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Angie and Dan Bastian weren't trying to disrupt an industry or build a massive company – they just wanted to put aside some money for their kids' college fund. In 2001 Dan stumbled across an internet ad touting kettle corn as a lucrative side-business so he and Angie decided to take the plunge investing $10000 in equipment. At first they popped kettle corn in front of local supermarkets in the Twin Cities and at Minnesota Vikings games. Eventually they moved indoors to Trader Joe's Target

Live Episode! Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP: Angie & Dan Bastian

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