| We'd role play, question after question | This interview has been edited for length and clarity |
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| became the theme of Kodiak Cakes over the last 20 years, along with not giving up | Cameron and I spent so much time preparing for the show |
One of the biggest that we faced was slow growth and no capital.
15| "It becomes about survival and trying to make something happen," says Clark, who worked in healthcare consulting and went to graduate school while building the company | Just visit the front desk |
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| So many times I almost quit | You'll find six fun and motivating series, for beginner through intermediate |
Joel Clark says he was excited when, in 1997, his brother offered him the chance to take over , the business he founded based on their mother's pancake recipe.
30| I always wanted to be an entrepreneur; it was in my blood | If you're not passionate enough, you're not going to make it |
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| On the Planet Fitness App you can access our exclusive training series, powered by iFit | Want to keep moving while you're at home? We spoke to Clark about his struggles in the early years, appearing on Shark Tank and how passion can take you far |
What has been the biggest challenge for Kodiak and how were you able to overcome it? We probably had about 250 to 300 stores.