ISSUE No. 03 January 8, 2026 1h 5m HOSTED BY JACK PITTS

The Making of Doug Taylor

Taylor's Candy

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On this episode

In this episode, Jack Pitts interviews Doug Taylor, known as the Candyman, who shares his journey of building Taylor's Candy from a small family-run operation into a successful candy distribution and manufacturing business. Doug discusses his upbringing, early jobs, and the transition into the candy industry, highlighting the importance of hard work, family dynamics, and adapting to market changes. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19, the acquisition of Windy City Popcorn, and future plans for the business, emphasizing the significance of relationships and networking in the industry.

About the guest

Doug Taylor

This episode's guest. Doug Taylor sat down with Jack to walk through the path, the false starts, and what actually compounded.

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