It generally does not fail you. Good luck
The green fruit/vegetable with bumps, that Maybelle help up, is a bitter melon in English. Taste great when prepared properly.
Keep concentrating on your cafe. You have plenty of time later for more.
Love your videos, have fallowed you since 2020, saw you last christmas, at you shop me and my thia girlfriend. We booked 4 hotels around phuket.
One thing i noticed when staying in the old town, saturday sunday mega busy. Went to a cafe at end of thalang road, sunday lunch, thay had run out of food. This is the place to have a 2nd shop,
Lots of chinese go there, and from india.😂
Yeah, I saw that same news about the passing of his wife, and left with twins. Tough times. A very good friend of mine from way back in school, we reconnected some 20 years later and his news floored me. He got married in his early 20's, they were expecting, and mid way through the pregnancy she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Clearly she couldn't start any treatment at that point, had the baby, and she then passed 8 months later. Sadly, within a year, he also lost his parents, about 2 or 3 months apart. My mate said that if it hadn't been for his son, he doesn't know if he would have made it out the other end. Now some 15 years later, he has remarried, and he is doing well, but that is more than most people can handle at one time.
I agree with another view keep doing what you're doing for now don't take on to much. Look after Maybelle. Looking back to 2018 you probably wouldn't have dreamed to have got this far.
Richie why in God's name do you want to expand your business. You will be working day and night, With your new baby arriving share your free time with your family. Concentrate on what you have and relax and live a nice life what Thailand has to offer you. Yes more businesses and money would be nice but because of there distance between each other you will be tormented with travel and pressure. Best of luck whatever you decide ❤🇨🇮
Thanks Richie Good post as usual, coming over in a fortnight and will be at Kata Noi and keen to come and have a coffee but wont have wheels So Is Bolt or Grab a good option instead of the tuk tuk mafia
All the best bud.go with your gut what to do next.chok dee.keep it rollin
Maybelle is looking great. Nai Harn good for 2nd shop, you mentioned it before in previous video. You will make a killing there. People come to see you guys. . . And thats a fact !
See you in April. 🎉
Oooh build in Patong, we would love a Maybelles there
Hi Richie, we said hello last year when we visited Maybelle's and have followed your vlog from the start. I would be happy to create a website for you, blog/tips/advertising/workshops/tours/b&b/car and scooter hire etc
Okra is really good as well ❤
G’day Richie. Not sure if anyone else has advised you but as far as I am aware there is no dengue vaccine for first up prevention. There is one if you have previously been infected. This could be wrong now so I stand to be corrected, but please do your research carefully. I am a long time follower and love what you and Maybelle do. Cheers.
Dengue fever is terrible! I once caught it in Cairns Australia and was bedridden for 10 days where I slept 24 hours a day. The danger with Dengue is if you catch the same strand twice in 2 years as you can get heamoraghic fever which is bleeding in the stomach which you can die from.
Richie, look at location, step by step, grow with what you can afford and ROI, so you can pay back then stabilise, then grow again. You are creating a brand, which will grow with the businesses.
Yes I came across his videos by chance, so damn sad 😢. Can't imagine what he's going through.
good luk whatever u choose
We are looking forward to getting back to Maybelles Coffee Garden in January. We want to give you a gift for the baby. Any ideas? Around the 2000 baht mark or would a voucher be okay. Dave and Sarah
Obviously, the reason you have success is because you are what you are don’t change that if you look to duplicate your success. A quick analogy comes to mind, people love the big Mac at McDonald’s because of its special sauce but if you offer it without the special sauce, would they like it? 😉
Maybelle look after yourself and the baby, I over worked myself and now paying for it, 2020 I couldn't get out of bed, it will nock the hell out you, I had planned to come over to meet you guys,now on hold for now, get my health a bit better,had to go into the savings ❤️🇦🇺😎
Heart always❣
Hi Rickie & Maybelle Congratulations on the baby pregnancy every going well. After watching this video and it’s only my opinion I would suggest not taking on a new venture at this time especially with a new baby coming Maybelle will be kept very busy in the first six months looking after the little and I am sure you will help as much as you can. Honestly you don’t need the added stress of trying to start a new business, I’ve been in two partners and both were disappointing outcomes. I was told by my Dad best friend a business man never go into partnership do it on your own if you can as I said only from own experience and my opinion. PS I did make it on my own very well. Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul
I wouldn’t share your ideas on here Richie as people are not all nice if you have an idea they like they could copy you ,keep your ideas close until you are ready to do it xxx
I watch Ricky in issan. It was shocking to me.
