ReConnected
Welcome to the Reconnected Podcast—a home for sharing, understanding and growth for the retail grocery store industry. During each episode, we will meet an amazing member of our community as we learn about their story and jointly explore the intricacies and challenges of our supply chain. Through it all, we'll remember and honor that everything starts with the real people who spend so much of their lives supporting the retail food supply chain. We will bring together the voices of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as we journey together to help our industry reconnect.
We're excited to have you join us.
ReConnected
Episode 20 - Reconnected with Dave Hirschkop
Join us as Luke sits down with Dave Hirschkop, the award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Dave’s Gourmet, who revolutionized the hot sauce and pasta sauce industries. From creating the iconic Insanity Sauce to building an internationally recognized brand, Dave’s story is one of creativity, resilience, and innovation.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
- Dave’s unique approach to building a profitable business without outside investment.
- How stunts like live scorpions at trade shows captured media attention and made his brand unforgettable.
- Dave’s innovative approach to product development, like introducing butternut squash pasta sauce to a crowded market.
- Why Dave decided to sell his business after 30 years and how he found the right buyer.
Dave’s journey offers invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone looking to make their mark in the CPG industry.
Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode—watch now!