Podcast appearances and mentions of gigi butler

Send us a textIn this special NRB 2025 edition of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Gigi Butler, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Gigi's Cupcakes. From cleaning Taylor Swift's toilet to building a $40 million cupcake empire with just $33 and a dream, Gigi shares her deeply moving journey of faith, failure, grit, and grace.

An anonymous guest shares what a good Daycare experience would be. She comes from a wealth of experience having been a Daycare provider. What do you do about tears at the separation? What are the basic rules? How do you keep the environment safe? These and many more ideas will be shared. Our guest, Gigi Butler, shares her success story, hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration she has gained from a challenging life. Each chapter includes a delicious dessert recipe for cupcakes and more!

Mike talks with an entrepreneur that moved to Nashville for country music as artist - Gigi Butler toured with the stars, but used her baking skills in a unique way. Also, a talk with Medishare's Dr. Ian Day, ad a return visit with Debbie Wuthnow from iVoterGuide.com.

Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi's Cupcakes, is one courageous woman. Today, Diane Canada sits down with Gigi to extract stories and tips on how to live more courageously on this tough spiritual battleground. Learn more about Gigi at gigibutler.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ladyupamerica/support

At Dead Horse Branding, we are an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee. We create, design, and refine the many elements of brands, bringing together each moving piece to ensure the brand will strike the right chord every time. Branding is an identity developed via our DH7 formula; strategic planning, logo / image design, photography / visual assets, website, marketing / social media, publicity and licensing. We build an image and promote the brand all under one roof. Our branding abilities help us to work across a multi-range of industries, including fashion, music, entertainment, culinary, interior design, business, franchises, construction and many more.  After years of honing their business model with their clients, it led Rick and Melissa to develop the DH7 branding module for a global education system. Dead Horse Branding's brand building technique is now being implemented into the education system in the USA and Australia. The DH7 educational program is aimed at students to create a pathway from the classroom to their end career goal while studying their chosen field. The mission is to educate students on real life expectancies and have their strategy and brand knowledge built before graduating. The team at Dead Horse is a cutting-edge management and branding services company with an award-winning team of photographers and website designers who believe branding comes first.  Iconic Music Producer Tony Brown, CHINGY, Bo Diddley Estate, HENDRIX Music Academy, Grammy Winning Mark O'Connor Band, Baha Men, LOVING MARY (Steven Tyler's solo band), Cyndi Lauper, Buck Johnson (Hollywood Vampires & Aerosmith), Hachette Book Group, Simon and Schuster, Universal Music Group, MTSU, Sony Music, ACPI Group, Interior Designer Kathy Anderson, Gigi Butler of Gigi Cupcakes, TEDx, NAMM, Songwriting University, Marc Jordan, Jayne Denham, Average Joes Entertainment, Music Expo, the Joel A. Katz MEBUS Program, The Today Show, Lionsgate, and Hallmark are some of the brands with which we have had the pleasure of working within the USA and internationally.

Gigi's story is an inspiring one. It's a story of perseverance, determination, resilience, GRIT, and her success in building the world's largest cupcake franchise is a testament to her hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. Down to her last $33 dollars Gigi's American Dream success story started from a simple cupcake shop in Nashville TN. Here are some highlights:- Over 100 million cupcakes sold- Over 100 locations across the country- Gigi appeared on the hit CBS show, Undercover Boss, and her episode was one of the top episodes- She built the business while being a single mother to her young daughter- She has been the face of a national cabinet company and had her own textile line- She speaks and tells her story across the country for national corporations like Coca-Cola, Matilda Jane, and many moreWe're grateful for her time and insights, and we hope that her story inspires others to follow their dreams and pursue their passions.About Renaissance Marketing Group: Renaissance Marketing Group is a full-service social media marketing agency based in Nashville. The Renaissance team is made up of a talented group of passionate creatives and marketers, committed to the success of their clients and passionate about helping business owners succeed. Founded in 2014, the woman-owned company delivers proven social media marketing results. Their services include social media management, content creation, paid digital advertising, email marketing, influencer marketing, graphic design, branding, professional photography and videography, digital marketing strategy, podcast production, and more. Renaissance is committed to influencing optimal revenue and online growth, while exceeding their client's expectations. In 2021, Renaissance announced the launch of their nonprofit, The Mona Lisa Foundation. The Mona Lisa Foundation was created from a love and passion for supporting women on their entrepreneurial journeys and focuses on offering mentorship, marketing, and business education, grant money, and community to Nashville-based women business owners.Renaissance is the host of the Renaissance Women's Summit, a day-long conference for women entrepreneurs looking to level up in all areas of their business. Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com

