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Mr. Tod’s Pies’ Ecommerce Journey — From Shark Tank to Today


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Join us for an interview with Tod A. Wilson, Founder and CEO of Mr. Tod's Pies, as he shares lessons from launching his business in 2002, to being the first-ever Shark Tank winner in 2009, to selling online today.


(00:01:22) Background on Mr. Tod's Pie
(00:07:56) The early years
(00:12:48) Retail before Shark Tank
(00:15:43) The Shark Tank invitation
(00:16:48) The Shark Tank experience
(00:19:12) The offer
(00:22:35) Looking back on the decision and lessons learned
(00:26:00) Audience question: "Was there ever a moment when you weren't sure you were on the right path and nearly gave up?"
(00:31:20) Grinding through the noise
(00:31:44) The Black entrepreneurship experience
(00:36:38) Ecommerce and wholesale over brick-and-mortar

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Learn more about Mr. Tod's Pies:
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