Chocolate, Baking Competitions and Hospitality: The Sweet Success of Norman Love Confections

Today we are speaking with Norman Love, founder of Norman Love Confections. Together, we discuss Norman’s start at Ritz Carlton, creating the TV Food Network show, “The Challenge” and how Norman created a chocolate company. Norman provides insights into Norman Love Confections’ future growth and the setbacks he’s faced along the way. This is the "sweetest" episode yet, so be sure to listen in!

3 Takeaways:

1. (11:40) The product and service are the most important aspects of business
2. (12:50) It is not about a sprint, it is about creating a strong foundation
3. (17:40) Provide an environment that is conducive to learning and growth

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Norman Love

(00:45) Starting off at Ritz Carlton

(03:20) Captaining the US World Cup Pastry Team

(04:50) Starting “The Challenge” on TV Food Network

(06:20) Beginning to create chocolate and Norman Love Confections

(07:20) Support your family with your own business and working with Godiva

(09:30) What were the tipping points along the way?

(13:20) Growing Norman Love Confections

(16:10) How do you hire leaders?

(18:15) What setbacks have you faced?

(21:00) How much chocolate do you eat?

(22:22) Hot seat questions

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