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So these two guys are in the jungles of Peru working for some oil company, when they stumble across a Cacao bean that’s been extinct for over 100 years. Without any chocolate knowledge whatsoever (well, no more than you and I!), they decided to start a premium chocolate brand, and Fortunato Chocolate was born. It even caught the attention of the late and great celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain. It’s a Willy Wonka meets Indiana Jones episode 625 of The (13 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast.

So, who's behind Fortunato Chocolate?!

Today’s chat is all about the business of chocolate. It’s set deep in the Peruvian jungle, involves an extinct cacao bean that’s no longer extinct, two half-brothers with the same mother but different fathers, world-class chocolate maker Max Felchlin, a Swiss chocolate lab, the late (and great) celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, two Peruvian women from Washington, two chocolate shops, and an online store.

You can’t make this stuff up … It’s pretty much Willy Wonka meets Indiana Jones!

Out of this adventurous tale was bornFortunato Chocolate, and the owners are Adam & Brian, the two half-brothers mentioned earlier. 

Without further ado, I start by having them rate on a scale of one to ten, exactly how much they love what they’ve got themselves into.


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 So these two guys are in the jungles of Peru working for some oil company, when they stumble across a Cacao bean that’s been extinct for over 100 years. Without any chocolate knowledge whatsoever (well, no more than you and I!), they decided to start a premium chocolate brand, and Fortunato Chocolate was born. It even caught the attention of the late and great celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain. It’s a Willy Wonka meets Indiana Jones episode 625 of The (13 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast.
So, who's behind Fortunato Chocolate?!
Today’s chat is all about the business of chocolate. It’s set deep in the Peruvian jungle, involves an extinct cacao bean that’s no longer extinct, two half-brothers with the same mother but different fathers, world-class chocolate maker Max Felchlin, a Swiss chocolate lab, the late (and great) celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, two Peruvian women from Washington, two chocolate shops, and an online store.
You can’t make this stuff up … It’s pretty much Willy Wonka meets Indiana Jones!
Out of this adventurous tale was born<a href="https://fortunatochocolate.com/"> Fortunato Chocolate</a>, and the owners are Adam &amp; Brian, the two half-brothers mentioned earlier. 
Without further ado, I start by having them rate on a scale of one to ten, exactly how much they love what they’ve got themselves into.
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<a href="https://timreid.com.au/">Book Tim Reid to speak or emcee at your next business event</a>
As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.
Timbo Reid
P.S. Tell me what marketing is working for you - 0480 015 150.

The most innovative people in the world of small business go one-on-one each week with marketing expert Tim Reid. In this award winning podcast; business owners share where their original business idea came from, how they got it to market and the strategies they used that led to their business’s unprecedented growth. Host Timbo Reid’s curiosity for what makes business owners tick and his passion for small business success means that every episode is chock full of marketing gold that will help you build that beautiful business of yours into the empire it deserves to be. 

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The most innovative people in the world of small business go one-on-one each week with marketing expert Tim Reid. In this award winning podcast; business owners share where their original business idea came from, how they got it to market and the strategies they used that led to their business’s unprecedented growth. Host Timbo Reid’s curiosity for what makes business owners tick and his passion for small business success means that every episode is chock full of marketing gold that will help you build that beautiful business of yours into the empire it deserves to be.

The most innovative people in the world of small business go one-on-one each week with marketing expert Tim Reid. In this award winning podcast; business owners share where their original business idea came from, how they got it to market and the strategies they used that led to their business’s unprecedented growth. Host Timbo Reid’s curiosity for what makes business owners tick and his passion for small business success means that every episode is chock full of marketing gold that will help you build that beautiful business of yours into the empire it deserves to be.

From a Peruvian Jungle discovery to sweet success : Meet the founders of Fortunato Chocolate | #625

Discover the bold and boundary-pushing marketing tactics in episode 663 of the award-winning Small Business Big Marketing podcast. Our guest, renowned for his creative strategies, has done everything from promoting his business via aeroplane PA systems to swimming products out to kayakers. This episode is a testament to the power and potential of unconventional marketing, offering unique insights and inspiration for businesses looking to make an impactful statement. Dive into the world of innovative marketing with us and learn how thinking outside the box can lead to extraordinary success.


