In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle explores the inception and growth of Funday Sweets. Founder, Daniel Kitay delves into his personal journey, the challenges of creating a healthier lolly alternative, and the brand's evolution amidst the COVID era. From humble beginnings to managing teams across the globe, this episode unpicks the determination behind Funday Sweets' success. [00:00 - 05:00] Introduction to the podcast and the founder's first encounter with Funday Sweets. [05:01 - 10:00] The founder's professional background, the inspiration behind starting Funday Sweets, and the challenges faced in the initial stages. [10:01 - 15:00] The importance of a strong online presence and the creation of the Funday Sweets website. [15:01 - 20:00] The founder's perspective on making strategic decisions for the business, even if they come at a short-term cost. [20:01 - 25:00] The growth of Funday Sweets, challenges of scaling, managing remote teams, and the importance of having adequate stock to meet customer demands. 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DANIEL: LINKEDIN | https://au.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kitay FOLLOW FUNDAY SWEETS: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/fundaysweets/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices