Pro Food Maker
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsYou need more than inspiration to build your food business. Launch and scale your restaurant, bakery, CPG brand, food blog, or food truck with tips, strategies, and lessons learned from your favorite Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and Black content creators from around the world.
Join the host, Mercedes Gosby, at the intersection of food, tech, business, and finance as she interviews food professionals and entrepreneurs every week to discover how to get started in the hospitality industry, and how to build a profitable food business.
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30: Tips for getting your product into grocery stores w/ Planted Foods Co.
April 15, 2021 05:30 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBGetting your product into grocery stores takes time and requires networking with retailers & buyers in the food industry. Ashley Kirk, Founder of Planted Foods Co, a plant based food company walks us through: How to get your products onto store shelves by networking and other strategies The consumer research Ashley conducted to decide the products she would sell Her winding career path that led to going vegan and building a plant based food business Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
29: How to find investors for small food businesses w/Kube Nice Cream
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBYou won’t be able to bootstrap your food business forever and might need investors, says Kai Nortey, co-founder & CEO of Kube Nice Cream. This Black owned vegan ice cream manufacturer explains: Why venture capital (VC) may not be right for you as a food business owner The types of conversations you might have with potential investors Potential problems working with co-packers & getting into grocery stores Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
29: How to find investors for your business w/Kube Nice Cream
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBYou won’t be able to bootstrap your food business forever and might need investors, says Kai Nortey, co-founder & CEO of Kube Nice Cream. This Black owned vegan ice cream manufacturer explains: Why venture capital (VC) may not be right for you as a food business owner The types of conversations you might have with potential investors Potential problems working with co-packers & getting into grocery stores Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
28: Food truck marketing tips with The Food Truck Scholar
April 01, 2021 05:30 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBAre you a food truck owner having trouble with marketing and keeping your social media pages updated? Ariel D. Smith, The Food Truck Scholar, has quick & easy tips for you. Ariel also chats about: How she created an audio diary for food truckers using her podcast Opportunities for current and future food truck owners The importance of insuring your deposit for events Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
28: Food truck marketing w/ The Food Truck Scholar
April 01, 2021 05:30 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBAre you a food truck owner having trouble with marketing and keeping your social media pages updated? Ariel D. Smith, The Food Truck Scholar, has quick & easy tips for you. Ariel also chats about: How she created an audio diary for food truckers using her podcast Opportunities for current and future food truck owners The importance of insuring your deposit for events Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
28: Food truck marketing tips w/ The Food Truck Scholar
April 01, 2021 05:30 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBAre you a food truck owner having trouble with marketing and keeping your social media pages updated? Ariel D. Smith, The Food Truck Scholar, has quick & easy tips for you. Ariel also chats about: How she created an audio diary for food truckers using her podcast Opportunities for current and future food truck owners The importance of insuring your deposit for events Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
27: Get more press features without hiring PR
March 25, 2021 05:30 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBInterested in getting more press for your business? Mercedes outlines common mistakes we make when pitching to media outlets and tips on how to successfully pitch to journalists, podcasters, YouTubers, and bloggers. Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/how-to-write-a-media-pitch
27: How to write a media pitch
March 25, 2021 05:30 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBInterested in getting more press for your business? Mercedes outlines common mistakes we make when pitching to media outlets and tips on how to successfully pitch to journalists, podcasters, YouTubers, and bloggers. Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/how-to-write-a-media-pitch
26: Navigating social media to grow your brand with Geo’s Table
March 18, 2021 05:30 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBGeo Darwin, a Philadelphia-based food & lifestyle blogger and content creator, is on a mission to highlight underrepresented people in food & beverage. We chat about: Being consistent as a content creator Why blogging isn’t dead and the evolution of blogging The Philly food scene Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/geos-table
26: Navigating social media to grow your brand w/ Geo’s Table
March 18, 2021 05:30 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBGeo Darwin, a Philadelphia-based food & lifestyle blogger and content creator, is on a mission to highlight underrepresented people in food & beverage. We chat about: Being consistent as a content creator Why blogging isn’t dead and the evolution of blogging The Philly food scene Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/geos-table
25: How much does it cost to buy a food truck? w/Houston Sauce Co.
