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ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

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Welcome to the ContenderCast with Justin Honaman, a leadership and Consumer Industries entrepreneurship conversation centered on shining a light on bright ideas. The ContenderCast is the top global Consumer Industries entrepreneurship podcast. Justin is a digital commerce leader, author, communicato… read more

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HAVEN’S KITCHEN :: FRESH SAUCES PACKED WITH BOLD FLAVOR

September 18th, 2023

37:13

Elevate your meal with six sauces that combine fresh ingredients and convenience. Haven’s Kitchen fresh sauces save you time shopping, chopping, & cleaning so you can focus on eating. Flavor-Forward Sauces. Vegan …

LANGERS JUICE :: IT’S IN THE JUICE

September 11th, 2023

16:11

Family-owned Langer Juice Company, Inc., has emerged as a major force and a top ranked brand in the very competitive juice industry. Since the formation of the company in 1960, the Langer family has remained actively …

NESTFRESH EGGS :: HUMANE, SUSTAINABLE EGGS FROM FAMILY FARMS

September 4th, 2023

30:25

NestFresh started as a family company in Colorado in 1991. Their founders wanted to create an egg company focused on animal welfare and environmental …

OPEN WATER :: CANNED WATER FOR CLEAN OCEANS

August 28th, 2023

35:25

Open Water is ultra-purified, electrolyte-packed canned water in BPA-free aluminum packaging. Recyclable? Check. Climate Neutral? You bet. P.S. Fill …

MOVING THE MIDDLE :: TRANSFORMING MIDDLE PERFORMERS INTO HIGH ACHIEVERS

August 24th, 2023

27:01

Moving the Middle is a must-read for any leader, manager or coach looking for a way to tap into the unrealized potential of their middle performers. …

DO GOOD FOODS :: DO GOOD CHICKEN :: DO GOOD!

August 21st, 2023

21:02

Do Good Foods is offering great-tasting products consumers know and love, that also have a tangible positive impact on the world. How? Today, 40% of the food we grow currently goes to waste. Can you imagine going to the …

MOTHER RAW :: ORGANIC. PLANT-POWERED. DRESSINGS, DIPS, QUESO + MORE!

August 14th, 2023

30:09

At Mother Raw, their love of plants runs deep. They like to say they're plant-powered and inspired by all the possibilities that can grow from a single seed. Their life's work is to make plants crave-able because …

INGREDIENT BROTHERS :: SOURCING INGREDIENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

August 7th, 2023

21:34

As COO of Nuts.com, Eran Mizrahi watched as vendors changed up pricing, quality, and lead times on a whim. With so much at stake, he knew there had to be a better way. He partnered with fellow Nuts.com alumni Aalap …

ARCHER ROOSE :: LUXURY WINE IN A CAN

July 31st, 2023

30:55

Founded in 2015 by Marian Leitner-Waldman and her husband, David, Archer Roose is dedicated to producing affordable luxury wines with minimal intervention. How? Marian and David created the concept of a traveling …

THE CARBONAUTS

July 24th, 2023

22:15

The Carbonauts host live, virtual workshops that help people optimize their lifestyles so that we can build a greener future. A natural sequel to TreeHugger.com, The Carbonauts inspires and guides people towards …

SHUG’S BAGELS

July 17th, 2023

25:17

First things first: the bagels. Shug’s “Store 1,” just steps from SMU, smells exactly like a bagel store should smell, which is not a surprise as …

CLUTCH COFFEE

July 10th, 2023

24:41

Clutch Coffee was born in the Carolinas in 2018. With 20+ years of drive-thru coffee experience, combined with a burning desire to revitalize the …

HOLISTIC ROASTERS :: COFFEE

July 3rd, 2023

25:03

Holistic Roasters is certified by Demeter USA. They source coffee directly from family-run, Regenerative Organic / Biodynamic farms and cooperatives. …

T-SWIRL CREPE

June 29th, 2023

9:06

The story of T-swirl Crepe starts thousands of miles away on the shores of Japan. The Japanese Crepe borrows from a western concept and modernized it into new level of versatility that you can gobble on the go. Building …

LATE JULY SNACKS + NIXIE SPARKLING WATER

June 26th, 2023

48:58

Nicole (Nikki) Dawes is the CEO and Founder of Nixie Sparking Water and also the Founder of Late July Organic Snacks. Founded in 2018, Nixie …

GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD

June 19th, 2023

26:55

At Good Food for Good, their products are certified organic and free of refined sugar, soy, corn syrup, gluten, dairy, or preservatives. Basically, …

BUCHI KOMBUCHA

June 12th, 2023

25:43

From a small kitchen in Asheville, NC, two mothers with a purpose and passion for fermentation began making kombucha as a healthy alternative for their kids. From gifting jars to friends, families, neighbors and …

DESIGNER DRAM :: CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM BOTTLE OF WHISKEY

June 5th, 2023

28:03

Designer Dram began when one of the founders set about to create his own whiskey. He quickly discovered that the only way he could do this was by …

DAVE ZILKO :: GARDEN FRESH GOURMET + THE SKINNY BUTCHER

May 29th, 2023

26:44

First it was salsa! Now it is chicken! Dave Zilko has been a food entrepreneur for over 25 years, most prominently at Metro Detroit-based Garden Fresh Gourmet. He succeeded in taking the company from $4.6 million in …

CHILLY MOUTH :: TOOTHPASTE

May 25th, 2023

11:33

Only 69% of Americans brush twice per day. A clear indicator that brushing is a chore, rather than a joy. And yet, a healthy mouth promotes a health life. At Chilly, they are on a mission to make brushing something we …

CATALINA CRUNCH :: CEREAL, COOKIES, & SNACKS

May 22nd, 2023

20:55

Like many kids, mainstream snacks and cereals were a memorable part of Krishna Kaliannan’s childhood. There’s nothing he loved more than chocolate …

CAVU CONSUMER PARTNERS :: BUILDING BRANDS FOR A HEALTHIER WORLD

May 18th, 2023

22:59

Deliciously different, with a refreshing approach to building a brand. Made the “Old fashioned way,” reaching consumers in an entirely new way. CAVU works with brands like Beyond Meat, Bai, Vital Proteins, Jennifer …

INNOVIOM :: GLOBAL FOOD & BEVERAGE PLATFORM

May 15th, 2023

24:47

Innoviom is a global innovative food and beverage platform that builds on new trends and takes them to scale. Innoviom uncovers new emerging trends for food and beverages bringing value-added healthy propositions to …

FLAVRS :: WATCH. SHOP. EAT.

May 8th, 2023

24:36

flavrs provides foodies with the first shoppable-video platform that merges premium food content and commerce. The platform connects high-quality food videos to shopping, starting with groceries, through an …

WANDER + IVY :: SINGLE-SERVE WINE

May 1st, 2023

24:23

Elevated single serve wine! Each bottle contains 6.3 ounces of premium wine, packaged in an elegant and easy-to-open glass bottle.  Perfect for every moment when you want to enjoy one great glass of wine. Founder and …

ADOBE ROAD WINERY

April 24th, 2023

22:35

Uniquely tied to the exciting world of professional sports car racing and garnering wins from racing around a track at 180 miles per hour at the highest levels of professional competition takes extreme focus, attention, …

BABA’S HUMMUS

April 17th, 2023

19:17

Meet Rana and Khalid. Their baba, Jamal, humbly brought an authentic flavor of his home Jerusalem to America in the late 1970’s. His creamy and bold …

GOBBLE :: 15 MINUTE MEAL KITS

April 13th, 2023

27:11

Gobble prepares farm fresh 15-minute gourmet meal kits with 3-step instructions delivered to your door. The weekly dinner service offers busy professionals the convenience associated with takeout along with the health …

FAST PENNY SPIRITS :: AMARO AMARICANO

April 10th, 2023

22:24

Fast Penny Spirits is a distillery in Seattle, Washington focusing on creating high-quality amaro using organic and wild-crafted ingredients under the Amaricano brand. A mostly Seattle native, Jamie Hunt is known for …

CHAMBERLAIN COFFEE

April 3rd, 2023

15:43

Coffee without the pretentiousness. Coffee without all the extra packaging. Coffee without the bland, the beige, the boring. Say hello to coffee without the crap. Say hello to Chamberlain Coffee. CEO Chris Gallant joins …

JACK & FRIENDS PLANT-BASED JERKY

March 30th, 2023

17:59

Jack & Friends® believes in inclusivity—especially when it comes to food. That’s why they’re on a mission to make snacks you can feel good about eating, regardless of your lifestyle or diet. Their plant-based jerky …

ENDANGERED SPECIES CHOCOLATE :: THIS CHOCOLATE DOES GOOD!

March 27th, 2023

19:51

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Endangered Species Chocolate has been crafting premium chocolate for three decades. ESC is passionate about …

BLUE CIRCLE FOODS :: FEEL GOOD FISH FOR EVERY DAY EATING

March 20th, 2023

29:57

Blue Circle Foods is an employee-owned sustainable seafood company founded in 2005 by organic industry pioneers. They produce feel good fish for every day eating – from fillets to fun things like salmon sausages and …

FARMER FOCUS :: ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE & HUMANE CHICKEN

March 16th, 2023

18:51

Farmer Focus was founded and is led by Corwin Heatwole, a 6th generation farmer. Corwin was just three years old when his father built his first …

THE CUMIN CLUB :: INDIAN FOOD MEAL KITS DELIVERED

March 13th, 2023

29:07

As immigrants from India, Ragoth Bala and his co-founder were frustrated that they couldn't find good sources of authentic and healthy Indian food to …

MOTHERLY :: A WELLBEING BRAND EMPOWERING MOTHERS TO THRIVE

March 6th, 2023

18:02

Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a wellbeing destination empowering mothers to thrive. An Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company …

VORTIC WATCHES

March 2nd, 2023

30:54

The Vortic Watch Company is a high-end wristwatch engineering and manufacturing company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their inspiration lies in …

MARIMIX :: SNACKMIX

February 27th, 2023

23:27

Mari Fassett started mixing flavors when she was 12 and whipped up a bowl of peanut butter, syrup and melted butter to dip pretzels in while she watched cartoons. Today, she is proud to celebrate over 25 years making …

THOMAS ASHBOURNE :: CRAFT SPIRITS

February 20th, 2023

24:04

Thomas Ashbourne raises the bar in the world of ready-to-sip craft cocktails. Their rich flavors are curated by iconic partners who know their way around a top shelf cocktail. Every batch is sustainably handcrafted in …

VAHDAM TEAS

February 13th, 2023

23:22

Bala Sarda comes with lineage of over 80 years in the tea industry and it is when he worked in his bulk export family business, he noticed the huge …

READY. SET. FOOD!

February 6th, 2023

22:54

Every 100 seconds, a baby in America gets a food allergy. However, babies don’t have to get food allergies. Evidence-based research, USDA guidelines and leading allergists all agree – introducing small amounts of …

BREEGAN JANE :: LIVE FROM THE LAS VEGAS MARKET!

February 2nd, 2023

16:27

As a Los Angeles-based interior designer, author, philanthropist and mom to two boys, Breegan Jane is a dynamic voice in the industry. As host of HGTV's Dream Home, Breegan continues to showcase her vast expertise …

LYRE’S :: NON-ALCOHOLIC CLASSIC SPIRITS

January 30th, 2023

38:26

Many years in the making, Lyre’s exquisite range of lovingly crafted non-alcoholic spirits was borne from a quest to make the impossible possible – …

BLIND TIGER :: SPIRIT-FREE COCKTAILS

January 23rd, 2023

16:05

It started with a passion and a pandemic. It led to an understanding and conviction. Blind Tiger is linked back to Erie, Pennsylvania’s Room 33 Speakeasy where owner, Rebecca Styn, PhD., brought her passion for the …

DEWEY CRUSH :: THE ORIGINAL CRUSH COCKTAIL

January 16th, 2023

22:44

When it comes to Dewey Beach, if you know, you know. Those legendary days spent hanging out on the beach with your crew, or taking in some live music at the bars. And of course, those epic nights spent reveling with …

2022 Top 5 - MONDELEZ :: MEETING THE CONSUMER WHERE AND WHEN THEY LIKE TO SHOP FOR SNACKS!

January 13th, 2023

25:13

Francesca Hahn is Vice President, U.S. Digital Commerce and Direct to Consumer for Mondelēz International, a global company leading the future of snacking with 2021 net revenues of approximately $29 billion.  Mondelēz …

2022 Top 5 - RECESS :: BEVERAGES

January 12th, 2023

21:19

At Recess, there are two paths to calm. Stress exists as both a feeling in our minds and a physiological response in our bodies. That’s why they made …

2022 Top 5 - BELGIAN BOYS :: BREAKFAST, SWEETS, & TREATS

January 11th, 2023

24:11

Anouck Gotlib is the CEO of Belgian Boys, a woman-owned sweet treats and snack brand on a mission to turn up the happy one sweet moment at a time. Belgian Boys offers a delicious assortment of breakfasts, sweet treats, …

2022 Top 5 - IZO SPIRITS

January 10th, 2023

19:32

IZO is a collection of Mexican spirits handcrafted in Durango, Sonora and Tequila, Mexico. Their company was born out of a desire to bring their …

2022 TOP 5 - KEVIN’S NATURAL FOODS :: EAT CLEAN. LIVE HAPPY.

January 9th, 2023

30:31

Kevin’s Natural Foods mission is to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Food gives us the fuel we need to do the things we want with the people we love. Food can also help you feel …

KITSBY :: KITS, MIXES, AND TOOLS TO HELP YOU MAKE DELICIOUS DESSERTS

January 5th, 2023

13:32

Inspired by childhood memories of baking days past, Kitsby (Kits-by-you) was made to bring people closer through sharing sweet moments and delicious desserts together. They believe that good food becomes great because …

DAN-O’S SEASONING :: YUM YUM GET YA SUM!

January 2nd, 2023

33:05

Dan-O’s Seasoning is changing the world one table at a time by offering the best all-natural, low-sodium seasoning products on the market. Their goal is to provide you with real flavors to make healthier food choices …

SWEET LOREN’S :: EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH

December 22nd, 2022

33:34

Let’s expect more from food, together. Meet Sweet Loren’s —the clean food company made for you. They are transforming what it means to be convenient and delicious. Every product they offer — today and tomorrow — is …

NUSHOULDER :: THE FUTURE OF SHOULDER PERFORMANCE TRAINING

December 19th, 2022

16:20

Shoulder injuries are one of the most prevalent and consequential injuries for rotational athletes such as pitchers, quarterbacks, volleyball …

DISCO HOT SAUCE

December 15th, 2022

25:00

Disco brings a dynamic balance of all-natural fruit and peppers to the party. It’s not too sweet, and not too spicy. Their flavor profile is versatile and always comes with a lot of energy! It’s a party on your plate, …

HIGH TIME FOODS :: MEAT THAT MATTERS

December 12th, 2022

25:00

High Time Foods empowers chefs with a nutritious, shelf-stable, cuisine-agnostic, plant-based meat-alternative that’s better for people, the planet, …

CORESIGHT RESEARCH :: THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE RETAIL INDUSTRY

December 8th, 2022

50:36

Deborah Weinswig is the founder and CEO of Coresight Research. Between 2014 to early 2018, Deborah served as Managing Director of Fung Global Retail …

FUN-GAL SNACKS & POPADELICS

December 5th, 2022

24:20

Popadelics, Fun-Gal Snacks' flagship product, are shiitake mushrooms reimagined for the modern superfood snacker that bursts with flavor and packs an addictive crunch. Popadelics are vegan, non-GMO, and a good source of …

OCEAN BRANDS + CULINARY COLLECTIVE

December 1st, 2022

24:25

Nola Martin currently leads the marketing efforts for Ocean Brands, a national distributor of ambient seafood. Through the past few years, she has …

COPPA COCKTAILS :: JUST ADD ICE

November 28th, 2022

19:41

At Coppa Cocktails they help bring people together in celebration of life, love and friends with the most delicious cocktails on the planet. Their irresistible range of ready-to-drink-cocktails is created together with …

JELLY BELLY :: SPARKLING WATER

November 24th, 2022

21:17

Jelly Belly Candy Company is a seventh-generation family business, and the inspiration for Jelly Belly Sparkling Water came at a Mother's Day party where members of the family had gathered to celebrate. From there, five …

UNiTE FOOD :: PROTEIN BARS

November 21st, 2022

22:46

Inspired by their love of travel, adventure, and flavor from around the world. UNiTE Food bars are anything but basic. They are shaking up the run-of-the-mill bar aisle – uniting globally inspired flavors with …

IZO SPIRITS

November 17th, 2022

19:01

IZO is a collection of Mexican spirits handcrafted in Durango, Sonora and Tequila, Mexico. Their company was born out of a desire to bring their …

RECESS :: BEVERAGES

November 14th, 2022

20:48

At Recess, there are two paths to calm. Stress exists as both a feeling in our minds and a physiological response in our bodies. That’s why they made …

THEO’S PLANT-BASED :: JERKY

November 10th, 2022

29:40

Variety is the spice of life. Try Theo’s salty, smokey, and sweet plant-based (aka Beet) jerky! Co-founders Theo Mourad and Aaron Brodkey join Justin to discuss this new jerky brand!

MONDELEZ :: MEETING THE CONSUMER WHERE AND WHEN THEY LIKE TO SHOP FOR SNACKS!

