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Listen "Mr. Tod’s Pies’ Ecommerce Journey — From Shark Tank to Today"
Episode Synopsis
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:
Taste Southern-Style Comfort with Mr. Tod's Pies
Order yourself some delicious pies:
MrTods.com
(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
___________
Learn more about Mr. Tod's Pies:
Taste Southern-Style Comfort with Mr. Tod's Pies
Order yourself some delicious pies:
MrTods.com
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