SN 3/EP. #113 - Erik Tapia, Vice President of Tapia Brothers

Today we are talking to Erik Tapia pf Tapia Brother’s! This is the story of how, in 1985, three brothers came together and filled their pick up truck with merchandise from the Los Angeles Produce Market. They traveled door to door selling off as many cases as they possibly could, with the intention of one day making a name for themselves. In just a year, Tapia Brothers went from operating out of a truck, to a 7000 square foot warehouse, and then in almost no time, into the place they still call home today: their Maywood headquarters.By placing customer relationships over profits, Tapia Brothers Company has forever redefined the food service experience, and have successfully emerged as an industry leader. They serve over 4,500 customers in eight of the Western states through its four distribution centers, together totaling over 400,000 square feet:You don’t want to miss this incredible story! Erik is also going to give us a few pointers on how to shop for the right main food vendor for a [email protected]