Welcome to Eating Glass! It's a podcast where we ask startup founders the questions no one else will. Our goal? Reveal what it's actually like to start, scale, and exit a company. Hosted by Joe Lemay, who bootstrapped his reusable notebook company Rocketbook to a $50M exit and Will Nitze, Founder/CEO at IQBAR, a nutrition company he's taken to $40M+ in annual revenue.
…
continue reading
Keep up on what's happening with NuMedia. Saturday conference calls and other content will be made available here. Subscribe to get notifications of new episodes. To learn about NuMedia, visit https://NuMediaWebinar.com To Try NuMedia, visit https://NuMediaTrial.com
…
continue reading
The “NexxtLevel Brands Podcast’ brings thought leaders and vital information and opinion to the Entrepreneurial Food, Beverage, and CPG Industry. Our audience is aimed at up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the CPG industry and people who have an idea for a product or service that fits in that realm. The show’s emphasis is on disrupters and thought-leaders, but also tips from veterans and key suppliers that would help fellow CPG professionals achieve their goals. NexxtLevel Brands Podcast touches ...
…
continue reading
The show that has everything from advice, ideas, and inspiration from Founders and Business Owners that made it all happen.
…
continue reading
These are the stories of people who have overcome adversity by relying on natural remedies. People made better by nature.
…
continue reading
TYCA: The Repeat Purchase & Loyalty Podcast - Insider Strategies from DTC Operators & Founders Join Blake Imperl, Head of Marketing at Wonderment, as he dives deep into the world of eCommerce and retention marketing. Blake interviews leading DTC operators and founders to uncover their proven strategies for driving repeat purchases and building brand loyalty. Say goodbye to generic tips and fluffy content. This podcast delivers actionable insights and tactics that you can use to boost repeat ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to Big Boned and Broken, where amazing things happen. We are going to walk this pilgrimage of being big boned and broken together learning how to sincerely be happy with where you are in life right now. We will deal with subjects such as exercise, being big boned, how to feel better even though we are broken, dealing with other peoples opinions of us and even some instruments I have used to either deal with pain, brokenness or my weight as well as much more. Come and join me in being ...
…
continue reading
Have you ever spent an hour reading real estate news and you come away feeling more confused than when you started? Are you new to real estate and just trying to navigate the basic process, or are you a seasoned real estate professional who wants to go deeper on a recent change or something you’ve wondered about for years? Either way, we’re here for it. Welcome to the Real Estate Mailbag. Each month, your hosts – Angie Lawless, Brandon Miller and Steve Morris will answer your burning real es ...
…
continue reading
1
Encore :The Value of Branding - Cloud Water Brands on The NexxtLevel Podcast!
47:23
47:23
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
47:23
Encore from July 2020: Marc Siden is the CEO of Cloud Water Brands. He is also a former Co-Founder and CEO of Onboard Informatics, a self-funded real estate technology company that pioneered the dissemination of online real estate data to businesses like Zillow, Trulia, and Chase Bank, among others. He was also an Advisory Board Member for NabeWise…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 13: BRRRR and Beyond: Your Blueprint to Real Estate Riches
56:05
56:05
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
56:05
“I try to turn money very fast. My goal, if I buy an apartment complex, is I want to drive up the value within 24 months to the point where I can do a refinance and have all my capital back in 24 months.” -- Brandon Thornberry On this very special episode of the Real Estate Mailbag, discover proven real estate strategies from some of Nashville’s to…
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: Working Through a Crisis with Elliot Begoun, Founder of TIG Brands
50:56
50:56
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
50:56
โดย G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands
…
continue reading
1
Tom First (Nantucket Nectars & Culture Pop) | Juicing a $100M Beverage Brand
1:08:36
1:08:36
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:08:36
We delve into the journey of Tom First, founder of Nantucket Nectars & Culture Pop. Discover the challenges and triumphs of building a beloved brand, the importance of authenticity in product development, and the lessons learned from navigating the beverage industry. Tom shares his experiences from the early days of creating a juice company that re…
…
continue reading
1
[Encore!] Going Over the Production “Wall” - Catapult on the NexxtLevel Podcast!
