Croydon Cole of Smokin Cole BBQ, Talks Motivation

Croydon Cole, restauranteur and chef at Smokin Cole BBQ, tells us the top three things on his bucket list, his advice for people to fund their dream and how he keeps up to date with current affairs.

What’s your morning routine?

Up around 0500, check emails, make lists for the day, sex with my partner, shower at restaurant for 0730

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

Ride the Himalayas on a motorcycle. Ride across America again & do the Sturgis Bike Rally. Keep traveling the World for new experiences

What advice would you give your 20 year-old self?

Don’t spend it all at once

How do you stay motivated?

Riding my motorcycles. Cooking for friends

If you didn’t need money, what would you do?

I’ve already done quite a lot that most people haven’t but I love speed so any & all forms of motor racing would be on my to do list

What is the secret to success?

Be true to yourself & your vision first & foremost. Fuck everyone else’s opinions especially those without their own business. Own your shit, good or bad

What is the worst mistake you’ve made and how did you fix it?

Putting trust in people & taking them at face value not everyone has the same level of integrity. Check their references

What is your advice for people to fund their dream?

Just do it! But do it within your budget, as you can afford it, only person you gotta face & impress is you at the end of the day

What is the best bit of advice, or quote, that resonates with you?

Don’t be afraid to admit your mistakes, own it then move forward, don’t do it again

What’s your favourite restaurant?

Currently in NZ in no particular order Ahi, Mr Morris, Paris Butter, Sun World, Selera.

How do you keep up to date with current affairs?

I don’t its depressing, someone I know will tell me something of significance if needs be.