Gigi Butler is an entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker and founder of Gigi's Cupcakes. Gigi opened her first Gigi's Cupcakes location just off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Just a few short years later, Gigi's Cupcakes was already generating an estimated $43 million in sales and had become a national phenomenon making it the largest cupcake franchise in the world. Gigi opened her first business at the age of 15 called Gigi's Cleaning Company, which she continued to grow once she moved from California to Nashville in 1994. On today's episode, Lance is joined by Gigi where she shares her journey of having to start business at a young age, dealing with loss and challenges that came along with it but most importantly, her experience of overcoming them. Gigi reveals how she built a business empire and achieved the American Dream. When Gigi shares her secret to entrepreneurial success, you will be inspired to reconsider everything you believe about the path to success as an entrepreneur. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 04:33 How Gigi learned the spirit of Entrepreneurship06:55 The reason why people are Fearful about everything08:42 What drove Gigi to take extreme measures during the Recession in 200816:27 Navigating life after achieving success21:51 The reason why we don't have Encouraging people around us23:02 The secret to loving yourself29:01 Consistency equals success35:05 Transition from old business to new

“Courage is the ability to feel fear and do it anyway,” explains Gigi Butler, Founder and Culinary Creator of Gigi's Cupcakes and Author. Fourteen years ago, Gigi opened her first bakery with only thirty-three dollars left in her name. Five years later, she had over 120 stores in over twenty-four states, demonstrating the power of sticking to your dream.   Before Gigi opened her first bakery, she was a cleaner and aspiring singer living in Nashville. One day, while cleaning a client's toilet, she got a call from her brother, who encouraged her to open a cupcake shop. After this life-changing call, Gigi found the courage to trust God and work toward making her dream a reality. Although it was risky, Gigi hit it big with Gigi's Cupcakes and learned what it meant to be an entrepreneur.   Tune into this week's episode of Move Forward Anyway for an uplifting conversation on striving to live for the “why not?” Learn more about Gigi's entrepreneurial journey, courage's relationship with fear, and the unbelievable rewards of taking a risk.   Quotes • “Courage is the ability to feel fear and do it anyway.” (5:06-5:10 | Gigi)  • “And all through my life, it's been a pattern of a tenacious spirit. That's what God gives you. God gives you special gifts.” (6:34-6:41 | Gigi)  • “If you listen to what the world says about you, you're never going to heal. You're going to be in a rut, you're going to be devastated, and you're going to be depressed your whole life. If you depend on what people say about you, you're done. So good luck with that, because it's never going to work. You have to hear the words of healing from what God's perspective of you is.” (13:08-13:28 | Gigi) • "You have to go through it to learn it. You can't learn these skills in a college setting. It's getting the touch and feel, mistakes and pain.” (17:11-17:21 | Gigi)  • “I think people need to know that being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. Living fearlessly and being anointed doesn't mean you'll have an easy life. It means you are going to be persecuted more than most people.” (20:39-20:45 | Gigi)  • “Shame on you if you're feeling something deep in your spirit, and you keep hearing it and don't act upon it. Because you're missing an opportunity to build something and create something that God has intended you to do.” (25:50-26:04 | Gigi)    Links Get in touch with Gigi Butler:   Website: gigibutler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialgigibutler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gina.butler.54 Get in touch with host Jeff Meyer: www.jeffmeyer.org Schedule a Discovery Call with Jeff: https://go.oncehub.com/DreamAcceleratorDiscoveryCall   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