November 7th, 2022

25:13

Francesca Hahn is Vice President, U.S. Digital Commerce and Direct to Consumer for Mondelēz International, a global company leading the future of snacking with 2021 net revenues of approximately $29 billion.  Mondelēz …

OBVUS SOLUTIONS :: YOUR OBVIOUS PATH TO GREAT POSTURE

November 4th, 2022

24:53

obVus brings solutions to help you work, live and achieve great posture everywhere. From ergonomic products like their laptop tower stand, Bluetooth …

SOLELY :: JUST CLEAN FOODS

November 3rd, 2022

24:08

Solely was founded as a way to help kids in the community gain easy access to fresh fruit. Solely noticed that for many children, fresh fruit was …

JUNKLESS FOODS :: CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

October 31st, 2022

25:59

Junkless Foods makes chewy granola bars that moms approve and kids love! Made with simple and real ingredients, such as wildflower honey, whole grain …

CHEF K.C. GULBRO

October 28th, 2022

19:50

Nationally recognized Chef and Restaurant owner K.C. (Kristopher) Gulbro’s passion for food came at an early age, working in the restaurant industry …

BLISS BARZ :: ALLERGY-FRIENDLY PROTEIN BARS

October 27th, 2022

12:31

Eating without restrictions should be the norm! Growing up with food allergies and limitations Patrick Manning knows how challenging this can be. As …

SUNDIAL FOODS

October 24th, 2022

16:56

Meet Siwen Deng (CTO) and Jessica Schwabach (CEO). Siwen grew up in a rural agricultural town, where she got her passion for food safety and the …

SIMPLY DELISH!

October 21st, 2022

30:23

Simply Delish’s mission is to create delicious, healthy, desserts that can be enjoyed every day, everywhere by everyone. Simply Delish is dedicated to creating a global brand that stands for healthy desserts, excellent …

SIP HERBALS

October 19th, 2022

13:07

Real life isn’t a stock photo… so maybe we're not all enjoying Sip Herbals on a deck, looking over a lake, with a dog at our feet. In fact, maybe we’re grabbing a thermos to take to the office, or sneaking it in between …

PETALUMA :: DOG FOOD

October 17th, 2022

30:29

Petaluma offers dog food made from plants to provide complete nutrition with a smaller environmental footprint. Their food is veterinarian-designed and made with sustainable ingredients to provide the best care for both …

BEEFREE :: WARRIOR MIX

October 13th, 2022

22:21

BeeFree evolved from Jennifer Wiese’s desire to bake tasty gluten and dairy free treats for her son. Treats that would help with his autism and would …

RONDA’S FINE FOODS :: DIPS, SAUCES, & SPREADS

October 10th, 2022

16:01

Ronda Brittian was raised in a very entrepreneurial, food centered home. Her father, Ron, a true visionary who combined his love of cooking with an …

BENCHMARK WINE GROUP

October 6th, 2022

21:48

In 2002, David Parker founded Benchmark Wine Group after having a successful history of high-tech ventures. With a unique blend of talents, plus wine …

SUNDAY NIGHT FOODS :: ICE CREAM’S BEST FRIEND!

October 3rd, 2022

24:58

From growing up on an Iowa farm to spending decades in corporate America, Eileen Gannon has always had a passion for baking, winning over 600 …

ROOTLESS :: SEAWEED DAILY BITES

September 29th, 2022

19:49

People have used seaweed for food and medicinal purposes for millennia. Many scientists even believe our evolution from primitive ancestor to modern …

BUOY :: HYDRATION, ENERGY, & IMMUNITY DROPS

September 26th, 2022

25:13

Buoy doesn’t use ingredients linked to inflammation and disease like sugar, stevia, dextrose, natural flavors and artificial dyes and oils – even if …

RUN-A-TON GROUP :: WHOLLY WHOLESOME, WHOLLY GLUTEN-FREE, UNIQUE BELGIQUE, BLISSFULLY BETTER

September 22nd, 2022

26:39

The Run-A-Ton Group, Inc. family of brands was founded by Doon Wintz’ father, Bob Wintz, in 1972 as a conventional baked goods company. In 1978 he pioneered the concept of bringing natural foods to Northeast supermarket …

BLISSFULLY BETTER :: THINS & BON-BONS

September 19th, 2022

23:03

Made in small batches and handcrafted in copper kettles, Blissfully Better's Almond Toffee, Crunchy Quinoa Toffee, Caramel, Coconut, and Mint Thins …

WHAT DOES YOUR FORTUNE COOKIE SAY? 80 IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS THE UNIVERSE IS TRYING TO SHARE WITH YOU.

September 16th, 2022

39:48

Adam Albrecht, Founder & CEO of The Weaponry, an advertising and ideas agency, offers a broad range of useful ways to become a better …

FRESH VICTOR COCKTAILS

September 14th, 2022

28:40

Podcast special - 20% off with code Contender20 at checkout on freshvictor.com! Fresh Victor is a line of premium mixers for consistently delicious and efficient cocktails – and mocktails too! Fresh Victor is here to …

JAMBAR

September 12th, 2022

19:24

Since 1987, Jennifer Maxwell has been powering the fitness world with energy bars. Maxwell, who founded PowerBar with her late husband, Brian …

FIRE & FLAVOR

September 8th, 2022

17:14

Gena and Davis Knox were young, eager and in love when they started their entrepreneurial journey together from their garage nearly 20 years ago. …

BEAR CREEK SMOKEHOUSE

September 5th, 2022

18:00

Robbie Shoults is the third-generation owner of the Shoults family business, Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, Texas. His ingenious ideas keep the …

SPIRIT OF BERMONDSEY :: TRINITY25 GIN

September 1st, 2022

27:19

The Spirit of Bermondsey’s mission is to improve the world’s wellbeing by serving up great tasting, lower-alcohol spirits that are better for your …

THE FIGGY PLAY COUCH & ADVENTURE KIT

August 29th, 2022

21:58

Meet the home-adventure kit that’s taking every kid to the farthest reaches of their imaginations. Fort. Rocketship. Treehouse. Boat. Figgy is anything and everything. Figgy co-founder Rachel Neill joins Justin to …

PILLOWSCRIPT

August 26th, 2022

14:19

PillowScript founder, Dihandria Bright had recently taken a MasterClass of Sara Blakely, the founder and inventor of Spanx. In her MasterClass, she mentioned keeping a notebook near your bed to write down any big …

BELGIAN BOYS :: BREAKFAST, SWEETS, & TREATS

August 25th, 2022

23:33

Anouck Gotlib is the CEO of Belgian Boys, a woman-owned sweet treats and snack brand on a mission to turn up the happy one sweet moment at a time. Belgian Boys offers a delicious assortment of breakfasts, sweet treats, …

BIRDY BOUTIQUE :: CREATING PRODUCTS WITH PURPOSE

August 22nd, 2022

28:36

Joanna Serra and Barbara Kent are sister owners of Birdy Boutique. They immigrated to the United States from Poland as children in 1988.  Watching …

REFORM RX :: THE WORLD’S FIRST DIGITALLY CONNECTED PILATES REFORMER

August 18th, 2022

21:08

Yvette McGaffin is the CEO and co-founder of Reform RX, the world’s first digitally connected, commercial grade Pilates reformer. A former professional dancer, Yvette has taught Pilates and reformer Pilates for over 15 …

NEBULA SNACKS

August 15th, 2022

25:47

Nebula Snacks creates and produces delicious and healthy snacking options that won't weigh you down with the gravity of added sugars or artificial …

BLACK RAIN PEPPER MILL

August 11th, 2022

20:50

The Black Rain Pepper Mill has taken off in popularity and has quickly surpassed its $20,000 funding goal. This milestone means Black Rain is ahead …

HALO :: PET HEALTH & WELLNESS (FROM BETTER CHOICE COMPANY)

August 8th, 2022

34:08

Better Choice Company, Inc. is a rapidly growing pet health and wellness company focused on providing pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier and longer lives. They offer a broad …

KETO KRISP

August 4th, 2022

32:02

Whether you’re a surfer, athlete or mom and dad Keto Krisp is there for you when you need an extra pick me up to kick those afternoon carb cravings, a pre-workout snack at the gym, or even a keto-friendly snack to …

PROTEUS SMART DISPLAY

August 1st, 2022

24:59

Proteus sets the new standard for branded in-store promotions. They offer smart displays as a service. Their sustainable smart solution is a welcome …

WHEYWARD SPIRIT

July 28th, 2022

22:48

Wheyward Spirit’s founder and CEO, Emily Darchuk, forged her career as a food scientist in the natural food and dairy industry. While working with dairies she observed firsthand the problem of whey waste impacting small …

BILLY FOOTWEAR

July 25th, 2022

23:48

As a teenager, Seattle native Billy Price suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his …

SEAN CASTRINA :: THE 8 UNBREAKABLE RULES FOR BUSINESS STARTUP SUCCESS

July 21st, 2022

27:28

Sean Castrina is the founder of The Weekend MBA, a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, and still seeks to launch a new venture annually. He is the author of 4 bestselling …

HUNTING DISCOMFORT :: HOW TO GET BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS IN LIFE AND BUSINESS NO MATTER WHAT

July 18th, 2022

32:07

Entrepreneur, motivational leader, and internationally recognized public speaker Sterling Hawkins shows readers how to get comfortable with …

FASHWIRE + GLOSSWIRE

July 14th, 2022

32:31

Kimberly Carney is the Founder and CEO of FashWire and GlossWire. Kimberly holds 15+ years of experience of owning a multi-brand women’s and men’s …

DURANT VINEYARDS, OLIVE MILL, KITCHEN & MORE

July 11th, 2022

18:36

Experience Durant Vineyards estate-grown and crafted wines from the beautiful Dundee Hills Wine Tasting Room at Red Ridge Farms. Perched above the …

ET FILLE WINES

July 7th, 2022

27:12

Et Fille, which means “and daughter”, was co-founded in 2003 by father and daughter winemakers and is now in its second generation with daughter Jessica making elegantly complex wine inspired by her late father’s legacy …

BARB :: STYLING PRODUCTS FOR FOLKS WITH SHORT HAIR

July 4th, 2022

20:21

Barb, co-founded by Sheena Lister and Megan Andrews, creates hair styling products for women, non-binary and trans people, or anyone who expresses themselves through short hair (Aka: Barbs). Sheena and Megan have had …

EAT GANGSTER :: BAKING MIXES

June 30th, 2022

25:10

Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. creates foods that bring freedom and joy back to those on restorative diets. Their line of baking mixes is G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R! Co-founders Kerry Brown and Heather McDonough join Justin to introduce …

AWSM SAUCE :: SAUCE RESPONSIBLY

June 27th, 2022

23:34

Avoid Waste + Season Meaningfully = A.W.S.M. AWSM Sauce is the world's first guilt-free sauce brand - AWSM delivers the best sweet and savory …

BOOST OXYGEN :: PORTABLE OXYGEN

June 23rd, 2022

26:38

From beer importer to Shark Tank success story, Boost Oxygen CEO Rob Neuner hasn’t had the most traditional career path. After all, a “canned oxygen” …

EZMILK :: TRAIL MIX

June 20th, 2022

20:26

EZMILK is a natural, filling trail mix for breastfeeding and nursing moms made with just five ingredients, including almonds, raisins, organic pumpkin seeds, organic watermelon seeds and fennel seeds to help support a …

FLYERS COCKTAIL CO :: SPARKLING RTD CANNABIS COCKTAILS

June 16th, 2022

27:01

Flyers was born from a thirst to relish life without compromise - inspired by wanderlust thrill seekers, for those who desire the best. Tired of sacrificing days and mental wellbeing to dreaded hangovers, the Flyers …

TBJ GOURMET :: BACON JAM

June 13th, 2022

22:14

Bacon makes everything taste better. It is the ultimate food! But did you know there’s a way to enjoy the taste of bacon that actually makes it even …

STEWART’S SPIKED SELTZER & SPIKED SODA / HARD ROCK HARD SELTZER & RTD’S

June 9th, 2022

32:48

Stewart’s Enterprises (SEI) is an alcohol beverage business based in the United States. SEI successfully launched Stewart’s Spiked Seltzer in …

GIANNUZZI LEWENDON :: HELPING BRANDS DISRUPT & TRANSFORM THE CPG INDUSTRY

June 6th, 2022

Giannuzzi Lewendon plays an active role over the life span of a consumer product company, from the beginning of an idea to growing the company to a …

DR JENELLE KIM :: JBK WELLNESS LABS

June 2nd, 2022

29:53

As the Founder & Chief Formulator of JBK Wellness Labs, Dr. Jenelle Kim continues to preserve the medical history of her family, and further her …

AYR WELLNESS :: CANNABIS PRODUCTS FROM CULTIVATION TO CONSUMER

June 1st, 2022

32:49

Ayr Wellness serves customers best by learning who they are, why they use cannabis, and what we they do to elevate their experience through products and services. This deeper understanding gives way to invaluable …

CARRO :: COLLABORATIVE COMMERCE

May 30th, 2022

32:16

David Perry is the CEO of Carro, an e-Commerce partnership network used by over 30K Shopify brands. David leapfrogged industries from video games to e-Commerce in 2017 after Sony PlayStation acquired his previous …

BON DEVIL :: COCONUT-BASED DESSERTS

May 23rd, 2022

25:23

Few mortals can resist the devastating temptation of Bon Dévil's wickedly delicious coconut-based desserts. Born from the deepest darkest desires of grocery consumers,  Bon Dévil comes in four different flavors and is …

SETH GOLDMAN :: HONEST TEA, BEYOND MEAT, PLNT BURGER, EAT THE CHANGE + MORE (PART 2)

May 20th, 2022

19:20

Seth Goldman is the Co-founder of Eat the Change®, a brand that empowers consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate …

SETH GOLDMAN :: HONEST TEA, BEYOND MEAT, PLNT BURGER, EAT THE CHANGE + MORE (PART 1)

May 18th, 2022

25:47

Seth Goldman is the Co-founder of Eat the Change®, a brand that empowers consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate …

NIELSENIQ :: BYZZER – CPG & RETAIL ANALYTICS FOR EMERGING CPG BRANDS

May 16th, 2022

21:58

Byzzer helps small CPG manufacturers pinpoint exactly what to do to sell more - without an army of analysts or huge budgets. With Byzzer’s retail analytics platform, you can easily access, visualize, and extract …

HILLSIDE HARVEST :: FLAVOR FORWARD HOT SAUCES

May 12th, 2022

Born in Cypress Hall, a small town high atop the Red Hills of Kingston, Jamaica, Kamaal Jarrett, the Founder of Hillside Harvest, was taught to appreciate the simple things in life. Later, when his parents were deciding …

SOL DIAS :: MEXICAN ICE CREAM

May 9th, 2022

22:35

Victor Garcia was born in Jalisco, Mexico and he loved Mexican drinks, treats and flavors that were on every block. He moved to the US and followed a …

ALOHA :: ORGANIC PLANT-BASED PROTEIN PRODUCTS

May 6th, 2022

29:29

ALOHA is here to provide you with absolutely delicious, ridiculously high-quality foods and drinks. They choose to be a fully plant-based, vegan …

INTERACT :: CPG PRODUCT PACKAGING DESIGN & INNOVATION

May 4th, 2022

25:41

Fred Hart is a Partner and Creative Director at Interact, a world class branding and packaging design firm that specializes in consumer product …

GLOBAL WIRED ADVISORS :: FOR DIGITAL NATIVE ENTERPRISES

May 2nd, 2022

21:47

Global Wired Advisors is a leading Digital Investment Bank focused on optimizing the business sale process. Their approach combines decades of merger and acquisition experience with online and e-commerce expertise to …

FROST BUDDY :: UNIVERSAL CAN COOLER

April 28th, 2022

31:11

Frost Buddy manufactures the world’s first universal can cooler. Their patent pending design fits 12oz cans, slim cans, bottles, & 16oz cans all …

NEW RETAIL :: BORN IN CHINA GOING GLOBAL

April 25th, 2022

28:54

Ashley Dudarenok is a China watcher, 3-time Amazon bestselling author, global keynote speaker, vlogger, podcaster, trainer, media contributor and female leadership advocate. She’s the founder of Chinese social media …

CANVIIY :: SCALP BLISS – SCALP IRRITATION SOLUTIONS

April 22nd, 2022

26:04

The inspiration for Canviiy was born when its founder, Sherrel Sampson experienced an unbearable itchy scalp that would not go away. After trying …

MY GREEN MATTRESS :: CERTIFIED ORGANIC MATTRESSES

April 21st, 2022

21:07

In 2007, mattress craftsman, Tim Masters, launched an all-natural, organic line of mattresses called My Green Mattress when his daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with eczema and allergies. Masters created a hypoallergenic …

SUN & SWELL FOODS :: ORGANIC HEALTH FOODS

April 18th, 2022

24:09

Sun & Swell has always been a company that stands for quality, organic, whole food that is free from heavy processing and harmful ingredients …

DE-NADA :: TEQUILA!

April 14th, 2022

23:06

DE-NADA was born from an epic journey that saw Adam Millman and Daniel Neeson venture from the streets of New Orleans to the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico in search of the finest tequila. In a field of blue agave, a …

SOUL INSOLE :: BEST RUNNING INSOLES

April 11th, 2022

24:16

At Soul Insole, they design unique, high quality, affordable solutions for foot health. Foot pain can be debilitating & can impede our ability to …

UNDERGROUND CELLAR :: CURATED WINE COLLECTIONS

April 7th, 2022

37:35

Underground Cellar is a leading wine e-commerce company that is changing the way wine is bought and sold in the $70B consumer US wine market through …

BONDIC :: BOND, BUILD, FIX AND FILL VIRTUALLY ANYTHING IN SECONDS!

