UNC Alum, Foodie, Dave Venable Shares What Made Him a Success

Posted Aug 26, 2017
Celeb foodie David Venable is convinced he’s got the greatest job in the world. Venable, who the New York Times called, “The Man Who Helps America Cook,” is the star of QVC’s “In the Kitchen With David” series that has singlehandedly transformed home shopping in the kitchenware space. In one year alone, Venable once sold more than $250 million worth of cookware. (Philly Mag)

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