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Game Changers by CS

Christophe Sadones
Four Seasons
Bakehouse Hong Kong
Hospitality
Hong Kong
Restaurant Industry
Sean Dix Studio
Bar Leone
Switzerland
Christopher Mark
Alain Ducasse
Hospitality Design
ARGO
The Savoy
Egg Tart
Black Sheep Restaurants

Game Changers by CS is a conversation with the people shaping hospitality, design, food, retail, and luxury around the world. Christophe Sadonès interviews founders, chefs, designers, hoteliers, and creatives to understand what truly makes places unforgettable.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes7Founded5 months ago
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Excellence is easy to admire. But incredibly difficult to keep up with.

Today I'm with Alain Ducasse. A man who built one of the most influential culinary empires in the world.

A chef who was not content to cook. Alain Ducasse imposed a requirement... more

What does it really take to become a world class chef and develop Michelin level talent

In this episode we sit down with Master Chef Josef Budde to break down the mindset discipline and philosophy behind building elite chefs and world class kitchens... more

Most chefs spend their lives chasing one perfect restaurant.

Christopher Mark built more than 100 across continents. From Canada to Japan at 18. From chef to businessman. From craft to scale.

So here's the question nobody asks: At what point does g... more

Lu Yang isn't just China's first Master Sommelier.

He's building something bigger.

The largest wine school in China. Wine programs for 60 of the country's top restaurants. 20 Michelin stars. 30 Black Pearl diamonds. And a mission to spread wine as ... more

There comes a point in every career when talent is no longer the issue. Courage is.

In this Game Changers episode, I speak with Grégoire Michaud, founder of Bakehouse in Hong Kong, about craft, discipline, and the mindset behind building a brand peo... more

In this episode of Game Changers by CS, I sit down with Lorenzo Antinori, founder of Bar Leone, officially ranked World’s No.1 at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025.

But this conversation is not about awards. It is about the anatomy of mastery.

Lorenzo ... more

In this first Game Changers episode, I speak with Sean Dix, founder of dix design + architecture, about how meaningful spaces are created through clarity, not decoration.

Sean calls himself a “stealth designer.” You walk into his projects and feel t... more

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Recent Guests

Alain Ducasse
Master Chef and visionary culinary leader
Ducasse Paris / Ducasse Institute
Episode: Alain Ducasse's Secret To Excellence | Alain Ducasse, Celebrated Master Chef
Josef Budde
Executive Chef; renowned hotelier
Hyatt (Central figure in the conversation)
Episode: Inside the Mind of a Master Chef Who Built Iconic Hotels | Executive Chef Josef Budde
Christopher Mark
Founder of Black Sheep Restaurants
Black Sheep Restaurants
Episode: How He Built 100 Restaurants Across Asia | Christopher Mark, Black Sheep Restaurants
Lu Yang
Pioneer of wine culture in China; founder of Guapia wine school and Top Zone
Guapia / Top Zone
Episode: China's First Master Sommelier | Lu Yang, Wine Culture Pioneer
Grégoire Michaud
Founder of Bakehouse Hong Kong
Bakehouse Hong Kong
Episode: Why This Bakery Has Lines Every Day | Grégoire Michaud, Founder of Bakehouse Hong Kong
Lorenzo Antinori
Bar Leone founder and beverage/brand strategist; pivotal figure in ARGO and international openings
Bar Leone, ARGO, Four Seasons (past role)
Episode: From Law Student to World’s Best Bar: The Discipline Behind Bar Leone | Lorenzo Antinori
Sean Dix
Hospitality designer, founder of Sean Dix Studio
Sean Dix Studio
Episode: Design Without Design: How Sean Dix Creates Spaces You Feel But Cannot Explain

Host

Christophe Sadonès
Host of the show, interviewer

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Apple Podcasts
#142
Italy/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#124
Hong Kong/Business/Management

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China's First Master Sommelier | Lu Yang, Wine Culture Pioneer
Q: What does it take to become a Master Sommelier in your experience?
It requires relentless study and work, but more importantly keeping it as an extension of your everyday job, not a temporary focus, and maintaining honesty with yourself while you stay curious and passionate about wine.
Alain Ducasse's Secret To Excellence | Alain Ducasse, Celebrated Master Chef
Q: Pourquoi avez-vous autant de succès et quelles habitudes le soutiennent jour après jour ?
Le secret est la rigueur, la discipline, l'exigence et le travail constant, avec une soif d'apprendre et de s'ouvrir au monde, tout en utilisant l'éducation et l'édition pour partager le savoir.
Alain Ducasse's Secret To Excellence | Alain Ducasse, Celebrated Master Chef
Q: Quelle est la différence entre un étoilé et plus d'étoiles selon vous, et pourquoi cette distinction est-elle importante ?
Les étoiles symbolisent une régularité et une discipline d'excellence sur le long terme; il existe aussi des restaurants délicieux non étoilés qui délivrent une qualité constante, mais les étoiles récompenseront toujours cette constance et ce niveau d'exceptionnalité.
Alain Ducasse's Secret To Excellence | Alain Ducasse, Celebrated Master Chef
Q: Ma question, le prince Rénier est venu vous chercher, est-ce que c'est vrai ?
Oui, on m'a demandé d'apporter une vision gastronomique à Monaco et j'ai partagé mon récit pour montrer comment des légumes simples et des plats robustes peuvent s'élever en délicatesse et en reconnaissance du terroir.
How He Built 100 Restaurants Across Asia | Christopher Mark, Black Sheep Restaurants
Q: So here's the real question. At what point does growth destroy craft? Are you a chef or a businessman, both?
Growth presents both opportunities and gray areas; the guest and the team need to stay at the center, while leadership evolves from hands-on cooking to scalable systems that still honor craft.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Game Changers by CS

What is Game Changers by CS about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leaders shaping hospitality, design, food, retail, and luxury worldwide. Episodes frequently feature founders, chefs, designers, hoteliers, and industry insiders as they unpack excellence, scalability, and the Craft of creating memorable guest experiences. Across conversations, common threads include leadership under pressure, mentorship, sustainable business growth, storytelling in brand development, and the balance between high gastronomy or design innovation and accessibility. Noteworthy recurring themes include building cultures of discipline and care, leveraging education and mentorship to scale teams, and the pursuit of lasting impact through craft, hospitality philosophy, and immersive environments. The host's in... more

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Recent guests on Game Changers by CS include:

1. Alain Ducasse
2. Josef Budde
3. Christopher Mark
4. Lu Yang
5. Grégoire Michaud
6. Lorenzo Antinori
7. Sean Dix

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