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Bake to the FutureCharting the Course: ABA’s Strategic Roadmap for 2024 and BeyondThe newly revealed strategic plan by ABA aims to position the industry as a leader in establishing and promoting a workplace environment that is second to none, fostering growth within the overall category, and enhancing ABA's programs and services to ensure high value impact for its members. This comprehensive initiative is entirely dedicated to championing the commercial baking industry. Additional Resources: ABA Strategic Plan 2024 ABA Annual Convention With special guests: Cordia Harrington, Founder & CEO, Crown Bakeries Cos. and ABA Chair and Eric Dell, President and CEO, ABA2024-03-1215 min
The Oven LightEP26 - A CROWINING ACHIEVEMENTCrown Bakeries CEO and esteemed baking industry leader Cordia Harrington joins AB Mauri North America VP of Marketing Rick Oleshak for this new episode of ‘The Oven Light’. In this episode, the duo tackles the future of baking, quick service restaurants, universities in the southeast, travel in Japan, U.S. real estate and much, much more. Wherever you are, take a listen – on the commute, in the office or on a treadmill– and flip the switch. Tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ & we’ll see you there!2024-01-0526 min
The Hope PeopleLooking Forward, Giving Back: A Baker’s Recipe for SuccessCordia Harrington, founder and CEO of Crown Bakeries, joins Dr. Greg Jones to share how her willingness to take risks led to her success as the “Bun Lady,” landing her a spot on Forbes list of Top 100 Self-Made Women for 2023. Cordia explains her journey from real estate to running a multi-million dollar enterprise and encourages young entrepreneurs to give back to others in order to achieve their dreams.2023-11-1523 min
Since Sliced BreadCordia Harrington reflects on the baking industry as a ‘hidden gem’In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Cordia Harrington, chief executive officer of Crown Bakeries, shares how Craig Olson of Fresh Start Bakeries and Chip Klosterman of Klosterman Baking Co. offered her a wealth of advice and resources when launching her first facility. Listen to hear Ms. Harrington’s story as well as her advice to other bakers who are just getting started in the industry.
2023-10-1818 minSince Sliced Bread‘Since Sliced Bread’ explores how relationships contribute to baking successSeason 16 of Since Sliced Bread kicks off with Cordia Harrington, chief executive officer of Crown Bakeries, Brentwood, Tenn., and chair of American Bakers Association, emphasizing the importance and gratitude in bakers helping bakers.
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Shaping OpinionEncore: Cordia Harrington – An American Success StoryOne of the most successful self-made women in America (according to Forbes) Cordia Harrington joins Tim to talk about her journey and how it exemplifies the American Dream. Cordia is the founder of The Bakery Companies. It’s a Nashville-based group of companies that have made baked goods for restaurants and food companies like McDonald’s, Five Guys, and Pepperidge Farm. Last year, Forbes Magazine ranked Cordia among America’s top 100 Self-Made Women. This episode was first released February 8, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Cordia_Harrington.mp3If I were t...2023-07-1042 min
Freedom Rings with Marsha BlackburnEpisode 130: Cordia HarringtonCordia Harrington has truly lived the American Dream. As a single mom, she worked countless hours to achieve her goals and is now recognized as one of America’s top self-made women. Through her work as the CEO of Crown Bakeries, Cordia is known for her incredible work ethic and her generous heart. Cordia knows that thanks to freedom in America, we are provided with overwhelming opportunities and she is committed to fighting to preserve those opportunities for the generations to come. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to learn more.2022-02-0118 min
Nashville Restaurant RadioLe Dame d'Escoffier June Table Talk Hosted by Jennifer Justice- Launching your food businessJennifer Justice interviews Bailey Spaulding, CEO and Co- Founder of Jackalope Brewery, Carey Aron, Owner of the Pasta Shop, and Cordia Harrington, Owner of Crown Bakeries.
The women talk about their best advice given, what they were doing as they transitioned into Ownership, and what you should be doing right now if you want to start your own business.
This episode is brought to you by Nashville Restaurant Radio, Sitex, and Supersource. 2021-07-041h 05
Leading ForwardThe Impact of Surrounding yourself with Extraordinary People with Cordia Harrington, CEO & Founder at Crown BakeriesEpisode #18: The Impact of Surrounding yourself with Extraordinary People with Cordia Harrington, CEO & Founder at Crown Bakeries
In today's episode of Leading Forward, Christie spoke with Cordia Harrington. Cordia Harrington is CEO and founder of Crown Bakeries, a highly automated, high-speed baking company that bakes over 10 million baked goods daily and employs more than 800 people, serving elite customers in the United States, South America and the Caribbean. As CEO, Ms. Harrington guides the executive team to successful planning, business development, sales and marketing, and brand management.
