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Tina Rexing is the founder of T-Rex Cookie, based in Minnesota but known nationally with her numerous media appearances, a scrapped episode of Shark Tank - and relentless pursuit to market her quality cookies fatter than your baby and bigger than your head. She’s an immigrant, a former corporate warrior, a competitive baker for nearly 20-years - and a fierce advocate for being honest and building your business. Her stories reflect her cookies, unconventional, unique flavor, and indulgent. You don’t have to be a baker or a business owner to relate. Just a good human with a sense of humor that’s not easily offended.

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The season ender! Best conversations and funniest moments from Cookie Jar Confessionals

2022/03/14

Season one of Cookie Jar Confessionals comes to a close, but, not before we break down some of the most useful conversations, funniest moments, and, listener feedback. Check out T-Rex Cookie On; TikTok Instagram Facebook We ship nationwide on, Goldbelly.com Find us in stores around the midwest. Check out our store locator.

Street to store: Growth pains & unruly kitchen mates while building a brand. Guest, Angie Gustafson.

2022/02/28

Cookies and Granola collide. In this episode, Tina sits down with Angie Gustafson, founder of Gustola Granola. Both got their start at local farmers' markets and, shared the same community kitchen as they started their business. Each share personal stories of packing up, shipping out, and selling in the wee hours of the morning and getting real-time feedback from customers. Check out Angie and her granola at, gustolagranola.com

Mukbang and eating for the camera. Guest, Lindsay Moser.

2022/02/14

Mukbang, translated from Korean to English as “eating broadcast.” Guest, Lindsay Moser creator of The Hunger Diaries and Cake Too Fitness goes deep on eating for the camera and, those who gain millions of social media followers doing it. The responsibility and reward of mukbang. Check out The Hunger Diaries! Instagram YouTube

Social Sensation: Going viral and quitting your job. Guest, Ben Tarrolly, AKA Bentellect.

2022/01/31

Social media is a strange beast. The things we share, see, and go viral sometimes have no rhyme or reason. What does it take to generate nearly more than 10-million followers if you're a small business or personal brand? In this episode, Ben Tarrolly AKA Bentellect joins Tina to talk about going viral and creating sustainable social media success. Tina also shares her experience growing T-Rex on social media. Ben was a guest baker creating his own cookie for T-Rex. Part of the proceeds benefited NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Quick Bake: Wishing you a Happy Holidays from T-Rex Cookie.

2021/12/20

Cookie Jar Confessionals is taking a pause over the holidays. We'll be back with new episodes in 2022! In the meantime, check out; Nationwide Shipping on T-Rex CookiesStore and Retailer Locator of Frozen Cookie pucksPast guests on Cookie Jar Confessionals InstagramFind T-Rex on TikTok & Instagram

Doing what you love: Then why do I still scroll LinkedIn? Guest, Nickie Carrigan.

2021/12/06

Entrepreneurs never think about going back to work for “The man” right? Being comfortable with the uncomfortable is a mindset to be embraced. Fitness coach, owner of The Warehouse, and personal trainer Nickie Carrigan sits down with Tina to talk about the grounding principles of being a business owner.

The family hustle: Did I just become my entrepreneur parents? Guest, Cesar Castillejos

2021/11/22

In this episode, Tina talks with her brother, Cesar Castillejos about growing up as immigrants. Not only that but watching their parents struggle through entrepreneurship and how it solidified never choosing a path of entrepreneurship. Until they did. Hear some deeply personal stories of family, business and seeking a better life.

Critics Corner: The art of getting people to talk about your food. Guest, Stephanie Hansen

2021/11/08

What makes food worth talking about, writing about, and posting all over your social media feeds? No one has any idea. Do they? Our guest Stephanie Hansen does. Is the food worth sharing because of the recipe or the story behind it? Hansen is the host of the Weekly Dish on MyTalk 107 radio and hosts two podcasts, Makers of Minnesota and Dishing with Stephanie’s Dish.

Scaling Relationships: How a social media connection turned into a WNBA sponsorship. Guest, Jeff Munneke.

2021/10/25

In this episode, Jeff Munneke joins Tina. Jeff is the Vice President of Fan Experience for the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. Jeff’s a master relationship builder. Only one problem, you can’t shake 20,000 hands each night. How the Timberwolves & Lynx became the first to overhaul a high-touch fan experience. And, insider tips on how to become a better relationship builder.

Cognitive cost: Mental health and entrepreneurship. Guest, Sherry Walling PhD

2021/10/11

Sure, you’re pursuing what you love. That doesn’t mean you’re immune from struggling to keep a healthy mindset or, are exempt from dealing with mental health struggles. In this episode, Tina welcomes Ph.D. Sherry Walling, clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and host of the Zen Founder podcast to talk about the strategies of keeping a healthy balance in your life as an entrepreneur and well, just a human.

Creative Cookies: What creativity taught me about myself & business. Guest, Eric Perkins formerly of NBC's KARE 11.

2021/09/27

Creativity is at the core of T-Rex cookie. Breaking the mold on flavors, recipes, and cookie size is what we’re about. Check out our Tik Tok for some weird but good flavors! In this episode, Tina talks about creativity and taking a career leap with Eric Perkins. Perkins was the Sports Director at KARE 11, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis. His work spanned 25-years there and has won numerous Emmys, is one of the most recognized TV personalities in the Twin Cities and has broken the mold of about every formula known to the news.

COVID Crisis: Staying afloat during the pandemic & the people who saved my business. Guest, Bill Hanisch

2021/09/13

COVID crushed the food industry. Restaurants, bakeries breweries were forced to get creative or close their doors to keep customers. T-Rex was no exception to embracing the “pivot” during a pandemic that ground everything to a halt. Guest is Bill “Billy The Bunman” Hanisch who owns Hanisch bakery. His unique way to give back while his shop was in need was what kept things going.

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33 reviews

★★★★★

The Loon Real 2022/02/05

Just great

T-Rex cookies are big but Tina’s heart and personality are just that much bigger. Love the pod. So happy my cousin told me to listen!!!

★★★★★

Matt78856 2021/10/29

Not about cookies.

Thought this might be a baking podcast. It’s not and was pleasantly surprised. Great production, and the host gets real honest.

★★★★★

Dhasson17 2021/08/25

Very real unapologetic look to small business

This podcast is a pure joyful gem. And by that I mean I listen to many podcasts, of all different genres, and it takes a special kind of attention gra...

★★★★★

Lu198745 2021/08/23

Interesting stories!

Tina’s stories are fascinating with a touch of humor! Would recommend!

★★★★★

Dylee83 2021/07/26

Not your average business topics.

I love Tina’s honesty! I think the podcast topics are unique and not just another self-help, same old entrepreneur story. Tina seems to really connect...

★★★★★

MaryLouWS 2021/06/23

Helpful

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when clicking on this podcast but, Tinas stories are interesting and the interviews are engaging. Makes me want ...

★★★★★

Eripsni 2021/05/19

If this pod is half as good as the cookies…

Seriously, you need to get some of these cookies. Classics and new creations, they are all great! And then try warming them up - a whole new level of ...

★★★★★

Zach Danekas 2021/05/19

A great podcast!

I’ve been following Tina’s journey with starting T-Rex over the years and have gotten to witness the many incredible things she has accomplished along...

★★★★★

Kikisuz 2021/05/18

Great listen!

Thank you for sharing your story! Excited to hear more from you and your guests.

★★★★★

golfsvcc 2021/05/17

Great 1st episode

Tina, there’s not much that will capture my attention for 45 minutes straight (except maybe golf) and your first episode did. Great job. Looking forwa...

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