“A Life of Mission, Nuts & Chocolates” – Laurie Finn, Guest - Purpose with Mark Bertrang Purpose with Mark Bertrang

Laurie Finn is our guest from Finnottes.  Laurie lives a life of Mission, Nuts and Chocolates.  She makes a lasting impact on everyone she meets. Finnottes was established in 1986 by the husband-and-wife team Frank Finn and Laurie (Otte). Merging their lives and their last names, they have grown their business over the years to become Finnottes Nut & Chocolate Shop.  This episode may be considered a course in business, but also of caring and realizing the impact that can be made from behind a retail counter; but more importantly, by coming around from behind the counter and embracing those around you as a personal mission to impact your neighborhood, your community and the world around you. 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Laurie’s Background 05:06 Caring for Customers 06:37 Faith & the Chocolate Ministry 11:21 Growing in Wisdom 18:26 Driven by Gratitude 22:53 Doug & Debbie Downers 26:33 More than just a Job 40:07 World Outlook 43:11 What if you didn’t have the store? 44:09 The History of how Finnottes started 44:43 Mark Bertrang’s Book – Investments Don’t Hug 52:10 Seasonal Candy Inventory 55:02 Online Sales & Local Deliveries 57:13 Where did ‘Finnottes’ name come from? 59:00 The Finnottes Family 01:01:42 Creating Special Moments 01:05:25 Conclusion