Versa Business Tips Podcast

Episode 61: Bennett Maxwell’s Success Story: Launching & Expanding Dirty Dough Cookies

Shaheen Mazloom Season 1 Episode 61

In this episode of the Versa Business Tips Podcast, host Shaheen Mazloum interviews Bennett Maxwell, founder of Dirty Dough Cookies, who shares his journey from door-to-door sales to launching multiple businesses, including a solar company and a fast-growing cookie franchise.

🔥 Key Takeaways:
🚀 From Sales to CEO – How Bennett leveraged his experience and partnerships, especially with his brother, to transition into entrepreneurship.
🏆 Starting in a Pandemic – The unique challenges and opportunities of launching a business in 2020.
🍪 Franchising Success – How he acquired and expanded Dirty Dough Cookies.
💰 Raising $9M in Capital – The power of networking and building investor relationships.
🤝 Advisory Board Strategy – Why surrounding yourself with mentors and experts is crucial.
💡 Embracing Failure – Lessons from legal battles, financial struggles, and business pivots.

Bennett’s story is packed with insights on resilience, adaptability, and strategic growth—a must-watch for any entrepreneur!

🎧 Tune in now to learn how he scaled his businesses and how you can too!