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Jun 2023
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4 Ways to Run a DTC Company Like a Tech ...

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Todd Masonis had already sold a tech company before his chocolate-making hobby turned into a full-fledged business. Here are some of the startup learnings he’s applied to Dandelion Chocolate.

To learn more about Dandelion Chocolate and show notes:  https://www.shopify.com/blog/dandelion-chocolate-startup-learnings

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