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Business Brief7s
Getting to know who’s behind the business
By Terri Wiebold
For the past decade, The Connection
has kept readers abreast of business happenings in the community through the “Business Briefs” section of the newspaper. Sometimes we welcome a new business by featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony; other times we celebrate long-term successes such as showcasing a prestigious award they may have received or a new location they may be opening. Most often, our readers are introduced to a business because the owner chooses to be a part of the community dialogue by partnering with
us through advertising. We are incredibly thankful for their support, we value
their partnership and we look forward to sharing their stories.
Beginning this year and in celebration of our 10-year anniversary, The Connection will be going behind the scenes to acquaint readers with the individuals who are the inspiration behind some of these local businesses and to share insights about their interests, passions, hobbies and families.
As our rst installment in the “Behind the Business” series, we are pleased to introduce you to Pam Randall, owner of The Bundt Shoppe in the City of Castle Pines (in addition to two other locations).
Pam Randall, heart of the business
By Susan Helton; photo courtesy of the Randall family
Pam Randall’s family (from the left): Levi (son), his wife Kamie and their children Laynie and Mason (and not pictured, baby Niko); Ashley (daughter and Levi’s twin) with her children Colter and Lyric (Bu alo Ridge Elementary students); Kirk (husband) with Pam; Zach (son) with his wife Rachel and their children Brinley and Decker. “We’ve been blessed! We’re so thankful to have our parents, kids and grandkids all nearby. This is the absolute best part of my life!” stated Pam gratefully. “The grandkids are the cuties in some of our Bundt Shoppe photos.”
Pam Randall, The Bundt Shoppe owner, is fond of many Bundt avors. “But my all- time-go-to-when-I-want-to-eat-the-whole- thing avors are the double chocolate and the lemon squeeze. So delicious!” stated Pam.
When she started The Bundt Shoppe,
Pam believed her family thought, “There goes mom again... now what’s she going to ask us to help with?” Kidding aside, Pam’s family has helped greatly, including daughter-in-law Rachel partnering in the business.
“The Bundt Shoppe isn’t forever,”
stated Pam, “but the impact you have on someone’s life can be. It’s maybe only cake, but it’s a means to the privilege of
a glimpse into people’s hearts and lives. What I mean by looking into the hearts... people share pieces of their life stories with us. So many have been patrons since the beginning, buying cake for all types of
reasons. Our wedding couples often return for cake celebrating baby arrivals, so we kind of walk through life with them.”
Pam nds inspiration from family, friends, and people with whom God has blessed her path. “But most of all from my walk with Jesus Christ,” Pam stated.
She claims a unique mentor. “Winnie the Pooh, a de nite mentor of mine: ‘I always get to where I’m going by walking away from where I’ve been.’ Yep, good advice!” a rmed Pam.
Kirk, Pam’s husband of 35 years, is an electrical contractor, owner of Circuit Concepts, Inc. Both grew up in Colorado but met in California at a small Bible college. “I remember that fall morning, hustling late to class, looking up and momentarily locking eyes. Back at my dorm, I told my roommate I’d just seen the guy I was going to marry. I’ve never been
so sure of anything since, but I de nitely got it right that day!” Pam asserted.
Away from the business, Pam and her family gravitate to the Colorado outdoors, enjoying biking, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and four-wheeling. Pam loves gatherings with family and friends. “Without even asking, I get my husband to vacuum when we’re having guests... he vacuums better than I do! I’m inspired to have guests over, so my oor gets a good cleaning!” Pam stated.
Attending the Rockies home opener
is Pam’s favorite date with Kirk. She relishes the treat of skipping out on responsibilities in the middle of the day for that rst game of the season. Pam also loves sitting on the porch. “I’m passionate about it! A lot of problems can be solved when you just sit on the porch.”