March 11, 2021 06:30 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBCourtney Lindsay is the chef & owner of Houston Sauce Co, a super popular vegan food company in Houston, TX. Courtney shares: how a hot sauce turned into a food truck, BBQ trailer, storefront, and more what food truck owners need to do to grow their business and who they need to hire how much a food truck costs Mentioned in this episode $2 tacos, Drippy Southwest Burger, the lump crab gumbo, and the garlic parmesan wangz Texas Southern University Food Network’s Chopped Max’s...
25: Before Mo Better Brews, there was Houston Sauce Co. vegan food truck
March 11, 2021 06:30 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBCourtney Lindsay is the chef & owner of Houston Sauce Co, a super popular vegan food company in Houston, TX. Courtney shares: how a hot sauce turned into a food truck, BBQ trailer, storefront, and more what food truck owners need to do to grow their business and who they need to hire how much a food truck costs Mentioned in this episode $2 tacos, Drippy Southwest Burger, the lump crab gumbo, and the garlic parmesan wangz Texas Southern University Food Network’s Chopped Max’s...
25: Houston Sauce Co.’s vegan empire started with a hot sauce recipe
March 11, 2021 06:30 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBCourtney Lindsay is the chef & owner of Houston Sauce Co, a super popular vegan food company in Houston, TX. Courtney shares: how a hot sauce turned into a food truck, BBQ trailer, storefront, and more what food truck owners need to do to grow their business and who they need to hire how much a food truck costs Mentioned in this episode $2 tacos, Drippy Southwest Burger, the lump crab gumbo, and the garlic parmesan wangz Texas Southern University Food Network’s Chopped Max’s...
24: How much does it cost to open a restaurant or food space?
March 04, 2021 06:30 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBWant to open a restaurant, bakery, cafe, food hall, or food space/facility? Learn restaurant start up costs and best practices from Felicia Middleton, an architectural designer for food spaces, specializing in food service design. Hear about: The costs for equipment, renovations, etc The steps you need to take to open a restaurant Common mistakes & misconceptions about opening a restaurant Listen to this episode Apple Podcasts | Libsyn | Soundcloud | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | ...
24: How much does it cost to open a restaurant? w/Felicia Middleton, owner of Urban Aesthetics
March 04, 2021 06:30 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBHow much does it cost to open a restaurant? A lot. Learn restaurant start up costs and best practices from Felicia Middleton, an architectural designer for food spaces, specializing in food service design. Hear about: The costs for equipment, renovations, etc How to open a restaurant: steps & tips Common mistakes & misconceptions about opening a restaurant Listen to this episode Apple Podcasts | Libsyn | Soundcloud | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Subscribe to the RSS fee...
23: Kyle's Good Finds: Tokyo, Japan Black Owned Bakery w/ Kyle Sexton
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBMeet Kyle Sexton, owner of Kyle’s Good Finds, a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. We chat about: How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30 years ago His bakery’s best sellers which includes carrot cake The importance of having true friends who will support you Mentioned in this episode Rhode Island School of Design - Photography Minshuku - Guesthouse accommodations that are family-owned and family-run Mandarake - popular used goods chain in Japan. Mostly known for their comics and toy...
23: Tokyo Black Owned Bakery w/ Kyle's Good Finds
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBMeet Kyle Sexton, the owner of Kyle’s Good Finds, a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. We chat about: How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30 years ago His bakery’s best sellers which includes carrot cake The importance of having true friends who will support you Mentioned in this episode Rhode Island School of Design - Photography Minshuku - Guesthouse accommodations that are family-owned and family-run Mandarake - popular used goods chain in Japan. Mostly known for their comics and...
23: Life in Tokyo, Japan as a Black Bakery Owner
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBMeet Kyle Sexton, the owner of Kyle’s Good Finds, a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. We chat about: How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30 years ago His bakery’s best sellers which includes carrot cake The importance of having true friends who will support you Mentioned in this episode Rhode Island School of Design - Photography Minshuku - Guesthouse accommodations that are family-owned and family-run Mandarake - popular used goods chain in Japan. Mostly known for their comics and...
22: Season 2 Sneak Peek & Ask Me Anything
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWelcome to Season 2! Mercedes talks about highlights, media features, and collaborations from Season 1. She finishes the episode with an Ask Me Anything segment and a sneak peek for the new season. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long-Term guide Ep 17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik The Food Truck Scholar Podcast 20 Food Podcasts by Black Women on soulphoodie.com Pro Food Maker was featured in M...
