Episode 273

Louise Webb on Redefining Snacktime with Popcorn Kitchen

EP 273 - Louise is founder of Popcorn Kitchen, an artisanal popcorn brand who pride themselves on making “sublime, best-in-class popcorn since 2012”

We talk about Popcorn Kitchen’s humble beginnings and its Covid-curved turning point, where Louise plans to take the business and the challenges she's facing, the delights of snacking culture, the dilemmas of sweet vs. savoury and why people who don't own up to their mistakes qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to BWB

00:26 Getting to Know Louise

01:13 Challenges of Running a Small Business

01:54 The Journey Towards Sustainability

03:37 Navigating the Online Marketplace

04:12 The Seasonality of Popcorn Sales

05:27 Exploring Different Popcorn Flavours - LIVE!

06:14 Origins, Growth and Future of Popcorn Kitchen

17:05 Past Mistakes and Learning Experiences

20:57 The Importance of Setting Goals

21:24 The Dangers of Misleading in Business

23:19 Industry Frustrations

23:35 The Importance of Admitting Mistakes

26:02 Quickfire Round: getting To Know Louise

29:46 Popcorn Kitchen Pitch and Closing Remarks

Louise's recommendation:

Chernobyl: The New Evidence (Channel 4 documentary)

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Andrew Oury, entrepreneur and partner at Oury Clark, and Dominic Frisby, author (and comedian), take an unapologetically frank approach to business in conversation with an array of business leaders, pioneers and disrupters.