Скачать или смотреть Shark Tank, Sustainability, and Scaling Up: The Frozen Farmer Story with Katey Evans (Ep. 9)

Periods of rapid growth can be both exhilarating and overwhelming—especially when new opportunities arrive faster than the plans to support them. So how do family‑run businesses scale without losing their values, identity, or sanity?

In this episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy talk with Katey Evans, Founder of The Frozen Farmer, about how she transformed upcycled fruit into a beloved national brand. Katey shares how intentional planning, family collaboration, and building the right advisory team helped her navigate retail expansion, direct‑to‑consumer pivots, and a high‑visibility moment on Shark Tank.

Key points:
How fast growth revealed the need for strong financial, legal, and strategic advisors
Turning food waste into a scalable business model
Lessons learned from launching and adapting during the pandemic
The impact of Shark Tank on brand visibility and long‑term planning
Why confidence, clarity, and family alignment guided major leadership decisions

Resources:
Kenna, the Produce Princess by Katey Evans
https://www.amazon.com/Kenna-Produce-...

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