Lisa Vanderpump Shares "Important" Business Advice: "Develop a Thick Skin"

It’s no secret that Lisa Vanderpump is a certified boss.

The Vanderpump Rules matriarch spearheads several Los Angeles and Las Vegas hotspots, including SUR, TomTom, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden, and Vanderpump á Paris. For over 30 years, Lisa and her husband, Ken Todd, have successfully built their business empire in the restaurant industry to offer their customers an elite dining experience like none other.

Now, as Lisa gears up for the opening of her new Lake Tahoe restaurant, Wolf by Vanderpump, she’s ready to share her wisdom and business advice with aspiring prospects looking to become a restauranteur. 

Lisa Vanderpump’s Business Advice to aspiring restauranteurs

In a recent interview with the Entrepreneur, Lisa expressed how creating any kind of business isn't for the weak, as it puts you through many difficult situations. "The competition is so tough out there, it's not for the faint-hearted," she told the outlet. "You have to develop a thick skin. That's very, very important."

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While many people might feel the need to give up in the early stages of their business plans, Lisa encourages them to see the final vision through, as that will be a sign of their strength.

“If things go wrong, you learn from it. There's the good, the bad, and the ugly, and everything really, isn't there," Lisa explained. "Sometimes it's overwhelming ... If you really get going and get on it, you'll be surprised by how much you can accomplish."

In the end, Lisa revealed that one’s overall success is measured by how “focused” they are and the admiration they have for the business, saying, "I think that if you're really doing something that you love, your passion for that is your motivation.”

Lisa Vanderpump of Vanderpump Rules poses for a photo during the announcement of her newest restaurant Pinky's By Vanderpump at Flamingo Las Vegas on November 02, 2023. Photo: Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment

Lisa Vanderpump shares an update on construction on Wolf by Vanderpump

As previously mentioned, Lisa is diligently preparing for the grand opening of Wolf by Vanderpump, which will be her first project in Lake Tahoe. On March 23, the VPR boss took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her and the restaurant's designer, Nick Alain, being “hard at work” to get the final touches ready for the upcoming opening.

"Lisa Vanderpump and Nick Alain are 'hard at work' to make sure you can visit Wolf by Vanderpump soon," Lisa captioned the post. "Who's excited?"