Regarding opening new restaurant just may need keep in mind to sustain in low season....
Its a difficult call mate. I think your business plan should ( for now ) remain your plan🤔. For me!!! Investors can help but they always want return. Shopping malls can be very expensive rates, just maybe?. A choice of a 2nd Coffee garden in a quaint!!! Area could be a very good idea, as your business model is great and i could see it going very well in the rite area especially OPT??. As for franchises i would still see that maybe considered 5 years down the line. Either way we wish you guy's all the very best for the future and we will always support you as friends and local business owners 🙏🙏
I feel so much pain for Ricky over Eid. She was beautiful. Definitely alone and isolated with the twins x x
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Be very careful what you share Richie! As much as we all want to hear it
Just wait while Maybelle installs front pouch on baby daddy Richie so he can carry around the baby all day.. Can't wait for bubby cam 😍
Just stay humble and thankful for what you have, why trying to be a hero. Interest rat and inflation is sky rocket all over Europe. So think again, now you have family. Good luck with every choice you make ❤
Love phuket but the wet season is a deal breaker compared to Hua hin or even Koh Samui both of which don’t seem to get endless days of rain in the wet like phuket does.
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You did know about the volcano that blew up in the Pacific that maybe why the sand is changed.
Head always head the big one
I think a key piece of information you need to help you choose your next step is to understand your existing customers and their primary reason for visiting the coffee garden. If it is the products and service then you could open any size of business and sell like products. If it is to see you two then would a kiosk work? The CG or larger business gives customers more time to speak with you and hopefully spend more money therefore a kiosk would not necessarily make sense, more benefit in a CG 2nd location. All the best with whatever you decide.
A small take away in a prime location is a better proposition. Less staff with a limited menu is easier to run and replicate elsewhere.
With the baby I would focus on the expansion of the existing business and in a couple of years think about a second business with your own money. Never in a million years would I bring in „investors“. There is written „trouble“ all over it. Just my 50 cents.
You've got a 9 months delivery on your way. It's not uncommon that in the first months of birth there could be complications which might not only occupy your wife, but you aswell. Might be worth including risk management and timing into your business plan and ensure that you've set the priorities straight. Because if s hits the w, first priority will be the wellbeing of your family which could put a new business at risk.
That's also good for blood sugar
Hey Richie n Maybelle
That’s tragic news to say the least ..
I have to share with you both I contracted Dengue Fever in December 2022 whilst I was holidaying in Pattaya and I must say I was as crook as a dog in the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for nearly a week
I actually met you one day early last year in 2022 at your Cafe March-April but I wouldn’t expect you to remember me
Yeah this Dengue Fever is a real worry and the Doc told me it’s very likely I will experience this again ☹️
I don’t think their is a vaccination 💉 that I know of ?????
Can you let me know if they do have a vaccination because I am planning to move to Thailand in 18months and probably visit again a couple of times before that
Thanks
RIP to the young lady ☹️
Personally I would not plan any more work load with a baby on the way , the lack of sleep when looking after a new born cannot be underestimated. It was 38 years ago but I still remember it as a very tough year .
