Joseph Semprevivo
Joseph Semprevivo is an American business executive.[1][2] Semprevivo is the founder and owner of Joseph’s Lite Cookies, a sugar-free cookie business with an international presence.[3][4][5] He is also the author of Madness, Miracles, Millions, which chronicles the Semprevivo family’s rags-to-riches story.[6]
Because of his business experience, Semprevivo regularly appears on cable news networks to discuss tax policy and other issues.[7][8] He is also a regular op-ed columnist.[9][10]
Joseph's Lite Cookies
A family-owned business, Joseph’s Lite Cookies bakes more than 12 million sugar-free cookies a day, in addition to providing sugar-free pancake syrup and other food products.[11][12][13]
Semprevivo’s cookies became a regularly scheduled item on QVC for six consecutive years.[14][15] His first day on air, Semprevivo sold 3.6 million cookies.[16][17]
Personal Life
Semprevivo is the son of Lawrence and Jo-Marie Semprevivo.[18] Before he was born, Semprevivo’s father nearly lost his arm in a printing press machine accident, which drove the family into poverty.[19] At age nine, Semprevivo was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which eventually inspired him to launch Joseph’s Lite Cookies.[20][21]
In 2013, Semprevivo and his father published Madness, Miracles, Millions, which chronicles the family’s journey from humble beginnings to corporate success.[22]
References
- ^ Joseph's Lite Cookies (2013-07-16), CNBC - "How I made my Millions" from Joseph's Semprevivo, retrieved 2018-08-27
- ^ "How 23 young millionaires built their empires". msnbc.com. 2005-11-08. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Governor Scott Recognizes Joseph's Lite Cookies with Governor's Business Ambassador Award". www.floridajobs.org. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ Writer, Jessica Dyer | Journal Staff. "One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Joseph Semprevivo - A Better Way". CNBC. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ results, search; Semprevivo, Lawrence (2013-10-15). Madness, Miracles, Millions. Mustang, Okla.: Tate Publishing. ISBN 9781622958818.
- ^ "Cookie business CEO says small businesses need tax cuts". Fox News. 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Small business owners praise GOP tax bill". Fox Business. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ Semprevivo, Joseph (2018-03-07). "Tax Reform Isn't Only for Big Business". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ Semprevivo, Joseph. "My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive". providencejournal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "'Hey, Here Is a Raise': Why This Cookie Mogul Is Fighting for Tax Reform". www.dailysignal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Not 'Crumbs': Cookie Maker Hires 5, Raises Pay, Expands Under Tax Cuts". www.dailysignal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "How 23 young millionaires built their empires". msnbc.com. 2005-11-08. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "No Sugar, Yes Flavor: How Joseph's Cookies Have Sold Their Millions – DC Life Magazine". dclifemagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Life's cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph's Cookies". BizNews. 2016-02-11. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ Writer, Jessica Dyer | Journal Staff. "One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ Writer, Jessica Dyer | Journal Staff. "One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Diabetes pushed Deming entrepreneur to build multimillion dollar cookie company". Albuquerque Business First. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
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