GOAT TALES #11
Laura Goldberg - serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and owner of hurricane grill.
4 OCTOBER 2024, WRITTEN BY JACKIE BARON
In the spirit of Neon Goat's vibrant energy, could you share a moment when your teen son brought an unexpected splash of colour into your life or business?
Ethan has been coming to the restaurants for years so is pretty au fair with the running of the business. However, just recently he has been working on the floor and he is so amazing with customers, it just makes me smile when customers review him!
The Teenage Perspective: Living with a teenager can be like riding a roller coaster in the dark. What's one challenge you've faced while living with your teen son, and how did you turn it into a positive experience?
Each day brings a new challenge but I certainly think the testosterone surges are the worst. Having a rugby mad family helps so he can get his aggressions out on the rugby field. We now watch him play as a family and it’s been a great bonding experience.
Admirable Traits: Teenagers often teach us more about life than we realise. What's one thing you admire most about your teen son, or what have you learned from him that's been surprisingly profound?
My son has the ability to be friends with everyone, including older people. He has inherent empathy and I think it’s an amazing quality and I wish I had this gift like Ethan.
Laugh Out Loud: Share a hilarious or face-palm moment you've had with your teen son that still makes you chuckle or shake your head in disbelief. That typical teen-moment or habit!
Just recently my son, who spent hours doing a project, left it at home. I literally left it by the front door on top of his bag so he wouldn’t forget it. He picked up his bag but left the project. Face-palm!
Time-Travel Tips: If you could step into a time machine and visit your teenage self, what cheeky piece of advice would you give yourself about navigating the future, especially knowing what you do now about business and life?
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket and remember to have fun!!!
Shared Passions: What's an activity or hobby you love doing together with your teen son that brings out the 'cool' in both of you, Neon Goat style?
Our love of rugby is a passion that we share. We love going to watch him play and also love to go to games together, even if we support opposite teams on the field!
The 'Goat' Legacy: If your teen son were to take over Neon Goat for a day, what innovative or outrageous product do you think he would create, and why?
Deodorant that lasted for a week, so I don’t need to make him reapply!
Navigating the Teen Terrain: Teens are known for their mood swings and monosyllabic responses. What's your secret to getting your teen son to open up and engage in meaningful conversations, especially about life and your business?
Driving! We have our best conversations in the car where there is no eye contact and loud music so we can even sing together.
Laura is a serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, proud owner of Hurricane’s Grill restaurants with branches in Castle Hill, Circular Quay and Brighton Le Sands. Hurricane’s Grill also has 2 franchises in Bankstown and Pyrmont plus 5 international locations.
@lauar_g_hurricanesgrill
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