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Thanks For Sharing: Great Things Happen When You Give It Away | Mike Behrend | TEDxPaloAltoCollege

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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When was the last time you gave something away without expecting anything in return? Mike Behrend, an entrepreneur and restauranteur, discusses what positive impact one could create by giving things away.   Mike Behrend is a professional chef with more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant business. With his mother Luann Singleton, Behrend owned and operated Lulu’s Bakery and Café for 15 years. Mike became a vegetarian in the Summer of 2005. The winning combination of a healthier diet and regular exercise was a turning point in his life and career as a chef. In January of 2006, they sold Lulu’s allowing them to begin construction on Green, San Antonio’s first vegetarian restaurant. He is passionate about spreading the impact of a plant-based diet. Currently, Behrend owns and operates eight plant-powered restaurants, serving approximately 60,000 meals per month. These restaurants employ over 300 people, who are passionate about service and quality. Behrend is a father of two young children and an active member of the San Antonio community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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