Episode 157: Kevin Grider of Midwest Fresh - Marion, IN. Flexibility for Future Opportunities. Lessons in Packaging & Design. Long Term Thinking = Lasting Revenues. Re-Branding for More Sales.

Midwest Fresh started as a restaurant consulting company by Chef Kevin Grider. Armed with his arsenal of signature sauces and exquisite dish recipes, he was able to achieve several successful restaurant openings and revitalizations'. During his tenure as a consultant, Chef Kevin realized his signature recipes had the potential to be household brand names. He immediately began bottling sauces using real ingredients from Indiana,and selling them to retailers across the state of Indiana. Within six months, his dream of building his company into a legitimate brand had come to fruition as orders began surge. Stores across the region began filling their shelves with his delicious sauces, and within a year a handful of distributors had helped Midwest Fresh grow to over 300 store locations. Kevin's dream continues today as Midwest Fresh is positioned to become a staple in homes across the Midwest and beyond.   Hosted By: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro).   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?    JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: [email protected] Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free.