The Yeast Beast: How Luke Porada Runs a 3-Generation Donut Empire

On today’s episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Luke Porada — a third-generation donut kingpin better known across Michigan as The Yeast Beast.Luke wakes up earlier than anyone we’ve ever met just to make your morning taste better. But behind the sugar, glaze, and perfect rings is a wild entrepreneurial story. From taking over his family’s shop during COVID, to dealing with crazy customers, donut thieves, city drama, and the science of baking in different weather — Luke gives us the real behind-the-scenes of running a generational business.We talk legacy. We talk yeast. We talk donut diggers. This episode is hilarious, insightful, and unexpectedly inspiring.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to run a donut shop — this is the one.📢 FOLLOW OUR GUESTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetex99/Donutville USA: www.donutvilleusa.com🎧 FOLLOW USThis Dude Started Something Instagram: @thisdudestartedsomething