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30% of your revenue could be coming from a web shop, and you wouldn't even see it in your external IAP dashboards.In this exclusive episode of 2.5 Gamers, we sit down with David Stelzer, President of Xsolla (formerly Epic Games, SEGA, CAA), to discuss how top-grossing games are ditching App Store dependency and scaling through direct-to-consumer (D2C) models.This isn't theoretical.
David Stelzer is the founder and CEO of Azure Standard, a company that has been leading the healthy eating revolution for over 35 years. He's also a third generation farmer. In this episode, David gives his insights into avian influenza, aka the bird flu, how farmers are responding, how we thinks it easily could be resolved and why it may not be. We also touch on the myths vs. facts of the hotly contested seed oil debate. Enjoy!Go here to learn more about Azure and sign up to start saving money on your grocery bill now! My article in the Kennedy Beacon
David Stelzer, Founder and CEO of Azure Standard, discusses what it's like running one of the largest independent health food distribution companies in the nation, his life journey that led him there, and current farming and food issues.Reference Links:https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/https://www.azurestandard.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
David Stelzer, Founder and CEO of Azure Standard, discusses what it's like running one of the largest independent health food distribution companies in the nation, his life journey that led him there, and current farming and food issues. Reference Links: https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ https://www.azurestandard.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Stelzer, Founder and CEO of Azure Standard, discusses what it's like running one of the largest independent health food distribution companies in the nation, his life journey that led him there, and current farming and food issues. Reference Links: https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ https://www.azurestandard.com/
"If you don't do D2C, you're leaving money on the table." David Stelzer, President of Xsolla, is blunt and bullish about direct-to-consumer strategy in his interview with Peggy Anne Salz at Pocketgamer Connects London. He shares his impressions of the gaming industry, insights from Xsolla's latest State of Play report, and why implementing a D2C in your monetisation mix is an absolute must in 2025.David Stelzer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstelzer/Xsolla - https://xsolla.com/State of Play 2025 - https://xsolla.com/the-xsolla-report
:04:00 - David's organic farming journey :05:55 - The history of organic farming : 11:45 - Hydroponic foods :16:00 - The politics of food :20:20 - Changes to organics :29:00 - Difference between organic and regenerative agriculture :40:00 - How much regulation should there be in agriculture? :45:00 - Fertilizers in organic food :49:00 - What you should buy organic :50:45 - The debate over glyphosate and money influence over research Read about David and Azure's story here. Interested in being an Azure customer? Go here to sign up and start saving money on your grocery bill now!
Changing the way we stock our pantries.In This Podcast: David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard, discusses the evolution of his company from selling organic grain out of his pickup truck to building a nationwide organic food distribution network. David shares his personal journey into organic farming, inspired by his parents' commitment to a healthy diet after his own health issues as a child. He describes the creation of Community Drops, a unique delivery system that spans 50 states, enabling Azure Standard to serve over 3 million families. David also talks about the importance of healthy diets, sustainable farming practices, and Azure Standard's mission to provide high-quality, affordable organic food. The podcast delves into the company's development, the challenges faced, and the impact on local food systems.Our Guest: David Stelzer is a pioneer in organic food and healthy soil practices. He is the founder and CEO of Azure Farm and Azure Standard, a leading producer and distributor of natural, organic, and non-GMO foods across the nation.David began his journey into organic farming as a teenager in the 1970s, driven by a passion for providing nourishing, healthful foods cultivated in chemical-free, healthy soil. At just 21, he started selling grain from the family farm out of his pickup truck, which laid the foundation for Azure Standard in 1987.Under his leadership, Azure Standard developed a unique delivery system known as Community Drops, creating a robust organic food distribution network that spans 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, with over 4,000 local drop points. To date, Azure has delivered organic produce and foods to more than 3 million families across the U.S. His vision is to meet the world's growing demand for truly healthful food, all while staying at the forefront of agricultural innovation.David's Book Recommendation - Science in Agriculture: Advanced Methods for Sustainable Farming by Arden AndersonVisit UrbanFarm.org/AZURE for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is...
