Join host Vivian Kvam in an enriching conversation with Nicole Bartlett and Vincent Rissell, the founders of O'CookieOs. Discover how they turned a family challenge into a flourishing (accidental) business, creating a gluten-free cookie-donut hybrid that's as delicious as it is innovative. Nicole and Vincent discuss the importance of viewing failures as essential learning experiences that are pivotal in shaping their entrepreneurial path and share some real-life “horror” stories from the kitchen. Listen to their journey from kitchen experiments to a thriving business and their aspirations for the future.

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Unpacking this episode min by min: 

01:01 An accidental business

03:07 Challenges of Gluten-Free Baking

04:06 Experimenting with Different Flours

05:15 The Birth of OcookieOs

06:13 Transitioning to a Business

07:11 Validation and Feedback

08:23 The Role of Kitchen Council

09:16 The Long-Term Vision for OcookieOs

19:29 Navigating the Leap into Business

25:37 Importance of Feedback and Adaptation

34:29 Expanding Product Lines and Target Audiences

35:28 Family Involvement in the Business

38:47 Impact of Business on the Family

41:49 Scaling and Maintaining the Homemade Feel

43:44 New Flavors and Recipe Development

50:39 Misconceptions About Owning a Business

51:56 Advice for Business Owners

58:45 Making the World a Better Place as Business Owners

01:00:59 How to Get O'Cookios and Wholesale Opportunities

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