In this episode of the Credit Banc Small Business Spotlight, Irv Cruz sits down with Amber Burr, co-founder of Daddy's Homemade Syrups, to talk about building a syrup empire rooted in clean ingredients, family values, and pure nostalgia. What started as a way to make healthier breakfasts for her family turned into a full-fledged small business, with hand-drawn jars, a sold-out garage sale debut, and over 20 syrup flavors later, Amber shares what it really takes to turn a kitchen creation into a growing national brand. From navigating the challenges of launching during the pandemic to finding purpose beyond profits, this conversation is packed with lessons for any entrepreneur looking to scale a product-based business while staying true to their values. 🔥 What You'll Learn: ✅ How she turned a family health concern into a thriving syrup brand with over 20 core flavors. ✅ Daddy's Homemade Syrups launched at a garage sale and sold out on Day 1. ✅ They use no artificial preservatives and let customer feedback drive flavor development. ✅ COVID-19 shifted their marketing strategy to focus on social media and e-commerce. ✅ Nostalgia is central to their brand—reminding customers of family, comfort, and tradition.   🔗 Connect with Amber: Website: https://www.daddyshomemadesyrup.com LinkedIn (Founder): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-burr-69b04b113/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/daddy-s-homemade/   Who is Irv? Irv Cruz is a business advisor at Credit Banc, specializing in funding solutions, business credit, and strategic growth for small businesses. Whether you need capital, better credit, or a plan to scale, he's here to help. Book a call with him today!   Still Scrolling? Hit Play on One of These How Amber Gaige Built a Marketing Agency That Runs Without Her 5 Things You Need to Know About the FUTURE of Men's Personal Care From Corporate to Culinary: Brittney Iten's Flavor-Fueled Journey with Saucy Chops Meet The Marketing HERO Who Built Income On Demand What I Learned from Travis Fox About BUILDING a Better Community

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