#155 - Dan Abel Jr., Chief Chocolate Officer for Bissinger's

Discover the sweet story behind one of the world's oldest luxury chocolate brands!  On this episode of the Sarasota SpeaX Podcast, we're joined by Dan Abel Jr., Chief Chocolate Officer of Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolates, to explore the company's remarkable history dating back to 1600’s in France.  Dan gives us the passion and craftsmanship behind its world-class confections, and what makes Bissinger's chocolates so special. We also celebrate the grand opening of Bissinger's beautiful new boutique at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) in Sarasota. Whether you're a chocolate lover, history buff, or local business supporter, this is an episode you won't want to miss!Even though Dan resides in St. Louis, we get his thoughts on the roundabouts he’s experienced here in Sarasota.  And no episode would be complete without sending him through the Rapid Fire Gauntlet.For more information about Bissinger’s, check them out online at:https://www.bissingers.com/ Give them a follow on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/bissingers/And you can now visit their boutique inside of the UTC Mall! **********************The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneurhttps://www.bradhannon.com Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQhttps://www.strongroofingsrq.com Vic Cipolla, Owner of DD Roastershttps://www.ddroasters.com You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram HostBrad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannonHost Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3Vic Cipolla - https://www.instagram.com/evilgeniusvic ************************Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone!All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens!Follow Sarasota Speax on:InstagramFacebookTwitter (X)