Andy Paul and Camille Esch of Andy's Candy Apothecary

In this inaugural episode of That One Thing, Gordon sits down with Andy Paul and Camille Esch of Andy’s Candy Apothecary to talk about their experience building their business after winning the first ever Calling All Dreamers competition. Andy and Camille share some great insight into growing a solid brand and business strategy, engraining employees in those strategies, and maintaining balance and focus in their work and personal lives.

Thank you to our sponsor

This week’s episode is sponsored by Giving Garden, an app focused on growing communities around food and gardening—a super vital asset in an agricultural oasis like the Sacramento Valley. Now is a great time to be part of getting this new concept off the ground to help it thrive in our region. Visit the Giving Garden website to learn more about the project and to download the app.

Thank you to our guests

Thank you to Andy and Camille for taking the time to share their story. Visit Andy’s Candy Apothecary online or, better yet, visit their store at 1012 9th Street, Sacramento. You can also get a quick look at their story here.

About Calling All Dreamers

Andy and Camille were the first winners of Calling All Dreamers in 2013. Produced by Downtown Sacramento Foundation, the Calling All Dreamers retail business plan competition encourages entrepreneurs to compete for the chance to open a downtown storefront and earn a coveted business start-up package valued at over $100,000 with essential resources and tools to turn their dream into reality. Visit the Downtown Sacramento Partnership website to learn more.

Podcast production staff

• Host: Gordon Fowler
• Producer: Liz Divelbiss
• Editors: Angela Criser, Kin Wong
• Music created by: Harry Walls
• Special sponsor guests: Lauren Ellis

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