Cory Nieves (Mr. Cory’s Cookies)
On a cold day in 2009, young Cory was waiting at the bus stop with his mother. His family was not able to afford a car and at just the ago of 6, Cory decided to resolve this by starting to sell hot cocoa and cookies outside a local pizzeria to raise enough money to buy one. The business was an instant success, selling out all all of the local farmers markets. Unfortunately in 2012, Cory’s cookies were reported by the FDA for not being made in a commercial kitchen. However, Cory’s biggest break came from when he and his mother were on the Ellen DeGeneres show, where they gifted him $10,000 and a brand new 2015 Ford Escape. Since then, Cory has participated on MasterCheif Junior and has connected with A-list brands, including Whole Foods, Macy’s, and more. Cory and his mother Lisa now spends their days baking 12 varieties of cookies with all natural,organic ingredients. Anyone can find them on their website for $15 per dozen. They are based in New Jersey as Cory hand delivers packages as his schedule allows. He has sold well over 10,000 cookies in 2016, and many more at charity events. Cory’s cookie business is a testament to his drive and determination as well as nurturing a great idea with hard work and love. I appreciate Cory’s idea and his continued drive to attain a car for his family despite his young age. Cory is able to use start entrepreneurship tactics in order to succeed and he has continued to grow to this day.
2 Comments
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
This paragraph tells an inspiring story of Cory’s determination and spirit from a young age. It effectively shows how his desire to help his family led to the creation of a successful cookie business. The details about his early struggles, media appearances, and partnerships with major brands make the story engaging and uplifting. Overall, it’s a heartwarming and motivating account that highlights how hard work, creativity, and perseverance can turn a simple idea into a thriving business.
Love the fact that his venture started with a desire to help his family out. Simple first step; incredible how it snowballed though! Cool how he saw the potential for a business and scaled it up to where it is now. I wonder what other kinds of businesses have started like this? Perhaps there should be a category for “unintentional entrepereneurs.”