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S3E20: Building a Wholesome Jamaican Patty Business from Scratch with Opal Rowe
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Beef patties are a staple of Jamaican food culture, but aren’t normally considered to be a gourmet or wholesome meal. Opal Rowe (Stush Patties) found herself craving patties, and despite the abundance of patties in Toronto, she was unable to find a wholesome patty that she could enjoy as a meal with a glass of wine. When she couldn't find such a patty in the market, she decided to make one and take it to market, despite having never even seen a patty made before. In this episode, learn more about Opal’s journey, what makes Stush Patties so different, advice for entrepreneurs, and why giving back to the community is so important to her.
Prior to starting Stush Patties, Opal owned and operated a home care company, which received an award for best small business. To Opal, service is a way of life and is a major theme in her off hours. Despite the hectic demands of operating a company, she has always found time to volunteer and give back.
In this episode we discuss:
- About Stush Patties 01:53
- How Opal got started 07:15
- Key initiatives that helped her launch her business 10:18
- Past experience and learned experience as a business owner 15:24
- Opal’s biggest challenge 17:28
- Pivotal moments of success 20:51
- Where to find Stush Patties 23:59
- Unexpected surprises along the way 25:00
- Advice for Opal’s younger self 29:28
- Advice for entrepreneurs 31:02
- Legacy 32:50
- Volunteer work / serving the community 33:32
- What’s next for Opal 35:32
Where to find Stush Patties - https://stushpatties.com/
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