Good For The Goose Products, LLC (dba ChopSaver)

ChopSaver is an all-natural, herbal lip balm created by professional trumpet player Dan Gosling and is sold in over 7,400 CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded August 2004
  • Employees 1
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website chopsaver.com

Company Summary

Gosling's Original ChopSaver Lip Care was originally created for the unique lip care needs of wind and brass instrument playing musicians. Trusted by musicians around the world, it is also recommended by physicians and nurses around the country for their patients who suffer from chronic lip dryness. It is now sold in over 7,400 CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.

Team

  • Dan Gosling
    President and CEO

    Dan Gosling has enjoyed a highly successful career as a professional trumpet player in Central Indiana. A native of Elkhart, Indiana, his degrees are from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. A former member of the Indianapolis Symphony, Dan has made the transition from inventor to entrepreneur to business owner and manager. Dan has assembled a company that compliments his strengths and while filling in his knowledge gaps.

  • Gary Nead
    CFO

    Gary Nead acts as CFO for Good for the Goose Products, LLC on a contract basis. Gary brings 30 years of managerial and finance experience including 15 years with the Hook Drug Company as Director of New Business Development for the Healthcare Services Division. The past 15 years have been spent working with entrepreneurs and business owners providing financial operations management and services.

  • Curt Behrens
    Retail Chain Management and Distribution

    Curt Behrens, president of P2B Inc. and the P2B team bring extensive experience in marketing and sales in the North American retail mass markets with specific expertise in brand and product launches. Founded in 1997, P2B is extremely well-versed in OTC product marketing and sales with companies of all sizes. As a premium brand in a commodity driven world, ChopSaver represents the type of product line P2B knows how to position and sell effectively

  • Raining Rose
    Contract Manufacturer

    ChopSaver products are made by Raining Rose, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, IA. They are an award-winning, FDA audited company that has enjoyed phenomenal growth and success since their founding in 1996. With superior customer service, high quality products and fair pricing, Raining Rose allows their customers to grow and expand as well. The company recently moved into a new, 122,000 sq. ft. state of art facility in October of 2012.

  • Purdue Research Centers
    Business Consulting and Strategy

    ChopSaver is proud to be a client of the Purdue Research Centers. While our needs do not require physical space, we are early adopters of their new “virtual” offerings and we are extremely fortunate to have the guidance and counsel of John Hanak, Statewide Director of the PRC. John has been invaluable to the company for his wisdom and guidance as we transition from a niche product line into a national brand.

Advisors

  • Russel Cox
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Friend and Family - see PPM
    Unconfirmed

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