39:31
39:31
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
39:31
Jamie Valenti-Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, a one-stop shop for food startups. He founded the company in March of 2018 in response to the industry-wide trend of cutting the talent needed to bring new products to life. Jamie has a passion for confronting unique food challenges that combine scientific tools, en…
…
continue reading
1
Mike Beckham (Simple Modern) | Missionary turned $225M drink-ware mogul
1:39:11
1:39:11
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:39:11
Join us as we sit down with Mike Beckham, the co-founder and CEO of Simple Modern, a company that has gone from challenger to incumbent in the drinkware industry with a unique blend of style, quality, and philanthropy. Mike shares his journey from the nonprofit world to building a $250M+ profitable business, emphasizing the importance of mission-dr…
…
continue reading
1
Filling the Gap for Glass Bottled Living Beverages! Sol-ti on the Nexxt Level Podcast
47:06
47:06
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
47:06
Encore Presentation from 2020: Ryne O'Donnell is the Founder of Sol-ti, a living beverage company. Ryne’s personal obsession with health and well-being along with the undeniable benefits of good, organic food and juice had on his body made him realize that there was a lack of quality options for travelers. This, coupled with the incessant infiltrat…
…
continue reading
1
Peter Rahal (RXBAR & David Protein) | The $600M Man Gets Back Into Bars
1:15:54
1:15:54
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:15:54
Joe and Will sit down with Peter Rahal, co-founder of RXBAR, to delve into his journey from a challenging school experience to creating one of the most iconic protein bars on the market. Peter shares how early adversity shaped his relentless drive, the innovative approach behind RXBAR's success, and the pivotal moments that led to a $600 million ex…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 12: Housing Matters: Unpacking the Affordable Housing Puzzle
58:12
58:12
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
58:12
“My whole mission is just to affect positive change with people, and housing is such a key component to people’s health, well-being, and safety.” -- Andrea Prince According to Nashville's 2021 Affordable Housing Task Force, chaired by Mayor John Cooper, the city must create 52,498 new housing units by 2030—a daunting challenge, given that only 1,34…
…
continue reading
1
Anne Mahlum (SolidCore) | Non-Profit to $100M+ Fitness Phenom
1:00:53
1:00:53
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:00:53
In this episode of Eating Glass, we sit down with Anne Mahlum, founder of Back on My Feet and SolidCore. Anne shares her incredible journey from growing up in North Dakota with an addict father, to starting a running club for the homeless, and ultimately building a nationwide fitness empire. Discover how Anne’s personal struggles fueled her drive t…
…
continue reading
1
Will Nitze (IQBAR) | Blitzscaling Brain Food to $50M+/year
55:28
55:28
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
55:28
We're getting meta as Joe interviews Will! Will Nitze is the founder and CEO of nutrition company IQBar. He shares his unconventional journey of growing his CPG business. Will discusses the importance of focusing on operational excellence and scaling quickly by taking calculated risks. He also dives into his contrarian approach to hiring, fundraisi…
…
continue reading
1
Chris Hunter (Four Loko & Koia) | An Alcohol Icon Hard-Pivots to Health
1:14:55
1:14:55
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:14:55
Chris Hunter, of Four Loko & Koia, shares his wild entrepreneurial journey. From the meteoric rise and regulatory battles of Four Loko to launching the plant-based protein drink Koia, Chris gets personal about the challenges of building businesses in highly regulated industries. He discusses lessons learned from tumultuous business partnerships, th…
…
continue reading
1
Sean Riley (DUDE Wipes) | The $150M+ Man Wiping America’s Asses
1:05:48
1:05:48
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:05:48
Sean Riley, CEO and co-founder of Dude Wipes, shares the story of how he and his friends started the company from their apartment with the goal of creating a better way to wipe. He discusses the challenges of bootstrapping the business, building the bold and irreverent Dude Wipes brand, and scaling the company to over $150 million in revenue. Sean …
…
continue reading
1
Chris Savage (Wistia) | Building a $100M Software Startup from Scratch
1:14:08
1:14:08
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:14:08
In this episode of Eating Glass, we dive into the rollercoaster journey of Chris Savage, co-founder and CEO of Wistia, as he takes us behind the scenes of building a successful video marketing platform from scratch. From failed viral ideas, living on a shoestring budget to discovering product-market fit and growing a loyal customer base, Chris shar…