We have a great show.  Today we are going to talk about Undercover Boss and the Undercover Boss experience.  We had many guests on Franchise Interviews appear on Undercover Boss.  If you haven't seen the show, Undercover Boss is a two-time Emmy Award-winning reality series that follows high-level executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own organizations. Each week, a different leader will sacrifice the comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their operation. We will begin the podcast with a clip from Catherine Monson of Fast Signs talking about her Undercover Boss experience, next we will play a clip from Gigi Butler of Gigi's Cupcakes and Gigi will discuss her Undercover Boss experience.  And next, we are going to play our previous interview with Gary Findley of Restoration 1 and Gary is appearing on Undercover Boss Friday, March 11 at 8/7c on CBS. Look out for Gary's new book, "The Redneck CEO”, is coming this spring! In part four, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast with Franchise Teacher Chris Simnick. 

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

Gigi Butler is the founder of Gigi's Cupcakes, which is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world. However, it was not an easy start. At the age of 15, she started her first business, Gigi Cleaning Company, while at the same time trying to make it as a singer/songwriter. After facing some trials and tribulations in the entertainment industry, Gigi realized she had a strong passion for cooking, and decided to start her own cupcake business from scratch. However, being in the middle of 2008, various banks turned her down and even laughed in her face when asking for loans. It was at this moment when Gigi took a leap of faith and leveraged several personal credit cards to fund the first Gigi's Cupcakes store in Nashville.    Now with over 50 locations in 21 states, Gigi's Cupcakes serves as a powerful story to anyone with a passion who has ever faced hardships in their journey. In this episode you will get to hear the full ‘rags-to-riches' story as well as some inside knowledge that has never been shared by Gigi before.    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen of Cupcakes has expanded her brand to Gigi's Kitchen and Bakery in Brentwood, TN for dine in, take out, and take and bake options. She is a dynamic speaker, cooking show host, author, singer/songwriter - basically the "Unsinkable Molly Brown" of the kitchen!Thank you to TedXNashville, TheOfficialGiGiButler, CBS, and Parnassus for the ingredients to make this podcast.@gigiskitchenandbakery on IG@officialGiGiButler on IGwww.TedXNashville.com

Nashville Rescue Mission CEO and Real Hope host, Glenn Cranfield, talks with the Founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes and Pies by Gigi, Gigi Butler, about her journey as an entrepreneur and how she has used her success to help and inspire others. Learn more about Gigi Butler and her various ventures: Website: ​https://gigibutler.com/ Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: glenncranfield.com Facebook: ​facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org Twitter: @nashvillerescue IG: @nashvillerescue Facebook: ​facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission

