Nick Saltarelli
Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, a functional chocolate bar company. His experience includes working with Rory Olson and building a successful CPG business.
Top 3 podcasts with Nick Saltarelli
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Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 11min
Nick Saltarelli - One Foot in Front of the Other - [Founder’s Field Guide, EP. 54]
In this conversation, Nick Saltarelli, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, discusses his journey in revolutionizing the chocolate industry with his functional chocolate bars. He sets ambitious targets and critiques the CPG landscape, sharing personal insights on resilience after losing his father. Nick emphasizes balancing long-term vision with daily efforts, mentorship experiences, and lessons from Chinese manufacturing. His compelling narrative reveals a commitment to authenticity and community engagement as keys to building a successful brand.
Apr 21, 2025 • 37min
Ep 501: How Mid-Day Squares Scaled to $36M with Careful Costco, Costly Cocao, and a Bitcoin Supply Chain Makeover with Nick Saltarelli
In this insightful discussion, Nick Saltarelli, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, reveals strategic moves that helped his brand surpass sales records at Costco. He shares how they innovatively tackled a cocoa crisis by leveraging Bitcoin for sourcing, slashing costs by 35%. Nick also highlights the transformative role of AI, especially ChatGPT, in enhancing operations. With a focus on community engagement, he details how viral roadshows created a new refrigerated snack category. This is a must-listen for operators eager to disrupt traditional growth patterns.
Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 1min
#31: Mid-Day Squares - Creating fans and not customers, building a company as a family, and the power of social media
Nick Saltarelli and Jake Karls, co-founders of Mid-Day Squares, along with Lezlie Karls, the chef behind their plant-based chocolate snacks, share their entrepreneurial journey. They reveal their unique strategy of building loyal fans rather than just customers. The trio discusses the challenges of breaking into major retailers and how social media has fueled their growth. They also explore the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of communication and community in their close-knit family business.