21: Season 2 Announcement + Listener Challenge
February 02, 2021 00:54 - 1 minute - 2.55 MBThe new season of Pro Food Maker launches this month! Find out how an extra 15 seconds of your time will lead to a bonus episode. Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram @profoodmaker. Thank you for listening and for your support.
20: How to grow your hospitality career with mentorship & coaching
August 06, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBIf you are looking to grow your career in hospitality, food & beverage, you need a mentor. Lorraine Copes founded Be Inclusive Hospitality, an organization that supports and promotes Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in the hospitality sector through education, coaching, and mentorship. Lorraine walks us through: how and why she created Be Inclusive Hospitality how you can join the Be Inclusive Hospitality community Note: The name of the organization has changed from BAME in Hos...
19: Centering Black people in food & beverage with Black Food Folks
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBWhere can Black professionals in the food industry go for professional development, collaboration, and support? Colleen Vincent and Clay Williams founded Black Food Folks, a fellowship that centers Black people, our accomplishments, and our growth in food & drink. Colleen & Clay walk us through: the food industry's gatekeeping and how that affects opportunities for Black people media's obsession with one Black chef at a time how and why they created Black Food Folks immediate changes...
19: Centering Black chefs & Black owned restaurants with Black Food Folks
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBWhere can Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and professionals in the food, beverage & hospitality industry go for professional development, collaboration, and support? Colleen Vincent and Clay Williams founded Black Food Folks, a fellowship that centers Black people, our accomplishments, and our growth in food & drink. Colleen & Clay walk us through: the food industry's gatekeeping and how that affects opportunities for Black people media's obsession with one Black chef at a time ho...
18: Create & customize your own cookbook using your phone with Shaun Chavis of LVNGbook
July 02, 2020 18:48 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBYou don’t need to be a celebrity chef to create your own cookbook. LVNGbook, created by Shaun Chavis, a former cookbook editor, offers culturally-inclusive customizable cookbooks for people with a chronic disease. Shaun walks us through: the importance of customer discovery when building your app how to find developers to build your app potential revenue streams for your app Mentioned in this episode Health Magazine Master’s Degree in Gastronomy at Boston University ABC 11 WTVD n...
17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik
June 18, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBAnela Malik is a food blogger & food writer who focuses on food politics and telling diverse food stories. Anela chats about her work that supports Black owned restaurants and walks us through: How to plan your content based on your mission statement. The equipment and apps she uses to create food content. The importance of networking as a content creator and how to genuinely build relationships. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long T...
16: Black inventor creates Wonderffle stuffed waffle maker w/Mike Bradford
June 05, 2020 00:32 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBMike Bradford, Founder & President of Wonderffle, is a software engineer who invented a stuffed waffle maker that lets you create waffles with your favorite foods inside. Mike walks us through: Cost estimates for manufacturing your kitchen appliance Lessons learned from finding the right manufacturer for your invention How to save money on filing for your patent How he was able to get feedback from chefs & food media Mentioned in this episode NSF certified Steven Harvey’s F...
16: How a software engineer invented a stuffed waffle iron
June 05, 2020 00:32 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBMike Bradford, Founder & President of Wonderffle, is a software engineer who invented a stuffed waffle iron that lets you make waffles with your favorite foods inside. Mike walks us through: Cost estimates for manufacturing your kitchen appliance Lessons learned from finding the right manufacturer for your invention How to save money on filing for your patent How he was able to get feedback from chefs & food media Mentioned in this episode NSF certified Steven Harvey’s Fund...
16: How a stuffed waffle maker was invented by a software engineer
June 05, 2020 00:32 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBMike Bradford, Founder & President of Wonderffle, is a software engineer who invented a stuffed waffle iron that lets you make waffles with your favorite foods inside. Mike walks us through: Cost estimates for manufacturing your kitchen appliance Lessons learned from finding the right manufacturer for your invention How to save money on filing for your patent How he was able to get feedback from chefs & food media Mentioned in this episode NSF certified Steven Harvey’s Fund...
15: Black owned Soul Popped Popcorn turns $53 into $500,000 w/De J Lozada
May 21, 2020 06:30 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBDe J Lozada, Founder of Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn, and Black business advocate, knows that selling online can be difficult and expensive for business owners. She is launching Shop Kemet, an online marketplace that connects Black owned businesses with customers who want to buy Black. De J talks about: What it takes to generate $500,000+ in sales for your food business The features available on Shop Kemet that other marketplaces don’t offer Why Black owned businesses need an online pres...
