Welcome to the debut episode of The Cookie Craving Podcast! Join us as we dive into the world of gourmet cookies with Bang Cookies' founder George Kuan (@georgekuan), the energetic podcast host Corey Bonalewicz (@iamcoreyb), and the newest member of the team, Chief Marketing Officer Ankur K. Garg (@ankurkgarg). In this episode, we embark on a delicious journey starting from humble beginnings to cookie stardom. George shares the hilarious origin story of Bang Cookies, from its cheeky initial name, "Bang Me Bakery," to its rapid success at farmers markets. Corey and Ankur bring the laughs with their witty banter, all while tasting some of the most indulgent cookies you’ve ever seen. Highlights of the Episode: 🍪 Meet the Team: Corey B introduces the charismatic founder George Kuan. Get to know Ankur Garg, the marketing whiz bringing fresh ideas and Jay-Z references to the table. 🍪 Cookie Tasting Extravaganza: Watch Ankur's reaction to his first bite of Bang Cookies’ famous creations, including the giant Cookies and Cream and the rich Triple Chocolate cookie. Corey’s favorite? The legendary Sea Salt Chocolate Chip, of course! 🍪 The Hilarious Origin Story: Discover how a quirky name like "Bang Me Bakery" drew crowds at the farmers market and why it had to be changed. George's tales of early challenges and sweet victories. 🍪 The Ingredients That Matter: Learn about Bang Cookies' commitment to using premium, organic ingredients like Peruvian cocoa powder and organic macadamia nuts. Why these cookies are not just delicious but also made with care for health-conscious consumers. 🍪 Fundraising with Cookies: How Bang Cookies is revolutionizing school fundraisers, offering up to 40% returns and making it easy for kids to sell cookies through personalized online pages. Hear inspiring stories of schools raising significant funds quickly and easily. 🍪 Expansion and Future Plans: Exciting news about new locations, including a potential store in Las Vegas and a corporate location in Brooklyn. Plans for franchising and the introduction of delicious cookie milkshakes. 🍪 Corey’s Influencer Impact: Corey’s first viral post that sold over 1,000 boxes in 24 hours. The importance of genuine influencer partnerships and how it transformed Bang Cookies’ marketing strategy. Join us for a fun, insightful, and mouth-watering episode as we kick off this new podcast series. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring special guests, cookie reviews, and insider stories from Bang Cookies. CONNECT WITH US Bang Cookies Website https://www.bangcookies.com/ Fundraising Information https://fundraise.bangcookies.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @bangcookies Follow Corey: @iamcoreyb Follow George: @georgekuan Follow Ankur: @ankurkgarg Stay tuned and keep craving those cookies!