Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa King
Hi Lisa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am a strong believer in fate but I also believe that we control our own destiny. After all, it was fate that brought me to the brownie business in the first place and destiny that brought me back more than five years later. While teaching in Cleveland, Ohio I began baking brownies as a hobby. Eventually a hobby became a nationally recognized brownie company and an elementary school teacher became a CEO. Brownie Points have found their way into the hearts and stomachs of brownie connoisseurs across the country and internationally.
Originally created in my family’s Cleveland kitchen while working as a school teacher, I baked and filled orders. As business soared and we outgrew our kitchen, Brownie Points evolved into a complete baking and manufacturing facility. The company was thriving! Unfortunately, my husband’s job required our family to relocate to Columbus, Ohio. Originally, I commuted two hours each way between my new home and my business in Cleveland to keep things going. As time went on the travel and distance away took its toll and I knew it was time for a change. Rather than see my business fail, I sold out, knowing in my heart that one day Brownie Points would return to its rightful owner. That day came sooner than expected. Unfortunately I was going through a divorce and becoming a single mom. I knew I needed to support my family and that was when Brownie Points came back into my life.
I invested my entire savings and with the help and undying support of my family and friends Brownie Points was reborn. Overtime I generated enough business and once again took the leap of faith and opened my own manufacturing facility… Throughout this adventure on daily sales calls I met my husband, who ironically owned his own popcorn business. It was love at first sight and over time the 2 mergers took place!
All this said nothing worthwhile comes easy and each day brings a new challenge. While I initially struggled financially during the early years I’ve never regretted my decision. I not only bought back a company, I gained a new life, a new perspective, independence, and taught my children they can do anything they want. We appreciate what we have and what it took to get there. Brownie Points has found the recipe for success.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Success does not come easily and adversity builds character and businesses! I say often if starting and running your own business were so easy everyone would be doing it! I am a huge believer that with no risk comes no reward. There will always be struggles and the larger your business becomes the larger the struggles and growing pains become.. You must be open to change and knowing what worked to get you to one place will not be the same trajectory to get you to the next. You grow as a person and a business when you overcome struggles and obstacles
We’ve been impressed with Brownie Points LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Brownie Points delivers fresh baked happiness and the most extraordinary brownie flavors and gifts. We bake the most Brownie flavors on earth, from our iconic Original Kitchen Sink to the inventive flavors that drop monthly. We bake every batch from scratch using the finest and freshest real ingredients. Brownie Points is famous for our award-winning Baby Brownies and gorgeous giftability. Our gourmet treats have received national acclaim appearing on The Today Show, GMA, The Food Network, CNN, Fox News, and Fox Business. We have officially launched our first grocery item…Brownie Bites! A fresh baked fudgy brownie on the inside with a pure chocolate candy shell on the outside. The best of both worlds! Brownie Points ships coast to coast. We sell through many channels that include B2C, B2B, Private Label, 3rd party and most recently through grocery. Brownie Points is a proud partner of the Cleveland Browns as well as the Favorite brownie of the Cleveland Browns. We are a proud supplier to Goldbelly, 1800 Flowers, Neiman Marcus, Chase, Bath & Body Works, Wicked Good Cupcakes, Chocolate.com, Caramel.com and more!
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
No risk no reward! I am a firm believer that you must take risks to progress and achieve success. Of course you must evaluate and assess all risks. Leaving a stable teaching position and investing my entire savings was a huge risk however I truly believed I had something special and there was no time like the present to pursue my dream and my passion . I also believe you must maintain your optimism. There are many rollercoaster rides in business . If you lose your optimism you lose your business. this optimism helps when taking risks. you must believe!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.browniepointsinc.com
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