How I Built This with Guy Raz Live Episode! Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP: Angie & Dan Bastian (2019)
Feb 21, 2022
Angie and Dan Bastian, co-founders of BOOMCHICKAPOP, discuss their unexpected journey from a simple kettle corn stand to a $250 million company. They share how a desire to fund their kids' college led them to invest in a popcorn business, overcoming challenges like overwhelming debt and securing major retailers like Trader Joe's. The couple emphasizes the role of community support and transformative rebranding in their success, all while maintaining a focus on positivity and hard work.
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The Kettle Corn Idea
- Back in Mankato, needing a college fund for their kids, Dan searched online for business ideas and found an ad about making money popping kettle corn.
- He called Angie at work, excited about this potential side hustle.
First Kettle Corn Sales
- The Bastians' first kettle corn setup was in front of Rainbow Foods the night before Thanksgiving in 2001.
- It took an hour to set up, and they made $300 in sales.
Vikings Training Camp
- In the summer of 2002, the Bastians started selling kettle corn at the Minnesota Vikings training camp.
- This opportunity arose through Dan's former college classmate.