April 4th, 2022

31:52

How many times has glue let us down? Fingers stuck together, broken toys that we just can’t fix, having to throw out our stuff because gluing it only made it worse. Not to mention just when we need glue most, we …

DOWNWARD DOG WINE :: PREMIUM BOXED WINE

March 31st, 2022

26:50

Downward Dog Wine is custom blended to perfection using grapes grown in some of the most prestigious valleys wine country has to offer. It’s their mission to create great tasting wines by focusing on single varietal …

KOKADA :: THE ORIGINAL COCONUT SPREAD

March 28th, 2022

19:45

Kokada is the original coconut spread made from the perfect ingredients that are found in nature. Vegan, nut free, and free of refined sugars, Kokada is about to be your new best snacking friend! Co-founder and CEO …

KNOW YOURSELF :: HUMAN ANATOMY AND THE HUMAN BODY FOR KIDS

March 25th, 2022

33:03

Know Yourself is dedicated to making anatomy as fundamental as the ABCs and 123s. Understanding how anatomy, physiology, and psychology are …

TSUMo SNACKS :: CANNABIS-INFUSED SAVORY SNACKS

March 24th, 2022

21:48

TSUMo is a cannabis-infused savory snack brand, bringing you a unique and elevated snacking experience by infusing nostalgic snacks with premium THC. Forget about the super sweet edibles you’re used to, and dive into …

KEVIN’S NATURAL FOODS :: EAT CLEAN. LIVE HAPPY.

March 21st, 2022

29:48

Kevin’s Natural Foods mission is to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Food gives us the fuel we need to do the things we want with the people we love. Food can also help you feel …

JOHN’S CRAZY SOCKS

March 18th, 2022

26:16

John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: …

FRANKIE & PAISLEY :: PET PRODUCTS

March 16th, 2022

23:41
From one dog owner to another, Frankie & Paisley understands stinky, itchy pups and strives to make our furry friends as comfortable as possible. Whether it comes from allergies and other skin conditions, or just …

HUGEPOD :: PRINT ON DEMAND CUSTOM CLOTHING

March 14th, 2022

16:26
HugePOD brings customized fashion to your doorstep. HugePOD brings a new print-on-demand experience that doesn't require any know-how about cutting and stitching.

They have developed a strong and flexible supply chain …

GREENPOD :: COMPOSTABLE COFFEE PODS

March 10th, 2022

22:17

When GreenPod Coffee Packing failed to find a good compostable coffee pod solution on the market, they decided to create one! And they wanted to …

SIMEK’S :: LASAGNA AND MEATBALLS

March 7th, 2022

21:02

Eat Good. Do Good. Simek’s creates feel-good food. Comfort food that makes you feel loved while helping your community and continuing to do all the things you tackle each day. Mealtime matters, but sometimes life can …

REVIVAL FOOD CO :: NATURALLY GOOD ALMOND BUTTER

March 4th, 2022

31:18

Say hi to your go-to toast topper, smoothie swirler, eat-it-on-a-spoon-er, instant pantry staple. A dependable and delicious nut butter made from the best ingredients we can get our hands on. Founder and CEO Rachel …

MIXICLES :: PREMIUM COCKTAIL MIXERS – IN ICE!

March 2nd, 2022

33:31

Jen Morales and Jason Stitt are longtime friends and former law partners with a shared passion for cocktails. Their big idea was to bring the craft and taste of a top-notch cocktail experience, easily and simply, into …

BILLION DOLLAR BEAUTY :: BROWS, BEAUTY, AND BRANDS

February 28th, 2022

28:58

Natalie Plain is the CEO/Founder of Billion Dollar Beauty, a company she started 18 years ago out of her one-bedroom Los Angeles apartment using …

ICON MEALS :: PREPARED MEALS, SNACKS, & MORE

February 25th, 2022

27:48

Decisions...decisions...decisions. Get started with Icon Meals weekly menu, build your custom meals, save time with their pre-made boxes, dive into a la carte options, or load up on their famous protein snacks and …

AFRICAN DREAM FOODS :: SAUCES AND SEASONINGS

February 23rd, 2022

26:56

African Dream Foods mission is to provide natural, wholesome and delicious sauces, foods and spices to the world while giving back to nature and …

EQUIPT :: MOVEMENT INSPIRED BY DESIGN

February 21st, 2022

26:47

EQUIPT began with the desire to bring more movement into life. Time is the number one impediment to working out. By making products that encourage movement EQUIPT hopes you start to add those leg lifts, open up the …

BETTERBONE :: GIVE YOUR PUP THEIR NEW FAVORITE BONE!

February 18th, 2022

16:07

Blue Standard & BetterBone are a consumer goods manufacturer and proud leaders in the charge to make closed-loop & sustainable manufacturing the norm, not the exception. Each day they strive to create safer, …

RESIDENT HOME :: NECTAR, DREAMCLOUD, SIENA, AND AWARA MATTRESSES

February 16th, 2022

20:36

Resident Home believes that your living space shouldn’t just look good, it should feel good. That’s why they created a house of brands that focuses …

SOOM FOODS :: TAHINI

February 14th, 2022

21:06

A meal that the Soom Foods family enjoyed in a town tucked against the Mediterranean Sea confirmed that the secret to bringing people together over …

SNACK PRIMAL :: WALNUTS – FLAVORS THAT YOU CRAVE!

February 11th, 2022

21:38

Fat is no longer a bad word…once upon a time, healthy fats were replaced with fake fats. Suddenly, fat became bad and our health suffered. Not when its good fat…our bodies crave good fats such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 …

WILDLAND COFFEE :: COFFEE FOR THE OUTDOORS

February 9th, 2022

24:02

Coffee equipment when you're camping, traveling or adventuring is terrible. Wildland Coffee exists so you can make tasty, easy and convenient coffee while enjoying the outdoors. Zach Frantz is a lifelong camper and got …

TEA DRUNK :: THE WORLD’S MOST PRIZED LOOSE-LEAF TEAS

February 7th, 2022

31:34

Every Spring, Tea Drunk heads to the deepest mountains in China to eat, sleep and work alongside the heritage farmers to produce the world’s most …

THE JOURNEYMAN LIFE :: THE NOT-SO-PERFECT PATH TO A LIFE WELL-LIVED

February 4th, 2022

29:39

In the words of Tony Daloisio, “This book is about you, the man you have become and the man you hope to become! It is about assessing your life, with your vision of a life-well-lived as the standard, the setting of …

MILL IT :: PLANT-BASED BUTTERMILK AND SALAD DRESSINGS

February 3rd, 2022

19:31

The best taste is plant based! Millet and sorghum are sustainable ancient grains that serve as pivotal ingredients for next-generation plant-based products. These ancient grains are used to replace resource-intensive …

BAR2TABLE :: PREMIUM CANNED COCKTAILS

January 31st, 2022

33:21

What do you do when you want your Bloody Mary but can’t carry along all of the ingredients to mix the drink? You grab a MaryCan! Premium canned cocktails – cocktails on the go – are a fast-growing category and the team …

SCRUMMY SWEETS :: GUMMY BEARS!

January 27th, 2022

25:12

Siouxie Boshoff started making her own gummy bears a few years ago. Mainly  because she loved the satisfying goodness that gummy bears provide but also, she has a long-term health condition called lipedema which has …

BITE :: ZERO WASTE TOOTHPASTE

January 24th, 2022

29:39

Bite started with two questions: Why does toothpaste come in plastic tubes and what exactly are we putting in our bodies when we brush our teeth? At the heart of Bite, they want to do better. That means asking each and …

XERO SHOES :: LIVE LIFE FEET FIRST!

January 20th, 2022

28:58

Steven and Lena are husband and wife and life-long entrepreneurs. Steven is the visionary and marketer for Xero Shoes. He is a Masters All-American sprinter (one of the fastest men over the age of 50 in the US) and …

THE POWER OF CLARITY :: UNLEASH THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY, CONFIDENCE, AND EMPOWERMENT

January 17th, 2022

35:45

Yet a new frontier of enormous opportunity to improve results is hidden in plain sight. According to a Fortune 500 study, as much as 80% of working …

RHYTHM :: CBD SELTZERS

January 13th, 2022

24:31

It was 2019 in San Francisco when Ian Monat, a sommelier by day and gigging bass player by night, began to imagine a great-tasting, better for you hemp-infused seltzer. He already found that hemp enhanced his live music …

KAZOO SNACKS :: SNACKING WITH AN UPSIDE

January 10th, 2022

23:24

Each bag of Kazoo Tortilla Chips is made using 40% upcycled corn germ. This reduces their water footprint by at least 20 gallons per 11oz bag (compared to 100% new growth corn), without compromising on taste. And that’s …

OKLAHOMA SMOKES :: HEMP FLOWER CIGARETTES

January 6th, 2022

22:01

Everyone knows that cigarettes aren’t as popular as they once were. As more and more people became aware of the massive health risks involved in …

TIRE AGENT :: BUY TIRES ONLINE!

January 3rd, 2022

29:47

Tire Agent was founded by Jared Kugel, a tire industry veteran for more than a decade. He has tires in his blood, since his family owned tire distribution centers and retail stores. Jared saw how traditional tire stores …

2021 TOP 5 :: #1 - HALSA FOODS :: OATMILK YOGURT

December 31st, 2021

41:09

Hälsa Foods (Halsa means “health” in Swedish) is the manufacturer of oatmilk yogurt. It is one of the first plant-based oatgurt made from whole grain …

2021 TOP 5 :: #2 - BATTERIES + BULBS :: POWER IT. LIGHT IT. FIX IT.

December 30th, 2021

34:49

Batteries Plus is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb and smartphone/tablet repair franchise with a nationwide network of …

2021 TOP 5 :: #3 - BITCHIN’ SAUCE :: THIS DIP IS NUTS!

December 29th, 2021

24:29

Starr Edwards is the charismatic entrepreneur behind San Diego’s Bitchin’ Sauce. A foodie at heart, she initially planned on pursuing a career as a personal chef. Then, with a young family to feed, she infused her fun, …

2021 TOP 5 :: #4 - SMOOTHIE KING :: TRANSFORMING A SMOOTHIE SHOP INTO A GLOBAL LIFESTYLE BRAND

December 28th, 2021

33:48

Wan Kim was first introduced to Smoothie King while studying at Boston University before going on to earn his MBA at the University of California at Irvine. Wan became a huge fan of the concept and opened the first …

2021 TOP 5 :: #5 - ACTUAL VEGGIES :: PLANT-ONLY VEGGIE BURGERS

December 27th, 2021

23:50

In a quest to find a healthier alternative to traditional burgers, co-founder, Jason, quickly realized that the grocery aisles were full of imitation …

DRAKE’S ORGANIC SPIRITS :: NO FINE PRINT. JUST FINE SPIRITS!

December 23rd, 2021

37:18

The first and only spirits line distilled with pure organic cane sugar, that also meets all five official certifications including Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, and USDA Organic – meet Drake’s Organic Spirits. …

HONKAKU SPIRITS :: SHOCHU AND TAKAMINE WHISKEY

December 22nd, 2021

32:05

The texture of a proper Japanese drinking moment can be a beautiful balance of experiences. Aroma and flavor are a given, but temperature, feel, …

TERRATORIE :: CITY MAP COLLECTION

December 20th, 2021

22:01

The city you call home. The neighborhood where you bought your first apartment. The street corner where you shared a first kiss. Terratorie’s maps are designed to honor local community, neighborhood spirit, and pride in …

CLEANYST :: PRODUCTS THAT CARE FOR BODY, HOME, AND PLANET

December 17th, 2021

29:57

At Cleanyst, they combine industry experience with a passion for environmental sustainability and innovation.  They developed a revolutionary …

4FRONT VENTURES :: EXPERTISE ACROSS THE CANNABIS VALUE CHAIN

December 15th, 2021

25:21

Meet 4Front. They have combined proven large-scale cultivation and manufacturing leadership with long-standing retail, regulatory and strategic …

INCREDIBLE EATS :: EDIBLE CUTLERY AND SPOONS!

December 13th, 2021

27:01

Edible spoons?! Yes. Incredible Eats is on a mission to reinvent the way we eat the food by replacing all plastic utensils with edible options. Founder Dinesh Tadepalli joins Justin to discuss this new fast-growing, …

THE VEGAN KNIFE :: VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, AND ALLERGY-FRIENDLY BAKING MIXES

December 10th, 2021

21:19

The Vegan Knife was formed to help those who suffer from food allergies and enjoy a vegan lifestyle. After struggling with some health challenges and …

WILDE BRANDS :: PROTEIN CHIPS

December 8th, 2021

32:06

Wilde Brands is a new innovative snack company delivering complete whole food protein snacks made with lean meats, gluten-free grains, seeds and …

KIDFRESH :: A FROZEN TAKE ON FOODS KIDS LOVE

December 6th, 2021

25:49

As founder Matt Cohen says, “We get it: we all have our favorite foods (we'd eat ‘em every day if we could). As parents who believe our families …

STRYX :: COSMETICS AND SKIN CARE FOR MEN

December 3rd, 2021

23:58

Stryx was founded on a basic insight: Men seek to look handsome. Stryx began when a pimple nearly ruined a wedding. Every man has an experience from a first date, important meeting, or daily video call where a blemish …

RIND :: WHOLE FRUIT SNACKS

December 1st, 2021

33:16

Mother Nature knows best. That’s why she added a peel to fruit -- more vitamins, fiber and antioxidants have been shown to be present in the rind than any other part of the fruit. As nature's original packaging, rinds …

ZOLT :: PLANT-POWERED SUPERDRINKS!

November 29th, 2021

37:47

Plant power to the people! Plants survive and thrive by releasing endogenous biochemicals that help them flourish under various circumstances, and many of those plant botanicals can help humans perform at their best, …

YISHI FOODS :: ASIAN INSPIRED OATMEAL

November 26th, 2021

20:02

When Lin Jiang was a child in China, her mom would make black sesame cereal for her when she got home from school. The smooth, semi-sweet, toasty …

BROTHERS ARTISAN OIL

November 24th, 2021

22:48

A family company born behind a bar, the husband and wife team at Brothers Artisan Oil takes natural seriously. They're best known for their award-winning beard oil, a GQ and Esquire favorite, but their handcrafted line …

UNDERCOVER SNACKS :: HEALTHY INGREDIENTS IN DISGUISE!

November 22nd, 2021

26:43

When Diana Levy originally started Undercover Chocolate Co., her goal was to make decadent chocolate covered goodies for events, gifts and holidays. …

BIOTRICITY :: REMOTE MEDICAL MONITORING TECHNOLOGY

November 19th, 2021

30:32

Biotricity is a modern medical technology company focused on delivering innovative, remote biometric monitoring solutions to the medical and consumer …

LEVO :: OIL INFUSION

November 17th, 2021

21:18

At LEVO, they are passionate about discovering natural paths to wellness. Infusing at home, with fresh ingredients, unlocks a myriad of customizable recipes – from marinades to lip balm – that optimize the benefits of …

RETURNITY :: CUSTOM-DESIGNED REUSABLE BAGS AND BOXES

November 15th, 2021

17:46

Returnity believes there is a better way to ship goods. Single-use packaging is wasteful, expensive, and boring at best. Reusable shipping and …

XRC LABS :: THE INNOVATION ACCELERATOR

November 12th, 2021

21:04

XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail technology and consumer goods sectors. Serial entrepreneur …

BIGGBY COFFEE :: WE EXIST TO LOVE PEOPLE!

November 10th, 2021

27:11

Born and raised in Michigan, Mike McFall began his journey with BIGGBY COFFEE as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing in 1996. Over the span of 23 years, with business partner Bob Fish, he has …

BLOOM BRAS :: LIFT NOT SQUISH

November 8th, 2021

24:36

Elyse Kaye could not find a sports bra that worked.  It is an engineering challenge not a design flaw, so she brought in top female minds from NASA, …

HEAVENLY PUFFS :: FROZEN LOUKOUMADES

November 4th, 2021

34:18

The Greeks knew a thing or two about dessert. They do hold the record for one of the first desserts in history known as Loukoumades …

UNIVERSAL DIAMOND :: THE SOURCE OF EXCELLENCE

November 1st, 2021

25:26

For over 35 years, Universal Diamond has solidified its legacy as one of the top national trusted engagement ring and diamond jewelry businesses. …

THE SINGLE ORIGIN FOOD COMPANY

October 28th, 2021

29:23

The Single Origin Food Co was founded with a focus on ethically sourced products. They proudly support small farmers with their sustainable practices. They deliver right from the source, allowing for maximum …

ROAM LUGGAGE :: PREMIUM CUSTOMIZABLE SUITCASES

October 25th, 2021

36:35

When two of ROAM’s founders were building the TUMI brand, they were propelled by a desire to create the best luggage in the world. That quest for the extraordinary has always been their driver. They looked around and …

LAUNCH :: SNOWBOARDS + SKATEBOARDS

October 22nd, 2021

33:33

Launch snowboards are the leader in premium performance snowboards, Beyond Series snowboard bindings, and apparel. Founder and CEO Jon Callahan joins Justin to discuss this epic brand!

