How Boarderie Went from Shark Tank to $65 Million in 2 Years

23 Jul 2025 • 30 min • EN
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Shark Tank can help launch a brand, but it's what happens next that matters. In this episode, Boarderie co-founder Rachel Solomon Fascitelli shares how profitable growth and in-house marketing have helped them become one of the fastest-growing food brands in the U.S. We talk about their early startup days, how landing a Shark Tank deal changed their business, and what they've done to keep the curated, handcrafted quality of their product while scaling to $65 million in just two years. Tune in to hear about the bold decisions that set them apart! Topics discussed: The original story of Boarderie Boarderie’s Shark Tank experience How working with Lori helped the business expand Why they shifted from a B2B to DTC model Managing shipping costs and logistics In-house marketing and profitable growth Boarderie’s next big product launch How Boarderie gives back and minimizes waste Resources: Mitlin Financial: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/ The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung: https://www.amazon.com/JOY-Productivity-Journal-brought-mindset/dp/B0CYQFYW54/ Download Your Free Copy of the Couple’s JOYful Money Guide: https://mitlin.us/CouplesJOY Connect with Larry Sprung:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung Connect with Rachel Solomon Fascitelli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach_solo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-solomon-fascitelli-6a0a82119 Boarderie Website: https://boarderie.com/ Boarderie Email: info@boarderie.com About our Guest: Rachel Solomon Fascitelli is the co-founder and co-CEO of Boarderie, a Florida-based company specializing in pre-arranged gourmet cheese and charcuterie boards delivered nationwide. She co-founded Boarderie in 2020 alongside Aaron Menitoff, leveraging her background in finance and business operations to help pivot from traditional catering to a scalable e-commerce model during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachel holds a bachelor's degree in economics and psychology from Barnard College. During her studies, she interned at organizations such as CBRE and J.P. Morgan, and worked as a financial analyst at Citi. Boarderie gained national attention after appearing on Season 14 of Shark Tank, where they secured an investment from Lori Greiner. Following the show's airing, the company experienced a significant surge in sales, reaching $70 million in revenue. Boarderie has also been featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list and holds a Guinness World Record for the largest charcuterie board. Rachel continues to lead Boarderie focusing on growth, product innovation, and expanding the brand's presence in the gourmet gifting market. Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.

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