A little more about unconventional marketer and Forij founder Parker Olson...

Welcome to today's episode featuring a truly unique figure in the world of business, Parker Olson. He's not just any entrepreneur; he's a cereal entrepreneur with a deep-seated passion for unconventional marketing tactics. And when I say cereal, I'm talking literally – he's the innovative mind behindForij, a thriving granola brand.

Parker's journey in mastering unconventional marketing tactics is nothing short of remarkable. From handing out product samples to kayakers mid-swim to commandeering the cabin crew's microphone on flights, his methods are as unconventional as they are effective. He even embarked on a cross-country adventure in a Forij-branded Mazda van, making stops across the United States to engage with buyers directly – all epitomising the essence of cost-effective, high-impact marketing.

In our conversation, we delve deep into the realm of these unconventional marketing tactics. We'll explore the creative process behind Parker's innovative ideas, how he assesses the return on investment of such unique strategies, and why he believes in the power of simple tools like a $10 whiteboard to drive massive marketing success.

And there's more – for an exclusive glimpse into our intriguing discussion, check out a captivating video snippet over at Patreon.com/MarketingPodcast.

So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of unconventional marketing tactics with the master himself, Parker Olson.



Businesses that make this podcast possible

StudioHawk - No generalists, just a damn good SEO agency (award-winning actually!).



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Book Tim Reid - Keynote or conference emceeing.



As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.



Timbo Reid

Discover the bold and boundary-pushing marketing tactics in episode 663 of the award-winning Small Business Big Marketing podcast. Our guest, renowned for his creative strategies, has done everything from promoting his business via aeroplane PA systems to swimming products out to kayakers. This episode is a testament to the power and potential of unconventional marketing, offering unique insights and inspiration for businesses looking to make an impactful statement. Dive into the world of innovative marketing with us and learn how thinking outside the box can lead to extraordinary success.
 A little more about unconventional marketer and Forij founder Parker Olson...
Welcome to today's episode featuring a truly unique figure in the world of business, Parker Olson. He's not just any entrepreneur; he's a cereal entrepreneur with a deep-seated passion for unconventional marketing tactics. And when I say cereal, I'm talking literally – he's the innovative mind behind<a href="https://www.forij.co/"> Forij, a thriving granola brand</a>.
Parker's journey in mastering unconventional marketing tactics is nothing short of remarkable. From handing out product samples to kayakers mid-swim to commandeering the cabin crew's microphone on flights, his methods are as unconventional as they are effective. He even embarked on a cross-country adventure in a Forij-branded Mazda van, making stops across the United States to engage with buyers directly – all epitomising the essence of cost-effective, high-impact marketing.
In our conversation, we delve deep into the realm of these unconventional marketing tactics. We'll explore the creative process behind Parker's innovative ideas, how he assesses the return on investment of such unique strategies, and why he believes in the power of simple tools like a $10 whiteboard to drive massive marketing success.
And there's more – for an exclusive glimpse into our intriguing discussion, check out a captivating video snippet over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/marketingpodcast">Patreon.com/MarketingPodcast</a>.
So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of unconventional marketing tactics with the master himself, Parker Olson.
 
Businesses that make this podcast possible
<a href="https://studiohawk.com/timbo">StudioHawk</a> - No generalists, just a damn good SEO agency (award-winning actually!).
 
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/marketingpodcast">Patreon</a> - Join Timbo's Business Owner Membership and take control of your marketing.
 
<a href="https://timreid.com.au/">Book Tim Reid</a> - Keynote or conference emceeing.
 
As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.
 
Timbo Reid

Unconventional & Unstoppable: Parker Olson's Wild Marketing Tactics That Are Redefining Marketing | 663

Explore the booming hot chilli sauce market with Renae Bunster, a leader in Australia's hot sauce scene. In episode 662 of the award-winning Small Business Big Marketing podcast, Renae updates us on her expanding empire, including her new Tequila and pre-mixed cocktail lines. Get ready for a fiery discussion!


A little more about Bunster's Worldwide founder Renae Bunster ...

