Episode 72 - Amanda Mack

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05/10/20 • 43 min

If I were a venture capitalist I'd fully fund Amanda Mack's brand, Crust by Mack. Why? Because unlike SOME PEOPLE who think pie FILLING is the most important part of a pie, Amanda focuses on the ACTUAL IMPORTANT PART of the pie, which is the CRUST. I can't STAND it when crusts are all flimsy and weak; I need a hearty crust on my pies and desserts. Listen as Amanda talks about the key to a good crust, the lessons (and disguised blessings) she's received on her entrepreneurial journey, and why one 4-letter F word is as important to her as another 6-letter F word.

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