The Butcher Who Wants You to Eat Less Meat - Andrew Nel, Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

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The Founder Files

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Rated #1 Podcast for Entrepreneurs in South Africa in 2023 by Feedspot. The Founder Files is where founders come to explore proven growth strategies and real entrepreneurial challenges. Hosted by Cameron Coutts, each episode unpacks the complex journeys of scaling businesses, delivered by entrepreneurs who've walked the path. No script, no filter – just a fireside chat between growth-driven founders. If you’re seeking practical advice and relatable stories to fuel your growth journey, this is your go-to resource. Subscribe now!

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The Butcher Who Wants You to Eat Less Meat - Andrew Nel, Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

The Founder Files

1 hour 29 minutes 53 seconds

1 month ago

The Butcher Who Wants You to Eat Less Meat - Andrew Nel, Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

How do you scale a business without selling out its soul?

In this episode of The Founder Files, we sit down with Andrew Nel, co-owner of Frankie Fenner Meat Merchant, the Cape Town butchery redefining what ethical meat means in South Africa.

From leaving a stable career in finance to leading one of the country’s most respected food brands, Andrew shares the raw realities of building a purpose-driven business in an industry known for its shortcuts.

He opens up about how Frankie Fenner survived the chaos of COVID, what it takes to grow without losing quality, and the personal cost of entrepreneurship; from ownership transitions and burnout to rediscovering purpose. This is a masterclass in building with integrity, resilience, and heart.

We dive into:

• How Frankie Fenner redefined South Africa’s meat industry • The leap from finance to food and finding meaning in work

• Surviving COVID through innovation and community support

• The realities of co-founder transitions and leadership trust

• Balancing growth, guilt, and the grind of entrepreneurship

This episode is packed with lessons for founders on scaling sustainably, protecting your values, and leading with purpose.

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00:00 Introduction

04:00 The mission behind Frankie Fenner Meat Merchant

09:01 Scaling ethically and staying Cape Town-focused

14:13 From finance to food: Andrew’s personal journey

25:18 How they survived COVID through community

28:17 Becoming a co-owner and leading with trust

51:32 The chaos of growth and saying “yes” to everything

59:09 Working on vs in the business

01:14:13 Founder guilt and burnout

01:27:46 Finding happiness and doing business the right way