Meet Travis Turner

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Travis Turner. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Travis below.

Hi Travis, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.

I don’t think you ever truly get over imposter syndrome. There will always be that voice in your head that affirms all your worst fears and insecurities. I happen to have an incredible client base that keeps me focused on cooking really great food. At the end of the day, seeing my clients happy, healthy, and excited about their food is enough to keep any demons inside my head at bay.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Since the last article was posted, I’ve been fortunate to experience a significant increase in business. As a result, my focus and responsibilities have changed considerably. It has been a humbling experience trying to fit everything I was doing as a small business, plus marketing, content creation, hiring, training, taxes, setting up leases, etc

It’s a challenge I truly love because at it’s core, I know the only thing that matters is that I make the best food I can, and bring the best experience to every client possible.

It’s easy to stay focused on growing my meal prep and coaching business as I see the results of my hard work pay off with smiling, healthy clients who love their food!

My focus as a man is to impact as many people in a positive way as I can

My focus as a Chef is to deliver the best quality food possible.

Expanding my business means I can impact more people, which keeps me motivated

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Be respectful
Most of my success has been small, genuine connections that wouldn’t have happened if I treated people differently depending on their “stature” in life. I know I will have some old servers read this and scream at their screens, but at the end of the day, I have always shot everyone straight and treated them with kindness, and it’s taken me a long way through the connections I have today. (Disregard this if food is dying in the window!)

Be Patient
Things take time, and to become good at something takes a lot of work. Even if you have talent, you must hone it to a razor’s edge. Anything less will be unfulfilling in your life, and you won’t be ready for your gift when it comes to you. It’s your job to be ready; it’s God’s job to know the timing.

Work F*&$*NG hard!
Everything you desire is on the other side of hard work. Don’t stop when you attain something; make life challenging, set lofty goals, and keep your humility by doing the hard work!

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

I am definitely interested in collaborating with like minded chefs. Chef’s that think great food doesn’t have to be such an opulent experience all the time. Chef’s who want to make people feel better everyday by bringing really fun and interesting cuisine done with technique and intent.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://mealsbycheft.com
• Instagram: @mealsbycheft
• Other: Website under construction

Image Credits

Joseph Marzak
Jordan Nguyễn
Screenstone Digital