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Get some bold insights, some strong encouragement, and an injection of faith today in this spirited conversation with Gigi Butler. Buckle up! Learn more about this show and see the video version at: dianecanadaLIVE.com/talkshow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dianecanadalive/support
IN this interview Gigi tells her story of moving to Nashville with no money to her name. She started a cleaning company while she pursued her music career. It wasn't until her brother called her for a second time that she realized her true calling, and Gigi's Cupcakes were born! She tells her whole story, the good and the bad. This episode sponsored by Miracle One Wines Co., What Chef's Want, and Sitex. Visit www.nashvillerestaurantradio.com for more info on sponsors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brandon-styll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-styll/support
Several years ago, I was inspired to conduct a study on women in franchising based on my interview with Gigi Butler. The study was titled, “Women Entrepreneurs and the Influence of Gender on Successful Franchising". The study was published in the Global Journal of Entrepreneurship. This study explores the influence of gender on franchise business ownership. Here is a link to the study. https://www.igbr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GJE_Vol_2_No_1_2018.pdf Today you will hear our interview with Gigi Butler. Gigi Butler, is the founder of Gigi's Cupcakes. People across the country know Gigi from her appearance on "Undercover Boss" on CBS, and her journey is the American Dream come true. Soon after opening, Gigi's Cupcakes became a Nashville delicacy dessert of choice and now, nine years later, it has expanded across the country...making Gigi's the largest cupcake franchise in the country!
Jason 'Lord Honey' Smith Returns! - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know MORE about Jason 'Lord Honey' Smith. Jason is a chef and television personality; and is making his SECOND appearance on the show. In this episode, we catch up on what he has been doing since he was last on. We chat about his various cooking shows, his semi recent involvement with GiGi's Cupcakes, his new apparel line, and how he is determined to help those who need help learning to cook even during this era of social distancing! Enjoy!Follow Jason on social media:Twit: @LowCarb77Insta: @official_ChefJasonSmithFB: Chef Jason Smith - Lord HoneyTiktok: @BaconBourbon2017
Like me, many think that once you've "made it," all is well! In a quick kitchen convo, I talk with my friend Gigi, founder of THE largest cupcake franchise in America, Gigi's Cupcakes, about her journey to success and her real fears about what lies ahead. Watch the Video & Subscribe at youtube.com/legintv or your favorite Podcast outlet! Join the Mobile Fam Club and get FEAR NOT direct to your phone. Text 757-330-8383, then use the link I'll send you to sign up! I'll send these straight to you! New single from me? Linktr.ee/legintv! Connect with me?! instagram.com/legintv! Fear Not isn't for the fearless, it's for those who Fear Less! Trust God, Fear Not! Go Do It Anyway Fam!
Women in Business: Inspirational Stories of Women Entrepreneurs
Gina "Gigi" Butler started her cupcake business, Gigi's Cupcakes, in 2008 with only $33 to her name. In 2013, her franchise grew up to $43 million in sales! Gigi has had tremendous success throughout her entrepreneurial journey and continues living the true "American Dream" with her daughter by her side! As a single mother, Gigi also launched her own line of Kitchen Textiles and released her book, The Secret Ingredient: Recipe for Success in Business and Life. Are you a female millennial entrepreneur who wants to start or scale your service-based business but not sure where to start? Go to www.drcortneybaker.com/10secrets to get your free copy of the 10 Secrets Female Millennial Entrepreneurs must know before launching their service-based business. Get your free copy now! About Dr. Cortney Baker... She is an award-winning entrepreneur, researcher, author, speaker, and an advocate for gender equality. As a leadership expert and mother of three, she is passionate about inspiring and empowering women to lead with greatness. Dr. Baker is the author of the best-selling books: The Ten Do's and Don'ts for Business Leadership: Lessons to Lead Effectively and Unlimited: Conquering the Myth of the Glass Ceiling. She is passionate about helping ambitious female millennial entrepreneurs go from side-hustle to CEOs! Connect with Dr. Cortney Baker on Social... Facebook: @drcortneybaker | Instagram: @drcortneybaker | Twitter: @cortneyabaker | LinkedIn: @cortneybakerFeedback? Questions? Comments? For more information or to reserve Dr. Cortney Baker to speak at an upcoming event, please contact her at: cortney@cortneybaker.com or 1-469-708-8840.
