How I Scooped Inc. Magazine

Dave Dahl was a six time loser. An ex-con. Recovering addict. But he had one thing going for him: the family business. In Dave’s case, this was his father’s bakery. And that’s where he’s working today, turning out some of the finest, yummiest bread known to man--Dave’s Killer Bread. That’s how I found him: I read his story on the wrapper. I was so taken by his tale that I asked him for an interview. He accepted and we talked on an October day in 2006. I published his story, and later an update, continuing to enjoy his bread on a near daily basis (and you can try it, too, just click here).

I was delighted to see Dave and his brother Glenn featured in the month’s issue of Inc. Magazine. In the Inc. piece, I was able to learn about the ups and considerable downs of how this family allowed a struggling brother to return. It was an honor to talk to Dave way back when and a pleasure to know that he’s still making progress on his journey. And I have to admit, I’m pretty pleased to know that I beat Inc. to the punch on his story!