HAYVN Hubcast

The Recipe for Building a Startup Food Business EP 91

Mar 4, 2024

23:43

On this episode of HAYVN Hubcast, we’re hearing the inspiring journey of Tori Brown, the Founder and Chef of Breakfast Belle. Tori shares her story of transitioning from learning how to cook from her family to being a successful food entrepreneur.

Tori's journey into the world of cooking began with her love of breakfast foods, inspired by her grandmother's southern culinary heritage. After initially pursuing a career in event planning and fundraising, Tori discovered her passion for catering while organizing events. This led her to launch Breakfast Belle in 2016, where she serves delicious southern-style breakfast and brunch dishes. She now creates, markets and sells sought-after packaged goods like: Bamma Fish Fry and Bamma Hot Sauce.

“Lay a brick every day.” -Tori Brown

Key points Tori discusses:

How her brand went from a one-woman show to scaling up
Leveraging e-commerce and influencer marketing to grow her brand
Her experience applying for grants and pitching her business

“To anybody that's looking to get into this field, keep going.” -Tori Brown

Tori's story is an example of how resilience, determination, and resourcefulness are required to succeed as an entrepreneur (and new mother). Her commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and willingness to ask for support has been instrumental in her journey from cooking in her kitchen to food entrepreneur.

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