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Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Dan Rattiner speaks with Kathleen King, the founder of the famous Tate’s Bake Shop in Southampton – Episode 148

Aug 24, 2023
Dan Rattiner chats with Kathleen King, founder of Tate's Bake Shop, about her journey from creating a beloved cookie recipe on a farm to scaling the business, partnerships in the food industry, and her retirement adventures. They also discuss her children's book, 'Cookie Queen,' and the important lessons it conveys about perseverance and resilience.
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  • Kathleen King overcame financial struggles and a lawsuit to successfully build Tate's Bake Shop.
  • Kathleen strategically expanded Tate's cookie distribution nationwide and prioritized creating an exit plan for herself.

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Kathleen King's Journey with Tate's Cookies

Kathleen King shares her journey with creating Tate's cookies, starting from her humble beginnings at the farm, where she developed her recipe. Her preference for thin and chewy cookies led to the evolution of what she believed was a great cookie. Facing financial struggles and facing a lawsuit that resulted in her losing the rights to her name, Kathleen persevered and started Tate's cookies named after her father.

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