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In today’s episode, we interview Curt Vander Meer, CEO of Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC). ESC is passionate about redeeming typical business practices into “doing good, better” with the hope of leaving a positive and lasting ripple in their wake.

They are on a mission to seed joy through abundant giving by donating 10% of net profits to impactful conservation organizations and initiatives. Since 2016, over $3,100,000 has been donated.

Highlights:

* His Gratitude Story

* Mission-based brands have a magnetic force around them

* Why mission-based brands should focus on providing an exceptional customer experience

* How to keep the mission front and center with employees and customers

* Why do they name their chocolate bars based on the endangered animal and not the ingredients?

* How they use packaging to further the mission

* Conservation is hard work and why they donate 10% of profits to these organizations

* Curt describes the values of the company

* What is he most proud of about Endangered Species Chocolate?

* Is there a secret sauce to the longevity of a consumer brand?

* A breakdown of ingredients and products

* And so much more…

Join Ramon Vela and Curt Vander Meer as we break down the inside story of Endangered Species Chocolate on The Story of a Brand.

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Endangered Species Chocolate - Chocolate Bars that Do Good, Better!

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Endangered Species Chocolate - Chocolate Bars that Do Good, Better!