It all started back in 2004 when Jonathan, then 19 years old, stopped by a local pizzeria for a quick bite to eat. He happened to strike up a conversation with the owner whom then asked if he would mind tasting his marinara sauce. Of course being a food lover Jonathan took a spoonful and immediately realized how amazing of a product it was. Jonathan suggested that they should try and get it into stores; at first the owner thought he was crazy but he soon realized Jonathan was ever so serious. At this time Jonathan had no knowledge of the food industry, but he was always up for a challenge and loved exciting opportunities.
So on his own he started researching, networking and building as many relationships in the food industry as possible. His contact base grew larger and larger along with his knowledge and understanding of the specialty food industry. As Jonathan’s contact base continued to grow he began networking with major supermarkets, brokers, marketers and distributors across the USA.
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By the end of that year he had the product ready for retail distribution with major supermarkets and distributors on board. Jonathan now 20 years old had jumped head first into the food industry and was not planning on looking back. He would go on sales calls, meet with category buyers and distributors acting as the Director of Sales and Marketing (not your typical job for a junior in college).
Regretfully after all his hard work there was a falling out which ultimately ended their business relationship. Of course Jonathan became discouraged, but he knew that God always works in mysterious ways and everything happens for a reason. Bigger and better things were on the horizon….
A few months after the falling out, Jonathan entered his senior year of college. It dawned on him that he had all these connections in place, along with a tremendous amount of knowledge, which he couldn't let go to waste. On top of that his mothers Honey BBQ recipe is out of this world, it's graced their dinner table for years. Jonathan also knew he couldn't only come out with a single flavor. So he put his culinary genius to the test and developed the Hickory Teriyaki, and Spicy Cajun BBQ Sauces.
Jonathan had a vision of a product line targeting a grocery category he refers to as “Mass Gourmet.†Which required him to develop a business model to target consumers and retailers nationwide due to the growing demand for gourmet premium products with reasonable price points. In doing so he created an aggressive brand building marketing strategy to penetrate and establish his brand nationally.
With every ounce of his entrepreneurial spirit and amongst heavy criticism he decided to take a chance, invest all of his savings (about $10,00 at the time) and market his BBQ Sauces. Jonathan knew with the support of his family, friends, colleagues, faith in God, determination, an unshakeable vision and hard work he could accomplish anything.
By summer 2005 Q Products, Inc. was in full swing. Jonathan started meeting with supermarket buyers all over the east coast and within a year Q BBQ was featured in over 1,000 retail locations. By the start of his second year in business, Jonathan had already started launching his product line nationwide traveling the country and securing placement in over 2,500 retail locations. Now entering his third year Q BBQ will be featured in more than 7,500 retail locations across the USA. Along with a much anticipated launch of “Jonathan’s Q Fusion,†which is Jonathan’s new line of gourmet marinades.
One thing Jonathan stands by is his faith and intense work ethic. He always says:
“If you can dream it and believe it, you’ll see it and reach it. Sometimes in order to achieve success you must super-cede typical understanding. Never let anyone or anything get in the way of achieving your dreams†-Jonathan
As for Jonathan this is only the beginning, you’ll always see him with a big smile ready to conquer the world one bottle of BBQ sauce at a time!
GOURMET HONEY BBQ
GOURMET SPICY CAJUN BBQ
GOURMET HICKORY TERIYAKI BBQ
Fusion Flavors: It’s a surprise GET READY!!!
So now to the friends questions. Yes its true I use Myspace to promote/market my product line and I have a bunch of friends. But more importantly I have a message to get across. Yes I’ve accomplished a lot for a young guy, and the thing is any of you can do what I’m doing. All it takes is an idea, a chance, and an ambition that cannot be shaken. So do I want to be your friend, of course, and you can help me spread the word about Q. Not to mention I’m always doing contests, giving away free sauce and various other prizes.. As the company grows the prizes will get bigger and bigger. SO MAKE SURE TO ADD ME TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST!!! And feel free to shoot me over a message I’ll try my best to respond, and yes I personally respond to all messages, its not some marketing agency or PR Company!
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A LIL ABOUT ME!!
I'm 6'1 about 195 lbs 100% Portuguese, I love playing sports soccer, basketball, football and working out etc. I come from a very close family which is definitely a crucial part of my life, I can say my parents are like my best friends. Church is a very important part of my life, and I don't know where I'd be without God, I'm a born again Christian I go to His Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Bethel, CT. I am in love with the most amazing girl in the entire world. God truly blessed me with the perfect woman and I've never been happier. I love to have fun, wether its hanging out with the guy's, hittin up a bar or or just chillin home watchin a movie. I am a wiseass i love to joke around I'm definately sarcastic, I love making people laugh, but when it comes down to it I'm one person you can always count on. One hand washes the other and I'd give the shirt off my back for any of my friends, just don't get on my bad side! I'm honest, a man of my word, motivated, confident, goal oriented, trustworthy, a people person. I'm all about business, networking and growing personally, spiritually and corporately. Thats me in a nutshell......GOD BLESS!!
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