Deep Dive: CHOCONOMIC$ |

Episode 51 Overview
The recent run-up in cocoa prices and ongoing volatility are causing many craft chocolate makers and confectioners to look more closely at business fundamentals.
A recent AskTCL question from a member focused my attention on the counsel I would give to someone looking to start a craft chocolate business now.
And that reflection caused me to take a look at other articles I had written and episodes of PodSaveChocolate on this topic.
In this episode, we’ll be taking another deep dive look into economic factors that you have complete control over, ones you have partial control over, as well as the ones you don’t have any control over.
Living #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife one story at a time.
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Credits
Pod graphic by: Sara Scodeller / sara.scodeller
Intro theme music by: Cairo / woodghost_

[@chocolatepeque]

If you are beginning a chocolate business, don't be afraid to train and delegate when it makes sense. Learn the business from the ground up, but it's OK if someone comes after you and does a better job than you in tasks you've developed; this is a success, not a failure. Remain the big picture person, so that you can continue to grow.

[@podsavechocolate]

This is another very important lesson. In the beginning a founder may have to be chief everything officer. To grow it’s usually necessary to let go of things - especially those you are not good at and/or don’t like to do.
Founders always need to provide guidance and inspiration no matter which roles they settle into.