…
continue reading
1
Pete Maldonado (CHOMPS) | From Bankruptcy to Meat Stick Mania
53:42
53:42
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
53:42
In this episode of Eating Glass, Pete Maldonado, co-founder and co-CEO of CHOMPS, shares his entrepreneurial journey from hitting rock bottom to building a successful meat snack brand. From bootstrapping with just $6,500 to navigating existential crises during COVID-19, Pete offers candid insights on focus, innovation, and the importance of people …
…
continue reading
1
Joe Lemay (Rocketbook) | Microwaving Notebooks to $50M
1:15:10
1:15:10
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:15:10
Ever dream of taking a wild product idea and turning it into a $50 million exit? Your co-host (and today's guest) Joe Lemay did just that with Rocketbook. His initial idea was an app to digitize whiteboards in real-time. When that didn't pan out, Joe pivoted hard - creating the Rocketbook, a reusable notebook you could literally microwave to erase …
…
continue reading
1
Mike Fata (Manitoba Harvest) | Building a $419M “Hempire”
54:22
54:22
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
54:22
Mike Fata, founder of Manitoba Harvest, shares his incredible journey from high school dropout to building a $419 million hemp empire. Discover the lessons he learned while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, from humble beginnings to scaling a business, managing successful exits, and embracing servant leadership. Mike's insights on pass…
…
continue reading
1
Preston Rutherford (Chubbies Shorts) | Small Shorts, BIG Exit
1:19:13
1:19:13
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:19:13
Welcome to the first episode of Eating Glass! In this inaugural episode, ho sts Will Nitze and Joe Lemay sit down with founder Preston Rutherford to dive into his journey starting his company ‘Chubbies’ and how he (and his friends) pioneered some of the raddest, most weekend-built gear ever. From the benefits (and drawbacks) he experienced by havin…
…
continue reading
1
Best Of: Knowing When to Hold 'Em - Oats Overnight on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast!
40:17
40:17
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
40:17
Encore Presentation Brian Tate is the Founder and CEO of Oats Overnight. He studied at the Grande Valley University for two years before leaving to pursue professional poker. After more than a decade of playing high-stakes poker, he took his passion for risk, analytics, and game theory and applied that expertise where it was needed: the crowded bre…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 11: Kortney Wilson, Maria Recio and Marie Lee: How to “Tik-Tok Toe” Real Estate Social Media!
56:56
56:56
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
56:56
“The first secret to success is to get started.” – Kortney Wilson The conventional wisdom in real estate is that social media is increasingly important. However, understanding what social media is and how to be effective with it can be a complex topic. Many real estate professionals fail to take the most important step: getting started. On this mus…
…
continue reading
1
Catching Up With Alex Bayer: Round 2 on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast
42:07
42:07
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
42:07
Encore Presentation: In this episode, we’re welcoming back Alex Bayer, Co-Founder and CEO of Genius Juice for an update. Genius Juice was featured on Shark Tank, they received Bevnet Smoothie of the Year, and Alex is now the host of two podcasts –15 Minutes of Genius and Friday Vibes, and he’s here to tell us about the latest news and progress arou…
…
continue reading
Welcome to Eating Glassโดย Will Nitze & Joe Lemay
…
continue reading
1
Encore: Why Access to Capital is Critical - Round 2 with Michael Movitz
33:59
33:59
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
33:59
Encore: Today I’m welcoming back Michael Movitz, of the Movitz group, and co- founding partner of Brandjectory, a one-of-a-kind relationship-building platform for early-stage CPG founders and investors to help discover each other. We last spoke in October of 2020, so we have plenty to hear about Brandjectory and its journey since then. Michael's ca…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 10: To Renovate or not, but Thou Shalt Neither “Flip or Flop”
1:00:37
1:00:37
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:00:37
“There is no silver bullet to adding value to your house. All of the things that give you a list of ‘do this one thing’ – they are lies, and they are clickbait.” — Peter Matteson On this episode of The Real Estate Mailbag presented by Wagon Wheel Title, our hosts and distinguished guests explore the topic of home renovations. Murn Roberts with the …
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: Baking Up Better-for-You Brownies - dalci on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast!
