Made From Scratch: From $5 to Ten Million Dollars

Mignon François, The Cupcake Collection

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 988 Mignon François

Mignon François is a speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader who has inspired thousands through her "Follow Your Spirit" approach. After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold. 

Her grassroots story of success has garnered national attention from TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, Southern Living, Entrepreneur and Business Insider just to name a few. In addition, her business savvy has earned her numerous titles and awards, including Woman of Legend and Merit, Entrepreneur of the Year, Women's Empowerment Innovator, NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur, and Black Enterprise magazine's Family Business of the Year. 

Today Mignon is committed to teaching anyone who will listen about what they can do if only they believe. 

2023 forges a new path for Mignon’s career as she adds author to her resume. In her memoir, Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, Mignon shares her story of finding success with no presets in place, mapping a journey that led to the joy that has become synonymous with Mignon François. 

Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Mignon François about going from having $5 to creating a ten-million-dollar empire.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How stay-at-home moms can bring valuable contributions to the table.

- How starting a business in your home can provide low overhead and a work-life balance.

- Why it’s important to wait until you’re making money before opening a new location.

- How writing a book is a great way to share your experiences and help others bring their ideas to the marketplace.

- Why empowering others to pursue their dreams is one of the most statisfying things you can do.

Connect with Mignon:

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Twitter

@cupcaketweets

Instagram

@thecupcakecollection

Facebook

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Links Mentioned:

thecupcakecollection.com

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