Ever wondered what it takes to successfully run a franchise? How about two or three? Well Dave Duffy will certainly help answer some of your questions on this episode. 

Dave Duffy and his wife are the owners of three Tropical Smoothie locations based in Columbia South Carolina. In this week's episode, we talk about his journey as he shares some sound advice about navigating business ownership.

More about Dave and his story:

I retired out of US Army Special Forces after 21 years with extensive experience in Africa and southwest Asia with combat experience in Afghanistan. Additional deployments include Operation Support Hope in Rwanda/Zaire, Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, and Operation Focus Relief in Nigeria. Commanded the first 3rd SFG(A) Company in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan to see combat in '02 where I was the Unconventional Warfare Area of Operations commander, overseeing 500 indigenous irregulars in use against remnants of the Taliban and AQ. Received Bronze Star with "V" device for gallantry during combat actions in Khowst.

Now I am a part-time Business Development Consultant for Xator Corporation. I am augmenting current capabilities there to generate leads and expand the business, in particular for their business unit that includes The Leadership Foundry. Here, Xator provides top-notch leader training to both government and private industry clients. As directed, I work capture management and technical writing support on proposals, generate new leads, and develop information needed to enhance company PWIN.

Additionally, my wife and I have become serial entrepreneurs as we own three Tropical Smoothie Cafes in the Columbia SC area (S05/SC07/SC09). She is the CEO, I do the maintenance, deliveries, and sales. We bust our humps but are seeing the reward. This is hard work that is worth it.


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A little over a year ago, Shannon Rush Mauro took the leap and decided to start a New York Inspired crumb cakes business in Charlotte North Carolina. 

Anyone who was alive in 2020 knows it was a very interesting time for us business owners.

 We're excited to talk to Shannon about her journey and the things she's learned and the recipe and passion that started this all. 

Enjoy this episode! 

About Shannon & Sugar Rush:

Growing Up In New York, Shannon Mauro Baked Family Recipes Alongside Her Mother.  Her Father Owned Various Restaurants In Long Island, NY Which Gave Her An Appreciation And Love For Being Around A Kitchen Atmosphere.  

That Passion Has Stayed With Her Even After Getting Married And Caring For Three Young Children.  Since Moving To North Carolina In 2007, Shannon Has Baked For Friends, Church Functions, Parties, And Holidays Sharing Her Love For Baking And Her Delicious Treats With Her Closest Friends.

In Early 2020, After Seeing Her Sister-In-Law’s Success In NY (@Thecrumbpicker) & With The Support Of Her Husband, She Was Encouraged To Try & Start A Crumb Cake Business In North Carolina. Interest Quickly Exploded And Sugar Rush Crumb Cakes’ Social Media Profile Has Grown Exponentially. Shannon’s Crumb Cakes Have Been Featured By Several Local/Charlotte Food Bloggers.

The Origin Of The Sugar Rush Name Comes From Shannon, Whose Maiden Name Was Rush. She Lost Her Father In 2015 And Made The Decision To Honor His Legacy In The ‘Sweetest’ Way Possible.

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When you start a business in a new industry you can't forget about all of the great experiences from your past, you have to bring your past experience with you. 

This is exactly what Kathy Mucciolo did when she went from a career in a completely opposite field into baking and in this interview she shares how her prior experiences helped her achieve more than the average back in a lot less time.

https://saltedbakedgoods.com/

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Having a solid understanding of your financials keeps your business running smoothly. Finance and Accounting people are oftentimes forgotten but they are a critical part of what your food business needs to make sure you're heading the right way. 

In this episode of the Food and Finance show we're talking to Christopher Hollinger; the CFO of Rethink Food NYC. 

Rethink is a nonprofit committed to reducing food insecurity with practical solutions that will have a lasting impact.

https://www.rethinkfood.org/

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Food and Finance sit down with Erika Rankin Founder and CEO of Bro Dough; a Canadian-based protein-infused vegan edible cookie dough. 

In this episode, we talk to Erika about her journey to founding Bro Dough and the ups and downs that have come with it. 

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Terrell sits down with Paige Dyman- Founder of Gluten-Free Charlotte; a group for everything and anything gluten-free in the Charlotte area and beyond.

https://www.instagram.com/glutenfreecharlotte/

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Food and Finance talk to Chef Maria C. Kemp;  Pastry Chef/Owner of Beyond Decadence, a catering and pop-up bakery serving the greater Charlotte, N.C. area. 

More about Chef Maria Kemp - https://www.beyonddecadence.com/

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In this episode, we talk to Ashleigh Lockerbie co-founder of Better Booch about her and Trey's journey from music to founding Better Booch.

Better Booch — is vegan, kosher, gluten-free, and non-GMO — is a rare, 100 percent tea-based kombucha.

Find out more here: https://betterbooch.com/

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In this episode of Food and Finance, we talk to Lina Zdruli Founder of Dafero about her journey and balancing profit and social impact. 

https://dafero.com/


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Should I Borrow Money to Start My Business?  A common question from business owners regardless of the industry. 

In this episode, we share our insight. 
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