Larry Finnson

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OMG! - Here we go again
From Clodhoppers to OMGs, this genuine and inspiring presentation explores the journey Larry and Chris took to build and sell the Clodhoppers brand, to the creation of their new venture OMG's Candy. In February of 2012, Chris and Larry will appear on CBC's Dragons' Den in an attempt to strike a deal to help launch their new product - OMGs; which will be available nationally at Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw's in February. They will share with you their thrilling experience of pitching on the Den, how things turned out, their thoughts on partnership and what's different about launching a brand the second time around and you can be sure they'll bring enough OMG's for the entire audience to enjoy.

Everybody's Got A Story: Personality Sells the Product
A key element to the success of Clodhoppers was Chris & Larry's ability to leverage their story into millions of dollars worth of free publicity.  Hear how they did it!

Summary Profile

Larry Finnson and Chris Emery are two of Canada's great food entrepreneurs who are known for delivering humorous and inspiring presentations. As the creators of Clodhoppers candy they took Chris' grandma's recipe and developed it into a multi-million dollar business. Their youthful and energetic style and never-say-die attitude led Clodhoppers to a point where it was ranked amongst the top candy brands in Canada according to A.C. Nielsen's data. Chris & Larry have been recognized for their sales and marketing techniques in media and publications such as CBC's Venture, CNN's Mavericks of the Morning and in Fortune's Small Business magazine. In 2006 Clodhoppers was sold to Brookside Foods a leading Canadian chocolate manufacturer.

Now in 2012 they have formed OMG's Candy to introduce a new gourmet confection to the world. They have appeared in media and publications such as CNN, Fortune small business magazine and will appear on the current season of CBC's the Dragons' Den in February.

Client Testimonials:

"Your presentation was not only extremely informative, but also, wonderfully entertaining. The response we received from the attendees on your presentation was exceptional. The stories of your trials and tribulations on starting a candy company kept everyone entertained."

Packaging Association of Canada, Ontario Chapter

"I traveled the country with Chris and Larry for a few months in 2009 and 2010, and it was a great experience.  Not only did they teach me about how you can be a success in business, they taught me how you could have a real laugh while you were learning.  These two guys are crazy, but they're smart.  And anyone who wants to be entertained while they learn some of life's great lessons, then I say book 'em!"

Peter Mansbridge, Anchor of The National, The CBC's English television's nightly newscast

"Chris and Larry were easy to establish and maintain contact with, and that requests regarding the particular needs of the audience and presentation were received enthusiastically and graciously. The gentlemen were a pure pleasure to deal with - and added pleasant touches both before and during the event. On the evening of the event, the gentlemen coordinated with the facility, audio-visual, and host staff perfectly. Their needs were clear and they tended to and confirmed on-site arrangements with confidence - it was a delight to check in with everyone involved with the evening's presentation to find that Chris and Larry were fully prepared and ready to go without a hitch. The presentation itself was friendly, comfortable, and well paced - the interplay between Chris and Larry was delightful, and our request for an entertaining and laughter filled evening was met with stunning success."

Okanagan Business Students Association