37:24
37:24
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
37:24
Encore Presentation: Najwa Khan is the Founder of dalci, a line of gut-healthy brownies. Najwa started the company after struggling to find healthy snacks that could satisfy her craving for sweets. She has over 10 years of experience in the health and wellness space, having worked in various roles for nonprofits, market research firms, healthcare a…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 9: No Big Deal - These Agents Tell You What It Takes to Develop a Deep Roster of High Profile, Professional Athletes as Clients
1:06:41
1:06:41
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:06:41
On this episode of The Real Estate Mailbag presented by Wagon Wheel Title, our hosts and distinguished guests explore the unique opportunities and challenges involved when the client is a high-profile – and often privacy sensitive - professional athlete. Ali Noel, Amber Stormberg and Jen Daniels are all authorities when in comes to working with pro…
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: A Healthy Snack with Total Appeal - RIND Snacks on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast
48:02
48:02
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
48:02
โดย G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands
…
continue reading
1
Round 2: Catching Up with Will Nitze of IQBAR, 0n The NexxtLevel Podcast - Encore
43:28
43:28
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
43:28
In this Encore episode we are following up with one of our previous guests, Will Nitze, Founder and CEO of IQBar. We last spoke to Will before the pandemic, so our discussion will cover the last few years and what’s been happening at IQBar, the pandemic and how it affected the company, and future ideas for new product categories. IQBar’s mission is…
…
continue reading
1
Encore: Irrational Persistence - Learn from the Skinny Butcher
39:09
39:09
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
39:09
In this Encore Podcast episode, I speak with Dave Zilko, Co-Founder of Skinny Butcher. You’ll hear the amazing origin story of the “plant poultry” brand that was founded after Dave and his partner Jack built and sold Garden Fresh salsa to Campbell Soups for $231M. Dave shares his passion for Skinny Butcher’s sustainability focus, hopes for a global…
…
continue reading
1
Encore: Getting a slice of a Staid Category, Willamette Valley Pie Company - On the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast
39:33
39:33
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
39:33
Encore Presentation: My guest today is Austin Kelly, CEO at Willamette Valley Pie Company in Oregon. I speak with Austin about how Willamette is growing their business– carefully self-financing, planning their expansion slowly and naturally. Their products occupy a premium, artisanal spot in the frozen pie category, and continue to be hand-crafted …
…
continue reading
1
Episode 8: Buy Land, They’re Not Making It Anymore with Dan McEwen and Tom Sullivan
57:36
57:36
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
57:36
On this episode of The Real Estate Mailbag presented by Wagon Wheel Title, our hosts and distinguished guests explore a topic at the center of one of Mark Twain’s most oft-repeated quotes: “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Today’s panelists, Dan McEwen, Principal Broker at The McEwen Group, and Tom Sullivan, Broker and Founder of Covey Ris…
…
continue reading
1
Michele Boccardi | Running Over Adversity - Part 3 | Better By Nature Podcast
1:33:25
1:33:25
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:33:25
Contact Michele! Email: michelewellness360@gmail.com Instagram: @micheleboccardi_wellness Website: https://www.michelewellness360.com/ Women of Wisdom YouTube: https://youtube.com/@womenofwisdom?si=IqSsgc3yOc47_hQU Michele joins us again to bring us into her latest journey with adversity - the Devil's Den Ultra trail race. Devil's Den website: http…
…
continue reading
1
Authenticity in Product and Brand - David Cisneros on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast
42:40
42:40
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
42:40
Today we’re speaking with David Cisneros, co-founder of WES and Origo Brands, and taking an enlightening journey through the world of Hispanic food brands. David shares his transition from attorney to successful food brand entrepreneur. You’ll hear about David’s travels to Latin America and how he is shaking up the US market with new and authentic …
…
continue reading
1
Robert Head | Hemp for the Win! | Better By Nature Podcast
1:49:00
1:49:00
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:49:00
Robert Head joins us for this episode! Contact Robert: robert@bluecordfarms.com hemp4victory.info Texas Veterans for Medical Cannabis: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551319898169 After his career in the US Army, Robert found his calling in advocating for access to the cannabis plant for veterans. Robert first discovered the benefits of c…
…
continue reading
1
Encore: URösti Stuft Spuds and Stephen Caldwell Round 2 on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast
35:47
35:47
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
35:47
โดย G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands
…
continue reading
1
Episode 7: The Real Estate Mailbag: “Like Four Markets in Two Years” with Mike Grayson, Kendra Nitz and Lynn Smith
49:50
49:50
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
49:50
On this episode of The Real Estate Mailbag presented by Wagon Wheel Title, our hosts and distinguished guests explore what it’s been like to be a relatively new real estate agent (less than 5 years) navigating what one panelist describes as four different markets in just the last 2 years alone! Our panelists for this episode are Mike Grayson, senio…
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: A better way to satisfy those nighttime cravings! Nightfood on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast!
48:58
48:58
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
48:58
โดย G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands
…
continue reading