Inspiration for entrepreneurs is all around, but the deep details about how a brand goes from an idea to a physical product or service are fuzzy. We’re breaking it down this week with Jonathan Grahm of Compartes. In part 2 of a 4-part series, learn about how he took over the company as a teen and turned it into the business it is today.
Be sure to check out the first part to this series on Compartes.
Jonathan Grahm: Compartes has actually been a business since 1950. It is one of the oldest confectionary In the country—the original owner named Mrs. Compartes wanted to make European style chocolates in the United States. Mr. Compartes was friends with my great grandfather—they both used to write songs for people like Frank Sinatra. When I was 15 I began working at the shop and took things over. I eventually rebranded Compartes into what it is today so many people think Compartes is a new brand, but we have been in business for 67 years.
