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If you've read Build a Brand Like Trader Joe's and want to discuss it, this is the place. If you have questions, comments, or flaming barbs for me -- or if you'd like to trade ideas with other "Build..." readers -- post your comments below.

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  1. I heard your interview on KCUR. On the subject of bread people mentioned Sour Dough. My more favorite selection of bread over Sour Dough is Salt Rising. http://risingcreekbakery.com/SRB.html This explains the bread. I was wondering if you have ever eaten any? I have not been to a Trader Joe's, I would like to see if they carry this item.

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  2. Hi Mike,
    I know that TJ's doesn't sell any salt-rise breads here in Kansas City, nor do I remember encountering them when I shopped in TJ's California stores. (There's some variation in the selection of breads sold in different regions.) I visited that URL, and am interested in those breads myself. Maybe I'll try to make some of my own...

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  3. Just read your book in one sitting. I don't read a lot but I had a natural food store for 20 years, and after a 10 year break, I'm getting back on board. A friend said I should check out Trader Joe's. I live in Australia and have visited the States 3 times and always check out retailers when I'm there, but I've never been drawn to Trader Joe's. But when my friend told me TJ's outsell WFM I was curious.

    The book is a great read. Really insightful, inspiring and simple to apply.
    I learned why my previous business was so successful and how I got in the way of it being even more so, why my main future co-habitant in the marketplace is so successful and why winning any of their cult followers is no given just because I'll do some things better.

    Perhaps the greatest challenge I have identified in this book is striving for order and having fun in an environment we can't control and finding & retaining staff that thrive on that.

    Thanks Mark.

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