Dallas and Camo discuss the hot topics about Country Music, Nashville, and the Country Music Lifestyle. Gigi's Cupcakes founder Gigi Butler is the interview guest this week.
The Cathy Heller Podcast: A Podcast for Soulful Entrepreneurs
How can you recreate your dream when you're working your butt off, and it's not working out? Gigi Butler, founder of the popular Gigi's Cupcakes was once an aspiring singer, cleaning Taylor Swift's toilet to make ends meet. But after one phone call, she realigned her vision, opened her first cupcake shop, and grew that little store into a franchise with over 100 locations nationwide. Gigi dishes out her recipe for creating a successful brand, channeling failure into a learning experience, and balancing priorities as a single mom and an entrepreneur with an empire. Make your own podcast! Join our Everyone Can Podcast Course everyonecanpodcast.com - enrollment closes August 29th at midnight PST! Thanks Ring! Go to Ring.com/dreamjob and get your special offer on a Ring Starter Kit Thank you Grove! Try Grove with a two-month VIP membership and bonus gift by going to Grove.co/DREAMJOB Thanks to Skillshare! Go to Skillshare.com/dreamjob to get 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents.
Is tenacity your missing ingredient? After moving to Nashville to pursue a career as a country music star, Gigi Butler found herself instead cleaning houses. In fact she cleaned over 65,000 toilets until she decided to take a chance to do something she truly loved...baking! After being turned down by various banks, she leveraged several personal credit cards to fund "Gigi's Cupcakes" and gambled everything she had to open her first location in 2008 with only $33 left to her name. Soon after, Gigi’s Franchising, Inc. was born and Gigi’s Cupcakes locations began popping up throughout the south and now across the nation. Discover how this single mom found her sweet spot by never giving up and keeping the faith. You'll learn about the art of REINVENTING YOURSELF in the life-coaching session that follows with host 9-time Emmy winner David Sams and life coach to the stars Tim Storey. Photos courtesy GigiButler.com and GigisCupcakesUSA.com.
We have a great show today. We are meeting with Gigi Butler, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes. People across the country know Gigi from her appearance on “Undercover Boss” on CBS, and her journey is the American Dream come true. Soon after opening, Gigi’s Cupcakes became a Nashville delicacy dessert of choice and now, nine years later, it has expanded to more than 100 locations across 24 states…making Gigi’s the largest cupcake franchise in the country! Moving to Nashville in 1994 from California to pursue a career in music at 15-years old, Gigi supported her dream by cleaning houses during the day and singing in honky tonks at night. While she loved music, she also had a passion for baking. As the years went by, she decided to take a chance on her cooking talents instead of her voice. She took a huge risk and opened a cupcake boutique in a high rent area just off Music Row in Nashville in Feb of 2008- not far from the bars where she sang. Soon after opening, Gigi’s Cupcakes became a Nashville delicacy dessert of choice and now, nine years later, it has expanded to more than 100 locations across 24 states….making Gigi’s the largest cupcake franchise in the country!
"I'm so happy with how things have turned out, but I never thought my success would stem from cupcakes. I always thought it would be music." - Gina "Gigi" Butler, Founder of Gigi's Cupcakes This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Gigi Butler, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Gigi's Cupcakes. Butler shares her experience from country music singer to cupcake baker and her trek to success as the number one cupcake franchise in the world. She also discusses how the sale of her 8-year old cupcake company in 2016 was comparable to handing over her 5-year-old daughter. And although Butler released some control with the sale, she said her role in the company has shifted, not diminished. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes, and is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.