Highlights: "The Impact of Surrounding...2021-05-2431 min
Circle BackSupersized Energy - The Story of Cordia HarringtonNo challenge has ever been unconquerable for CEO and founder of The Bakery Companies, Cordia Harrington. With a little bit of sass, some built-in charisma, and a lot of hard work, Harrington rose from the owner and operator of a McDonald’s in Effingham, Illinois to creating a company that oversees baking for international brands like McDonald’s, KFC, Trader Joes, and more.2021-02-2344 min
CHCA Entrepreneurial PodcastPersisting Through Difficult Times with Cordia HarringtonWhen looking for someone focused on creating opportunity, making a difference, and impacting lives, look no further than Cordia Harrington. Recently named one of Forbes America's richest self-made women, Cordia has spent her life's journey embracing the notion that the path to success is to persist through difficult times. Known as "The Bun Lady," Cordia is the CEO and President of the Bun Company and in this podcast she shares her wit, her wisdom, and her insight.2020-12-1728 min
LeadHERship GlobalHow to Create Opportunity in Your LifeThere are people in life who always seem to be in the right place at the right time. They are the ones landing the dream job and living the perfect life, fulfilling their life’s purpose – in ways you can only imagine. Fortunately, those people aren’t just subject to luck and chance. Opportunities are present all around you as well – you just need to learn how to identify and step into them. Today, you are invited to step into who you were created to be, offering your unique skills to others in ways only you can, to fulfill your dre...2020-12-1427 min
The EntreLeadership PodcastOpportunity Through Persistence with Cordia HarringtonIf we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes we, as business leaders, expect opportunity to show up on our doorstep like the pizza delivery guy. But most of the time? Opportunity knocks in a much more subtle way—it’s faint and far off, and you’ve got to go out and find it. Sometimes, you’ve got to create it. And no one knows that better than The Bakery Cos. founder and CEO Cordia Harrington, fondly known around here as the Bun Lady. From her early days as a real estate agent in Russellville, Arkansas, Cordia has taken a “never give u...2020-09-0700 min
Nashville Lifestyles: The PodcastWomen In Business: Cordia Harrington“The Bun Lady” is a self-made entrepreneur with one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever shared. She offers up her secret recipe for success. 2020-08-2434 min
Her Story of SuccessCordia Harrington: The ‘Bun Lady’ Shares Her Recipe for Success After establishing herself as a successful McDonald’s franchisee, Cordia Harrington was determined to take her career to the next level by becoming a supplier for the world’s largest restaurant chain. Her efforts were rejected 31 times before McDonald’s finally gave her the go-ahead to launch a bakery business. Today Cordia, also known as “the bun lady,” is CEO of The Bakery Cos., which sells more than $100 million of buns and other baked goods annually to McDonald’s, grocery stores and other institutional clients. Cordia relates the inspiring story of running her first McDonald’s as the single mot...2018-10-1641 min
BAKED in ScienceE8 - ‘Titans I: Cordia Harrington and Rowdy Brixey at ASB’s Baking Tech 2018’What does it take to be a Titan in the baking industry? In this surprising interview, Baking Hall of Fame inductee, Cordia Harrington talks about her entry into the baking industry.
In 1996 she broke ground on her bakery, owning just 51% of it. With no manufacturing or bakery experience, she borrowed $15M from the bank just with a handshake from McDonalds. Now, her company is a giant in the industry.
A risk taker, Cordia shares her tips as a woman in business on how to remain focused and clear with conversations. Cordia remains very optimistic about the future of baking and...2018-03-2135 min
The Art of Strategic Reaction8: Growing Despite Limitations with Cordia HarringtonToday’s guest, the Bun Lady: Cordia Harrington, is on her 3rd entrepreneurial venture in the bakery business for 20 years now. She started her entrepreneurial experience with a savings of just $600 – join us today as we discuss Cordia’s amazing story of growth going from being turned down 31 times to the successful business…The post 8: Growing Despite Limitations with Cordia Harrington appeared first on Kyle Brost.2018-02-1348 min
The Art of Strategic Reaction8: Growing Despite Limitations with Cordia HarringtonToday's guest, the Bun Lady: Cordia Harrington, is on her 3rd entrepreneurial venture in the bakery business for 20 years now. She started her entrepreneurial experience with a savings of just $600 - join us today as we discuss Cordia's amazing story of growth going from being turned down 31 times to the successful business she loves today.2018-02-1348 min
Biz Women RockBWR 121: Cordia Harrington: How to Get McDonald's as Your Biggest Client!How do you become a Biz woman who ROCKS? Listen to our Interview with Cordia Harrington of The Tennessee Bun Company to find out! From real estate investor to McDonald's franchise owner, Cordia Harrington's business background was the perfect recipe for opening up The Tennessee Bun Company in 1996. She manufactures the hamburger buns for McDonald's as well as Pepperidge Farms, Sarah Lee and Perkins, just to name a few. Her company is projected to hit $110 million in 2014 and she manages 550 people on her team! In this incredibly inspiring interview, Cordia talks about why she's so kind to her employees...2014-11-2424 min
Biz Women RockBWR 121: Cordia Harrington: How to Get McDonald's as Your Biggest Client!How do you become a Biz woman who ROCKS? Listen to our Interview with Cordia Harrington of The Tennessee Bun Company to find out! From real estate investor to McDonald's franchise owner, Cordia Harrington's business background was the perfect recipe for opening up The Tennessee Bun Company in 1996. She manufactures the hamburger buns for McDonald's as well as Pepperidge Farms, Sarah Lee and Perkins, just to name a few. Her company is projected to hit $110 million in 2014 and she manages 550 people on her team! In this incredibly inspiring interview, Cordia talks about why she's so kind to her employees...2014-11-2424 min