Founders Story

By: Rick Porter
  • Summary

  • Every successful business starts out with an idea and a dream. In the Founders Story Podcast, you’ll learn from local entrepreneurs as they discuss their journey from their first inspiration to their first employee and the steps they took to get there. Listen to the Founders Story to hear how these entrepreneurs gained the success they enjoy today.
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Episodes
  • Woo Juice: Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn
    Apr 6 2023

    Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn started their business in Tatum’s basement, with the two longtime friends juicing fruits and vegetables and coming up with new recipes for fresh, healthy and delicious juices and smoothies.

    Now, the pair has its own store, Woo Juice, which is located in the Midtown Mall in downtown Worcester.

    Tatum and Stemn met in middle school at the Nativity School of Worcester and have been friends ever since. They always knew they wanted to start a business together, but weren’t sure what they wanted to do. When Tatum took a trip to Atlanta, he saw juice and smoothie bars around the city, and realized there was nothing like it back home in Worcester.

    The menu takes inspiration from the surrounding area, as well, with most of the drinks named after streets and neighborhoods of Worcester, like “Green Hill Glow,” “Gold Star Bully,” “Water St. Cure,” “Kelley Splash” and “Tatnuck Tea.”

    Every drink is made in the store with fresh fruits and vegetables and no additives.

    Learn more at: https://www.woojuice508.com

    or stop by at: 22 Front St, Worcester, MA 01608 

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    41 mins
  • DOUGHNUT SHOP: Rocco's Doughnut Company
    Apr 15 2022

    Today we are joined by Joe Astrella and Vinny Astrella founders of Rocco's Doughnut Company. The Astrella family has always been involved with doughnuts in one way or another, whether it was with Joe's father, Rocco, being an original Dunkin franchise owner, or other family members owning doughnut shops throughout Massachusetts. Since the beginning, Joe has involved his children, Vinny, Dominic, and Kerri and now they are the future of Rocco’s. The rich family history is what inspires them to make some of the best doughnuts in Massachusetts, and the way they use social media to show their doughnuts is a master class on how to build hype for your product.

    Have a listen to Rocco's Doughnut Company Founders Story!

    Connect with Joe and Vinny at Rocco's Doughnut Company:
    https://roccosdonuts.square.site/
    https://www.facebook.com/roccodoughnutco/
    https://www.instagram.com/roccodoughnutco
    https://www.tiktok.com/@roccodoughnutco

    Connect with the Host, Rick Porter
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/
    https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEMENT AGENCY: SNAPchef
    Feb 15 2022

    Today we are joined by Todd Snopkowski Co-Founder and CEO of SNAPchef. SNAPchef is New England’s premier on-demand hospitality training and staffing solution, connecting job seekers to job opportunities. Founded by chef Todd Snopkowski and his wife Daniela. The idea for SNAPchef is a culmination of years of experience and recognizing the gap in the availability of qualified, supplementary staff. It is because of their passion to fill this need within the industry that SNAPchef was born and has been running successfully since 2002. In that time, SNAPchef has gone from the pen and paper old-school staffing agency to revolutionizing the industry with its fully online and automated platform.

    Have a listen to SNAPchef's Founders Story!

    Connect with Todd Snopkowski at SNAPchef:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/snapchef/
    https://snapchef.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapchef
    https://www.facebook.com/snapchefculinary
    https://www.instagram.com/chefsnap

    Connect with the Host, Rick Porter
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/
    https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/

    Follow Cinch I.T.
    https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV
    https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting
    https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/
    https://twitter.com/cinchit
    https://www.cinchit.com

    Support The Show
    If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts.

    Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter
    Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.  

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    36 mins

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