The Secret Behind CAO Bakery's Miami Success | Hanguiando 394.5

How do you honor tradition without getting stuck in the past? In this episode of Hanguiando, Ish sits down with Tony Cao and Carlos De Varona, the founders of CAO Bakery, to talk about what it really takes to build one of Miami's most recognizable Cuban bakery brands. From growing up inside the legendary Vicky Bakery family business to launching CAO Bakery, surviving COVID, expanding across Florida, and preserving authentic Cuban flavors while embracing a new generation, this conversation is full of entrepreneurship, family values, Miami culture, and plenty of laughs. They discuss the famous Pastelito de Mediodía, why Cuban food is finally getting national attention, the importance of neighborhood businesses, building a family-first company culture, and why Miami's identity continues to evolve. 🎙️ Hanguiando is an uncensored conversation series celebrating Miami life, Latin culture, entrepreneurship, food, business, creativity, and the people shaping our community. #Hanguiando #CAOBakery #Miami #CubanFood #Entrepreneurship #MiamiCulture ============================= Don't miss all the previous interviews on our podcast "Hanguiando" 👉    • Hanguiando w/... | Interview with Miami's ...   📱Follow PLMTY 📌 Instagram:   / peroletmetellyou   CULTURA TALKS 📌 Instagram:   / culturatalks   📌 TikTok:   / culturatalks   👍 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow "Hanguiando" and follow us on social media for the latest updates! ============================= 📺 Cultura Media House 🏆 Are you a brand? Want to appear in an episode? 💌 Bookings or inquiries: [email protected] ► Instagram Cultura Media House:   / culturamediahouse   ============================= Charpters 00:00 The Evolution of Cuban Bakeries 00:56 Meet Tony Cao & Carlos De Varona 04:45 From Vicky Bakery to CAO Bakery 12:20 Building a Family Business 18:30 Why Cuban Food Is Growing 26:35 Advice for Small Business Owners 33:10 Why Neighborhood Businesses Matter 40:30 Is Miami Changing?