THE THIRD DAY: THE DECISION THAT SEPARATES THE PROS FROM THE AMATEURS – PART 2

October 20th, 2021

18:12

For the past 17 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of millions of entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold …

THE THIRD DAY: THE DECISION THAT SEPARATES THE PROS FROM THE AMATEURS – PART 1

October 18th, 2021

31:31

For the past 17 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of millions of entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold …

THE CUSTOMER CENTRICITY PLAYBOOK: IMPLEMENT A WINNING STRATEGY DRIVEN BY CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE

October 15th, 2021

27:59

Peter S. Fader is the Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the …

PATRICK BRYANT :: CREATING SOMETHING INNOVATIVE THAT CAN SCALE

October 13th, 2021

34:20

Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services) and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years …

SCHARFFEN BERGER :: CHOCOLATE

October 11th, 2021

36:09

SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker is America’s original craft “bean-to-bar” chocolate. Founded on the ideal that by sourcing the best cacao in the …

KRISP :: WATER

October 8th, 2021

28:57

Krisp Drinks LLC is a beverage company focused on delivering better for you hydration for the modern-day consumer. Their beverages are made from USDA certified organic ingredients and zero sugars. The base of their …

AMPLIFIERS :: HOW GREAT LEADERS MAGNIFY THE POWER OF TEAMS, INCREASE THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONS, AND TURN UP THE VOLUME ON POSITIVE CHANGE

October 6th, 2021

22:39

Tom Finegan is the Chairman and CEO of Clarkston Consulting. He is also the author of a few book, Amplifiers –  How Great Leaders Magnify The Power …

BLAZY SUSAN :: THE SPINNING ROLLING TRAY

October 4th, 2021

34:13

Take back your table. Declutter your cannabis accessories on a rotating turntable organizer. The Blazy Susan spinning tray will help keep your space tidy. Blazy Brands designs, creates, and innovates new products and …

PROPER GOOD :: 90-SECOND MEALS FOR BUSY PEOPLE

October 1st, 2021

19:05

Meet Christoper and Jennifer Jane (brother and sister co-founder duo). They understand eating well, making meals from scratch, and avoiding junk food can be tough when you're working on projects and staying active. …

OBVI :: SUPER COLLAGEN PROTEIN

September 29th, 2021

21:24

Everybody wants "youth." As in a youthful feeling - ready, optimistic, energetic, in control...all expressed by that great big toothy grin. So being …

THE COMFY :: THE WORLD’S FIRST WEARABLE BLANKET

September 27th, 2021

29:58

Created by two brothers, The Comfy® has been making the everyday better since launching on Shark Tank in 2017. Their line of wearable blankets are like living in a giant hug, all the time. Try one out for yourself and …

3SONSFOODS :: DIABLO VERDE

September 24th, 2021

26:41

Their story began with a crazy and kind kid named Luke, who absolutely loved Rhinos so much that he wanted to save them from extinction. Luke would …

EAT ME GUILT FREE

September 22nd, 2021

27:06

Meet Cristie Besu. She’s a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist. The Eat Me Guilt Free product line was created in her home kitchen in 2013 and was created to fill a void for her original customers, which …

RINSEROO :: THE MUST-HAVE RINSING AND CLEANING TOOL FOR YOUR HOME!

September 20th, 2021

31:03

Lisa Lane is the inventor of the Rinseroo, a patented slip-on shower attachment hose that simplifies a whole host of our least favorite household …

GET MR. :: HEALTHY SKIN FOR LIFE

September 17th, 2021

25:19

They are the mother-daughter duo team behind Get Mr. As a leading dermatologist, Dr. Goldstein (aka Dr. G) has treated 1000s of men for skin cancer …

KENNY FLOWERS :: NOT YOUR DAD’S HAWAIIAN SHIRTS

September 15th, 2021

33:38

Kenny Flowers is an upscale, tropical clothing and lifestyle brand putting a fresh spin on Hawaiian shirts, resort looks, and men and women’s swimwear. Kenny Flowers is all about embracing the feeling of vacation, every …

NUUDII SYSTEM :: RADICAL INNOVATION FOR BOOBS!

September 13th, 2021

26:32

Nuudii System is creating a new category - between bra and braless. Their mission is to make lives easier, wardrobe choices broader, and allow women to reconnect with their bodies, fostering emotional and physical …

BITCHIN’ SAUCE :: THIS DIP IS NUTS!

September 10th, 2021

23:49

Starr Edwards is the charismatic entrepreneur behind San Diego’s Bitchin’ Sauce. A foodie at heart, she initially planned on pursuing a career as a personal chef. Then, with a young family to feed, she infused her fun, …

WHISPS :: CHEESE CRISPS

September 8th, 2021

22:52

When they couldn’t find a delicious cheese snack, they decided to make one – from their very own award-winning cheese. Their first Parmesan Whisps …

SANZO SPARKLING WATER

September 7th, 2021

30:25

Founder Sandro Roco, a Queens-born Filipino American, was walking through a popular Asian supermarket in Manhattan’s Koreatown. There, he noticed a …

THE COOKIE CUPS :: A FAMILY BAKING EXPERIENCE

September 6th, 2021

22:48

The Cookie Cups was a genius mistake that started because their creator, Nicole Pomije wanted to make chocolate chip cookies without the right oven …

BRUTUS BROTH :: BONE BROTH FOR DOGS

September 6th, 2021

32:35

Their story began on Thanksgiving Day 2016 when a family member asked to what they attribute Brutus’ longevity. The answer: “Love and Grandma’s Bone Broth.” As a pup that led a very active life, he had a number of …

PR :: LIGHT YEARS AHEAD

September 3rd, 2021

21:22

Light Years Ahead (LYA) is a full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in lifestyle, beauty, health, wellness, parenting …

LEVIA :: CANNABIS-INFUSED SELTZER

September 1st, 2021

24:41

LEVIA Seltzers are the #2 cannabis seltzer in the country and #1 selling cannabis beverage in Massachusetts. At LEVIA, they are creating the best tasting social seltzer rooted in simple, all-natural ingredients. After …

ABBY’S BETTER :: NUT BUTTER

August 30th, 2021

22:28

Abby Kircher started her company when she was 15. As a home-schooled food lover and health enthusiast, she craved delicious and especially sweet, …

SH*T THAT I KNIT!

August 27th, 2021

22:31

Meet Christina Pardy – founder of Sh*t That I Knit! She and her company believe that when you feel good, you always look your best. At Sh*t That I Knit, they strive to create high-quality knitwear and accessories that …

MODPOOLS :: SHIPPING CONTAINER POOLS

August 25th, 2021

28:04

Modpools is the original container pool of North America, with over 775 container pools built and shipped all across Canada and the USA. They use …

THE FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE GROUP

August 23rd, 2021

31:13

Making the switch from professional sport into the “real” world is never easy. When you do a sport for so long, it becomes your world, your …

SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP

August 20th, 2021

26:09

Splash Beverage Group is constantly innovating, presenting exciting, new, natural and healthy drinks that delight the body and inspire the mind.  Their platform supports founders of beverage brands by helping them grow …

NOBAKED :: COOKIE DOUGH

August 18th, 2021

39:57

In early 2017, Megan Feeman began making NoBaked Cookie Dough in Nashville, TN. The first scoop shop opened in the Fall of 2017, with more to follow- …

KEVIN LAURENCE :: FLORIDA’S PREMIER EVENT PIANIST, VOCALIST, & ENTERTAINER

August 17th, 2021

30:56

Kevin Laurence is a professional pianist and vocalist with many years of experience performing for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more. Kevin has also developed a strong presence on …

WINNING DIGITAL CUSTOMERS: THE ANTIDOTE TO IRRELEVANCE

August 16th, 2021

40:09

Howard Tiersky is CEO and Founder of FROM – the Digital Transformation Agency and also author of Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to …

MONKEE’S :: YOU MIGHT NEED A BIGGER CLOSET!

August 13th, 2021

26:07

All wonderful things start out small, the way Monkee’s did! Founder Dee Dee Shaw grew tired of having to travel to New York to shop for her favorite …

LOS SUNDAYS TEQUILA :: LET’S DRINK ABOUT IT!

August 11th, 2021

27:23

Los Sundays was founded on the principles of Quality, Originality and Style. They absolutely love tequila and demand quality. Los Sundays is …

INSIGHT-LED SELLING: ADOPT AN EXECUTIVE MINDSET, BUILD CREDIBILITY, COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT

August 9th, 2021

31:30

You have a vital mission as a sales professional – to generate revenue for your company and ensure its continued success. In today’s selling landscape, buyers are more educated than ever, and you need a way to cut …

BRAVUS :: PREMIUM NON-ALCOHOLIC CRAFT BEER

August 5th, 2021

28:09

Founded in 2015, Bravus is North America's first brewery dedicated solely to the production of non-alcoholic craft beer. Their unique and proprietary …

KAHAWA 1893 :: PURE KENYAN COFFEE

August 2nd, 2021

24:11

CEO and Founder of Kahawa 1893 Margaret Nyamumbo is the first Black woman-owned coffee brand to be sold in Trader Joe's. The Harvard graduate quit …

DECODING GREATNESS :: HOW THE BEST IN THE WORLD REVERSE ENGINEER SUCCESS

July 29th, 2021

32:01

Ron Friedman is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, and has consulted for political leaders, …

BEVCANNA ENTERPRISES :: WE BOTTLE WELLNESS

July 26th, 2021

28:19

BevCanna owns and operates one of the highest-capacity cannabinoid beverage processing and manufacturing facilities in Canada. BevCanna offers a variety of beverage product formats including PET, aluminum, and glass …

JUICED BOXES :: THE SMARTER VERSION OF YOUR GO-TO PARTY PUNCH.

July 22nd, 2021

13:19

Juiced Boxes, founded by recent Columbia grad Dawson Sieradzky, launched the presale for its first product in the last few weeks. The individual …

ROB DYRDEK :: THE DYRDEK MACHINE – MANUFACTURING AMAZING

July 19th, 2021

37:48

Rob Dyrdek is a former pro-skateboarder, MTV personality and founder of the multi-million dollar venture creation studio, Dyrdek Machine. Rob’s work …

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPERATING SYSTEM® (EOS)

July 16th, 2021

31:11

EOS Worldwide, an innovative business model designed to help leaders achieve success, now has tens of thousands of businesses running successfully on …

CANN :: THE BEST-SELLING CANNABIS BEVERAGE

July 14th, 2021

23:20

CANN is a social tonic micro-dosed with cannabis that gives you a light and uplifted buzz, but has no hangover, fewer empty calories, all-natural ingredients, and no regrets. The future of social drinking. Co-founder …

JUSHI HOLDINGS :: THE NEXT GENERATION CANNABIS PLATFORM

July 12th, 2021

34:43

Jushi Holdings Inc. is a national, multi-state cannabis company developing and operating high-end retail locations, premium brands and …

FIBRENEW :: EXPERTS IN LEATHER, PLASTIC, & VINYL RESTORATION

July 9th, 2021

23:52

Fibrenew is the world leaders in the restoration, repair and re-dyeing of leather, plastic and vinyl. Their services offer a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to replacement and helps reduce landfill waste. …

DRINK GIFTED :: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS

July 7th, 2021

27:15

Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Drink Gifted was founded by Lefteris Giaprakis and launched in 2021 with a mission to inspire healthier lives. Made using the Earth’s precious gifts, Drink Gifted premium super …

KNACK BAGS :: ONE BAG LIFE

July 5th, 2021

29:30

Designed for mobile workers, by mobile workers. Knack makes it easy to work, or play, anywhere you go. Chad Mellen, founder and CEO, launched Knack after serving as CEO of A.T. Cross and CMO for Tumi. Chad joins Justin …

BRO DOUGH :: PROTEIN-INFUSED. VEGAN. EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH!

July 2nd, 2021

18:10

Cookie dough is such a nostalgic, fun treat, but the tummy ache and sugar crash that follows aren't fun! After spending countless hours experimenting …

THE GOOD CRISP COMPANY :: ALL TASTE. NO GUILT.

June 30th, 2021

17:58

The inspiration for creating the perfect crisp emerged in 2014 when founder Matt Parry was following a strict gluten-free diet. He found that …

WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD® BY WOMENCERTIFIED

June 28th, 2021

20:42

Delia Passi’s life was turned upside down after a routine mammogram and the medical mismanagement that ensued resulted in two lumpectomies and a …

LOVE GOOD FATS :: LOW IN SUGAR KETO-FRIENDLY BARS AND SHAKES!

June 25th, 2021

28:16

Suzie Yorke, founder of Love Good Fats, spent years cutting fat out of her diet only to find that she felt worse than before! After a little …

FIVE WAY FOODS :: ALWAYS FRESH VEGETABLE AND BONE BROTH

June 23rd, 2021

24:10

Developed in collaboration with a chef and nutritionist, Five Way's bone broths are simmered for hours to ensure that all of the vital proteins, …

UPFUL BLENDS :: TEA BLENDS AND SUPPLEMENTS

June 21st, 2021

20:35

Upful Blends creates and provides organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown tea blends and supplements. They aim to continuously source alkaline, …

SHARE A SPLASH :: WINE COMPANY

June 18th, 2021

33:02

It all began with one varietal, Cabernet, and the vision to produce one of the best under $20 for the U.S. market. Coupling co-Founder Dennis Hills’ winemaking expertise, grower relationships, and keen sourcing …

BEYOND THE EQUATOR :: NUT BUTTER ALTERNATIVES

June 16th, 2021

17:15

Beyond The Equator’s story begins where all great food companies begin — on the farm. Their co-founder, Carl, has farmed sugarcane in southern Louisiana for almost 40 years. As his passion for farming grew, Carl began …

TERRACYCLE :: RECYCLE EVERYTHING

June 14th, 2021

23:53

TerraCycle® is a social enterprise eliminating the idea of waste®. In 21 countries, TerraCycle tackles the issue from many angles. They have found …

SHERPA CHAI :: HARVESTED IN THE HIMALAYAS

June 11th, 2021

29:14

Chai is a traditional Nepali black tea beverage made with mixture of exotic spices and herbs, served with milk (or milk substitute). It requires patience, concentration and an experienced touch to craft a great tasting …

MAYNE & CO :: MODERN MIMOSA

June 10th, 2021

22:57

Blending sustainably grown wine from Italy and organic orange juice, the Modern Mimosa is a portable and effervescent delight that can go anywhere you do. When the Modern Mimosa was just a spark of an idea discussed …

WALKEE PAWS :: NEVER LOSE A DOG BOOT AGAIN!

June 9th, 2021

30:50

Walkee Paws™ are fashionable, stretchy dog leggings with waterproof rubber soles, designed to keep your pup's paws dry and clean after outside walks. …

BARE :: AIR-FREE BABY FEEDING SYSTEM BY BITTYLAB

June 9th, 2021

29:02

Bare® is a feeding system that feeds a baby AIR-FREE milk, in the UPRIGHT position and lets the baby CONTROL the FLOW/PACE of feeding. These three advancements lead to significant health benefits such as the elimination …

OO'MAME :: DISRUPTING THE CONDIMENT MARKET

June 7th, 2021

24:48

Oo’mämē® is a line of globally inspired Chile Crisp. You say Umami, they say Oo’mame! Oo’mämē chile crisps have umami at their very core. That, and a serious dose of heat from the namesake chiles. The word umami comes …

RARE CUT :: REINVENTING THE POCKET SQUARE

June 4th, 2021

21:46

Rare Cut was established to simplify your pocket square look with custom printed threads that always keep their shape. Meet the pocket square …

STRINGR :: VIDEO OF ANYTHING. ANYWHERE.

June 3rd, 2021

21:51

Stringr was started by two friends – one a former news producer and the other a product manager and consultant who started his first company in high …

SOCK FOOTAGE :: #PAYITFOOTWARD

June 2nd, 2021

24:42

While it is amazing for brands to give away products or donate a portion of their proceeds on behalf of their customer base, in founding Sock Footage, Marisa Sheff was hoping to take the same 1 to 1 model one step …

SMOOTHIE KING :: TRANSFORMING A SMOOTHIE SHOP INTO A GLOBAL LIFESTYLE BRAND

May 31st, 2021

33:12

Wan Kim was first introduced to Smoothie King while studying at Boston University before going on to earn his MBA at the University of California at Irvine. Wan became a huge fan of the concept and opened the first …

PETER MANNING NYC :: CLOTHES FOR THE “NOT-SO-TALL”

May 28th, 2021

22:29

Peter Manning makes high-quality, great-fitting clothes for the "Not-so-tall"™ guy, including shorter inseam pants, shirts you can wear untucked, and jackets that don't fit like tents. Co-founder and CEO Jeff Hansen …

SPENCER JANE :: PANT SUITS, BLAZERS, & A QUARANTINE COLLECTION!

May 27th, 2021

16:15

Spencer Jane was formed during Logan Brown’s first semester at Harvard Law School when she needed a suit for her law school's career fair. After …

AGUA BONITA :: REAL FRUIT AGUAS FRESCAS

May 26th, 2021

16:58

Agua Bonita makes the first 100% real fruit, ready-to-drink aguas frescas. Inspired by perfectly delicious, fresh produce that would otherwise go to …

PILLARS YOGURT :: DRINKABLE GREEK YOGURT

May 24th, 2021

26:35

Disappointed by a market filled with products that were loaded with sugar and unnecessary junk, founder Eric Bonin wanted something better – something to feel good about serving to family and friends. Eric spent two …

PAWPURITY :: 100% NATURAL DOG & CAT PRODUCTS

May 21st, 2021

27:30

The pet world needed a change. Pawpurity began researching, testing and developing products that were food based. They started designing support systems to help senior dogs lead a normal life, some of which are still in …

HAPPY HOWL :: A NEW BREED OF DOG FOOD

May 20th, 2021

33:38

At Happy Howl, dogs are more than just our companions, they’re our co-pilots in life. Happy Howl’s mission is to do more than just fuel our furry …

CHI KITCHEN :: TRADITIONAL STYLE FERMENTED KIMCHI

May 19th, 2021

19:20

Chi Kitchen is a woman-owned, family business founded by chef and culinary educator, Minnie Luong, who was born on a beautiful rice farm in the …

WING ZONE AND CAPRIOTTI’S :: ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE BRAND EXPANSION

May 17th, 2021

31:14

David Bloom leads with a passion! He is the Chief Development and Operating Officer of Capriotti’s and Wing Zone and an expert in all facets of the Foodservice business. David joins Justin to discuss how to …

CHAD BELDING :: THE FOWL LIFE

May 14th, 2021

29:49

Chad Belding is a lifelong sportsman and outdoors enthusiast whose love of the lifestyle was instilled at a very young age by his father Orville Belding. Chad’s passion eventually led him to predator and waterfowl …

LOTUS SUSTAINABLES :: THE #1 REUSABLE GROCERY SHOPPING BAGS

May 13th, 2021

24:42

Farzan Dehmoubed is Founder and CEO of Lotus Sustainables, an eco-friendly company on a mission to eliminate plastic from shopping. After launching its first product online with unprecedented success, Farzan expanded …

PB2 FOODS :: POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER (AND MORE!)

