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Jul 2024
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The $500,000,000 meat stick company

Noah Kagan
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In this episode, I chat with Pete Maldonado, co-founder of Chomps, about how they built a half-billion-dollar meat stick empire, ultimately becoming the number three meat snack brand in the U.S.

Despite facing significant setbacks, including personal bankruptcy and multiple failed businesses, Pete has propelled Chomps to meteoric success, securing shelf space in major chain stores like Trader Joe's and Costco.

Today, he shares how he leverages customer feedback, overcomes packaging challenges, and maintains a passionate, high-performing team culture.

 

In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

  • The importance of focusing on one thing and doing it exceptionally well. 

  • The critical role of strategic partnerships and the creative solutions used to navigate supply chain challenges.

  • How Chomps stays ahead in the competitive meat snack market.

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

 

Go buy Chomps at all your favorite retailers and also check out @petemaldonado on Instagram and on X

 

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about half-billion-dollar success stories, be sure to check out our Anonymous $500 Million Man episode – that's episode 357 in this feed.

 

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