046 - “Spreading Cannoli Awareness” with Golden Cannoli

<p>With over 200,000 cannolis hand made daily (with room to grow!) and holding the world record for world’s largest cannolo (the singular of cannoli) of 300-lbs and 12-ft long, it’s no secret that my guest this week has a competitive spirit and a strong familial bond.</p> <p>This week, I am talking with Valerie Bono, Co-Owner and Chief Sales &amp; Marketing Officer of Golden Cannoli. Golden Cannoli is a second generation family owned cannoli factory based in Chelsea MA. They make cannoli shells, cannoli chips and cannoli fillings. For over 50 years they've been industry leaders in quality, innovation and customer service.</p> <p>In this episode, Valerie shares what it was like transitioning from learning about business in college to then becoming the Co-Owner of her family’s cannoli business. We discuss how the cannoli industry sets itself apart from other pastries and baked goods, what it means to set the bar high for customer satisfaction, and how Golden Cannoli is simply just getting started.</p> <p>Be sure to tune into this week’s episode of Boston’s Best and don’t forget to celebrate National Cannoli Day on June 16th!</p> <p>Topics Discussed:</p> <ul> <li>The importance of diversifying business to ensure future success<br> </li> <li>The “secret sauce” behind customer and brand loyalty<br> </li> <li>Establishing a rigid, yet flexible schedule on a daily basis<br> </li> <li>Creative and innovative ways of Reengineering cannolis over 50 years<br> </li> <li>Learning to have fun and loving what you do<br> </li> </ul> <p>Connect with Golden Cannoli:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://shop.goldencannoli.com/"><u>https://shop.goldencannoli.com/</u></a></li> <li><strong>Facebook: </strong>https://www.facebook.com/GoldenCannoli/</li> <li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goldencannoli/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/goldencannoli/</u></a></li> <li><strong>Instagram (Personal): </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vab4747/"><u>https://www.instagram