Why This Bakery Owner Kept His 9-5 While Growing a Profitable Business

Pure Love Pies is more than a bakery — it’s a story of faith, family, and self-determination. In this episode, Haqq sit's down with the owner of Pure Love Pies, a Muslim-owned bakery known for its legendary navy bean pie, a dish deeply rooted in Black Muslim history. Popularized through the Nation of Islam and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, bean pie was created to encourage healthier eating and economic independence — and that legacy continues today. In this episode Haqq and Samaad Barnes discuss: ⚫️ The do-for-self mindset passed down from his father ⚫️ How his mother developed the original bean pie recipe still used today ⚫️ Turning a cultural staple into a profitable business ⚫️ Running two bakery locations and selling thousands of pies ⚫️ Balancing a 9-to-5 job while building a business ⚫️ The real steps it takes to open a brick-and-mortar bakery and make a profit ⚫️ Why keeping it a family business matters This episode is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, Black Muslim history, food culture, or building something meaningful from the ground up.