Founders Story

Woo Juice: Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn

Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn started their business in Tatum’s basement, with the two longtime friends juicing fruits and vegetables and coming up with new recipes for fresh, healthy and delicious juices and smoothies. Now, the pair has its own store, Woo Juice, which is located in the Midtown Mall in downtown Worcester. Tatum and Stemn met in middle school at the Nativity School of Worcester and have been friends ever since. They always knew they wanted to start a business together, but weren’t sure what they wanted to do. When Tatum took a trip to Atlanta, he saw juice and smoothie bars around the city, and realized there was nothing like it back home in Worcester. The menu takes inspiration from the surrounding area, as well, with most of the drinks named after streets and neighborhoods of Worcester, like “Green Hill Glow,” “Gold Star Bully,” “Water St. Cure,” “Kelley Splash” and “Tatnuck Tea.” Every drink is made in the store with fresh fruits and vegetables and no additives. Learn more at: https://www.woojuice508.com [https://www.woojuice508.com ] or stop by at: 22 Front St, Worcester, MA 01608

DOUGHNUT SHOP: Rocco's Doughnut Company

Today we are joined by Joe Astrella and Vinny Astrella founders of Rocco's Doughnut Company. The Astrella family has always been involved with doughnuts in one way or another, whether it was with Joe's father, Rocco, being an original Dunkin franchise owner, or other family members owning doughnut shops throughout Massachusetts. Since the beginning, Joe has involved his children, Vinny, Dominic, and Kerri and now they are the future of Rocco’s. The rich family history is what inspires them to make some of the best doughnuts in Massachusetts, and the way they use social media to show their doughnuts is a master class on how to build hype for your product. Have a listen to Rocco's Doughnut Company Founders Story! Connect with Joe and Vinny at Rocco's Doughnut Company: https://roccosdonuts.square.site/ [https://roccosdonuts.square.site/] https://www.facebook.com/roccodoughnutco/ [https://www.facebook.com/roccodoughnutco/] https://www.instagram.com/roccodoughnutco [https://www.instagram.com/roccodoughnutco] https://www.tiktok.com/@roccodoughnutco [https://www.tiktok.com/@roccodoughnutco] Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/] https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ [https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/] Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV [https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV] https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting] https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ [https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/] https://twitter.com/cinchit [https://twitter.com/cinchit] https://www.cinchit.com [https://www.cinchit.com] Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-story/id1536591536]or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/founders-story-1514773]. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here [http://bit.ly/foundersstorypod]to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEMENT AGENCY: SNAPchef

Today we are joined by Todd Snopkowski Co-Founder and CEO of SNAPchef. SNAPchef is New England’s premier on-demand hospitality training and staffing solution, connecting job seekers to job opportunities. Founded by chef Todd Snopkowski and his wife Daniela. The idea for SNAPchef is a culmination of years of experience and recognizing the gap in the availability of qualified, supplementary staff. It is because of their passion to fill this need within the industry that SNAPchef was born and has been running successfully since 2002. In that time, SNAPchef has gone from the pen and paper old-school staffing agency to revolutionizing the industry with its fully online and automated platform. Have a listen to SNAPchef's Founders Story! Connect with Todd Snopkowski at SNAPchef: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snapchef/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/snapchef/] https://snapchef.com [https://snapchef.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapchef [https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapchef/] https://www.facebook.com/snapchefculinary [https://www.facebook.com/snapchefculinary] https://www.instagram.com/chefsnap [https://www.instagram.com/chefsnap] Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/] https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ [https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/] Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV [https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV] https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting] https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ [https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/] https://twitter.com/cinchit [https://twitter.com/cinchit] https://www.cinchit.com [https://www.cinchit.com] Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-story/id1536591536]or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/founders-story-1514773]. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here [http://bit.ly/foundersstorypod]to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

INSURTECH COMPANY: Combined Ratio Solutions

Today we are joined by Michael Jones, CEO and Luke Magnan, COO from Combined Ratio Solutions. They specialize in insurance technology software that allows insurance companies to better leverage their relationships with agents to increase profitability. They meet during a business trip, started a company, and had venture capital funding pulled out from under them right before they were expecting to launch; but then went on to build a business of over 100+ employees in four short years! Have a listen to Combined Ratio Solutions Founders Story! Connect with Michael Jones and Luke Magnan at Combined Ratio Solutions: https://www.combinedratio.com/ [https://www.combinedratio.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/combined-ratio-solutions/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/combined-ratio-solutions/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-94b2827/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-94b2827/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemagnan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemagnan/] Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/] https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ [https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/] Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV [https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV] https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting] https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ [https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/] https://twitter.com/cinchit [https://twitter.com/cinchit] https://www.cinchit.com [https://www.cinchit.com] Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-story/id1536591536]or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/founders-story-1514773]. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here [http://bit.ly/foundersstorypod]to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

FINANCIAL ADVISORS: The Patriot Financial Group

Today we are joined by David O'Donnell, Chairman and Founder of The Patriot Financial Group. David was in the financial business for 20 years before he had the vision of what The Patriot Financial Group would become. Over the past 18 years, David has grown Patriot Financial Group to 89 representatives across 9 states and is one of the largest financial groups in the area. His vision of building teams of different expertise and independence was the innovative he saw for the financial service industry.    Have a listen to The Patriot Financial Group's Founders Story! Connect with David O'Donnell at The Patriot Financial Group: od@patriotfinancialgroup.org [od@patriotfinancialgroup.org] https://patriotfinancialgroup.org/ [https://patriotfinancialgroup.org/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-patriot-financial-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-patriot-financial-group/] Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/] https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ [https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/] Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV [https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV] https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting] https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ [https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/] https://twitter.com/cinchit [https://twitter.com/cinchit] https://www.cinchit.com [https://www.cinchit.com] Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-story/id1536591536]or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/founders-story-1514773]. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here [http://bit.ly/foundersstorypod]to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.