On this episode of The Millionaire Choice Show, Tony talks with his neighbor and family friend, Gigi Butler. Gigi has faced her share of challenges and she's made some very bold decisions on her way to success. Tony and Gigi talk about her philosophy and mindset of not wanting to live her life full of "what ifs?" Gigi is someone who is full of life and believes in going for it! Meet GigiGigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, who admits her story of success is full of sweet irony. Gigi opened her first Gigi’s Cupcakes location just off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Gigi’s Cupcakes is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world. With an entrepreneurial spirit that needed an outlet at the age of 15, Gigi opened her first business, Gigi’s Cleaning Company, which she continued to grow once she moved from California to Nashville in 1994. She cleaned houses during the day and sang at downtown Nashville honky-tonks at night. After a decade of pursuing a career as an entertainer, the heartaches of the music industry hit home. Gigi decided to step back and focus on her financial future. While building a sweet empire was never part of her plan, Gigi realized that her culinary and business skills could take her places she never dreamed about. She decided to take a chance on her other passion – baking. Gigi learned her love for baking at an early age as she came from a long line of bakers who taught her unique family recipes. As an adult, Gigi felt that baking had become a lost art that needed to be resurrected. Even though people rarely have time to bake from scratch, they still enjoy eating delicious home baked goods, especially ones that reminded them of their childhood. After being turned down by various banks and down to her last $33, Gigi went out on a limb and in 2008 leveraged several personal credit cards to fund the first Gigi’s Cupcakes store. She gambled everything she had to open her first location. Fortunately, her sweet treats quickly became Nashville’s delicacy dessert of choice. Shortly thereafter, Gigi’s Franchising, Inc. was born, and Gigi’s Cupcakes locations began popping up throughout North America.Among her other duties for Gigi’s Cupcakes, Gigi served as Head of Product Development, Through her own creativity coupled with a unique open relationship with and feedback from customers, Gigi was responsible for expanding the initial menu offering from 32 to over 278 cupcake recipes. Over the course of the next decade and as the number of Gigi’s Cupcakes locations grew, Gigi became a sought-after public speaker. Her motivational, inspirational and entrepreneurial ‘rags-to-riches’ story has become a centerpiece for corporate events, business and social gatherings as well as on college campuses (and especially those with entrepreneurial programs). Always leaving the crowd wanting more, Gigi offers the attendees access to her deepest thoughts, fears, successes, and failures, with an emphasis on how to fight fear and look at fear as a motivator rather than an obstacle.Gigi speaks from the heart and loves interacting with her customers and fans. At every personal appearance engagement, Gigi offers a question and answer period as well as a meet-and-greet session where attendees have the opportunity to say hello, get some words of encouragement, get a photo taken, and have Gigi autograph a copy of her autobiography. Gigi receives scores of letters every month from people who have learned about Gigi’s story by attending one of her speaking engagements, seeing her on TV, or reading about her. They all appreciate Gigi for providing hope, inspiration, and belief that they too can become just as successful as Gigi. Gigi had the honor of being on the hit CBS TV Series “Undercover Boss”. Gigi’s episode, which was viewed by over 15 million people and continues in reruns to this day, became one of the show’s fan favorites. She wears her heart on her sleeve and in the show, interacts with employees incognito. Gigi claims this was one of the most rewarding experiences in her life. Gigi also entered into a strategic branding relationship with Serenade Cabinetry, where, until the company was sold to an investment group, she served as the face of a line of specialty cabinets. As usual, Gigi is not ready to slow down and is ready to recreate herself again with her newest venture—opening a new concept called Pies By Gigi. Gigi recently had this to say about what she is up to: “Gigi’s Cupcakes will always be my first baby. It has been an honor and a privilege to be able to come into your homes for your birthdays, celebrations, and to be a part of your lives for the last 12 years at Gigi’s Cupcakes. It is a bittersweet feeling, but it is time to recreate and start something new—from scratch. My love for baking will continue with a new concept called Pies by Gigi—I could not be more excited.” To connect with Gigi Butler visit https://gigibutler.com/ or get one of her delicious dinner or dessert pies https://piesbygigi.com/ Tony recommends trying the Shepherd's Pie! Get a Complimentary Life and Money Mentor Session, FREE Paperback copy of The Millionaire Choice, or FREE eBook version.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EVERYone has dreams… but only those with guts take risks to actually see them become a reality! Gina (Gigi) Butler is a mom, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes.  Gigi opened her first location off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Gigi’s Cupcakes is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world. She is honestly one of my favorite people I have met since moving to Tennessee five years ago and I am proud to call her my friend! Picture this…. Gigi went from being a house keeper to becoming one of the largest female entrepreneurs on the planet! And her journey has been a very similar path that many of you are facing right now.  In this interview, Gigi gets REAL about her journey in a male-dominated business world, but never taking on the title of a “feminist". She shows us how the struggle is real and that overcoming obstacles, instead of simply ignoring them, has a MUCH greater payoff … which is something our culture is trying hard to do.  If you are a man, this will encourage you. If you are a woman, this will inspire you. And if you are a person with a dream, this will LEVEL YOU UP!

