647 Melissa Ben-Ishay: Founder & CEO of Baked by Melissa
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Melissa Ben-Ishay, Co-Founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, the beloved dessert brand known for its handcrafted, bite-sized cupcakes. Melissa shares her incredible journey from being fired from her job in 2008 to building a multimillion-dollar company that has sold over 400 million cupcakes, operates 13 retail locations in the NYC area, and ships nationwide.We dive into the challenges Melissa faced in the early days of her entrepreneurial journey, how she turned setbacks into opportunities, and the creative process behind Baked by…
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