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Meet Eric Bush of Electric Sliders in Scottsdale

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Eric Bush.

Eric, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I moved to the Valley of the Sun from Southern California in 2008 and it was at that time that I started my career in hospitality managing Saddle Ranch Chophouse in Scottsdale. I was very new to the restaurant industry but it didn’t take long for me to realize that food is much more than what’s on the plate. I was blown away by the way a meal and great service could make someone’s day. There, I learned the importance of the highest level of care and detail required to make sure every guest had a memorable experience and left with a smile on their face. I carried that culture and learnings to the other restaurants I managed including RA Sushi, Salty Senorita, and Sapporo Teppanyaki Grill. The more I progressed in my career, the more food and its connection to community inspired me and, I started having ideas of my own. I remember the day like it was yesterday — My oldest son cried one day when I left to work for another 60-70 hour work week. It was at that very moment that I decided to put my ideas on paper and use my experience and work ethic to benefit my family and myself. Soon after, Electric Sliders was born. I couldn’t have done this by myself. When I decided to jump into entrepreneurship, my circle embraced it with open arms. I was fortunate to be surrounded by friends and family that have been incredibly encouraging and supportive from the start. Fast forward to three years later and I’m doing everything from catering birthday parties and weddings to close friends drunken Santa holiday parties and national events with NASCAR (my logo being on the side of the race cars was a proud moment!). Starting and owning a business has not been easy but I remind myself day in and day out — this isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon we’re running.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Nothing about this has been smooth, but I do like to refer to my previous experiences in the restaurant industry and apply the same problem solving skills I adopted then. My Uncle owned a moving company and when I was of age to work, he would have me go out and do moving jobs for his company, and it was at that point I knew manual labor wasn’t for me. However, with starting my own business and knowing my name is on a brand and dining/experience, I not only had to adopt the nature of manual labor, but I also had to become a cook, an amateur mechanic, as well as the janitor to my food truck. When you expect to succeed you need to adopt every title of every aspect of your business and enjoy the process of becoming that.

Please tell us about your business.
We are a gourmet slider food truck, that specializes in high quality food and an experience worth telling your friends about. The love and dedication we put into prepping the food for our guests are unparalleled, and you can see it on their faces when they take the first bite. The quality of food and the experience you receive while dining with us sets us apart from any other dining establishment you visit.

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I have had the biggest support system when it comes to my business, I have the vision and the drive to take this business to the next level, but without my family and extremely close friends, there is no way I would be where I am today. I am forever grateful for the support system that life has given me.

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