May 12th, 2021

19:52

At PB2, they believe in finding the balance in everyday life, feeling confident in your choices, and being present each day. PB2 launched in 2007 and is continually working with a family of farmers to create pure and …

REBEL KIN :: STYLISH BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING GLASSES

May 10th, 2021

19:47

While working to build her business as a freelance designer for many years, Leah Michelle suffered tremendously from eye strain and headaches due to way too much screen time. After searching for and purchasing many …

UFURNISH :: CONNECTING SHOPPERS AND FURNITURE RETAILERS

May 7th, 2021

21:07

ufurnish.com allows you to search furniture and home furnishing ranges from 100+ retailers all on one website. Use our detailed filters to segment the market and easily find what you’re looking for. While searching for …

COPPER CLEAN :: ANTIMICROBIAL SURFACE PATCHES

May 6th, 2021

23:13

Copper Clean™ Antimicrobial Surface Patches are durable, antimicrobial copper stickers that are applied to door handles, push plates, and other high-touch surfaces to kill surface-borne bacteria. Co-founder Benton Allen …

ACTUAL VEGGIES :: PLANT-ONLY VEGGIE BURGERS

May 5th, 2021

23:20

In a quest to find a healthier alternative to traditional burgers, co-founder, Jason, quickly realized that the grocery aisles were full of imitation …

RIGHTRICE :: VEGGIES IN THE RICE AISLE

May 3rd, 2021

26:59

Keith Belling always loved rice. But the empty calories, all the carbs, and that mystery packet of seasoning, started to keep him from eating it as much as he wanted to. When he realized he wasn’t the only one, he …

MASON DIXIE :: BORN IN OUR HOME. BAKED IN YOURS.

April 30th, 2021

29:43

Ayeshah Abuelhiga started Mason Dixie in 2014 to change comfort food for the better. "Homestyle" cooking shouldn't mean settling for cheap, processed …

WHERE OH WHERE IS BARNABY BEAR?!

April 29th, 2021

19:22

Entrepreneur, illustrator, author and working mother Wendy Rouillard took her grandmother’s teddy bear and made it into a successful and growing …

COTTON BLUES :: CHEESECAKE COMPANY

April 28th, 2021

30:22

What began as a cheesecake recipe created by a high schooler in small-town Mississippi is now a business that makes thousands of cheesecakes each …

MOKU FOODS :: PLANT-BASED JERKY

April 26th, 2021

23:44

Raised on O‘ahu, Hawaii, an island with limited natural resources, Matt Feldman understood the importance of sustainability from a young age. As he began learning about the immense carbon footprint of the meat industry, …

FITTRACK :: BUILD HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE

April 23rd, 2021

24:55

In 2019, Jeff Lee founded FitTrack, a health technology company that allows users to track and measure their health easily and accurately. Now his …

SPOTMYUV :: UV DETECTION STICKERS

April 21st, 2021

19:18

SPOTMYUV®, a Canadian invention, was created in 2014 because of the genuine need for people worldwide to increase their personal line of defence …

BATTERIES + BULBS :: POWER IT. LIGHT IT. FIX IT.

April 19th, 2021

34:05

Batteries Plus is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb and smartphone/tablet repair franchise with a nationwide network of …

OATS OVERNIGHT :: NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS, CONVENIENT OATMEAL BREAKFAST

April 16th, 2021

17:35

You’re too smart to be spoon-fed! Oats Overnight™ launched in 2016 as a delicious, nutritious and convenient solution to breakfast. The product …

FLEXSCREEN :: NO MORE BENT FRAMES!

April 14th, 2021

43:30

FlexScreen is the world’s first and only flexible window screen. FlexScreen began in 2013 when founder Joe Altieri took to his garage and invented …

AMERICAN CORNHOLE LEAGUE :: ANYONE CAN PLAY. ANYONE CAN WIN!

April 12th, 2021

30:06

The American Cornhole League (ACL) promotes and develops cornhole as a sport on every level. The ACL has created software and apps specifically …

LOCA FOODS :: PLANT-BASED POTATO QUESO

April 9th, 2021

27:43

At LOCA, they believe eating cheese dip is one of life’s greatest pleasures. By making it allergen, conflict, and cruelty-free, they’re just making it easier to enjoy as often as you want. Come join the party as founder …

FITFIGHTER :: GET YOUR STEELHOSE

April 7th, 2021

33:00

Originally designed for the fire service, FitFighter is a world class strength and conditioning system with our own patent-pending Steelhose free weights and iOS training app. Their Steelhoses are made in the USA from …

COLONY COCKTAILS :: SIP THE STARS. BANISH THE BORING!

April 5th, 2021

23:43

Colony Cocktails was born out of a quest to live richer more enchanted lives through the meaningful connections we make with those around us. Colony …

SNAP COLLAR :: FIX THE MESSY SHIRT COLLAR!

April 2nd, 2021

13:31

Mike Sullivan is the founder of Snap Collar, a new invention to fix messy shirt collars. The idea came to Mike after searching for ways to smooth my …

RAWLOGY :: ULTRA-LIGHT, ECO-FRIENDLY CORK MASSAGE BALLS AND ROLLERS

March 31st, 2021

25:50

Marek Bowers is the founder and creator of Rawlogy, a health and wellness company focused on sustainable self-care products. As an avid outdoorsman …

HALSA FOODS :: OATMILK YOGURT

March 29th, 2021

40:28

Hälsa Foods (Halsa means “health” in Swedish) is the manufacturer of oatmilk yogurt. It is one of the first plant-based oatgurt made from whole grain …

CARE FOR AIDS :: LIFE BEYOND AIDS

March 29th, 2021

22:30

As a junior at Vanderbilt, Justin Miller co-founded the nonprofit Care for AIDS to empower people to live a life beyond AIDS, and he has since led the organization to grow to more than $45 million in annual donations, …

HIGH LIFE FARMS :: BOUTIQUE CANNABIS ON A GRAND SCALE

March 26th, 2021

15:26

High Life Farms cultivates boutique cannabis on a grand scale. With 250,000 square foot of combined canopy space, they are on the cutting edge of …

CUDDLE CLONES :: CUSTOM PLUSH PET PRODUCTS

March 24th, 2021

24:37

There is an unbreakable bond between pet moms and dads and their fur-children. And oftentimes that bond is disrupted due to travel, going away to …

BUDDY BRANDS :: SLEEP SCIENCE FOR PETS

March 22nd, 2021

30:10

Buddy Brands employs innovative product design and unparalleled craftsmanship to create world class pet products. CEO and founder Trevor Crotts joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this “comfortable” pet …

AMERICAN 7’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE (A7FL)

March 19th, 2021

19:38

The American 7s Football League® (A7FL) has pioneered a thoroughly familiar yet completely new format for America’s most popular sport: 7-on-7 …

FLEXIT :: VIRTUAL PERSONAL TRAINING

March 17th, 2021

28:27

Austin Cohen is the founder of Flexit, an a-la-carte digital fitness solution that enables users to work out at whatever facility they want to, …

PANINI AMERICA :: TRADING CARDS, STICKERS & MORE

March 15th, 2021

25:41

The Panini Group, established almost 50 years ago in Modena, Italy has subsidiaries throughout Europe, Latin America and the United States. Panini is …

BLUE LIGHT DISTILLERY :: THE CARIBBEAN GIN CO.

March 12th, 2021

26:39

Blue Light Caribbean Gin is hand-made on the tropical island of Grenada using local botanicals. Established in 2018 at the Le Phare Bleu beachfront hotel, Blue Light is changing the way people look at gin. Aaron Salyer …

UNLEASH YOUR PRIMAL BRAIN: DEMYSTIFYING HOW WE THINK AND WHY WE ACT

March 10th, 2021

28:05

Tim Ash is an acknowledged authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, and the …

VEGKY :: VEGAN AIN’T BORING

March 8th, 2021

31:12

What makes Vegky different? Their jerky is made with stems of shiitake mushrooms and not the cap, which makes all the difference. The goal is for Vegky jerky to have the best “meat-like” texture with little to no …

THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY :: OPTIMAL HYDRATION, DELIVERED.

March 5th, 2021

29:26

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is a premier bottler of alkaline drinking water, with an 8.8-pH balance. The Company has developed an innovative …

FURZAPPER :: ZAPS FUR OFF YOUR LAUNDRY

March 3rd, 2021

28:11

The FurZapper (patent pending) is a safe, re-usable, and effective pet hair remover that goes into your washer/dryer and gently removes pet hair from your clothing. Just place the FurZapper into your clothes washer …

BREWERS CRACKERS :: MADE WITH SPENT GRAINS

March 1st, 2021

28:15

Brewer's Crackers is a "spent grain" cracker company driven to reducing food waste in the craft brewing industry. Spent grains are a valuable by-product from the beer making process. When making beer, brewers steep …

POL ARRACK :: SPIRITS PRODUCT OF SRI LANKA

February 26th, 2021

18:53

Also known as Very Special Old Arrack, this is 100% Pure Distilled Arrack. Recognized by its rich, aroma, full, smooth palate and exceptionally …

SHI LACHEF :: FRESH, ORGANIC, VEGAN GOODNESS!

February 25th, 2021

23:34

Shi Curry is the vibrant 16-year-old youth Chef, CEO, and TV personality committed to transforming the lives of her peers through healthy eating and …

QURI :: QUINOA PERUVIAN VODKA

February 24th, 2021

27:45

High in the Andes of South America, Quinoa is celebrated as Muru Quri, which means the Golden Grain in the ancient language of Quechua. This is where …

FOOD + FIRE + KNIVES :: YOUR PRIVATE CHEF IS HERE

February 22nd, 2021

27:37

Have you ever thought about inviting friends over to an exclusive dinner in your home and wanted your own private chef?! Food, Fire + Knives is here for you. And soon, you too can have your own private chef-led meals! …

SODAPUP :: AMERICAN-MADE DOG TOYS FOR POWER-CHEWERS

February 19th, 2021

32:46

Not all dogs, and not all dog parents are alike. SodaPup has created unique collections to appeal to different audiences. Their toy brands include …

CYBER SECURITY :: SECURE ANCHOR

February 18th, 2021

33:12

Dr. Eric Cole is an industry-recognized security expert with over 20 years of hands-on experience. He has experience in information technology with a …

SONOTONE :: PREMIUM GUITAR STRINGS

February 17th, 2021

29:36

Sonotone is a guitar strings company founded and led by PK Pandey. Joe Perry and Jeff Beck, amongst many other global music artists, have embraced the well-balanced tone of SonoTone strings. SonoTone strings are wound …

SWIGGIES :: WRIST WATER BOTTLES!

February 15th, 2021

35:36

Swiggies were invented as an alternative to fanny packs and having to carry water bottles while exercising. This new hands-free approach is simple and easy to use. You just fill them up with water and go! They also …

NUTRABOLT :: SPORTS NUTRITION

February 12th, 2021

28:02

Established in 2002, Nutrabolt is a fast-growing nutritional life science company. Their marquee brands, Cellucor, C4 Energy, and XTEND, are among …

TELLINGA :: EPISTOLARY GREETING CARDS THAT TELL YOUR STORY

February 11th, 2021

28:41

Tellinga (like telling a story) is a Houston, TX-based startup that creates personalized hand-drawn greeting cards that tell your story through snail mail. Story recipients receive illustrated stories about themselves …

WITHOUT A TRACE FOODS :: ALL THE AWESOME AND NONE OF THE COMPROMISE

February 10th, 2021

33:07

Brooke Navarro and her husband Matt founded Without A Trace Foods to address the challenge of good food without the ingredients that cause food allergies. Their vision is for every kid to never feel left out because of …

LYTT :: GUARANA INFUSED HARD SELTZER

February 8th, 2021

26:26

When Michel Myara decided to launch a hard seltzer brand, he wanted to take a different approach to the category. He was the first to use Guaraná to …

CANNAPRENEUR PARTNERS :: INFUSING SMART CAPITAL, STRATEGY & PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP

February 5th, 2021

30:06

Cannapreneur Partners is a team of excellence-driven professionals that have the passion and drive to help entrepreneurs attain success while guiding …

HUSHCONCERTS :: SILENT DISCO INNOVATION

February 4th, 2021

33:25

HUSHconcerts relentlessly innovates to manifest creative solutions to the challenges of live event production in both common and non-traditional …

4SIGHT :: DISCOVERING TRUTH IN CONSUMER DATA

February 3rd, 2021

25:32

4Sight is making big data small (and human) – mining thousands of unfiltered, real time user generated (social media, reviews, blogs) content to …

CELSIUS :: LIVE FIT

February 1st, 2021

23:37

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH), founded in April 2004, is a global company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for flagship brand …

CIEL :: CAFÉ PRIVE SELECT COFFEE

January 29th, 2021

18:00

Jennifer Stone, founder of Ciel Café Privé Sélect, is a Licensed Quality Grader by the Coffee Quality Institute as well as an internationally recognized coffee cupper and judge for the Cup of Excellence. Jen joins …

FANPLAYR :: MAKING BEHAVIORAL DATA ACTIONABLE

January 27th, 2021

42:10

Simon Yencken is the founder and CEO of Fanplayr. Fanplayr enables the creation and display of customized content for individual ecommerce visitor …

YUM ACTUALLY! ICE CREAM MADE WITH VEGGIES…AND YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE IT!

January 25th, 2021

22:34

When Nicole Frankel’s daughter was four years old, she went on a “fruits and veggies strike,” and refused to eat the healthy foods on her plate. …

SMARTY :: SMART COUPONS & CASH BACK

January 22nd, 2021

22:20

Smarty is a browser extension available on Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge which automatically searches and applies the best coupon codes for consumers who are shopping online. Not only does Smarty apply the best …

SPEAKEASY COMPANY :: INTEGRATED DTC SOLUTIONS FOR BEVERAGE BRANDS

January 20th, 2021

36:21

Josh Jacobs is the co-founder and CEO of Speakeasy Company – a company centered on offering alcoholic beverage entrepreneurs the opportunity to reach …

THE FOUNDERS OF MUSCLE MILK + FLAVOR INSIGHTS

January 18th, 2021

39:13

Nikki Brown and Michael Pickett are co-founders of CytoSport (the company that launched Muscle Milk) and now Flavor Insights. The family worked together to found and grow CytoSport for nearly 20 years – from its first …

TEN :: ALKALINE SPRING WATER

January 15th, 2021

27:09

When you drink TEN Spring Water, you experience water like no other. Many bottled waters can be acidic, but TEN is no ordinary water because it is …

FOOD BIZ SUCCESS :: START AND GROW YOUR FOOD BUSINESS!

January 13th, 2021

27:05

After working with hundreds of food entrepreneurs, Sari Kimbell created Food Business Success to help entrepreneurs in the food business feel confident and capable in launching and growing a business. Sari joins Justin …

GOAT RODEO CAPITAL :: INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BRANDS

January 11th, 2021

29:11

Goat Rodeo Capital is a venture capital fund focused on early stage opportunities in the alcohol beverage space. The portfolio of companies …

THE INDUSTRY COLLECTIVE :: SHAPING THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

January 8th, 2021

27:49

The Industry Collective is comprised of many of world’s top experts across the wider beverage sector that have come together to shape the future of …

JEFFREY HAYZLETT :: THE HERO FACTOR, C-SUITE NETWORK & MORE!

January 6th, 2021

28:21

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. He is a global …

BLENDER BOMBS :: NUTRIENT DENSE SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE BOOSTERS

January 4th, 2021

28:55

Helen Hall is the founder of Blender Bombs - a nutrient-dense, superfood "bomb" designed to make your smoothie a meal replacement or to be eaten as a power snack. Ingredients include chia seed, hemp seed, flaxseed, …

WANU WATER :: QUENCH YOUR APPETITE

January 1st, 2021

36:38

wanu water (water + nutrients) is the first-to-market, best-selling nutrient-infused water packed with 10 essential vitamins including 24% of your …

HEADQUARTERS :: LAUNCHPAD FOR CANNABIS BRANDS

December 30th, 2020

24:52

Headquarters (HQ) is a newly formed strategic advisory studio which launched a revolutionary approach and suite of services to help cannabis …

LAUMIERE :: GOURMET FRUITS

December 28th, 2020

19:46

Laumiere Gourmet Fruits, an innovative food brand, explores the connection between luxury and nature in an ongoing quest to combine gourmet excellence with a healthy lifestyle. Co-Founders Vivek Sharma and Varun Sharma …

FORAGER :: THE DIGITAL PIPELINE FOR LOCAL FOOD

December 23rd, 2020

46:35

Forager is an early stage startup with a social mission of making locally sourced food more widely available to all. Forager has been recognized by …

SALVADOR SANTANA :: MUSIC, CANNABIS, AND MORE!

