How a Brampton Business Owner Came to Serve Tea to the King
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Early on in his business Daniel Lewis committed to being local. He started a tea business… which ultimately led to a rendezvous with royalty.
Lewis is an entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and the 2023 chair of the Brampton Board of Trade. In this episode Daniel shares his story starting his tea business, T by Daniel, and how it grew from a local venture to an international brand. He emphasizes the importance of community involvement and creating memorable experiences for customers. This is what helped him become international.
Lewis also discusses his what he learned in his role as the 2023 Chair of the Brampton Board of Trade and the potential for growth in Brampton. He encourages business owners and investors alike to be authentic, be intentional, and to read books to gain knowledge and insights.
Listen For
3:26 Brampton’s Unique Character
7:00 Having a Local Focus as a Springboard for Business Success
23:39 Daniel’s Personal Lessons About Authenticity in Business
Guest: Daniel Lewis, Daniel’s Chai Bard and past chair Brampton Board of Trade
Daniel is an author, entrepreneur, and international speaker. He’s the proud founder of the award-winning tea company Daniel’s Chai Bar (formerly known as T By Daniel). His people-focused outlook on entrepreneurship and his experiential business tactics have garnered him and his company nationwide recognition and many awards and honours such as:
- 2014 Young Entrepreneur of The Year (Brampton)
- 2016 Business Excellence Award
- 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs (Brampton)
- 2019 Toastmaster International Community Award
- 2022 Global Visual Victories Silver Medal for most creative Pop-Up Store Design!
Daniel's success with his retail tea brand have even landed him an opportunity to serve His Majesty King Charles III during his 2017 Royal Tour to Canada.
With his official public speaking platform iAMDaniel.ca he touches on his non-traditional approaches to many business-related topics and themes with a special focus on helping organizations Cultivate a People-Centric approach to Business, Master The Art of Customer Experience & Discover the Power of Personality
Website | Creative Agency House of Lewis | LinkedIn
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Book mentioned during episode: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
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