Katie Poppe is the Co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Donuts, a gourmet donut concept utilizing fresh herbs, spices, fruits, and liquors to appeal to pastry lovers of all ages. Katie was also the Co-founder of multiple acclaimed restaurants, including Boxer Ramen, Boxer Sushi, and Little Big Burger — which sold for $6.2M in 2015. She is an industry leader known for her expertise in brand innovation, marketing, customer experience, strategic planning, leadership development, and partnerships. Katie was honored to be included in Portland Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Entrepreneur’s Organization Portland Chapter.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Katie Poppe shares her entrepreneurial background
- The inspiration for Blue Star Donuts and how the bakery differentiates from traditional donut shops
- How elevating traditional donut flavors enhances the customer experience
- The process of perfecting the shipping process
- Katie shares how she found her passion for the food industry
- The journey of growing and selling food concepts
- How the pandemic impacted the food industry
In this episode…
Starting and running a business in the food and beverage industry is challenging. What do you need to know to flourish in this space?
As a Co-founder of multiple acclaimed restaurants, Katie Poppe faced an onslaught of challenges. Her resilience and tenacity enabled her to overcome obstacles, selling one of the brands for $6.2M. The lessons she’s learned have led to a fulfilling career running a gourmet donut concept. Her story will inspire your journey as she shares her secrets to success in the food industry.
Listen to this episode of The Celebrity Gourmet Podcast, where host Odette D’Aniello chats with Katie Poppe, Co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Donuts, to discuss her journey to success in the food industry. Katie shares the inspiration for her bakery and how it differentiates from its competitors, how she discovered her passion for the food industry, and relays the process of building and selling food concepts.
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