Fantastic day at Abe and Dotty!  I’ve wanted a partner on this journey.  There’s plenty of work for more than one person, and it’s more fun with a trusted partner.  As is, I’ve been using my buddy RD as my sounding board for all things related to this company.  Unofficially, this has already been a partnership.  Now, it’s official – RD is on board as a full partner and is as excited as I am.

Richard Demb is not only a great friend but a veteran business-builder.  His most recent venture is Dale and Thomas Popcorn and it’s wholesale brand, Popcorn, Indiana.  Richard co-founded that company in late 2002 and has grown it into a cult brand doing tens of millions of dollars in sales annually.  In building a gourmet natural popcorn business, RD attended many natural product shows, met many great natural product companies trying to build their businesses, knows the challenges those business face daily, and knows how to solve them.  In short, he fully “gets” what Abe and Dotty is all about.

From a business standpoint, partnering with RD is a no-brainer.  Neither of us, however, is interested in putting business in the way of friendship.  We’ve spent weeks talking among ourselves and consulting with our wives and other trusted advisors about the idea of working together.  We take it seriously.  After crossing off how we’ll handle potential challenges to ensure a continued friendship, we’re ready to roll.

RD, welcome aboard.  I’m thrilled to be working with you.  Here’s to building a tremendous company….and maintaining a valued friendship!