Felix Bertram: My Story Behind the World’s Fastest 2 Michelin Star Triumph

In this episode of AESTHETICS & BIZ, Felix picks up where he left off in 2018. On the verge of opening his flagship clinic, Felix conceived an ambitious idea: to create a luxurious dining space where his team could gather, connect, and maintain the unique, family-like culture as the business scaled. However, the road to realizing this vision was anything but smooth. With a six-month delay and an overspend of over 2 million CHF, Felix faced significant challenges. In this captivating episode, discover how Felix navigated these obstacles and transformed a troubled start into an extraordinary success, culminating in the astonishing achievement of earning 2 Michelin stars in record time. Episode highlights include: The stark realization that scaling a business requires a different approach than running a single-location clinicKey structures Felix implemented for successful growth: Leadership strategies, KPIs, and a robust Reporting SystemThe inspiration behind Felix's innovative restaurant, “Skin’s”Lessons learned from the pitfalls of renovating a historically listed buildingHow Felix managed budget overruns and timing crises during constructionThe challenging first months after Skin’s opened in July 2022The shocking moment when Skin’s was awarded 2 Michelin stars just four months laterHow record-breaking success can fuel even greater achievements