From Vendor Booths to Brick & Mortar: The CST Sweets Journey with Tracy Shiner
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On this extra sweet episode of Be Life Changers Kathy chats with Tracy Shiner of CST Sweets, the Kansas City Brittle and Toffee Company. Discover Tracy's incredible journey from a playful bet with her husband in 2003 to opening her very own brick-and-mortar retail shop in historic downtown Bonner Springs!
Learn how pop-up shopping events, a focus on relationships over sales, and prioritizing family played a crucial role in building a beloved sweet treat business. Tracy shares insights on balancing business growth with family life, the power of community, and the surprising path that led to their new experiential retail space where customers can watch the magic happen. Plus, get excited for special announcements about upcoming vendor workshops and pop-up events from Kathy Coats!
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Tracy Shiner
Owner
CST Sweets: The Kansas City Brittle and Toffee Company was founded in 2003 with the support of family and friends. As a minority-owned business, our name honors our children—C.J., Savannah, and Taylor—along with my passion for chocolate, sweets, and treats. Our timeless recipes evoke nostalgia, while our innovative flavors keep you coming back for more.At CST Sweets, we are committed to crafting high-quality brittles, toffees, and chocolate confections that not only satisfy cravings but also elevate gift-giving and bring joy to homes across Kansas City and beyond. In addition to creating delicious treats with premium ingredients, we believe in giving back. We are proud to partner with organizations such as Happy Hearts Working, The Colton Foster My Story Isn't Over Yet Foundation and the Fox 4 Love Fund, as community and philanthropy are at the heart of what we do.