Perseverance Despite the Odds with Linda Chipman

Banking On Business 2 · Jan 18, 2023 · 37m

In this episode, Grace interviews Linda Chipman who started Chippy's Popcorn Creations with her husband Scott 20 years ago. They founded the business because they were ready for something different from their 70-hour work weeks in the restaurant industry. They borrowed money from Linda's dad to buy equipment and booked shows, but quickly realized they were losing money at every show. Despite this, they persisted and eventually found success in Wisconsin, where people loved their kettle corn.

They discuss the emotional roller coaster of starting a business and how they learned to be persistent…