In this episode, I'm sitting down with David Stelzer, the founder of Azure Standard, to get real about what's in our food. We dive into the hot topics of glyphosate, GMOs, and other hidden ingredients that many of us unknowingly consume. David sheds light on what we should be avoiding and why, plus he shares tips for making cleaner, healthier choices. It's an eye-opening chat that'll make you think twice about what's in your pantry!Podcast Episode HighlightsThe background of David and Azure Standard Changes that David has noticed in the organic food movementHow to navigate organic foods for your groceriesFinding affordable organic foodsAdvice for beginners to the world of organic foodTalking about sugar and oilsA closer look at glyphosate & chemicals & GMOs in our foodsDetails about Azure StandardResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySULearn more about the Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.comOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!
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Are you wanting to build up your long-term food storage supply but aren't sure how to start? This podcast is for you! Join me with guest David Stelzer from @azurestandard as we talk about the best methods for stocking up on bulk food.For more information (and other podcasts where we talk about bulk-buying strategies), visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-up-your-long-term-food-storage-supply/This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. Right now, for first time Azure Standard customers, if you spend $50 or more, you can use coupon code "HomesteadingFamily10" and get 10% off your order (to drop sites only): https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we're living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn's Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn's favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YTI want to let you know about our IN PRINT In the Homestead Kitchen Summer Recipe Anthology! The magazine contains recipes and ideas for using and preserving your garden harvest. This summer anthology covers so many different foods and great recipes! Don't wait! The last time we offered an in-print magazine, it sold out quickly!
Sugar is foundational to life and provides energy, but refined/processed sugars can damage our health.In this episode, I'm talking with David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard about why Azure does not carry conventional refined white sugar (it's insane really).And I'm picking David's brain about every detail of all the sweetener options that I might choose .David dives into why conventional sugar production utilizes damaging practices like glyphosate spraying, artificial fertilizers, and burning leaves.We talk about how Azure Standard aims to maintain a higher standard and not compromise on questionable ingredients. -David explains why it's best to transition your family's diet through a progression, not radical changes. And he describes how Azure carries products to help folks transition from standard American diet to healthier options. Detailed show notes for this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/11/13/the-best-sugar-to-use-and-what-sugar-to-avoid-with-david-stelzer-of-azure/Sponsors for this episode:Please check out this amazing family-run food supplier who has been working to change the broken food system in the U.S. by putting more power into the hands of the consumer:Find out more about Azure, an independent food supply chain that is fixing a broken food system and providing high-quality food and other products to families across the United States, here: SoulyRested.com/azureUse code soulyrested10 for 10% off your first order of $50 or more, delivered to a drop near you. Go here to find your nearest drop location. Related Links mentioned in podcast:Using maple syrup in place of sugar: How to bake with maple syrup https://soulyrested.com/2019/03/26/the-best-substitute-for-sugar-in-baking/Drinks well sweetened: 5 healthy drinks you should be drinking https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/05/top-5-healthy-drinks-you-should-be-drinking-s4-e11/The best hot chocolate: Healthy Instant Hot Chocolate Mix https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/04/healthy-hot-chocolate-mix/Free, downloadable Pantry Checklist https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/4e5b01de-a4a4-4354-99d2-5c986e43a5b0
