Let's Talk About Food

Episode 46 Aired: Monday, March 28th 2022

Young Guns: Jack Barber of Mainely Burgers

The best thing -- and the worst -- thing about food businesses is that it seems so easy to begin one. And it is not. Our guest Jack Barber and his brother Max started Mainely Burgers over 10 years ago as green college kids looking for summer jobs. Now they are full-fledged entrepreneurs. Bravo to them!

Photo Courtesy of Jack Barber.

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