Try shadow too
I know one thing
If you open more business in other places you probably never stop work before you die
I am 66 year and from Sweden, married with Thai wife for over 15 year, live in Hua Hin
Do everything you can with your business you have, check every dish you have, if you make money
Check everything where you buy your grocery and meet
Take care of this business because you have started from nothing, survived covid and survived lo season
Done big investment
I think it will be better and better when the investment you have done start to pay back
Maybe in low season take 2-3 day of sometimes
Get back your energy
Really a big good luck
Best regards from
Hua Hin
Richie and Maybelle, you are continuing to develop The Garden. I'd be very wary about over-extending yourselves. People give you their custom because you a have a unique set up and because both of you are fronting the business. A lot of people will visit the cafe because of YT and they will want to meet you. I avoid corporate coffee shops as a matter of principle, and only support local operators as I can develop a relationship with them. A friend of mine was in the beauty business in Bangkok. By far, his number one problem was staffing. With a baby on the way and an existing operation to run and grow, you guys have enough to contend with. Bigger is not always better. Complete your business plan as it's a good exercise ; it might focus your mind on aspects of your current coffee shop you could improve. Also, we live in uncertain times. I'd be nervous about taking on new overheads in the current economic climate. Finally, do not share your ideas on YT. Best of luck. Chok dee na 🙂.
if you are going to be open for dinner, consider shortening the name to - Maybelle's
That's also good for bleed sherger
The vegetable that Maybell has to boil and drink is bitter melon
Is that vegetable atichoke ?
You're making a critical mistake in thinking that your two "head or heart" options are to expand into malls or expand into replica coffee gardens. My head says an important option to consider is not to expand at all, and instead stick with what you've got and protect it / improve it, because you never know if something better is going to open down the road and steal all your customers.
This is sound advice. You need a very strong base to expand from, and becoming a parent is going to take up a lot of your time.
This is sound advice and concentration on what you have and building on it is good strategy. Beware of being tempted and putting your efforts elsewhere.
Richie- dont damage the brand- if its going to be "coffee garden"- it needs to be the same, if you go to limited menu style- it needs to be Maybelles Cafe or Coffee Lounge. Dont fracture the vision. On the business Plan- dont openly share the strategy until it is done- the competition dont need your advance warning on what you are doing- if they get a sniff, they will cut you out. Its theirstyle
Maybelle must be happy she can eat for 2 lol😊
If you aren't making enough profit from November to August to be able to take September and October off, you're doing something wrong mate.
why not try a mobile Maybelles ,probably less overheads
January 15 nooo that’s my brother birthday I thought March 20 same me 😢
From past experience I would start by looking at your current customer base, and determine why they come to you. If you don’t already, you should be doing a full English, a vegetarian and a European breakfast, and put them on a Board outside and on your FB page. Teach your Thai cooks how to serve fried eggs our way (soft yoke) and firm white.
Your business plan should include projections based on previous sales figures from last year, and how you’re going to achieve those figures. Any thoughts of expansion in terms of franchises should be taken very carefully and seriously and licensees should be vetted carefully as it is your name and business reputation that will suffer if they fuck up. You must get a lawyer to drawer up a suitable contract for your franchisee.
Try not to polarise your business as British and introduce European breakfasts and learn what they consist of. There were a lot of Dutch in my area so I did Uitsmijters on my menu. Sounds like you got a few Germans and Russians, so do some cultural research. I hope this is useful and contributes to what others have said. Cheers, Steve.
You GENIUS I BET AND WELL TRAVELLED.
Hi you said about franchise you we’re jumping to fast you put it out there that was fine because if you don’t ask you will not know all I can say stay the size your now when the baby comes grow with the baby because the baby will change your life it did with myself 🎉
One step at a time i would wait and see how things go when the Baby arrives. My son didn't sleep well for 2 years so standby lol 🙂
Subscribers are coming to the cafe to meet you both so if your not around would be disappointed .
My Thai wife says its called bitter melon for diabetes ❤
Bitter melon- name in America
Goya- Japanese name
Richie are you missing your little ponytail
I guess your Ai program would give you a first rate buisness plan.Good luck
I'm really worried about Maybelle with Gestational Diabetes.
No problem opening a business, the problem is hiring people who know something. You never know when they end their employment, you only get if you are lucky that they have quit. And then you have to search for replacements, which is not the easiest. Will NEVER invest anything in Thai because I have experienced the problems too much.