Ep 152 Christine & Randy Lantinen
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Christine and Randy Lantinen discuss their journey in transforming Maud Borup into a successful candy manufacturer.
Christine & Randy Lantinen: Sweet Success, Big Risks, and the Business Behind Maud Borup In this episode of the Get Deep Podcast , we sit down with Christine and Randy Lantinen, owners of Maud Borup, one of Minnesota’s largest candy and gourmet food manufacturers. Today, the company generates more than $50 million in annual revenue, employs 500+ people, and operates across three locations, supplying products to major retailers throughout the country. Christine shares the incredible story of buying the historic Maud Borup brand after losing her job, making a handshake deal over coffee, and walking into meetings just days later as the new owner. Together, she and Randy recount how they transformed a small candy company into a nationally recognized manufacturer through creativity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality. We also dive into the unique partnership that has helped fuel their success. Christine describes herself as the “magic” behind product development and customer relationships, while Randy has long been the “money,” leading operations, manufacturing, and the systems that keep the business running. Along the way, they share lessons on navigating risk…
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Hosts: Wesley Otto, Aaron Jones
Guests: Christine Lantinen, Randy Lantinen
Topics covered
- business success
- entrepreneurship
- partnership
- innovation
- risk management
- candy industry
Keywords
- Maud Borup
- candy manufacturing
- business partnership
- entrepreneurial journey
- risk and innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Maud Borup
Places: Minnesota, United States
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