Episode 168: Charlie Blonkenfeld on crowdfunding his new kitchen

Our guest this week is Charlie Blonkenfeld, founder and owner of Bagelfeld’s Bagels in Phoenix, Arizona. Charlie launched his bagel business in 2020 and he’s found a devoted following at farmers markets across the Phoenix area. His bagel operation quickly outgrew his rented commercial kitchen, so he launched a Kickstarter to cover the costs of expanding production and a brick and mortar location. Listen in to hear us talk about the trials and tribulations of launching a new business venture, the deep emotional bonds people create with bread, and how to pull off a successful crowdfunding campaign.

This week's episode is made possible by support from The Kitchen Door.