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

Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Perfect with GiGi Butler   0:47 Three Ways to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect 13:38 The Importance of Being Original with GiGi Butler 25:54 Are You Under A Lot of Pressure? Resources Christy's New Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You, that will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. Get your copy today: https://bit.ly/3gS8xSw Christy's 5-Day Confidence Boost Sign up for Christy's free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You'll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/384CLxO We want to hear your feedback about The Christy Wright Show! Email us at hello@christywright.com to let us know what you think of the show.   The pressure to live a picture-perfect life is everywhere, isn't it? We're always chasing impossible standards for the perfect body, business, spouse, kids and family. Today, we're going to talk about how to let go of the pressure to be perfect and embrace our missteps and mistakes. It's time to move past the fear of imperfection and live an authentic life.   3 Ways to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect Today, we're talking about how to let go of the pressure to be perfect. I don't know about you, but I feel this pressure on an almost daily basis. We're always chasing some perceived idea of the perfect body, the perfect mom, the perfect house, or the perfect job. But when we choose to let go of our own impossibly high standards and stop focusing on our weaknesses, we can actually live an authentic life. We'll unpack three main ways to let go of perfection: Focus on what's right. Laugh about what's wrong. Redefine "good."   The Importance of Being Original with GiGi Butler "Life isn't about being perfect: It's about being original." These powerful words are from my friend Gigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of GiGi's Cupcakes. Gigi and I talk about how waiting to make a move until everything is perfect will leave you stuck. Because first of all, perfection doesn't exist. And more importantly, God did not create you to be average or to try to pattern your life after someone else's version of perfect. He created you for a unique purpose that only you can accomplish.   Are You Under a Lot of Pressure? "Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original." - Galatians 5:25-26 (The Message) I love this passage of Scripture because it reminds us that God has big plans for each one of us. We can choose to spend our lives missing out by constantly comparing ourselves to someone else's version of success. But as this verse reminds us, "We have far more interesting things to do with our lives." Here are a few journal questions to help you think and pray through today's teaching on perfection: What's going right in your life right now? What's good? What's going wrong that you can laugh about? How can you redefine "good"?

Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Perfect with GiGi Butler   0:47 Three Ways to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect 13:38 The Importance of Being Original with GiGi Butler 25:54 Are You Under A Lot of Pressure? Resources Christy's New Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You, that will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. Get your copy today: https://bit.ly/3gS8xSw Christy's 5-Day Confidence Boost Sign up for Christy’s free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You’ll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/384CLxO We want to hear your feedback about The Christy Wright Show! Email us at hello@christywright.com to let us know what you think of the show.   The pressure to live a picture-perfect life is everywhere, isn't it? We're always chasing impossible standards for the perfect body, business, spouse, kids and family. Today, we're going to talk about how to let go of the pressure to be perfect and embrace our missteps and mistakes. It's time to move past the fear of imperfection and live an authentic life.   3 Ways to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect Today, we’re talking about how to let go of the pressure to be perfect. I don’t know about you, but I feel this pressure on an almost daily basis. We’re always chasing some perceived idea of the perfect body, the perfect mom, the perfect house, or the perfect job. But when we choose to let go of our own impossibly high standards and stop focusing on our weaknesses, we can actually live an authentic life. We’ll unpack three main ways to let go of perfection: Focus on what’s right. Laugh about what’s wrong. Redefine “good.”   The Importance of Being Original with GiGi Butler “Life isn’t about being perfect: It’s about being original.” These powerful words are from my friend Gigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of GiGi’s Cupcakes. Gigi and I talk about how waiting to make a move until everything is perfect will leave you stuck. Because first of all, perfection doesn’t exist. And more importantly, God did not create you to be average or to try to pattern your life after someone else’s version of perfect. He created you for a unique purpose that only you can accomplish.   Are You Under a Lot of Pressure? “Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original.” — Galatians 5:25–26 (The Message) I love this passage of Scripture because it reminds us that God has big plans for each one of us. We can choose to spend our lives missing out by constantly comparing ourselves to someone else’s version of success. But as this verse reminds us, “We have far more interesting things to do with our lives.” Here are a few journal questions to help you think and pray through today’s teaching on perfection: What’s going right in your life right now? What’s good? What’s going wrong that you can laugh about? How can you redefine “good”?