December 21st, 2020

43:12

Salvador Santana, son of the legendary ten-time Grammy winning guitarist Carlos Santana, has been a creator and entrepreneur for his entire life. Coming from a long family line of musical innovators, the passion to do …

GANJA GODDESS :: CANNABIS DELIVERY

December 17th, 2020

27:29

Ganja Goddess describes themselves as the “best cannabis delivery service in California, delivering cannabis with personalized customer care since 2011.” The Cannabis product market is booming and Tara Wells joins …

ROUTIFIC :: NAVIGATING ROUTE OPTIMIZATION

December 14th, 2020

25:48

Routific is a leading route optimization platform that saves last-mile delivery businesses time and fuel. Routific's strength is in its proprietary algorithm and excellent user experience. Co-founder Suzanne Ma joins …

BIO BIDET :: WATER DOES IT BETTER! (PART 2)

December 11th, 2020

14:29

Bio Bidet manufactures modern solutions for “primitive” bathroom challenges and has become America’s most popular wholesaler and retailer of bidets. …

AGRICYCLE :: TRANSFORMING WASTE INTO OPPORTUNITY

December 10th, 2020

19:40

Agricycle’s mission is to transform waste into opportunity. Agricycle works with a network of 35,000 smallholder farmers around the world to source …

ZENNI OPTICAL :: EYEWEAR FOR EVERY YOU

December 7th, 2020

30:43

Doesn’t everyone deserve to look good while wearing an affordable pair of glasses? Thus, Zenni was born in the San Francisco Bay Area - a natural fit in the home of forward-thinking, tech-savvy companies. The mission …

HOWGOOD :: SUSTAINABLE FOOD

December 3rd, 2020

26:27

HowGood is a mission-driven, independent research company with the largest database on food and personal care product sustainability in the industry. With 1,000,000+ products rated, HowGood helps leading retailers and …

SKUMA :: PURE PERSONALIZED WATER

November 30th, 2020

25:25

Sküma is a UK-based consumer products company that plans on disrupting and transforming the bottled water industry. Their innovative new device promotes the use of tap water rather than buying bottled water by purifying …

SPRECHER BREWING COMPANY :: MILWAUKEE’S ORIGINAL CRAFT BREWERY

November 27th, 2020

17:44

Sprecher is a craft beverage manufacturer, focusing on handcrafting soft drinks with rich, creamy flavors since 1985. Sprecher manufactures a broad set of beverage brands from Root Beer to Cream Soda and Valencia Orange …

UNBOUND MERINO :: SEE MORE OF THE WORLD WITHOUT THE BURDEN OF BULKY LUGGAGE

November 25th, 2020

32:49

Unbound Merino was created by three lifelong friends who were drawn to the incredible natural benefits of Merino wool. The fabric was perfectly …

POSH PUPPY BOUTIQUE :: FOR THE DISTINGUISHED DOGGIE

November 23rd, 2020

15:28

Begun as an on-line eBay store, the Posh Puppy Boutique went from just selling dog clothing to now carrying a broad range of products and earning the #1 dog boutique ranking on Google. Founder and CEO Jennifer Kirk …

INTELLIBED :: GEL MATRIX TECHNOLOGY

November 19th, 2020

28:37

Intellibed is the biggest disruption to the mattress industry in over two decades. The Intellibed is the only mattress in the world that is both firm and soft at the same time. How is that even possible...through it’s …

MAXIMUM MOMENTUM :: HOW TO GET IT, HOW TO KEEP IT

November 16th, 2020

33:30

Mike Berland is the founder & CEO of research, data, and analytics firm Decode M and is an expert on how people think and behave as consumers, voters, and decision-makers. His new book Maximum Momentum: How to Get …

charity : water :: the spring

November 12th, 2020

26:28

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. The organization’s impact can be observed globally as they have funded 56k+ water projects for over …

BIO BIDET :: WATER DOES IT BETTER!

November 9th, 2020

22:45

Bio Bidet manufactures modern solutions for “primitive” bathroom challenges and has become America’s most popular wholesaler and retailer of bidets. …

FUN WINE :: WE DON’T SELL WINE. WE SELL FUN!

November 5th, 2020

27:00

Inspired by the culture and vibe of Miami, Fun Wine builds their brand influenced by art, fashion, and music. Because Fun Wine believes wine should …

SYNCTUITION :: THE ULTIMATE PROGRAM FOR DEEP RELAXATION!

November 2nd, 2020

26:07

Synctuition is a top-three mindfulness app in the US and the home of its founders, Estonia. Following in the footsteps of a large roster of tech …

HUNT A KILLER :: DETECTIVES NEEDED

October 29th, 2020

18:53

Named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, Hunt A Killer is an immersive murder mystery game that challenges players to catch a killer through interactive monthly membership boxes and …

PASTA LIFE :: STOP SUCKING, START SLURPING!

October 26th, 2020

19:14

Pasta Life provides thirsty consumers around the world with an eco-friendly drinking straw solution they can love. Pasta Life straws last 40+ minutes …

GLASS HOUSE GROUP :: FOR THE “CANNA-CURIOUS!”

October 22nd, 2020

29:20

Graham Farrar is the president of Glass House Group, a vertically integrated supplier and branding company for cannabis products, based in California. Glass House Group owns and operates Glass House Farms 500,000 sq …

HELLO MY NAME IS AWESOME! HOW TO CREATE BRAND NAMES THAT STICK

October 19th, 2020

36:31

Chief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words, Alexandra Watkins is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names. Alexandra first got hooked on naming in 2003 when Gap hired her to create names for their first line of …

JUST ENOUGH WINES :: QUALITY WINE MEETS CONVENIENCE

October 15th, 2020

21:19

Have you ever wanted a glass of wine but didn’t want to open an entire bottle?! Or ever wish you had just had a glass instead of the entire bottle?! …

TOLAGO HARD SELTZER :: JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE, OASIS BOUND

October 12th, 2020

29:20

The hard seltzer beverage category is on fire! And Tolago Hard Seltzer is taking a unique approach to consumer engagement, brand-building, and …

FORGING AN IRONCLAD BRAND :: A LEADER’S GUIDE – PART 2

October 8th, 2020

30:07

Good brand is just good business. Brand is the intentional leader’s North Star. It helps us engage customers and employees, unleash our competitive advantage, and fuel enduring growth. And yet, despite this power, brand …

FORGING AN IRONCLAD BRAND :: A LEADER’S GUIDE - PART 1

October 5th, 2020

35:59

Good brand is just good business. Brand is the intentional leader’s North Star. It helps us engage customers and employees, unleash our competitive advantage, and fuel enduring growth. And yet, despite this power, brand …

ALTWELL :: CBD INFUSED PRODUCTS – PART 2

October 1st, 2020

27:31

CBD is a different experience for everyone. And ALTWELL is putting the consumer needs at the center of everything they do. ALTWELL is driven by helping consumers live each day with comfort and calm. It’s their purpose. …

ALTWELL :: CBD INFUSED PRODUCTS – PART 1

September 28th, 2020

25:00

CBD is a different experience for everyone. And ALTWELL is putting the consumer needs at the center of everything they do. ALTWELL is driven by helping consumers live each day with comfort and calm. It’s their purpose. …

BUG BITE THING :: INSECT BITE RELIEF

September 24th, 2020

29:29

Kelley Higney is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing - a rising star in the consumer goods world with a product solving the insect bite issue! As …

MILWAUKEE BOOT COMPANY :: RUGGED REBORN

September 21st, 2020

25:23

Milwaukee Boot Company is named for the figures and landmarks that have helped make Milwaukee what it is today. MBC’s boots are a hand-crafted nod to the city’s wealth of industry and work ethic. They’re made for those …

HONEST TO GREATNESS :: HOW TODAY’S GREATEST LEADERS USE BRUTAL HONESTY TO ACHIEVE MASSIVE SUCCESS

September 17th, 2020

24:28

Peter Kozodoy is an Inc. 5000 serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and business coach who works with organizations and their leaders to help them …

THE CREATOR MINDSET: 92 TOOLS TO UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO INNOVATION, GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY

September 14th, 2020

21:59

Nir Bashan is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, improve customer …

DIG AND TABBY :: THE DOG AND CAT PERSON’S DATING APPS!

September 7th, 2020

26:06

If you love animals, are single, and want to meet your significant dog and/or cat-loving significant other, this episode is for you! Leigh Isaacson (co-founder of Dig-The Dog Person's Dating App and Tabby-The Cat …

BizResults.com :: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS

September 3rd, 2020

26:01

Rick Cottrell is the CEO of BizResults.com, an award-winning business growth consultancy helping business owners reach scalable and predictable …

THE HOUSE OF SOMRUS :: TASTE MORE OUT OF LIFE!

August 31st, 2020

28:58

Somrus Chai! Somrus Mango! Come thirsty to this podcast episode. Justin is joined by Monica Badlani (COO at The House of Somrus) as she shares secrets behind the world's fastest growing line of India-inspired liqueurs!

UNBREAK THE SYSTEM :: DIAGNOSING AND CURING THE TEN CRITICAL FLAWS IN YOUR COMPANY

August 24th, 2020

30:34

Josh Rovner is the author of Unbreak the System: Diagnosing and Curing the Ten Critical Flaws in Your Company. In the book, Josh covers everything from organizational blind spots to dysfunctional infrastructure. Josh …

NOX HEALTH :: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR EMPLOYERS AND SLEEP-DEPRIVED PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

August 17th, 2020

21:33

Meet the one-stop solution company improving sleep health worldwide. Most people have been left in the dark when it comes to all the different health …

PETAL :: THE ZERO-ODOR GERM-FREEZING WASTE BIN

August 10th, 2020

29:32

Petal is the world's first freezer disposal that naturally stops rot, eliminates odors and prevents the spread of germs before they start. Meet the …

COVID AND COLLEGE…ADMISSIONS (WITH RICK CLARK)

August 3rd, 2020

28:58

The college admissions process has been turned upside-down just like most other processes, routines, and standards thanks to Covid-19. Rick Clark is …

COVID AND COLLEGE…FOOTBALL (WITH MR COLLEGE FOOTBALL)

July 27th, 2020

30:12

Saturdays in the South will not be the same this year. College football could / might be played and there are many elements to consider in planning …

PUNCHER’S CHANCE :: KENTUCKY BOURBON AND THE WOLF SPIRIT

July 20th, 2020

34:56

Umberto Luchini is the founder and proprietor of Wolf Spirit LLC, a company that develops and owns spirit brands such as Blood x Sweat x Teams Vodka …

GOLIDZ :: GRAB ‘N’ GO CONVENIENCE (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)

July 13th, 2020

32:23

Food and drink on the go!? Yes…with GoLidZ! Founder and CEO Bonnie Strominger joins Justin to discuss launching GoLidZ, building the brand, and bringing the product to the food and beverage industry in this …

CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE :: THREE SECRETS TO BUILDING STRONG LEADERS

July 6th, 2020

33:04

Yes, you can learn the skills to effectively lead people, organizations, and employees. With the right motivation and knowledge, you can be a leader who knows what it takes to succeed. Throughout his extensive …

MENTRA :: GET 100,000 AUTISTIC ADULTS INTO THE WORKFORCE BY 2025

June 29th, 2020

20:00

Jhillika Kumar was the winner of the Georgia Tech Student of Vision Award and Ferst Entrepreneurship and Leadership Scholarship for her work with her …

ANTHONY SARANDREA :: THE MOST PROFITABLE 55 MINUTES IN BUSINESS

June 22nd, 2020

19:48

Anthony Sarandrea started off door knocking and built his company to $100k/day with over 1M customers a year. He is recognized as one of the top lead generators in the world, running a team that specializes in driving …

LEADERSHIP FORCES :: TURN YOUR COMPANY INTO A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE

June 15th, 2020

28:55

Roderic Yapp is a former Royal Marine Officer and the founder of Leadership Forces, a program that takes the high-performance principles of the Royal Marines and applies it to leadership development. Rod has exemplified …

PEEL AWAY LABS :: INSTANT CLEAN SHEETS (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)

June 8th, 2020

19:18

Maxwell Cohen is the founder and CEO of Peel Away Labs, the innovative start-up company that developed Peelaways, the bedding industry’s first …

PRO/SPUR :: HELPING PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS PROSPER!

June 1st, 2020

20:02

To quote Mike Yeo, “Receiving solid advice from someone with no skin in the game and no expectations is so helpful. Pro/spur’s coaching style would …

THE FOREVER TRANSACTION :: HOW TO BUILD A SUBSCRIPTION MODEL SO COMPELLING, YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE

May 25th, 2020

22:12

Robbie Kellman Baxter is the world's leading expert on subscription pricing and membership models and also the author of The Membership Economy and The Forever Transaction. Robbie joins Justin to discuss her new book.

LEADERSHIP & LIFE HACKS :: INSIGHTS FROM A MOM, WIFE, ENTREPRENEUR & EXECUTIVE

May 18th, 2020

26:42

Leadership & Life Hacks is the perfect guidebook for anyone hungry to be more efficient and effective. Alyssa Rapp takes you into the boardroom and into her own home, providing invaluable strategies for everything …

WONDER DRINK KOMBUCHA :: TASTE THE GOODNESS

May 11th, 2020

43:51

Stash Tea. Tazo Tea. Wonder Drink Kombucha. Extraordinary brands. And all founded or co-founded by a visionary leader – Steve Lee. Steve joins Justin …

SOCIAL SPARKLING WINE :: LIVE SOCIAL. DRINK CLEAN! (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)

May 4th, 2020

27:25

Social Sparkling Wine is a truly clean, organic, low-calorie, gluten and sulfite-free sparkling sake rice wine now available in more 4,000 retail …

JUST LISTEN :: DISCOVER THE SECRET TO GETTING THROUGH TO ABSOLUTELY ANYONE

April 30th, 2020

35:52

Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise …

MAXWELL-SCOTT :: LEATHER CRAFTMANSHIP FOR THE MODERN DAY

April 27th, 2020

22:32

Maxwell-Scott is a family-run business based in the historic cathedral city of York in North Yorkshire. Despite honoring traditional craftsmanship, Maxwell-Scott is an eCommerce business that aspires to be at the very …

CPG-RETAIL :: CONSUMER MARKETS HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED DISRUPTION AT A FASTER PACE

April 23rd, 2020

33:33

"The Consumer Markets have never experienced disruption at a faster pace than at this very moment, with implications, actions, and opportunities to …

LIFE’S GRAPE :: VINE-DRIED GRAPES

April 20th, 2020

26:49

Basia and Courtney Gillespie are co-founders at Life’s Grape – a family-owned, California-grown brand of vine-dried grapes (yes, they are technically raisins). Because their signature Selma Pete grapes used to make the …

LUNCH WITH LUCY :: MAXIMIZE PROFITS BY INVESTING IN YOUR PEOPLE

April 13th, 2020

17:49

Sherry Stewart Deutschmann founded her first venture, LetterLogic, in her basement and grew it to a $40 million company by putting her employees …

CANEWRAPS ::  WRAP YOUR CANE TO MATCH YOUR STYLE

April 9th, 2020

19:43

Stephen Opie and Charlotte Heim are the co-founders of Sweetmobility. With their combined insights and skills, they are delivering products that support mobility with decorative style. Sweetmobility’s first product, …

NEVER GO WITH YOUR GUT :: HOW PIONEERING LEADERS MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS AND AVOID BUSINESS DISASTERS

April 6th, 2020

26:45

Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases, which devastate bottom lines and bring down high-flying careers. …

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS :: THAT’S NOT HOW IT WORKS! (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)

March 30th, 2020

34:26

Rick Clark, Georgia Tech’s director of undergraduate admissions joins Justin to discuss the college admissions process – tactics that work and a few …

DRIVING INNOVATION FROM WITHIN :: A GUIDE FOR INTERNAL ENTREPRENEURS

March 23rd, 2020

22:06

Kaihan Krippendorff is the founder and CEO of Outthinker and bestselling author of Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal …

WORK ON YOUR GAME :: USE THE PRO ATHLETE MINDSET TO DOMINATE YOUR GAME IN BUSINESS, SPORTS, AND LIFE

March 16th, 2020

30:01

For the past 15 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of over 60 million entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold …

THE REGENERATIVE LIFE :: TRANSFORM ANY ORGANIZATION, OUR SOCIETY, AND YOUR DESTINY

March 9th, 2020

18:27

Carol Sanford is a recognized thought-leader working side by side with Fortune 500 and new economy executives in designing and leading systemic …

JIMINY’S :: FOR HEALTHIER PETS AND A HEALTHIER PLANET

March 2nd, 2020

24:00

Anne Carlson is the founder and CEO of Jiminy’s LLC. Anne decided one day that while she enjoyed working in the pet industry, she wanted to be a part of something that made a positive impact on the environment and on …

STORYTELLING :: EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)

February 24th, 2020

23:10

Janece Shaffer is an award-winning and internationally produced playwright and has written more than a dozen works. Janece has translated her …

TOUGH THINGS FIRST :: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY'S LONGEST SERVING CEO

February 17th, 2020

28:07

Raymond D. "Ray" Zinn is an inventor, entrepreneur and published author. In addition to a number of significant inventions improving wireless radio …

LEADERSHIP IS LANGUAGE :: THE HIDDEN POWER OF WHAT YOU SAY - AND WHAT YOU DON'T

February 10th, 2020

28:12

Captain David Marquet imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are …

ELIQS :: MAKE THE CAN YOUR CANVAS

February 3rd, 2020

17:33

Max Berg is one of the founders of Eliqs, a start-up that creates custom-designed craft beverage cans for any occasion worth celebrating. Max joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this unique beverage start-up!

