In this conversation, David Habib shares the story and valuable lessons learned from starting a consumer packaged goods business in his parents kitchen to where his products are in 16,000 plus stores at the time of this podcast.
The tremendous value of doing what is not necessarily comfortable, driving to stores and talking to customers and trying to sell his $18 a jar spaghetti sauce is incredible. But wait, there’s more! Selling versus playing office, doing what needs to be done to grow and scale. Listen in and leave review please, it will inspire others to do the same!
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David Habib was inspired by his mother's ability to unite people of all cultures and backgrounds around the table through healthy and delicious foods. In 2017, he left his job as a Deloitte Consultant to start Yo Mama's Foods. Launched on Mother’s Day 2017, Yo Mama’s Foods crafts healthy pasta sauces, salad dressings and condiments with no preservatives, no fillers, and no gums. All items are Keto and Paleo Certified by the Paleo Foundation and are a delicious alternative to competitive sauces loaded with sugar and sodium.
David Habib was honored by Forbes with the Forbes 30 Under 30 award in 2022 and the company was listed as a top 50 Florida Company to watch in 2022.
Today, Yo Mama’s Foods can be found in more than 16,000 retail stores in the USA, including Publix, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, Giant and Amazon. The company also exports to 7 countries overseas. Yo Mama’s Foods is currently ranked as Amazon’s #1 best selling brand of Pasta Sauce, Pizza Sauce, and Ketchup and has been featured in numerous national press articles; including Forbes, Clean Plates, Good Housekeeping, Southern Living, Fox, ABC, and NBC.
Yo Mama’s Foods Co. Founder & CEO
Clearwater, FL
www.yomamasfoods.com