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Scaling Without Selling Out: Chris Schultz on Growing Iconic Brands While Keeping the Soul

Mar 28, 2025
38:17

How do you scale a brand without losing the magic that made it special in the first place? Chris Schultz has spent his career answering that question. From Starbucks to Mod Pizza to his current role as CEO of Voodoo Doughnut, Chris has helped transform cult brands into national powerhouses—all while keeping them authentic, quirky, and loved. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to grow without losing your identity, how Voodoo is defying industry norms, and why staying weird might just be the ultimate strategy for success. To learn more about Voodoo Doughnut and how they’re keeping the magic alive while growing nationwide, visit https://www.voodoodoughnut.com.
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