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Quentin Labrique - The Barn - 8 organic stores and 190 employees in Brussels in just 7 years
- Inspiring journeys
- Positive impact
- Entrepreneurship
- Burnout
Quentin Labrique - The Barn - 8 organic stores and 190 employees in Brussels in just 7 years
In this episode, we dive into the story of Quentin Labrique, co-founder of The Barn, a chain of organic stores that aims to change the way we consume on a daily basis.
Quentin opened the very first store only 7 years ago with his best friend, Julien de Brouwer.
And in this interview, we dissect how The Barn has grown from 1 to 8 stores, generating a turnover of 28 million euros in 2023 and bringing together a team of 190 passionate people.
Quentin shares with us the secrets of their internal organization, from recruitment to individual interviews, not to mention their range strategy and the challenges of consolidating a sector in full consolidation.
Beyond the numbers, Quentin speaks to us from the heart about the importance of fun in entrepreneurship, the impact of belonging to a family of entrepreneurs, and his desire to be constantly in the field.
Despite the successes, he addresses the difficulties encountered, such as the cases of burn-out within The Barn, without taboos, reminding us that behind every company are people, with their strengths and vulnerabilities.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Quentin Labrique, a man who puts passion and commitment at the heart of his company.
Happy listening!
Hi and welcome to Donne le Rythme, the podcast about Belgian entrepreneurship.
I am Thimothée Remy, a professional coach, and I support those who want to start as a freelancer or move forward more serenely in their entrepreneurial project.
With this podcast, I create a space to get to the heart of the subjects. Through my episodes, you will discover the journeys, the successes but also the struggles of my guests. And above all, you will understand how they actually launched their business.
Over the course of the conversations, they really open up, without filter. In any case, that's still my goal!
Belgium is full of entrepreneurs, inspiring talents that I can't wait to introduce to you.
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