Advice Line with Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali of Chomps

This episode of Advice Line features Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, co-founders of Chomps, offering business advice to entrepreneurs. The first caller, Yadi Deriz, founder of Yadi's Empanadas, seeks guidance on expanding her successful college campus business. Pete and Rashid suggest exploring a commissary model for distribution and potentially expanding to other college towns. Zachary Bondar from Noble Pies asks about breaking into larger retail chains with his frozen pies. The advice centers on demonstrating strong sales velocity, focusing on a specific region, and building relationships with store managers. Finally, Josh Shrinko of Achigan, a smallmouth bass-themed lifestyle brand, inquires about transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, with the guests suggesting focusing on high-margin products like lures and assessing true demand before making the leap.