Join host Vivian Kvam in an enriching conversation with Nicole Bartlett and Vincent Rissell, the founders of O'CookieOs. Discover how they turned a family challenge into a flourishing (accidental) business, creating a gluten-free cookie-donut hybrid that's as delicious as it is innovative. Nicole and Vincent discuss the importance of viewing failures as essential learning experiences that are pivotal in shaping their entrepreneurial path and share some real-life “horror” stories from the kitchen. Listen to their journey from kitchen experiments to a thriving business and their aspirations for the future.
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Unpacking this episode min by min:
01:01 An accidental business
03:07 Challenges of Gluten-Free Baking
04:06 Experimenting with Different Flours
05:15 The Birth of OcookieOs
06:13 Transitioning to a Business
07:11 Validation and Feedback
08:23 The Role of Kitchen Council
09:16 The Long-Term Vision for OcookieOs
19:29 Navigating the Leap into Business
25:37 Importance of Feedback and Adaptation
34:29 Expanding Product Lines and Target Audiences
35:28 Family Involvement in the Business
38:47 Impact of Business on the Family
41:49 Scaling and Maintaining the Homemade Feel
43:44 New Flavors and Recipe Development
50:39 Misconceptions About Owning a Business
51:56 Advice for Business Owners
58:45 Making the World a Better Place as Business Owners
01:00:59 How to Get O'Cookios and Wholesale Opportunities
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