Today's episode of Micro Empires Podcast is with Gigi Butler. This episode was originally recorded last February, 2020 and happened during a live event at the entrepreneur center in Nashville. Gigi became an entrepreneur for the first time at the age of 7, when she started selling eggs door to door. So, when she opened  Gigi's Cupcakes in 2008 only having $33 to her name, she never flinched.  Instead, she thought, "Why not me?". Within 5 years, that $33 turned to $33million. Alright, Let's jump into this episode and hear from Gigi about how sometimes your recipe for success is just simply let go to grow. This is her story and the announcement of her new venture! [00:01 - 07:46] Opening Segment I introduce guest Gigi Butler into the show Quick plug to Gigi's book “The Secret Ingredient” Gigi talks about her background before Nashville She was born in Oklahoma but raised in California God always has your back so keep going She wanted to be a singer and moved to Nashville Opened her own business, "Gigi's Cleaning Company" Her biggest lesson in life, "being able to transition" [07:47 - 12:59] Gigi's Cleaning Business Gigi shares a story about Taylor Swift She was cleaning for Taylor Swift at one point of her life You have to let your dream die sometimes What am I gonna do for the rest of my life? Gigi talks about rebuilding herself Read a lot of books on how to become better Gigi pivots to the cupcake business  "Why Not?", "Why Not Me?" [13:00 - 21:36] Gigi's Recipe For Success Gigi talks about her transition to the cupcake business The importance of not giving up She took $100 thousand cash advance on her credit card Believing in yourself If it doesn't work out, that's okay. You will be okay. How Gigi realized that her cupcake business was a success A lady yelled at her because she ordered cupcakes that were not in the menu Her customer wanted consistency from her Gigi's franchise business during the 2008 recession Providing people a little bit of happiness through cupcakes [21:37 - 30:28] Let Go To Grow Gigi talks about what these cupcakes meant to people back then People love that the cupcakes were homemade The smell takes people back Gigi talks about her episode with Undercover Boss Gigi sold her company in 2016 If you want to grow, you have to let go The process of launching something brand new   [30:29 - 40:30] Closing Segment Gigi's big announcement She is selling her original store She will start a new business What are a few gut checks that you would tell people to have before signing the dotted line?   “Get a good lawyer. Don't lean on someone just because you are afraid”   How do you find the balance between going "All in" and "Start small"?   “There's value in starting small because you can learn what makes you special”   How did you stay fit being around with such goodness for so many years?   “It is a balance. 2 Cupcakes a week and I work out 6 days a week for an hour and a half. I drink a lot of water.”   Final words from me and Gigi   Tweetable Quotes: "Don't lean on someone just because you're afraid." - Gigi Butler "If you want to grow, you have to let go." - Gigi Butler "The women who really take off are the ones who took it in their own hands." - Jennifer Ives Grimson   Resources Mentioned: The Power of Broke by Daymond John The Secret Ingredient by Gigi Butler Gigi on Undercover Boss (Gigi's Journal)   If you'd like to connect with Gigi you can find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Learn more about Gigi and her new business venture at https://gigibutler.com/ You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I'm excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. This podcast is about YOU.  We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.    Let's Work Together Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I'll see you there!

Gigi Butler opened Gigi's Cupcakes in 2008 only having $33 to her name. Instead, she thought, "Why not me?". Within 5 years, that $33 turned to $33 million. The post Let Go To Grow With Gigi Butler appeared first on Micro Empires.

On this episode of The Lucas Miles Show, Lucas is joined by friend and entrepreneur, Gina "Gigi" Butler, at Proclaim 2020. Gigi reveals the 5 hardest challenges of her life and makes an announcement regarding a brand new endeavor that she is launching! Gigi's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Ingredient-Recipes-Success-Business/dp/1501173529/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gigi+butler&qid=1587584381&sr=8-1Gigi's Website:https://gigibutler.com

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!  

Today Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, joins us for How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur. Gigi has had the entrepreneurial bug her entire life and went from losing her biggest dream to reigniting her passion for baking and turning it into a successful business. Her story is not only inspiring but also full of valuable advice that will help you be a more successful entrepreneur. Tune in to hear more about Gigi’s back story and the most crucial tips that helped her create a nationwide franchise. 

Gigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi's Cupcakes, admits her story of success is full of sweet irony. Gigi opened her first Gigi's Cupcakes location just off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Gigi's Cupcakes is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world. With an entrepreneurial spirit that needed an outlet at the age of 15, Gigi opened her first business, Gigi's Cleaning Company, which she continued to grow once she moved from California to Nashville in 1994. She cleaned houses during the day and sang at downtown Nashville honky-tonks at night. After a decade of pursuing a career as an entertainer, the heartaches of the music industry hit home. Gigi decided to step back and focus on her financial future. While building a sweet empire was never part of her plan, Gigi realized that her culinary and business skills could take her places that she never dreamed about. She decided to take a chance on her other passion—baking. After being turned down by various banks and down to her last $33, Gigi went out on a limb and in 2008, leveraged several personal credit cards to fund the first Gigi's Cupcakes store. She gambled everything she had to open her first location. Fortunately, her sweet treats quickly became Nashville's delicacy dessert of choice. Shortly thereafter, Gigi's Franchising, Inc. was born, and Gigi's Cupcakes locations began popping up throughout North America. Over the course of the next decade and as the number of Gigi's Cupcakes locations grew, Gigi became a sought-after public speaker. Her motivational, inspirational and entrepreneurial "rags-to-riches" story has become a centerpiece for corporate events, business and social gatherings, as well as on college campuses (and especially those with entrepreneurial programs). Always leaving the crowd wanting more, Gigi offers the attendees access to her deepest thoughts, fears, successes, and failures, with an emphasis on how to fight fear and look at fear as a motivator rather than an obstacle. Gigi's autobiography, The Secret Ingredient: Recipes for Success In Business and Life was released in December 2018. Gigi shares her personal success story, her hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration that she's gained from a challenging life. Each chapter includes a piece of business advice and a delicious sweet and savory recipe. The book is available here on her website, on Amazon, or anywhere books are sold. Show Highlights: While I was cleaning, I was learning so many things because I was in the midst of successful people. It's so important to brand yourself. —Gigi ButlerOpportunities come, but people are too afraid to say, "Why not?" —Gigi ButlerYou have to let go to grow. That's been the hardest lesson for me, but you have to do it to grow. —Gigi ButlerAfter Undercover Boss, our goal was to become a consistent company. —Gigi ButlerYou need to be in the "why not" instead of the "what if." —Gigi Butler Gigi's final thoughts: Fear cannot be something that stops you. It has to be your motivator, not your obstacle. The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Broadcasting live from the NRB in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Sam has an in-depth interview with Gigi Butler (Gigi's Cupcakes, GigiButler.com) about baking, business and brokering balance in life. Then Sam speaks with Jason Barbeck (CIFF.com) and the author of Thoughts On the Run Stan Cottrell (Friendshipsportsassociation.com), whose mission is friendship using running as a launchpad. At the age of 76, he's running across America in 100 days - that's 30 miles per day for you math-impaired out there - and he's got a message for you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The froSTING of Success Entrepreneurship is the path you and I have chosen; a path filled with twists and turns and yes, failures, that will test our resolves. Not all of us will make it, at least not in the way we initially intended. As we have seen time and time again, today being no […] The post HTFS 040: The froSTING of Success – Gigi Butler appeared first on HOW TO FAIL SUCCESSFULLY.

Being around GiGi truly feels as sweet, magical and light hearted as walking into her world famous cupcake store, GiGi’s. She is fearless. She does what it takes to move herself forward and she is not afraid of risking it all for a dream. Failure is not even something she worries about, because she always knows God is guiding her and something else will be around the corner if a door closes in her face. GiGi’s first business was a cleaning company that she took Nashville when she moved to pursue her dream of singing country music. She tells an amazing story of how she found herself in the house of young Taylor Swift, cleaning her toilet while she was singing “teardrops on my guitar,” before Taylor had become a star. At that moment GiGi decided her dream of being a country music star was over. I love that GiGi preaches a message we don’t hear too often “that there are times in life where you have to let your dreams die in order to realize what you’re really meant to create.” GiGi is an author, she has been on “Undercover Boss,” she has given a TED Talk, and speaks her story and inspires others all over the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Where there’s a whisk there’s a way! We love to tell encouraging, inspiring stories of the South and this may be one of our best ones yet! In Episode 40 we are talking to Gigi Butler of the world famous Gigi’s cupcakes franchise. Gigi tells her story of how she went from scrubbing toilets to owner of the largest cupcake franchise in the world. She’s gone on to author a book, The Secret Ingredient, speaking at different engagements all over the US and all while single mothering her sweet daughter. This story is one of hardwork, grit, risks and reward. Joim us now as we Say it Southern with the sweet Gigi Butler.

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!

