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Sep 26, 2008 9:24 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Eric,
 
Keep up the good work,
 
Looks like you have learned some valuable lessons, so when are you going to make them available to us...
 
We need to identify the problems before we can solve them and I get the impression that you have identified a few of them.
 
 
Mike
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Jun 03, 2009 10:21 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Well it`s not quite been a year, but I`m checking in again friends.  :)  How`s everybody doing? 
 
Here in the lovely state of Colorado, I have a two year old keeping me terribly occupied and I`ve started another business.  I think I`ve finally found the excellent match I was looking for in the past.  I am now a Chocolatier with Dove Chocolate Discoveries.  It is perfect - draws on the stuff I liked about my wedding business (entertaining and such) as well as my love of chocolate and my "lost" dream of becoming a pastry chef back in the day (without a hefty dose of tuition).
 
Hubby`s business has been a roller coaster ride with all sorts of drama, but things seem to be equalizing a little.  Now we`re just trying to grow it.
 
Roll call!  ;)


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MeLissa
Independent Chocolatier for Dove Chocolate Discoveries http://www.ChocoRocco.com Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/ChocoRocco
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Jun 08, 2009 3:05 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Colorado is home so I love it here...though I had forgotten how chilly the winters can be! 

So glad to hear that things are going well for your business Kathy!

MeLissa



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MeLissa
Independent Chocolatier for Dove Chocolate Discoveries http://www.ChocoRocco.com Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/ChocoRocco
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Jul 10, 2009 11:49 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I`m sitting at work getting paid to chat with you fine people after waking up late and taking a cold shower and skipping breakfast in order to clock in on time.  I`m hungry and tired and ready for 5:00!!!
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Nov 12, 2009 10:01 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Wow! StartupBucks is sooo quiet! I just thought I'd pop in. Melissa - great to hear that you found such a great career!

What's new with me... We just sold our house in NH and moved just outside of Nashville last week! My business is closed temporarily until we figure out our next step - most likely opening a store. I'm nervous of course, but I also know that this is the next step. The store will not only carry my dip mixes, but also other products we're working on plus products from other companies. We will specialize in gluten free and allergen free foods. We will still sell online and to stores. Oh, and by "we" I mean my husband Ron and I. :-)

I hope you are all doing well! Happy Holidays!

MeLissa

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Nov 12, 2009 10:29 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Chris -

Yes, I can actually hear crickets chirping here. 

How exciting to hear about all your big changes.  Thrilled for you! 

Still loving my chocolate business - so much fun and so nice to never worry about where my next Chocolate Fix will come from.  LOL

We need to get this place hopping again.  Where is that Swaynester?  He's all we need to bring the group back to life. He he! :)

 



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MeLissa
Independent Chocolatier for Dove Chocolate Discoveries http://www.ChocoRocco.com Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/ChocoRocco
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Nov 12, 2009 1:19 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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How funny you say that,Chris.  When the notice showed up in my inbox that there was a post here, I thought almost the same thing.  It has been a while since I've been here or gotten any notices.  Glad to hear things are going well for you.  I was just wondering not too long ago if you had sold your house yet.

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Dec 13, 2010 6:36 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hey Peeps!! Is anyone watching Startup Bucks anymore? How are you all doing? I am back in business after a 1-year break. I am loving Nashville!! Hope you all are doing well.

MeLissa

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Dec 13, 2010 7:13 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Wow, Chris!  Look at that supermodel hair there!!

I'm so glad you're loving your new location and that you are back in business!  I hope your family is doing well and having a lovely Christmas season.

I am still in Colorado doing the Dove Chocolate Discoveries thing.  I have certainly found my calling - I'm actually #1 in my city (Colorado Springs) and in the top 4 in the state in terms of rank.  I just was featured in my company's newsletter which makes me smile, too!  :)

We really need to get this place buzzing again...or maybe we just need to connect on Facebook if you're there.  I have a page for my business with fun recipes and such at www.facebook.com/chocorocco and I have a personal facebook page as well, but not sure I want to broadcast it all over the internet...

Cheers,
MeLissa



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MeLissa
Independent Chocolatier for Dove Chocolate Discoveries http://www.ChocoRocco.com Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/ChocoRocco
entreprenerd

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Dec 14, 2010 6:05 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thanks for the nice compliment on the hair. LOL It's easier to be cute down south than it is in the cold north. Wink

We found each other on FB already. It's great to "see" you! Congrats on your business. I'm glad your'e doing well!

I took a big step today. I'm contacting co-packers. I think I'm ready to get this thing out of my house and onto big store shelves. :)

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