This week's episode comes directly from Jeffrey's exclusive online program, "90 Days Lifestyle Upgrade - Creating a non-GMO, Organic World." Jeffrey interviews David Stelzer of Azure Standard. a family owned and independent company dedicated to providing carefully chosen, affordable organic, natural and non-GMO groceries, health, household and garden products. David and Jeffrey discuss how to choose non-GMO, organic food that is surprisingly affordable. An invitation to the "90 Day Lifestyle Upgrade:" Discover how easy it can be to forever free yourself and your loved ones from the invisible poisons in your everyday meals, even if your budget is stretched to the breaking point. In the 90 Day Lifestyle upgrade you get: Time-saving shortcuts Money-saving secrets An amazing team of experts, eager to help you on the path to disease-free living And so much more... Join the 90 Day Lifestyle Upgrade now The Institute for Responsible Technology is working to protect you & the World from GMOs (and while we're at it, Roundup®...) To find out exactly how we do this and to subscribe to our newsletter visit https://www.responsibletechnology.org/ Watch our short film, "7 Reasons Why Gene Editing is Dangerous and Unpredictable" Watch the film: Secret Ingredients Watch "Don't Let the Gene Out of the Bottle" Get the book: "Seeds of Deception" IG @irtnogmos Facebook @responsibletechnology YouTube @TheInstituteforResponsibleTechinology
In this edition we talk with Azure Standard founder and CEO David Stelzer about ways we can eat organic in affordable ways. We invite you to join Azure Standard. It's free and we'd love to have you. www.azurestandard.com
In this important 3-part series, we talk with Azure Standard CEO and organic pioneer David Stelzer and special guest Jeffrey M. Smith about the impact of GMOs in the food supply. We invite you to join Azure Standard. It's free and we'd love to have you. www.azurestandard.com
In part 3 of this 3-part series, we talk with Azure Standard CEO and organic pioneer David Stelzer and special guest Jeffrey M. Smith about the impact and dangers of GMOs in the food supply. We invite you to join Azure Standard. It's free and we'd love to have you. www.azurestandard.com
Azure's Founder & CEO, organic food pioneer and farmer, David Stelzer, shares with us some of the reasons why food in the supermarket costs so much. We discuss why organic food tends to cost more than conventionally grown food. We discuss some of the ways that the average family can save a lot on their grocery bills and choose organic over conventionally grown food. Making simple changes in where you shop for, buy, and prepare your family's food can make all the difference: learn how! We also delve into some of the hidden costs in conventional food production and why eating organic food is a healthier and – ultimately – far less costly option. You can listen to our podcasts at our website at azurestandard.com where you can shop for the best quality organic, non-GMO produce and products and have them delivered direct to your door. And at our blog you can also find articles, recipes, updates and great information and resources to help you and your family live a healthier, happier and more abundant life. Visit azurestandard.com today. Azure Standard; it's how we feed our families.
We speak with Azure's Founder & CEO, organic food pioneer and farmer, David Stelzer, and our special guest, author and anti-GMO pioneer, Jeffrey Smith. We’ll be discussing GMOs - Genetically Modified Organisms. Jeffrey was at the recent Monsanto Glyphosate (Roundup) trial and shares with us some of the ways that Monsanto have used to cover up the truth about Glyphosate and Roundup. Jeffrey is the author of Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eating, and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods. We’ll be discussing why you should be asking questions about GMOs in our food supply, and how you can be certain that you are buying non-GMO food. As an independent distributor of organic food we’ll learn how in 2001 Azure started to ask each of its suppliers about their own practices on GMO. We’ll also be asking some questions about the facts behind GMO and how some of the popular science behind GMO is not what it appears to be. So; GMOs in your food? Safe or scary? Scientifically proven or are we asking the wrong questions? Does transparency matter or is there a cover up? Join us on a discovery about GMOs and our food with Azure Standard. You can listen to our podcasts at our website at azurestandard.com where you can shop for the best quality organic, non-GMO produce and products and have them delivered direct to your door. And at our blog you can also find articles, recipes, updates and great information and resources to help you and your family live a healthier, happier and more abundant life. Visit azurestandard.com today. Azure Standard; it's how we feed our families.