15: Popcorn entrepreneur turns $53 into $500,000 and will help Black owned businesses grow with new digital marketplace
May 21, 2020 06:30 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBDe J Lozada, Founder of Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn, and Black business advocate, knows that selling online can be difficult and expensive for business owners. She is launching Shop Kemet, an online marketplace that connects Black owned businesses with customers who want to buy Black. De J talks about: What it takes to generate $500,000+ in sales for your food business The features available on Shop Kemet that other marketplaces don’t offer Why Black owned businesses need an online pres...
14: How a Howard alum runs a pop up soul food restaurant around the world
May 07, 2020 16:49 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBWant to open a restaurant? You don’t need a brick and mortar location or even a food truck. Fred Corder, Co-Owner of Maryland Chickan, walks us through how #DeepFriedWatermelon does pop ups at night markets and food events in Southeast Asia and the U.S. Fred also talks about: Why Black entrepreneurs need to do more business internationally The importance of decentralization of business and media and why this is the best time to be a food entrepreneur Why pop up restaurants are profitabl...
13: How this kombucha brewmaster left the tech industry & started a kombucha business w/Kemiko Lawrence of Kemboocha
April 16, 2020 16:36 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBKombucha brewmaster and yoga teacher Kemiko Lawrence, founder of the kombucha brand, Kemboocha, breaks down: How she turned her hobby kombucha home brew into a kombucha brand Focusing on prioritizing in life and in business instead of trying to find balance The importance of building your own table instead of waiting to be accepted by others ------------ Mentioned in this episode Harmony Wellness Angels How I Built This podcast Side Hustle Pro Good to Great: Why Some Companie...
12: From family recipe to vegan-friendly food brand in 2 months
April 02, 2020 20:31 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her food brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ **Get your free episode recap: https://profoodmaker.com/12 ------------ ...
12: This Black owned pancake mix company launched in 2 months
April 02, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her food brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ **Get your free episode recap: https://profoodmaker.com/12 ------------ ...
12: How to start a food business from home in 2 months
April 02, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her food brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ **Get your free episode recap: https://profoodmaker.com/12 ------------ ...
12: How Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix launched in 2 months w/Christian Sargent
April 02, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her Black owned breakfast brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ Mentioned in this episode Winners Eat Breakfast Vicky Cake...
12: Stay-at-home mom launched pancake mix company in 2 months
April 02, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her food brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ **Get your free episode recap: https://profoodmaker.com/12 ------------ ...
11: Top mistakes food entrepreneurs make with their food business w/Chelsea Rainey
March 19, 2020 14:39 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBYou need more than passion to successfully run your food business. Today, we chat about the common mistakes that restaurant owners and food entrepreneurs make, with Chelsea Rainey. She is the founder & owner of Culinistics, a company that helps food entrepreneurs launch and scale their food brand. Chelsea breaks down: Market research and how it’s a vital component of your food business How your business needs to be rooted in strategy and not just passion Introducing focus into your busi...
10: Pivot your business in a recession with celebrity baker Warren Brown of Spark Bites
March 05, 2020 18:42 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBIs your food business ready for the recession? Warren Brown, founder & owner of Spark Bites, previously the founder of CakeLove and host of Sugar Rush on Food Network, talks about the difficulties of running a business, especially during a recession. Warren breaks down: How he transitioned from practicing law to running his bakery, CakeLove, full time The necessity of having a support system as a food entrepreneur How customer feedback allowed him to pivot into another food business dur...
9: Food Tech & Food Design w/ Product Designer Bianca Jackson of Bianca Bakes
February 20, 2020 15:49 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWhat is food experience design (food tech & food design) and how can it grow your food business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down: How to get feedback from customers, the types of questions to ask, and the questions to avoid asking Working as a Product Designer for a kitchen appliance Her experience on the baking competition show, The Great Ameri...
9: Food, Tech & Design w/ Product Designer Bianca Jackson of Bianca Bakes
February 20, 2020 15:49 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWhat is food experience design and how can it grow your food business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down: How to get feedback from customers, the types of questions to ask, and the questions to avoid asking Working as a Product Designer for a kitchen appliance Her experience on the baking competition show, The Great American Baking Show ---------...
