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Sept. 8, 2023

Endangered Species Chocolate - Chocolate Bars that Do Good, Better!

Endangered Species Chocolate - Chocolate Bars that Do Good, Better!

In today’s episode, we interview , CEO of (ESC). ESC is passionate about redeeming typical business practices into “doing good, better” with the hope of leaving a positive and lasting ripple in their...

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The Story of a Brand

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In today’s episode, we interview Curt Vander Meer, CEO of Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC). ESC is passionate about redeeming typical business practices into “doing good, better” with the hope of leaving a positive and lasting ripple in their wake. 


They are on a mission to seed joy through abundant giving by donating 10% of net profits to impactful conservation organizations and initiatives. Since 2016, over $3,100,000 has been donated. 


Highlights: 


* His Gratitude Story


* Mission-based brands have a magnetic force around them


* Why mission-based brands should focus on providing an exceptional customer experience


* How to keep the mission front and center with employees and customers


* Why do they name their chocolate bars based on the endangered animal and not the ingredients?


* How they use packaging to further the mission


* Conservation is hard work and why they donate 10% of profits to these organizations


* Curt describes the values of the company


* What is he most proud of about Endangered Species Chocolate?


* Is there a secret sauce to the longevity of a consumer brand?


* A breakdown of ingredients and products


* And so much more… 


Join Ramon Vela and Curt Vander Meer as we break down the inside story of Endangered Species Chocolate on The Story of a Brand.


For more on Endangered Species Chocolate, visit: https://www.chocolatebar.com/


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