Dan Chan:  Master Magician

January 27th, 2020

22:17

Dan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate …

TerraCycle: Recycling Innovation (Best-Of-ContenderCast)

January 20th, 2020

16:54

Ever thought of starting a business in the garbage space?! Tom Szaky did – from Princeton dorm room to global business leader – he’s built one of the most innovative global recycling companies focused on recycling …

The Clean Pet Food Revolution:  How Better Pet Food Will Change the World

January 13th, 2020

22:09

The Clean Pet Food Revolution lifts the lid on the current pet food industry: its claims of what constitutes a “natural” diet for pets, its shocking …

The 50 75 100 Solution:  Build Better Relationships

January 2nd, 2020

31:51

Bryan Falchuk is a life and executive coach, public speaker, C-level executive and the best-selling author of "Do a Day," in which he teaches people how to overcome challenges and achieve goals. His most recent book, …

The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together

December 30th, 2019

32:05

Rick Clark is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech and author of The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting In …

My Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days (Part 2)!

December 23rd, 2019

28:08

Michael O’Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author including his most recent book, My Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days. Michael helps …

Helping People Work Better Together: 11 Laws of Likeability, Nail The Interview and More!

December 16th, 2019

26:03

Connection Creator, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Author and CEO - Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals …

The Inventor Coach: You And Your Ideas (Part 1) (Best-of-ContenderCast)

December 9th, 2019

27:40

What do you do with an idea!? The answer is in today’s podcast! Inventor Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and …

Dillon Forte: Tattoos – What You Visualize, You Materialize!

December 2nd, 2019

21:58

Have you ever thought about being a tattoo artist? Celebrity tattoo artist Dillon Forte isn’t just doing it, he is setting the standard in the space. Dillon is the founder of Sri Yantra tattoo studio. And even finding …

Totem: The Feel-Good Game

November 25th, 2019

20:39

Totem is a truly unique, fun and only positive self-discovery conversation card game. The game helps players discover their strengths and qualities …

Empowered Eyewear: Interchangeable Frames And Lenses

November 18th, 2019

19:15

Joe Flinn is a Cofounder of Empowered Eyewear – a company centered on providing a solution to the problem of interchangeable eyewear frames. Now no …

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority (Best-of-ContenderCast)

November 11th, 2019

29:49

Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor at Buckhead Church and joined Justin on the podcast to discuss his then-new book, "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority." Enjoy this …

My Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days

November 4th, 2019

22:11

Michael O’Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author. Michael helps elevate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael joins Justin to discuss both his …

Methodology: A Personal Chef For Time-Starved Professionals

October 28th, 2019

20:25

Methodology is a personalized meal delivery service that brings fresh, delicious, nutritionally-designed and ready to eat meals tailored to your diet …

Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying and Find Entrepreneurial Success

October 21st, 2019

20:41

Randy Ginsburg’s new book focuses on the stories and psychology behind a group of both highly diverse and successful entrepreneurs who were bullied …

Plaine Products: Tackling The World's Single-Use Plastic Crisis

October 14th, 2019

20:30

Plaine Products is one family's answer to the earth's single-use plastic crisis. Offering a line of toxin-free personal care products on a per-item or subscription basis, Plaine Products come in aluminum bottles that …

Running With My Head Down: An Entrepreneur's Story of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose

October 10th, 2019

21:18

Frank V. Fiume II is a pioneer in the franchise industry and the founder of i9 Sports—the nation’s leading franchisor of youth leagues and camps. In his new book, Running With My Head Down, Frank shares his …

Laura Vanderkam: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (Best-of-ContenderCast)

October 7th, 2019

20:51

No more excuses for not having time in the week to pursue your passions, spend time with the family, or explore your creative endeavors. Time management and productivity author, speaker and all-around expert Laura …

King of Pops:  Pops, Pups, Elves, and More!

September 30th, 2019

26:24

There was never really a plan for King of Pops. It started as a conversation that three brothers were having on an epic trip through Central America. Over the years, that conversation turned into a dream and when the …

The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only The Unconventional Ones

September 23rd, 2019

26:47

Former portfolio and hedge-fund manager turned leadership author and global financial thought-leader, Joel Salomon, returns to the ContenderCast to …

IQ BAR: Nutrients For The Brain. Protein For The Body. Fiber For The Gut.

September 16th, 2019

33:04

Will Nitze is the Founder and CEO of IQ BAR, a Boston-based brain and body nutrition company. After studying psychology as an undergrad at Harvard, …

Nanobubble Aeration: Eliminating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

September 9th, 2019

18:31

Nanobubble technology is the first aeration device registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for the natural elimination of Harmful Algal …

DYLN: Living Water Bottle (Best-of-ContenderCast)

September 3rd, 2019

28:48

DYLN, is a company that creates reusable water bottles that turn water into alkaline water. Since 2015, DYLN has eliminated more than 80 million plastic bottles worldwide by preventing the need to buy single-use …

Money Garden: How To Plant Seeds For A Lifetime Of Income

August 29th, 2019

20:54

Julie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, and innovation keynote speaker. Her patented product, swiggies, wrist water bottles, …

Daisy Jing: A Tragedy Called Perfection

August 26th, 2019

21:20

Daisy Jing, a YouTube vlogger (with 70+M views) and young entrepreneur who founded and bootstrapped a now multi-million beauty product line named …

Recycleballs: Reuse All Tennis Balls

August 19th, 2019

17:51

Nationwide, approximately 125 million used tennis balls wind up in America’s landfills every year. That is 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing, near non-decomposable rubber waste. U.S. tennis players recognize this …

Wild Earth: The Clean Pet Food Revolution!

August 12th, 2019

36:08

Wild Earth is challenging the status quo with clean, sustainable, plant-based protein pet food made without animal ingredients and their mission is to provide healthier foods for our pets. Ryan Bethencourt, founder and …

Eagle Pen Company:  The Apollo 11 Pen

August 5th, 2019

22:37

Eagle Pen Company is a provider of luxury fountain and rollerball pens to writers, art collectors, and history lovers. Their focus is building …

Dixie Southern Vodka – Cheers Y’all!

July 29th, 2019

27:58

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Dixie Southern Vodka is the largest premium craft vodka produced in the Southeast United States and the 9th …

Good Grit Magazine – Part 1: Launching A New Media Venture

July 22nd, 2019

30:43

Could the magazine world be hungry for something new?! Absolutely, according to Laura Quick, CEO and Founder of Good Grit Magazine! GGM brings a new …

Wolf Spirit Distillery: Vodka And The Wolf Spirit

July 15th, 2019

23:41

Umberto Luchini is the founder and proprietor of Wolf Spirit LLC, a company which develops and owns spirit brands – such as Blood x Sweat x Teams …

What Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering The 5 Misconceptions That Hold Leaders Back

July 8th, 2019

29:38

Rich Berens is the CEO of Root and author of What Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering The 5 Misconceptions That Hold Leaders Back. What Are Your Blind …

ChickenGuard: Lock The Chicken Coop!

July 1st, 2019

23:10

Ben Braithwaite is the Owner and Brand Creator of ChickenGuard - producers of the ChickenGuard automatic coop door opener and the world’s first, self-locking door kit. Chicken keeping is on a steady rise throughout the …

The Connectors Advantage:  7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact

June 27th, 2019

23:37

Michelle Tillis Lederman one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Likability Nail the Interview, Land the Job; Heroes Get Hired and the #1 …

Management Jazz: Lead like a Bandleader

June 24th, 2019

18:44

Adam Cole is an author, business leader and co-director of the Grant Park Academy of the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam’s new book focuses on helping …

Bailey’s Blossoms: Affordable Made Beautiful

June 17th, 2019

26:03

Bailey's Blossoms was born in 2009, at a kitchen table in Arizona, and was strictly hair accessories at first, but grew quickly into clothing and …

Anne Beall: Strategic Market Research

June 10th, 2019

21:53

Anne Beall is the CEO of Beall Research and author of Strategic Market Research: A Guide to Conducting Research that Drives Businesses. Anne joins Justin to discuss the book, how emotions influence purchasing, and even …

Adventurist Backpack Co.: Crazy About Adventure, Serious About People

June 3rd, 2019

15:05

Adventurist Backpack Co. designs minimalist backpacks for travel, and for every backpack sold, they provide 25 meals to families in need across the …

Busy Baby Mat: Time To End The "Toddler Toss!"

May 27th, 2019

19:09

Beth Fynbo is an Army Veteran, full-time working mom, and came up with the first-ever placemat to keep toys in place! Time to end the toddler toss. …

Catskill Provisions: See What We're Buzzing About!

May 20th, 2019

21:48

Ever thought about being a beekeeper? Or about using honey as a key ingredient for spirits? Claire Marin didn’t just think about it, she is doing it as founder and CEO of Catskill Provisions. Claire joins Justin to …

Beatbox Beverages: The World’s Tastiest Portable Party Punch

May 13th, 2019

27:12

BeatBox was founded by three millennial friends in 2011: their Party Punch was originally a blend of vodka, Crystal Light and cranberry juice served up in re-purposed Franziabags. A 2014 appearance on Shark Tank …

Fiddlestix Candy Company: Lollipop! Lollipop!

May 6th, 2019

17:10

The mission at Fiddlestix Candy Company is to make people smile! You will be smiling too after you hear Stephanie Murray’s story. Stephanie joins …

Bravespace Workplace: Making Your Company Fit For Human Life

April 29th, 2019

26:48

Moe Carrick, a best-selling author and Founder of Moementum, Inc., helps brave people do the hard things that make organizations great and benefit …

The Bundle Game: Celebrate Life’s Greatest Moments!

April 22nd, 2019

19:20

Sisters Jacklyn and Cassie Collier were looking to give their parents a unique gift for the holidays. Finding nothing in the stores, they designed a …

Extra Special People: Engage. Connect. Thrive.

April 15th, 2019

26:32

Laura Whitaker is the Executive Director of Extra Special People (ESP) – an organization that serves children and young adults with developmental …

KPOP Foods: Bringing Korean Flavors To America

April 8th, 2019

18:05

Theo Lee is the CEO & Cofounder of KPOP Foods, a Korean food consumer packaged goods company. Theo spent four years working in finance and banking and then received his MBA from UCLA Anderson, where he focused on …

Social Sparkling Wine: Live Social. Drink Clean!

April 1st, 2019

27:07

Social Sparkling Wine is a truly clean, organic, low-calorie, gluten and sulfite-free sparkling sake rice wine now available in more 4,000 retail …

RetailROI: Helping Vulnerable Children Worldwide

March 25th, 2019

38:31

Greg Buzek is the Founder and President of IHL Group and one of the Founders of the Retail Orphan Initiative, a charitable foundation that seeks to …

The Inventor Coach: Bringing Product Ideas to Life (Part 2)

March 18th, 2019

37:44

What do you do with an idea? Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and Executive Director of the United Inventors …

NOW Corp: A World Without AR

March 14th, 2019

33:53

Lara Hodgson is the Founder and CEO of NOW Corp. NOW’s mission is to create “A World without AR” for all businesses that sell to other businesses and governments – essentially redefining how businesses get …

Léon & George: Bring Nature Indoors

March 11th, 2019

21:36

Léon & George, the trendsetter of indoor house plants, is providing the best experience in buying quality greens paired with architectural designer pots. Gorgeous, responsibly-sourced living plants are pre-potted …

The Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth

March 7th, 2019

13:21

Over the past 40 years, Tom Stanley and his daughter Sarah Stanley Fallaw have been involved in research examining how self-made, economically …

J&M: Toy Fair. Toy Fun. With GTKY Games!

March 4th, 2019

19:25

Monique joins Justin to discuss their new line of get-to-know-you conversation card games, the New York Toy Fair, and more!

Habits For Success: Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar

February 25th, 2019

19:12

In 2008, G. Brian Benson followed a hunch and left his family’s golf center business, stepping into the unknown. Ever since, inspiration has …

MoveMe: Activewear

February 18th, 2019

15:26

MoveMe Activewear, inspired by and designed in the colorful and vibrant city of New Orleans Louisiana, is a high-quality brand that feels good, looks …

No Cow: No Cow. No Bull. No Whey!

February 11th, 2019

18:07

22 year-old Daniel “D” Katz is the founder of No Cow, the fast-growing brand of vegan, dairy-free protein bars. D has always been the curious, …

Cathy Hotka: Connecting Retail Insiders

February 7th, 2019

19:17

Cathy Hotka connects retail leaders to advance the industry. After starting her career in the White House and on Capitol Hill, Cathy turned to …

Free PR: How to Get Chased By The Press Without Hiring A PR Firm

February 4th, 2019

29:20

Adrian Salamunovic is a renowned growth hacker and one of the world's top experts in earned media and PR. He is a serial entrepreneur and the …

Wynd: Breathe Clean Air Wherever You Go

January 31st, 2019

21:09

Wynd Technologies, Inc. is based in Redwood City, California and was founded by Raymond Wu in 2014. Wynd creates products that help people breathe …

TripOutside: Gear Up For Your Adventure!

January 28th, 2019

14:08

TripOutside was founded by Julie and Reet Singh out of a shared enthusiasm for outdoor adventure and travel. TripOutside allows customers to discover …

Urban Axes: Land Your First Bullseye!

January 21st, 2019

16:42

Urban Axes is the country’s leading indoor recreational axe throwing facility. Founded in 2016 in Philadelphia, PA by four friends, Urban Axes combines the excitement of axe throwing with friendly competition in a …

The Inventor Coach: You And Your Ideas (Part 1)

January 17th, 2019

27:24

What do you do with an idea!? The answer is in today’s podcast! Inventor Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and …

DYLN: Living Water Bottle

January 14th, 2019

28:29

DYLN, is a company that creates reusable water bottles that turn water into alkaline water. Since 2015, DYLN has eliminated more than 80 million plastic bottles worldwide by preventing the need to buy single-use …

Electronic Alchemy: 3D Printing

January 7th, 2019

25:54

Science fiction has become reality. Imagine downloading any electronic device that you want then printing it in minutes. That’s what’s possible with the Electronic Alchemy eForge. Dr. Chance Glenn joins Justin to …

Lenspod: Contact Lens Storage Innovation

January 3rd, 2019

15:39

For decades, the only cases available for contact lens wearers have been plastic, cheap and disposable. Not anymore. Meet the Lenspod. Entrepreneur, Avi Sharoni, wants to create a cleaner, greener and more premium …

Training Canines: Solving The Puppy Puzzle

December 27th, 2018

26:22

Kim Paciotti is a certified professional dog trainer; a canine scientist specializing in puppies. Her research within the field of puppy training led Kim to create The Empowered Puppy Program, an exciting approach to …

Tend: Connecting Event Hosts to Tenders

December 20th, 2018

16:42

Tend is an innovative new event staffing platform that recently launched in the Los Angeles region. Tend is the first-ever digital marketplace for event staffing, connecting event hosts to a network of Tenders …

ExecThread: Driving Diversity at Executive Levels by Helping Professionals Access The Hidden Job Market

December 17th, 2018

26:51

Joe Meyer is the Founder & CEO of ExecThread – a premium, peer-to-peer job sharing network and the leading aggregator of unpublished executive-level job opportunities in the world. Joe joins Justin to discuss …

Par Avion: Aviation Consultants To The World

December 10th, 2018

26:57

Janine Iannarelli is the Founder & President of Par Avion Ltd and is the top female representative selling and purchasing business aircraft internationally. Janine joins Justin to discuss launching and growing her …

Y Studios: Bringing Ideas to Life

December 6th, 2018

24:55

Wai-Loong Lim is founder and principal of Y Studios, a San Francisco-based design and research consultancy he launched with his wife/top design …

Abele Group: Blockchain, AI, Cryptocurrency, an ICO and More!

December 3rd, 2018

26:20

The Abele Group is a finance and technology company leading the financial industry into the digital age. It is made up of two subsidiary business …

MAP’T GEAR: From NYC Subway Fashion to Promotional Products

November 26th, 2018

29:06

Twenty-one years ago, founder and actor Lynne Lambert created the iconic NYC Subway Line under license from New York's MTA. Those cool products were …

Peel Away Labs:  Instant Clean Sheets

November 19th, 2018

19:01

Maxwell Cohen is the founder and CEO of Peel Away Labs, the innovative start-up company that developed Peelaways, the bedding industry’s first …

PENSA: Bringing Product Ideas To Life

November 15th, 2018

15:33

Husband and wife duo Kathy Larchian and Marco Perry are the founders of Brooklyn-based design and invention firm PENSA—a visionary product design firm known for creating the most groundbreaking tech innovations …

FinalStraw: Pursuing A Straw-Free Earth by 2032

November 12th, 2018

17:32

Americans use 500 Million straws every single day. And Miles Pepper and Emma Cohen decided to do something about it. They founded FinalStraw – a …

CPG VC: Suavecito Tequila, Didgebridge, and More!

November 8th, 2018

26:44

Career paths are not linear. Starting in healthcare, moving into Consumer Goods, and now in the Venture Capital products space, Doug Rammel has navigated the twists and turns and is helping to fuel growth with companies …

Marc Skid Underwear: Make Your Marc On The World!