During a holiday through central America in 2011, Aussie journalist Renae Bunster fell in love with the delicious fresh hot sauces from the region.

Upon returning home she couldn’t find anything that came even close, so like all good entrepreneurs, she began making her own, calling it Shit The Bed!  Friends who'd never even liked chilli before were suddenly kicking down her door, and it quickly turned into a thriving business with orders coming in from all over Australia.

In fact, when I first interviewed Renae in episode 401, she was already selling $8,000 worth a day, and was the number one selling hot sauce on Amazon Australia ahead of the giant Sriracha! Realising she was on to something, she sent a load over to the US and Shit The Bed quickly became number one on Amazon USA!

Today, theBunster hot sauce empire is thriving with new flavours added, supported by a huge national distribution including Woolworths, plus Renae has extended the brand into pre-mixed cocktails and a dedicated Tequila brand with flavours including Peanut Butter and Fruit Tingle!

So sit back as Renae shares how she’s gone about building her empire, along with how she’s raised $3.7M through equity crowd-funding, and how she got her hot sauce brand featured on Hot Ones, one of YouTube's biggest channels.

As always, you’ll find a video snippet from this interview that I feel is super interesting over at Patreon.com/MarketingPodcast.

Enough from me, let’s go meet Renae …


Resources mentioned in this episode ...

Built To Sell interview with John Warily

Working Backwards interview with Colin Bryar

Hot Ones YouTube channel



Businesses that make this podcast possible

StudioHawk - No generalists, just a damn good SEO agency (award-winning actually!).



Patreon - Join Timbo's Business Owner Membership and take control of your marketing.



Book Tim Reid - Keynote or conference emceeing.



As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.

Timbo Reid

Explore the booming hot chilli sauce market with Renae Bunster, a leader in Australia's hot sauce scene. In episode 662 of the award-winning Small Business Big Marketing podcast, Renae updates us on her expanding empire, including her new Tequila and pre-mixed cocktail lines. Get ready for a fiery discussion!
 A little more about Bunster's Worldwide founder Renae Bunster ...
During a holiday through central America in 2011, Aussie journalist Renae Bunster fell in love with the delicious fresh hot sauces from the region.
Upon returning home she couldn’t find anything that came even close, so like all good entrepreneurs, she began making her own, calling it Shit The Bed!  Friends who'd never even liked chilli before were suddenly kicking down her door, and it quickly turned into a thriving business with orders coming in from all over Australia.
In fact, when I<a href="https://smallbusinessbigmarketing.com/shi-the-bed-creator-renae-bunster-left-a-career-in-journalism-to-create-what-is-fast-becoming-australias-leading-hot-chilli-sauce/"> first interviewed Renae in episode 401</a>, she was already selling $8,000 worth a day, and was the number one selling hot sauce on Amazon Australia ahead of the giant Sriracha! Realising she was on to something, she sent a load over to the US and Shit The Bed quickly became number one on Amazon USA!
Today,<a href="https://www.bunstersworldwide.com/pages/landing"> the</a> Bunster hot sauce empire is thriving with new flavours added, supported by a huge national distribution including Woolworths, plus Renae has extended the brand into pre-mixed cocktails and a dedicated Tequila brand with flavours including Peanut Butter and Fruit Tingle!
So sit back as Renae shares how she’s gone about building her empire, along with how she’s raised $3.7M through equity crowd-funding, and how she got her hot sauce brand featured on Hot Ones, one of YouTube's biggest channels.
As always, you’ll find a video snippet from this interview that I feel is super interesting over at<a href="https://www.patreon.com/marketingpodcast"> Patreon.com/MarketingPodcast</a>.
Enough from me, let’s go meet Renae …
 Resources mentioned in this episode ...
 <a href="https://smallbusinessbigmarketing.com/how-to-create-recurring-business-revenue/">Built To Sell interview with John Warily</a>
<a href="https://smallbusinessbigmarketing.com/amazons-working-backwards-process/">Working Backwards interview with Colin Bryar</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzrgbu8gEMIIK3r4Se1dOZWSZzUSadfZ">Hot Ones YouTube channel</a>
 
Businesses that make this podcast possible
<a href="https://studiohawk.com/timbo">StudioHawk</a> - No generalists, just a damn good SEO agency (award-winning actually!).
 
