259 – Running a Business Doesn’t have to Make you NUTS! with Kim Decher of Skips Candies
Kim is a second-generation chocolatier. Her son Colton, now 11, was only 1 year old when he suffered an anaphylactic reaction to some peanut butter. This immediately provoked a feeling of fear no parent should ever have to experience. In learning about cross contamination and the severity of a Peanut & Tree Nut allergy, Kim…
244 – What If Your Product Category is Already Taken with Sam Holmes of Holmes Sweet Home
Holmes Sweet Home is a confections company that crafts gourmet nut brittles and caramel sauces. Sam started experimenting with sugar cooking in her 5th grade science class. Enamored by how simple table sugar can be transformed into so many treats, she continued to hone her skills over the next 25 years. After leading sales teams…
242 – How Product Creation Evolves from Idea to a Business with Pamela Gort of Blingzy™
240 – Lessons from a Prospecting Powerhouse with Kristen Crawley of Savannah Bee Company
The founder, president and head beekeeper of Savannah Bee Company is Ted Dennard. Growing up in Coastal Georgia, Ted’s journey into the magical world of bees and honey was sparked by an elderly beekeeper, Roy Hightower, who believed in beekeeping as a way of life. Even after 35 years, Ted’s passion hasn’t waned a bit.…
237 – How to Use Influencer Marketing to Increase Sales with Sarah and Noelle of Berra Bites
Two sisters in business together! Combining Sarah’s culinary education, and Noelle’s business background, the two put their minds together to create Berra Bites, which are dark chocolate covered fruit centers made with 100% pureed and pressed fruit. Their goal is to create dark chocolate covered fruit bites that are different than the typical fruit and…