David Stelzer, CEO of Azure Standard, speaks about how Azure managed to secure investment during a time when all traditional sources of finance were unavailable to it. We also speak with some of Azure's vendors and customers about how they helped to turn adversity into opportunity. What Azure and David accomplished will inspire, and may amaze you. Join us on a discovery about business and investing… with a different perspective, with Azure Standard
David Stelzer, organic farmer and CEO of Azure Standard, speaks about wheat. Is wheat the staff of life or should you cut it completely out of your diet? With an increasing awareness of gluten intolerance and diets like the Paleo diet gain increasing prominence has wheat had its day as people favor diets without grains in them? Join us on a discovery about wheat.
I recently learned of the plight of Azure Farm in Oregon, from articles by Mike Adams, founder of Natural News. County officials had apparently decided that the mechanical weed control that has been the practice of Azure Farm for many years was no longer acceptable, and that the 2000 acre organic grower had to accept forced spraying of all their acreage with highly toxic herbicides, that would effectively destroy their business and poison the land for many years to come. Azure Farms and Azure Standard, one of the largest organic distribution companies in America, both founded and owned by David Stelzer, needed help from their customers and friends. Thanks to the marketing and social media expertise of David Cross, Marketing Director of Azure Standard, the word went out, and other important real news outlets like Natural News also made a big difference, sending an emergency call to friends of organic farming and healthy living everywhere. Sherman County officials received over 57,000 emails letting them know what a bad idea spraying an organic farm would be, and they appear to be reconsidering their action now and offering better options. As I am sure our listeners understand, this issue goes far beyond just some local tyrants in Sherman County, it is a microcosm of the bigger question, will chemical agriculture be able to partner with local, state and federal government to eradicate organic farming in America. That is an issue of immediate and massive importance to each one of us and to generations to come. I wanted to provide Lost Arts Radio listeners with an inside view of the real situation at Azure Farms, the latest developments with the county government, and what those in charge of the farm would like us to do, to support them, in appreciation of the great health service they are providing for America.
You have probably not yet heard of Glyphosate... the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Roundup was developed to kill the plant it is sprayed on, like weeds. GMO crops are specifically engineered to withstand being sprayed with round up..they are 'Roundup ready'... Obesity, depression, autoimmune disorders, cancers, gluten sensitivity, diabetes, endocrine disruption, autism, chronic illness, neurodegenerative diseases.... the list is so very long...what's happening AND why are we experiencing a huge growth in such a large variety of illnesses ? Especially chronic illnesses Almost everyone has some knowledge of GMO's but hardly anyone knows that Roundup/glyphosate is now sprayed on the majority of conventionally grown grains in North america. It's also used as a supposedly safe weedkiller by cities and households across North America. This podcast episode is dedicated to understanding how glyphosate is affecting the environment, farm animals and humans from the perspectives of a well researched, experienced organic farmer and a well researched, experienced functional medicine doctor. You'll find fascinating cutting edge information that will help you make informed choices in your nutrition and health care. We'll begin with how the soil and grains are affected and how they have changed over the last 50/60 years... Here is a link to a map of the USA that cycles through 1992 to 2012 showing how the use of Glyphosate has increased over these 20 years Glyphosate map USA Part 1 with David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard David Stelzer is a pioneer of healthy soils and organic foods. His family has farmed in the Pacific Northwest for over 100 years. He is the founder and CEO of Azure Standard, a leading producer and nationwide distributor of natural, organic, and non-GMO food. David first started farming organically as a teenager in the 1970s, and his passion for providing nourishing, healthful foods grown in healthy soil without the use of harmful chemicals has only continued to grow. At age 20 he started selling the grain grown on the family farm to areas across the Pacific Northwest -- from the back of his old pickup truck. In 1987, this successful adventure grew into Azure Standard to provide not only the grain he grew but other produce, dried and bulk foods, and health products requested by his growing base of customers. David and Azure went on to create a unique delivery method of community Drops that evolved organically into an independent organic food distribution network which now covers 38 states – including Hawaii and Alaska – with over 4,000 community Drops in local communities. Azure also ships by parcel carrier so all areas of the country can get high quality foods at reasonable prices. As Azure has grown over the years David continues to pioneer new methods of growing and producing food. This includes Azure’s Unifine grain milling capabilities, along with value-added products and expanded distribution using direct-to-consumer marketing. Throughout this growth, David continues his focus on helping people find health and wellness through the produce and products Azure offers, and by growing nutrient-rich foods in healthy soil on the thriving Azure Farm. David passionately believes in supporting small and family-owned farms, suppliers, and businesses. He always advocates for healthy and abundant living while aspiring to remain on the forward edge in providing truly healthful food to a world hungry for quality ingredients grown using fair and sustainable farming methods. David is happily married for over 30 years. He and his wife and their 11 children continue the family tradition of working the farm together. To contact Azure Standard call 971-200-8350 Link to The Azure Standard Website and Catalog YouTube Listening Option Download.