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/marketingpodcast">Patreon</a> - Join Timbo's Business Owner Membership and take control of your marketing.
 
<a href="https://timreid.com.au/">Book Tim Reid</a> - Keynote or conference emceeing.
 
As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.
Timbo Reid

Renae Bunster's Fiery Path to Success: Transforming a Passion for Hot Sauce into a Thriving Food & Beverage Business | 662

As a smart business owner you’re constantly making adjustments to your product or service offerings, your customer experience, your pricing and many other key parts of your business. But (like me) I bet you avoid, or at the very least, don’t find the time to give yourself a bit of a spruce-up, as well.  If that’s the case, then you’ll love the tips New York stylist Nicole Russo has to share. It’s a smartly dressed episode 661 of The (14 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast.


A little more about New York stylist Nicole Russo...



Today’s special guest, Nicole Russo, is a fashion stylist based in New York who is all about helping business owners look and feel like the rockstars they truly are, regardless of their size or what's held them back before. 

From the Saudi Royal family to Google big shots and even New York Times executives, she’s dressed them all and left them pretty damn happy with themselves.

So if the idea of looking sharper, smarter or more business-like appeals to you, then you’ll love what Nicole has to share including:
What’s the right look for you and how to get it important
Examples of how a change in one’s appearance resulted in a measurable ROI
How styling advice differs by industry
How to change your look based on the business setting
When should a business have branded uniforms
Whether we should dress to match our clients
And of course some simple hacks to get you looking sharp pronto!

As always, you’ll find a snippet from this interview that I feel is super interesting over at Patreon.com/MarketingPodcast.

I kicked things off by asking Nicole how she turned some bad dates into a successful styling business …



Businesses that make this podcast possible



StudioHawk - No generalists, just a damn good SEO agency (award-winning actually!).



Patreon - Join Timbo's Business Owner Membership and take control of your marketing.



Book Tim Reid - Keynote or conference emceeing.



As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.

Timbo Reid

As a smart business owner you’re constantly making adjustments to your product or service offerings, your customer experience, your pricing and many other key parts of your business. But (like me) I bet you avoid, or at the very least, don’t find the time to give yourself a bit of a spruce-up, as well.  If that’s the case, then you’ll love the tips New York stylist Nicole Russo has to share. It’s a smartly dressed episode 661 of The (14 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast.
 A little more about New York stylist Nicole Russo...
 
Today’s special guest, Nicole Russo, is a fashion stylist based in New York who is all about helping business owners look and feel like the rockstars they truly are, regardless of their size or what's held them back before. 
From the Saudi Royal family to Google big shots and even New York Times executives, she’s dressed them all and left them pretty damn happy with themselves.
So if the idea of looking sharper, smarter or more business-like appeals to you, then you’ll love what Nicole has to share including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What’s the right look for you and how to get it important</li>
<li aria-level="1">Examples of how a change in one’s appearance resulted in a measurable ROI</li>
<li aria-level="1">How styling advice differs by industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to change your look based on the business setting</li>
<li aria-level="1">When should a business have branded uniforms</li>
<li aria-level="1">Whether we should dress to match our clients</li>
<li aria-level="1">And of course some simple hacks to get you looking sharp pronto!</li>
</ul>
As always, you’ll find a snippet from this interview that I feel is super interesting over at Patreon.com/MarketingPodcast.
I kicked things off by asking Nicole how she turned some bad dates into a successful styling business …
 
Businesses that make this podcast possible
 
<a href="https://studiohawk.com/timbo">StudioHawk</a> - No generalists, just a damn good SEO agency (award-winning actually!).
 
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/marketingpodcast">Patreon</a> - Join Timbo's Business Owner Membership and take control of your marketing.
 
<a href="https://timreid.com.au/">Book Tim Reid</a> - Keynote or conference emceeing.
 
As always, thanks for your support. May your marketing be the best marketing.
Timbo Reid

From a Peruvian Jungle discovery to sweet success : Meet the founders of Fortunato Chocolate | #625

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