If you love an amazing Cinderella story, you either already know or soon will fall in love with Gigi Butler! Crowned the queen of sweet success, Gigi is the proud owner of Gigi’s Cupcakes which has sold over 1 million delicious cupcakes and has grossed over $35 million in sales annually, has over 115 stores throughout the US, is a speaker, author of her book The Secret Ingredient, and is featured in Daymond John’s book, The Power of Broke. But the reason I know that Gigi’s story will speak to you is not just because of her successes of today, but of the road she traveled to get there. It hasn’t been a linear or easy journey, and her story inspires me so deeply! She’s been on Undercover Boss, the Ted X stage and she’s being recognized everywhere not just for her business or even her cupcakes, but as a female entrepreneur that we all should look up to. I can’t wait for you all to be inspired by her story and to learn some incredible lessons in entrepreneurship and business! https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke Shownotes: www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/029

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.

In this episode of Women in Franchising, our host Ashley Schuetz sits down with GiGi Butler - "the queen of sweet success" - to explore her amazing life story and experiences in franchising. Sponsored by Massage Heights: https://www.massageheightsfranchise.com/ Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever dbkliever@gmail.com Host: Ashley Schuetz https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyschuetz/

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.

Catching up with Gigi Butler as she shares about her new book "The Secret Ingredient: Recipes for success in business and life" - Stay connected to Gigi via her website www.GigiButler.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

How can you separate yourself from the competition? Shep Hyken is joined by Gigi Butler, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, the largest cupcake franchise in the world, to discuss how she differentiated herself from the competition. TOP TAKEAWAYS: • Branding is the experience a company offers, and to get people on board with a brand, a strong, passionate leader is necessary, along with a product people can connect with. In Butler’s case, she wants people to see, smell, and taste the passion she has for her cupcakes, whose recipes were passed down from generation to generation. • For Gigi’s Cupcakes, Butler wanted each cupcake to have its own personality, so her customers receive an immediate feeling, producing a memory. This is what differentiates one business from another. Companies must create products and experiences that connect with customers. • Butler’s book The Secret Ingredient, which is available for preorder now, describes her journey from aspiring country music singer to cupcake entrepreneur. When music didn’t work out and she found herself cleaning other people’s homes (including Taylor Swift’s), she realized she should turn her passion—baking—into a business. Thus, Gigi’s Cupcakes was born. • If you want loyal customers, you need to remember that “one size does not fit all.” You need to provide options for everyone, even if it means allowing a customizable experience. This will ensure customers keep coming back. Butler does this by offering a wide variety - 278 flavors in Gigi’s Cupcakes’ catalog! • Something as simple as packaging plays an important role in the customer’s experience. Seeing recognizable packaging immediately makes you want that product. Your subconscious tells you there is something special inside it. For example, there is excitement and anticipation in opening the box that reveals your new iPhone – or, a delicious Gigi’s Cupcake. • Butler believes passion is a vital part of creating an excellent experience for customers. Without a purpose, it is nearly impossible to draw customers in and encourage them to come back. ABOUT: Gigi Butler is the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, the largest cupcake franchise in the world with over 100 locations. Her book, The Secret Ingredient: Recipes for Success in Business and Life, is available for preorder now (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1501173529?tag=simonsayscom). Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and your host of Amazing Business Radio (https://www.hyken.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

She's a Golden Globe nominated actress turned entrepreneur who is responsible for creating the multi-billion dollar enterprise that is the Honest Company. Jessica Alba has become synonymous with her wellness brand and under her leadership, the Honest Company has become an empire...so how did she do it? On this episode, Alba gets candid about her early childhood influences, her first heartbreak, her leadership style and she shares her best (and worst) advice. Learn more about The Honest Company: www.honest.com Follow Jessica Alba on Instagram and Twitter: @jessicaaalba Follow The Honest Company on Instagram and Twitter: @Honest Want a chance to ask Rebecca your career questions? Send an email to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com for a chance to ask Rebecca on an episode of No Limits! No Limits Entrepreneur of the week: Gigi Butler, Founder, Gigi

"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.  

Gigi Butler goes from aspiring country artist to multi-million dollar franchise owner. Be inspired by her story now.