November 5th, 2018

25:18

Dan Barry believes brands should be more like the people we love and respect. Brands should have the ability to laugh at themselves and own their …

Ferla Bikes: The Most Sustainable Vending Bikes In The World

October 29th, 2018

20:40

Picture a bike equipped with a freezer and/or sink, perfectly suited for catering or product sampling, and a cool alternative to a food truck or push …

Burlap and Barrel: Single Origin Spices

October 22nd, 2018

27:10

A serial entrepreneur and part of Techstars 2018, Ori Zohar is the co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, the first comprehensive single origin spice company in the United States. Ori joins Justin to discuss launching …

Well Kept Beauty: A Smarter Way To Manage Your Beauty Routine

October 15th, 2018

16:31

Well-Kept Beauty, a mobile platform empowering consumers to track and monitor cosmetic ingredients and performance was launched in the last year by Sheena Franklin. Sheena joins Justin to discuss making the move from …

The Membership Economy: Your Superusers. The Forever Transaction. Recurring Revenue.

October 8th, 2018

23:11

As the author of The Membership Economy: Find Your Superusers, Master the Forever Transaction & Build Recurring Revenue, a book that has been named a top 5 Marketing Book of the Year by Inc.com, Robbie coined the …

Boardwalk Food Company:  Craft Beer Sourdough Pretzels

October 1st, 2018

22:00

If you like craft beer and pretzels, you will love hearing about the snack foods from Boardwalk Food Company! Andy Yochum joins Justin to discuss launching the business. Come hungry!

GoSkyRyde: Fly Above it.

September 24th, 2018

21:40

Imagine the possibilities…Uber for the skies! That’s the big idea behind GoSkyRyde. JB Adkins looks to build his brand as a flying taxi service with commercial small planes and pilots first, then add helicopters, then …

The Chief Zookeeper: Lions and Monkeys and Pandas and More!!

September 17th, 2018

25:43

Eight years ago, Raymond King left the corporate world to lead Zoo Atlanta – one of the most recognized non-profits in Atlanta. Raymond took on many challenges in stabilizing the organization, increasing investment, …

Storytelling: Everybody Has A Story To Tell

September 10th, 2018

22:52

Janece Shaffer is an award-winning and internationally produced playwright and has written more than a dozen works. Janece has translated her …

PakProtect: Building a Ballistic Protection Business

September 6th, 2018

25:34

Nobody wants to think about being involved in an active shooter situation, but recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real. Matt …

Burma, Inc: Creating Cultural Diversity Through The Simple Goodness of Food

September 3rd, 2018

23:45

Known for their bustling tables, the sizzle of onions and garlic in the wok, and a wait time so legendary that customers start to line up before the doors even open, Burma Superstar and Burma Love restaurants are a San …

Beyond Sizzle: The Next Evolution of Branding

August 30th, 2018

29:50

Mona Amodeo is an organizational development and change leader and brings a new perspective on branding in her new book Beyond Sizzle. Mona joins Justin to discuss igniting transformation by leveraging organization …

Candid Partners: In the Cloud

August 27th, 2018

18:22

Have you ever thought about starting your own technology business? Are you well-versed in cloud computing and the trend that is fueling IT …

Don Yaeger: What Makes the Great Teams Great - Becoming Invaluable Without Being Most Valuable

August 20th, 2018

28:18

Don Yaeger – a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers – joins Justin to discuss …

Mr. College Football: 2018-19 College Football Preview

August 16th, 2018

23:26

It’s August. And it’s almost time for college football kickoff – for Fall Saturdays in the South! Tony Barnhart – Mr. College Football – joins Justin …

Get Over Yourself, Decide to Lead

August 13th, 2018

26:55

After a 38-year career at Hallmark, Wayne Strickland has many stories to share in building, leading, and evolving teams in a global brand …

Budsies, Petsies, Waggables: Bringing Artwork to Life in Stuffed Animals

August 9th, 2018

24:02

Budsies makes the world more huggable! Founded in 2013, Budsies delivers custom-sewn stuffed animals created from any drawing or photo! SO FUN! Alex joins Justin to discuss launching the business and building a stuffed …

The Come Back Effect: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Church’s Guests To Return

August 6th, 2018

23:33

What brings guests to your business may not be enough to keep them coming back. The key to growth as a business, church, or a youth ministry is getting first-time guests to come back, so how can this be done? The Come …

Miramom: Connecting Women and Flexible Work Opportunities

August 2nd, 2018

18:28

Are you a mom that wants to work part-time and are having a difficult time finding companies that offer part-time roles? Irina Lunina was a full-time …

LokalPhoto: Picture This

July 30th, 2018

20:42

Have you ever asked a friend, “Do you have a good photographer I can call for my engagement / wedding / family pics / new baby / etc?” Or are you a photographer looking to grow your business? Marianne McGinley is …

TerraCycle: Recycling Innovation

July 23rd, 2018

16:36

Ever thought of starting a business in the garbage space?! Tom Szaky did – from Princeton dorm room to global business leader – he’s built one of the most innovative global recycling companies focused on recycling …

US NAVY: Leaders To Sea

July 19th, 2018

19:55

Imagine spending a day at sea with the crew of a US Navy vessel conducting drills and operations – and of course, taking in the leadership structure, model and principles in place across the US Navy. Monique joins …

Beso Del Sol: America’s Hottest Sangria!

July 16th, 2018

21:26

Beso Del Sol is the fastest growing sangria in America and the #1 selling Spanish wine by-the-glass at restaurants in America. Larry Margolis joins …

SWAY: Roll On A New Type Of Deodorant!

July 12th, 2018

21:19

How’s your deodorant working?! Rebecca So had a hard time finding a deodorant that works. Natural, chemical, clinical strength, roll-on, sticks, …

Gnarly Pepper:  The Custom Spice Blend Company

July 9th, 2018

13:15

Gnarly Pepper is a custom spice blend company that pairs products with plain greek yogurt for a healthy, savory alternative to traditional dips and condiments. Sara Gotch joins Justin to discuss launching the brand…and …

Packyge: Pick. Pay. Pickup.

July 2nd, 2018

19:03

Imagine NOT having to be home for your online shopping package delivery. Imagine NOT having to worry about theft or weather after your package is delivered. Packyge is a smart, last mile, location network built on the …

NXTSTOR: The Marketplace For Your Storage Space

June 25th, 2018

16:52

Ever thought about making money storing other people’s stuff in the extra space in your home?! Or ever found yourself in need of storage space for all of your stuff? Meet Brandon Gotlieb and Mike Gargasz who are …

Dig: The Dog Person’s Dating App

June 22nd, 2018

15:41

Love dogs?! Single? Then you will love the new dating app that Leigh and Casey Isaacson have launched. Dig – the dog person’s dating app – combines two accelerating trends. While more people turn to dating apps every …

Nextpakk: Reinventing Last-Mile Logistics

June 19th, 2018

20:50

Have you ever had a package delivered to your home only to have it lost, stolen or damaged AFTER delivery?! Nextpakk is looking to solve that problem …

The Voice Over Artist…and Her App!

June 12th, 2018

23:07

Have you ever thought of being a voice actor?! Ever thought about the voices you hear on radio commercials, over ads in the grocery store, on the airport plane-train, on your phone – and wondered who owned those …

OLIKA: Reimagining The Hand Sanitizer Market

June 12th, 2018

21:45

Jessica Postiglione, Founder and CEO of OLIKA (the personal care company), is disrupting the $2.9B+ hand sanitizer market. Jessica joins Justin to discuss her path to entrepreneurship, launching Birdie, Minnie, and …

Jamber: Reinventing The Coffee Mug!

June 5th, 2018

24:33

The most comfortable coffee mug ever! That’s what Allen and Diana Arseneau have done in launching Jamber. They join Justin to discuss launching the company, designing and manufacturing the product, building a brand, and …

Sseko Designs: The Fashion Brand That Works to Educate and Empower Women

May 29th, 2018

23:02

Liz Forkin Bohannon bought a one-way ticket to Uganda to study issues facing women and girls living in poverty and ended up starting a …

CelebriDucks! Rub-a-Dub-Dub WIth Stars In Your Tub!

May 25th, 2018

24:27

Yes – we are talking rubber duckies on today’s podcast! CelebriDucks founder and CEO Craig Wolfe joins Justin to discuss building one of the top gift …

Diefendorff Watches: Tick Tock!

May 22nd, 2018

21:31

In a market disintermediated by the Apple Watch and other digital wristwear, James Reeves is ͞rebelling against the usual͟ and launching an exclusive watch brand –Diefendorff Watches. James joins Justin to discuss …

J&M: Leadership Styles and Self-Awareness

May 16th, 2018

25:41

Justin and Monique discuss the importance of knowing your leadership style, preferences, behaviors, and actions – from the inside out.

WhitePaws RunMitts: Mittens Invented For Runners By A Runner

May 14th, 2018

16:16

Ever run in the cold weather?! If so, you will enjoy hearing all about Susan Clayton’s new product – WhitePaws RunMitts. Susan joins Justin to …

Handtalog: The Handiman's Digital Catalogue

May 7th, 2018

23:08

After growing up in Cameroon, living on his own at age 13, and making his way to the United States, Fabien Edjou jumped into Supply Chain and HR before quitting his day job and launching his own business. Fabien joins …

GoLidZ: Grab-n-Go Convenience

April 30th, 2018

30:36

Food and drink on the go? Yes...with GoLidZ! Bonnie Strominger joins Justin to discuss launching GoLidZ, building the brand, and bringing the product to the food and beverage industry.

J&M: What Do You Do With An Idea - 9 Truths

April 23rd, 2018

29:03

Justin and Monique outline 9 truths in bringing a new idea to life.

College Admissions: That’s Not How It Works!

April 16th, 2018

34:08

Rick Clark, Georgia Tech’s director of undergraduate admissions joins Justin to discuss the college admissions process – tactics that work and a few …

Mindful Money Management: And The Hedge Fund

April 10th, 2018

27:29

Joel Salomon joins Justin to discuss his move from hedge fund manager to life coach and leading programs centered on mindful money management.

Campus Sonar: Enabling Higher Education With Social Intelligence.

April 3rd, 2018

23:29

Social media listening is an abstract concept that isn't fully understood by higher education institutions. Liz Gross and her team at Campus Sonar …

Hot Mess: Kushmetics

March 27th, 2018

18:44

Heather Vanek, the "un-stoner" joins Justin to discuss building a consumer products brand in the beauty space and how this "straight arrow" wound up working in the cannabis industry!

J&M: Bonus Dad! Bonus Mom!

March 26th, 2018

23:09

Justin and Monique discuss their new children’s book Bonus Dad! Bonus Mom! A Child’s Guide to Understanding The Role Of A Step-Parent.

Nikki Baird: Blockchain and Rock n Roll Retail

March 20th, 2018

27:05

Nikki Baird joins Justin to discuss Blockchain and other trends evolving in retail in 2018!

Fem Founder: Launching The Creative Agency

March 20th, 2018

21:06

Ever thought about launching an agency? Think everyone that works at an agency is the “creative” type?! Think again. Kristin Marquet joins Justin to discuss launching the Creative Development Agency, FemFounder.co, her …

Vaetas: Cold Calling...Video Style

March 13th, 2018

17:10

What do digital marketing + personalization + video + sales / cold-calling have in common? Find out as Vito Santoro joins Justin to discuss launching …

Snowflakes Candy: Candy At Its Simplest

March 6th, 2018

15:43

Sugar-free and fat-free candy?! Yep. Kenney Joyal has solved that challenge and launched Snowflakes Candy three years ago. He joins Justin to discuss …

HARO: Help A Reporter Out

February 28th, 2018

16:20

Peter Shankman operates at the intersection of thinking on customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising. Peter is pure creativity with a dose of adventure and joins Justin to discuss launching a PR firm, …

Bringing Passion to Performance

February 27th, 2018

21:57

Ulka Shrikhande joins Justin to discuss how to transform workplace productivity to profitability.

Bunnell Idea Group: growBIG

February 20th, 2018

25:05

Want to grow big – grow through the strength of powerful relationships and partnerships? Then you need to know Mo. What started as a simple personal …

Starting A...Bankruptcy Business

February 13th, 2018

19:22

We all know it. And we don’t want it. But we might someday need it! Mark Billion – the lawyer and software engineer – discusses the ins and outs of launching and growing the business.

Laura Vanderkam: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

February 12th, 2018

20:33

No more excuses for not having time in the week to pursue your passions, spend time with the family, or explore your creative endeavors. Time management and productivity author, speaker and all-around expert Laura …

Buying or Selling A Business...The Tresle Way

February 6th, 2018

18:15

Ever thought about buying a small business? Or selling your own? Joel Keylor has and he’s created a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers.

Leigh Espy: Bad Meetings Happen to Good People

February 1st, 2018

19:01

"There’s another hour I won’t get back!" Exactly my thought after a poorly planned and executed meeting. Leigh Espy joins Justin to discuss meetings – and yes, meetings can be productive.

Princess Pretend and The Not Knight

January 30th, 2018

17:51

She has founded her own company. She has published a children’s book. She is a high-schooler bringing creativity and stories to life. Justin and …

The Side Hustle: Grit and Hustle

January 17th, 2018

21:35

Ever thought about starting a new business while you are doing your day job? Ryan did and he’s got great advice on how to make it happen. Ryan and Justin explore...the "side hustle"!

YOUNGRY! Young In Spirit, Hungry In Ambition!

January 12th, 2018

15:38

Helping entrepreneurs hustle, profit, expand, and inspire – that’s what Ash Kumra is doing as CEO of Youngry. Ash and Justin talk about this and the “movement” economy on today’s episode.

Bill Curry: Ten Men You Meet In The Huddle

January 5th, 2018

34:08

"There are two pains in life – the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. The first is temporary. The other lasts forever".

Justin and Coach Bill Curry discuss football and more in kicking off a new year on the …

Making the Leap...From Tech To Entertainment!

December 27th, 2017

40:27

Have you ever thought about quitting your day job to pursue an acting career? Goodbye hi-tech IBM job, hello TV commercials, serial shows, stand-up comedy, and mega-films. Meet Ravi Naidu –he’s a contender and winner in …

Tony Daloisio / Teresa Hargrave: Change The Way You Change!

December 20th, 2017

42:09

Leadership Development. Culture. Organizational change. Tony Daloisio and Teresa Hargrave join Justin to discuss the business of leadership …

Deborah Lippmann: Venus In Furs

December 8th, 2017

17:38

Deborah Lippmann’s husband Jude Severin joins Justin to discuss building the Deborah Lippmann beauty brand (including sales and operations), success in the film business, and his acting, writing and producing credits.

Deborah Lippmann: Waking Up In Vegas

November 30th, 2017

29:59

If the title didn’t get your attention, this conversation will! Deborah Lippmann, one of the most sought-after manicurists in the world, as well as an innovative entrepreneur joins Justin to talk product development, …

King of Pops: Delivering Unexpected Moments of Happiness

November 15th, 2017

20:49

Come hungry to today’s podcast! Steven Carse, CEO and Co-Founder of King of Pops, joins Justin to discuss launching a fast-growing popsicle business, developing a resonant consumer brand, and generating "Unexpected …

Symmetrics Group: The Hunter and The Farmer

October 31st, 2017

24:20

Justin explores the world of sales, business development, relationship-building, origination and more with the CEO of Symmetrics Group Warren Shiver.

TNT-TBS: The Chief Catalyst Officer

October 19th, 2017

28:10

Turner’s Chief Marketing and Catalyst Officer, Jeff Gregor, joins Justin for a dive into the world of entertainment, television, and digital content.

Clay Scroggins: How To Lead When You Are Not In Charge

October 9th, 2017

29:31

Justin unpacks several personal leadership principles with Clay Scroggins – Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church. Specifically, how to lead even when you are not in charge or in the titled position.

Suzanne Rutledge: From The Rut To The Ledge

September 27th, 2017

26:27

Mitch and Suzanne Rutledge are here to help Justin explore the idea of taking a year off to travel and serve globally – getting out of your comfort zone (the rut) to impact in new and different ways (the ledge).

J&M: Cocktail Farty

September 23rd, 2017

25:27

Justin and Monique discuss launching a new business and a new consumer product – an explosive get-to-know-you card game!

Mama Jan Smith: I Wanna Be a Rockstar!

September 6th, 2017

28:29

Global music industry leader Mama Jan Smith discusses singing, songwriting, production, artist development, and more.

PlayON! Sports: The Nation's Leading High School Sports Media Company

August 21st, 2017

24:29

PlayON! Sports CEO, David Rudolph talks with Justin about high school athletics, sports media, and the ins and outs of building a content and …

Bill Franks: Analytics 101

August 4th, 2017

28:33

Joined by global thought-leader Bill Franks, Justin explores what’s new and what’s trending in the world of data and analytics - and what it means to all of us.

Mr. College Football

July 21st, 2017

27:43

Mr. College Football, Tony Barnhart, joins Justin to talk college football, leadership on and off the field, and more.

Steve Sigrist: Leading A World-Class Supply Chain Organization

June 27th, 2017

20:49

Justin explores the world of leadership in Consumer Goods with Steve Sigrist.

Greg Foster: Overcoming Personal Obstacles

June 27th, 2017

17:47

Justin continues his conversation with Greg Foster in addressing how to overcome personal obstacles.

Brightwhistle. Launching a Start-up.

June 27th, 2017

22:42

Greg Foster joins Justin to explore the world of technology, start-ups and how to create an environment where new ideas come to life.

Building A Dynamic Culture, Part 2

June 27th, 2017

22:23

Vicki Cantrell continues her conversation with Justin as they explore the world of retail and building an engaging people culture.

Building A Dynamic Culture, Part 1

June 27th, 2017

19:19

Justin explores the world of Retail and building an engaging people culture with Vicki Cantrell.

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