9: Food Experience Design with Product Designer & Researcher Bianca Jackson of Bianca Bakes
February 20, 2020 15:49 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWhat is food experience design and how can it grow your food business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down: How to get feedback from customers, the types of questions to ask, and the questions to avoid asking Working as a Product Designer for a kitchen appliance Her experience on the baking competition show, The Great American Baking Show ---------...
Ep 9: Food Experience Design with Bianca Jackson of Bianca Bakes
February 20, 2020 15:49 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWhat is food experience design and how can you apply it in your business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down: How to get feedback from customers, the types of questions to ask, and the questions to avoid asking Working as a Product Designer for a kitchen appliance Her experience on the baking competition show, The Great American Baking Show ------...
Ep 8: How to start a coffee business with Fly Carmichael of Boss Blend Coffee
February 06, 2020 18:45 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBFly Carmichael, CEO of Boss Blend Coffee, walks us through how she started her coffee business and the key to a successful business launch. Fly breaks down: Her experience searching for someone to teach her about the coffee business Why it’s important to take control of your content as a content creator How her coffee pays homage to her mother Educating herself on commercial real estate as she prepares to open her coffee shop Mentioned in this episode Brew Thoughts Podcast - Cultur...
8: How this mompreneur started a coffee business from home with Fly Carmichael of Boss Blend Coffee
February 06, 2020 18:45 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBFly Carmichael, CEO of Boss Blend Coffee, walks us through how she started her coffee business and the key to a successful business launch. Fly breaks down: Her experience searching for someone to teach her about the coffee business Why it’s important to take control of your content as a content creator How her coffee pays homage to her mother Educating herself on commercial real estate as she prepares to open her coffee shop Mentioned in this episode Brew Thoughts Podcast - Cultur...
7: How to review & learn from 2019 to level up in 2020
January 30, 2020 20:51 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBMercedes gives a recap of the good and the bad in 2019 and suggests resources and strategies to help you level up at work and in life for 2020. ------------------ In this episode, Mercedes covers: Using social media to learn about your industry & to connect with people in your industry Why you need a mastermind group or an accountability partner The benefits of having more quiet time How to know when it is time to rest How to plan & budget for events you want to attend Getting...
Ep 7: 2019 Review & 2020 KickOff
January 30, 2020 20:51 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBMercedes gives a recap of the good and the bad in 2019 and suggests resources and strategies to help you level up at work and in life for 2020. ------------------ In this episode, Mercedes covers: Getting out of your own way Using social media to learn about your industry & to connect with others Why joining a mastermind group or finding an accountability partner is a great way to give and receive constructive feedback Finding a balance of acquiring information and taking action o...
Ep 6: From NFL player to Southern foods entrepreneur with Reggie Kelly of KYVAN Foods
January 24, 2020 21:42 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBReggie discusses the lessons he has learned from playing pro football and how he applies them to his food business. You’ll hear about how Reggie and his wife, Sheila, built KYVAN Foods, and why it’s important to help others succeed. Reggie Kelly is the owner of KYVAN Foods, a line of specialty products (seasonings, sauces, jams & jellies, and salsas) and a former NFL player. ------------------ Timestamps [3:01]: How Reggie & his wife Sheila started KYVAN Foods. [5:25]: Reggie and ...
6: How former NFL player’s soul food brand landed Walmart.com in 3 months with Reggie Kelly of KYVAN Foods
January 24, 2020 21:42 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBReggie Kelly, former NFL player, discusses the similarities between playing pro football and running a food business. You’ll learn: Strategies to overcome marketing & brand awareness challenges The importance of conducting research before developing products How to get your children involved in the family business KYVAN Foods, is a line of seasonings, sauces, jams & jellies, and salsas. Reggie Kelly is a former football tight end, and played for the Cincinnati Bengals & Atlanta Falcons...
6: How NFL player Reggie Kelly got KYVAN on Walmart.com in 3 months
January 24, 2020 21:42 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBReggie Kelly, former NFL player, discusses the similarities between playing pro football and running a food business. You’ll learn: Strategies to overcome marketing & brand awareness challenges The importance of conducting research before developing products How to get your children involved in the family business KYVAN Foods, is a line of seasonings, sauces, jams & jellies, and salsas. Reggie Kelly is a former football tight end, and played for the Cincinnati Bengals & Atlanta Falcons...