You have probably not yet heard of Glyphosate... the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Roundup was developed to kill the plant it is sprayed on, like weeds. GMO crops are specifically engineered to withstand being sprayed with round up..they are 'Roundup ready'... Obesity, depression, autoimmune disorders, cancers, gluten sensitivity, diabetes, endocrine disruption, autism, chronic illness, neurodegenerative diseases.... the list is so very long...what's happening AND why are we experiencing a huge growth in such a large variety of illnesses ? Especially chronic illnesses Almost everyone has some knowledge of GMO's but hardly anyone knows that Roundup/glyphosate is now sprayed on the majority of conventionally grown grains in North america. It's also used as a supposedly safe weedkiller by cities and households across North America. This podcast episode is dedicated to understanding how glyphosate is affecting the environment, farm animals and humans from the perspectives of a well researched, experienced organic farmer and a well researched, experienced functional medicine doctor. You'll find fascinating cutting edge information that will help you make informed choices in your nutrition and health care. We'll begin with how the soil and grains are affected and how they have changed over the last 50/60 years... Here is a link to a map of the USA that cycles through 1992 to 2012 showing how the use of Glyphosate has increased over these 20 years Glyphosate map USA Part 1 with David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard David Stelzer is a pioneer of healthy soils and organic foods. His family has farmed in the Pacific Northwest for over 100 years. He is the founder and CEO of Azure Standard, a leading producer and nationwide distributor of natural, organic, and non-GMO food. David first started farming organically as a teenager in the 1970s, and his passion for providing nourishing, healthful foods grown in healthy soil without the use of harmful chemicals has only continued to grow. At age 20 he started selling the grain grown on the family farm to areas across the Pacific Northwest -- from the back of his old pickup truck. In 1987, this successful adventure grew into Azure Standard to provide not only the grain he grew but other produce, dried and bulk foods, and health products requested by his growing base of customers. David and Azure went on to create a unique delivery method of community Drops that evolved organically into an independent organic food distribution network which now covers 38 states – including Hawaii and Alaska – with over 4,000 community Drops in local communities. Azure also ships by parcel carrier so all areas of the country can get high quality foods at reasonable prices. As Azure has grown over the years David continues to pioneer new methods of growing and producing food. This includes Azure’s Unifine grain milling capabilities, along with value-added products and expanded distribution using direct-to-consumer marketing. Throughout this growth, David continues his focus on helping people find health and wellness through the produce and products Azure offers, and by growing nutrient-rich foods in healthy soil on the thriving Azure Farm. David passionately believes in supporting small and family-owned farms, suppliers, and businesses. He always advocates for healthy and abundant living while aspiring to remain on the forward edge in providing truly healthful food to a world hungry for quality ingredients grown using fair and sustainable farming methods. David is happily married for over 30 years. He and his wife and their 11 children continue the family tradition of working the farm together. To contact Azure Standard call 971-200-8350 Link to The Azure Standard Website and Catalog Download.