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Greg Pogue Greg Pogue

The Story of the Incredible Uncrustables

In 1995, two dads created the “Incredible Incrustables” primarily to minimize the hassle and eliminating the normal mess associated with making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for their kids. Four years later, the J.M. Smucker Company purchased the rights to Uncrustables for $8.5 million. By the early 2000s, Uncrustables had become a major success, particularly in schools, grocery stores, and later, sports nutrition programs. Today the annual sales of Uncrustables is north of $800M / year and growing fast!!

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Richard Talbot Richard Talbot

Egg-conomics 101: How Rent-a-Chicken Created a Market

In the midst of economic challenges and skyrocketing egg prices, one entrepreneur has hatched a brilliant business model that's simultaneously addressing consumer needs, promoting sustainability, and creating a unique experience economy offering. Rent-a-Chicken has emerged as a perfect example of agile entrepreneurship responding to market conditions with creativity and practical innovation.

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Abel Simpson Abel Simpson

Feel the Fear (and do it anyway)

Fear is an inevitable part of life.  It appears in moments of uncertainty, change and opportunity.  But what if I told you that fear doesn’t have to hold you back? In fact, fear can be a tool to propel you toward growth, success, and fulfillment.  AS businesspersons the fear of failure is a constant or sometimes the fear of the unknown.

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Richard Deeds Richard Deeds

Navigating the Challenges of Leadership: Strategies for Success

Leadership is more than just holding a title—it's about inspiring a team, making tough decisions, and creating an environment where people can achieve what they never thought possible on their own. In this post, we’ll explore the multifaceted challenges of leadership and offer practical strategies to overcome them, drawing insights from both modern management practices and timeless wisdom.

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