FROM HOBBY TO NATIONWIDE SUCCESS: THE RAPID RISE OF TIMMY'S PASTIME EATS

In this episode of Made Local with Lori Hinz, Lori sits down with Tim Paulson, the founder of Timmy’s Pastime Eats, to reflect on his business's incredible growth. Over the past two years, what started as a hobby making holiday treats for friends has transformed into a booming enterprise. Looking back at video clips from two previous episodes, the journey from small beginnings to a full-scale business is revealed. Tim shares how his smoked pistachio flavors quickly gained popularity, leading to a rapid expansion. What once was a pastime is now a business with full- and part-time employees, a commercial site, and nationwide distribution. Tim explains how he has carefully managed this growth, focusing on the three main flavors of his smoked pistachios. The episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Tim has navigated the challenges that come with scaling up, from production to distribution. Tim also highlights the importance of the support he’s received from key people along the way, attributing much of his success to the help and guidance of those around him. His journey from a small hobby to a major business serves as an inspiring story of entrepreneurship, growth, and persistence. This episode captures the essence of local success and the power of passion in turning a pastime into a thriving business.