What started as a search for a good place to eat in Philadelphia turned into an unexpected conversation about entrepreneurship, perseverance, growth, and remembering where you started.

After taking the ferry across the river, exploring some of Philadelphia's historic sites, and doing plenty of walking, we were ready to eat. We searched online, came across photos from Two Street Crab House, and thought, "This looks like a place we need to try."

It turned out to be a wonderful discovery.

In Part 1, owner Chad introduced us to Two Street Crab House and the elevated seafood experience he's creating in Philadelphia. But after we stopped recording, Chad stayed and continued talking with us.

Then he started telling us how his journey actually began.

I knew we needed to turn the camera back on.

In Part 2, Chad shares how he started in the restaurant business in 2014 with a simple goal: make $500 a week.

His cook taught him. Chad learned. The business grew.

In those early days, money was so tight that he would shop for the restaurant every single day because he only made enough to purchase the food he needed for the next day.

Eventually, they outgrew the original space. The business evolved from breakfast to dinner. Then COVID arrived, and they shifted to takeout.

Instead of ending the story, that difficult period became another turning point.

A mentor encouraged Chad to think bigger and invest in a liquor license. He listened—and the growth that followed was remarkable.

Chad shares how the journey eventually took him from trying to make $500 a week to, seven years later, generating $30,000 a week.

But what struck me most wasn't the number.

It was his gratitude.

He remembers what it was like to start with almost nothing. He remembers the people who supported him. And as his businesses have grown, creating a welcoming place for his community continues to matter to him.

This is exactly why I love talking to people when I travel.

We went looking for seafood.

We found a great restaurant.

And then, completely unexpectedly, we found a great entrepreneurial story.

Two Street Crab House
604 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Website: https://twostreetcrabhouse.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twostreetcrabhouse/

Watch Part 1 to see how our visit began, the incredible seafood spread, and our first conversation with Chad.

Then stay right here for Part 2 and hear the story behind the business.

Entrepreneurs: What part of Chad's journey resonates with you most?

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