Today we’d like to introduce you to Erik & Paley Carmona.
Hi Erik & Paley, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
We own a chamoy business in Kansas City. We sell chamoy, chamoy candies and agua frescas. We do pop-up events and finished last year with 55 events done in less than eight months. We started shipping out to the whole country in mid-2022 and have had the pleasure of shipping to over 30 states so far. We have also been able to get into over 10 restaurants ranging from KS-MO-CA.
We have never felt so blessed with the support we have gotten from everyone. What sets us apart is everything. From the smallest thing in a different logo/color scheme. But also with the smiles and happy faces we give people when we present our product. It was not something that happened overnight. And although we feel like it’s been a tornado of success, we have been blessed to be as far as we are. We are forever grateful for everything and everyone.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been the smoothest road. But with lots of trial and error, we were able to overcome struggles.
One of the biggest things that has helped us all is the support from our families and friends! We are a part of multiple nonprofit organizations to help us expand and get the word out.
As you know, we’re big fans of Carmona’s Chamoy. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
We sell Chamoy; mango, original, watermelon, and our exclusive flavor hibiscus. Hibiscus is one of our unique items that no one else has. We are planning to release three more flavors by the end of 2023. At pop-up and private events, we sell Agua frescas.
We got started in a unique and funny way. I was scrolling through TikTok. And I noticed it, and I was like hmm, I can do this. That was December 2021, just before New Year’s. We took it over to a party at his parents, and they fell in love. I started to tweak everything so it was my recipe and boom, we were born!
We have come a long way in such a short time. We would love to move forward and have a mobile bar by the end of the year. Or at the very least, make a mobile cart.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
We are in KC. They honestly isn’t much to not like here. We are all very diverse, and all love our BBQ and Chiefs! We are a sea of small businesses and success stories.
Contact Info:
- Website: carmonaschamoy.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/carmonaschamoy
- Facebook: facebook.com/carmonaschamoy
