In this Business in the Open podcast episode, host Vanessa Smith speaks with Sarah Bennetto O'Brien, founder and CEO of The Handpie Company. Sarah shares her entrepreneurial journey, from starting in the culinary industry to establishing her successful hand pie business in Prince Edward Island and expanding into Sobeys stores across the Maritimes. The discussion covers Sarah's struggles and successes, including building a strong team, embracing local ingredients, and adapting to challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. With a passion for food quality and community, Sarah reveals her secrets to maintaining a positive work culture and her drive to grow her business.

Connect with The Handpie Company:

https://handpie.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/thehandpieco/

https://www.facebook.com/thehandpieco/

This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay.

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