Carrie Abbott is the founder of Newfangled Confections – a contemporary return to blast-from-the-past candy with a dash of love and nostalgia-based in Indianapolis, IN. Carrie’s modern take on grandma’s candy dish favorites is inspired by fond childhood memories that included many trips with her grandfather to Hook’s Drugstore in the late 1970s.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- [0:41] Carrie joins the podcast to talk about Newfangled Confections.
- [1:50] How did Carrie end up as a small business owner?
- [2:50] The challenge of keeping the right amount of inventory on hand.
- [4:00] Milestones from the journey.
- [5:00] Closing thoughts.
In this episode…
Do you remember that one driving factor that led you to your career? Does that decision still bring a smile to your face or have you made a pivot in your career since then? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and business leader Carrie Abbott. In her conversation with Jeremy, Carrie opens up about how she got started creating delicious candy, why she decided to start her own business, challenges she has faced along the way, and much more. If you’d like an inside look at how one woman built a successful business from the ground up – this is the episode for you!
There is something so special about taking your skill and bringing it to the masses. Carrie Abbott loved making confections and candies for years, but it was just recently that she ventured out as a small business owner. After boxing up some leftover peanut and chocolate candies from a wedding, she catered – Carrie sent the leftovers to friends and family as a gift. To her surprise – the leftovers were a hit, and the idea to start her own confectionary business was born. While it isn’t easy, Carrie is committed to using her talent to create delicious candy. What can you learn from Carrie’s story?
How do you react to challenges that come your way? Do you find yourself rising to the occasion or do you struggle with finding the right approach? Too many leaders are lost when it comes to finding the right way to lead their organizations – especially entrepreneurs. They get so focused on getting the business off of the ground that they fail to adequately plan for the next stage of their business’s growth. Thankfully, leaders like Carrie Abbott are leading the way by taking the time to select a Chief Operating Officer to help share the leadership workload. Since hiring a COO – Carrie has been able to focus on aspects of the business that will help sustain their growth. Make sure to check out the link to Newfangled Confections located in the resources section!
Resources Mentioned on this episode
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