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Ricky Hirsch: The Jerky King of Chicago
You’d think that having the most successful food-based Kickstarter campaign of all time would be a great start.
But, Ricky Hirsch was disappointed in having raised only $57,000. He thought his product was so good that he was going to get millions.
Now, there’s something to be said for staying off of the hedonic treadmill and appreciating what you have. But, there’s also something to be said for hustle, pushing your limitations and boundaries, and getting out into the world and making things happen.
After spending some time in the financial industry and running a mortgage company leading into the economic destruction of 2008, Ricky started Think Jerky after playing around with some other ideas involving hot dogs, pastries, and juice (maybe not all at the same time though…)
What does it take to create a business from nothing? Is it just a great idea and endless hustle? From Ricky’s story, it seems that those things are necessary but insufficient.
Check out the full interview to discover:
Listen Here
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Check out Ricky and Think Jerky
Website: Think Jerky
Facebook: @ThinkJerky
Instagram: @thinkjerky
Show Notes
00:20-Introduction
4:36- Why Kickstarter?
5:42- What about your background led to Think Jerky?
11:15- What was the initial vision for Think Jerky?
12:58- Low sugar… Why does jerky need sugar?
14:58- What has your involvement been in food cu
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By South Loop Strength & Conditioning
You’d think that having the most successful food-based Kickstarter campaign of all time would be a great start.
But, Ricky Hirsch was disappointed in having raised only $57,000. He thought his product was so good that he was going to get millions.
Now, there’s something to be said for staying off of the hedonic treadmill and appreciating what you have. But, there’s also something to be said for hustle, pushing your limitations and boundaries, and getting out into the world and making things happen.
After spending some time in the financial industry and running a mortgage company leading into the economic destruction of 2008, Ricky started Think Jerky after playing around with some other ideas involving hot dogs, pastries, and juice (maybe not all at the same time though…)
What does it take to create a business from nothing? Is it just a great idea and endless hustle? From Ricky’s story, it seems that those things are necessary but insufficient.
Check out the full interview to discover:
Listen Here
Your browser does not support the audio element.
Check out Ricky and Think Jerky
Website: Think Jerky
Facebook: @ThinkJerky
Instagram: @thinkjerky
Show Notes
00:20-Introduction
4:36- Why Kickstarter?
5:42- What about your background led to Think Jerky?
11:15- What was the initial vision for Think Jerky?
12:58- Low sugar… Why does jerky need sugar?
14:58- What has your involvement been in food cu