S3 E6 | No One Told You? Ask Yo Mama: The Secret Sauce of Tampa Bay

David Habib, founder of Yo Mama Foods, shares his entrepreneurial journey with host Owen LeFave, revealing the secret to creating a clean product and premium food brand that refuses to sacrifice quality–all while scaling a successful business. Raised on his grandmother’s homemade recipes in a family that immigrated from Egypt to France and eventually to the U.S., David launched Yo Mama Foods with a simple yet bold vision: a “flavor first” approach that ensures healthy, preservative-free food remains delicious. His first production run in 2017 began in his parents’ dining room, where David leveraged online sales and SEO strategies to quickly scale on Amazon, becoming the top-selling pasta sauce brand before securing a national retail distribution with Whole Foods. Despite financial challenges, David maintained ownership and refused to compromise on ingredients. His team continuously innovates and through strategic growth, a deep commitment to quality, and ongoing persistence, Yo Mama Foods has become a leader in the clean-label food movement.

 

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