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Brady Leffler gives us a full-on history and inside look at the work he does at GT's Kombucha. A fascinating story of chance meetings and open doors. Also a look into Brady's music world and his vintage keyboards! Find Brady on IG: @bradyleffler and @gtskombucha You're living your dream. Don't miss it. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and subscribe on your podcast player of choice. And if you’re really digging it, you can help me out with some of the expense by hitting the Donate button on my website.
When I was in college, I idolized Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. I wished that as a female, I could get away with the things he got away with. I felt insecure and not smart enough to be where I was, so I wrote a blog where I tried to flex my badassness and poke fun at people who actually cared about school. All while referencing my favorite modern media theorists. Other topics include COVID-19, NYU Dean Allyson Green, professors on ego trips, whether or not I am Stacey's Mom at my neighborhood pool, GT of GT's Kombucha, Jonah Hill's little sister, and Saferide. The guy from episode 5 also rears his angelic head (oops--in the episode I say it's number 4). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A breathtaking conversation with GT Dave, entrepreneur and founder of GT’s Kombucha creator of the Global Bottled Kombucha category on living a vibrant life, bringing real kombucha to the world, fermented foods, mushrooms, plant medicines, future health trends and more Bio: GT Dave is an American businessman who is the founder and CEO of the Kombucha company GT’s Living Foods/ GT's Kombucha. In the late 1990s, he was the first to put kombucha on store shelves and his company currently owns 40% of the U.S. kombucha market. Dave was the first to put kombucha on store shelves. His first sale of kombucha (which he marketed as GT's Kombucha) was to Erewhon Natural Foods in 1995, when he sold two cases (24 bottles) which nearly sold out in the first day. From his bedroom, he would call buyers, distributors and store owners, using different voices to pose as different employees. He continued to homebrew kombucha in his family home, which quickly outgrew the kitchen and expanded to the living room, and would sleep from 4 p.m. to midnight and work while his family slept. His mother Laraine helped him market the product by setting up tasting tables and sharing her cancer story. GT's Kombucha continued to grow and in December 1997, when he was selling 30 to 50 cases per day, he rented a 2,000-square-foot industrial space in Gardena and began to hire employees. That was when Whole Foods Market called to inquire about distributing his kombucha. He initially hesitated, but ultimately decided to accept their offer, stressing the importance of preserving the integrity of his product. GT's Kombucha was now in stores across the Southwest and he rented another 2,000 square feet space in Gardena. The demand continued to grow as Dave expanded to more regions and he struggled to keep up with demand but as he insisted on brewing the traditional way with close oversight over every batch. GT's Kombucha later rebranded as GT's Living Foods and now produces over one million bottles per year in its 100,000-square-foot campus in Vernon. Dave has declined multiple acquisition offers and remains the sole owner of GT's Living Foods which is worth over $900 million and owns 40% of the U.S. kombucha market. Topics discussed: GT’s Origin Story GT’s first Kombucha Brew Brewing Kombucha is like growing a plant GT’s Proudest offering The spirituality of Kombucha "Kombucha loves simplicity" Basic Kombucha Recipe Kombucha Fermenting Time Second Fermentation -“Permission to Play" Mothers and Daughters Mutant Kombucha Cultures Food as Medicine Plant-based eating Immersion in Nature- “Nature is the Greatest Healer" GT’s morning routine Morning Smoothies Meditation GT’s exercise routine Gratitude Empathy Homebrewing to Commercial Enterprise Staying true to Kombucha Keeping the Integrity of Real Kombucha and Kefir GT’s and Hannah Crum- Kombucha Standard of Identity Short Cut Kombucha State of the Australian Kombucha Market GT’s concerns about the Kombucha Market GT’s thoughts on Kombucha and alcohol GT’s health trends for the future Medicinal Mushrooms Water Kefir- More beneficial bacteria than Kombucha Wild Coconut Yoghurt Water Kefir - Bifidobacteria and Tryptophan Benefits of Water Kefir Mushrooms and PTSD Plant Medicines and Mental Health GT’s Top Health Tip Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Fermented Food Cultures and Home Fermentation Equipment https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Shop fermentation cultures and accessories online today and use code gtdave for 10% off Connect with GT Dave Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/gtdave3/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.
“The Written Goal”, my brand new book is now on Amazon! CLICK HEREto snag your copy! In this 3rd season of Mojo Monday’s we are focusing on the mindset behind writing your goals and reading them daily! This episode is all about how Kombucha provides healthy benefits to help you on your path to achieving your #1 goal in 2019 and beyond! Our guest today is none other than GT Dave himself!HELPFUL LINKSLearn more about GT's story: https://gtslivingfoods.com/our-story/Check out GT's Kombucha's: https://gtslivingfoods.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI04_50s7X4AIVIB-tBh0KEQZ6EAAYASAAEgJfR_D_BwECheck out our Food Show (EatUp Silicon Valley) all about the South Bay!Learn more about PitchTank! (Register before prices go up)Check out our other Podcasts: - Dating Silicon Valley - Sweet Home Silicon Valley - That Valley Vibe - The Sam & Serg ShowThis episode of the Mojo Monday’s sponsored by SwagWorx.SwagWorx is a family business in which our very own SwagSam leads the charge of helping companies in the Bay Area make Swag (promotional products) work for their businesses!For more info, free samples and anything else contact Sam directly - Sam@SwagWorx - AND make sure to mention you're a Mojo Monday’s listener!
GT Dave was just a teenager when his kombucha journey began, and his company’s rise to stardom was swift but not without its challenges along the way. Find out how GT built the GT’s Kombucha empire, how he deals with a largely unregulated beverage catetgory, and where his empire looks to expand next.
In this live recording from the Women On The Road Gathering in Taos, New Mexico, join us as we ask questions from the Women On The Road community to 6 women with experience in road travel of all kinds-- from school bus living, to van conversions, to weekend warrior lifestyles. Sponsored by Otterbox Thank you as well for support from Union Wine, GT's Kombucha, Double Good, Escape Campervans In this episode, you’ll hear answers to the following questions: How did you choose the vehicle you currently travel in? What have been your biggest challenges to getting on the road, and how did you overcome them? What advice do you have when it comes to vehicle maintenance? What’s your favorite meal cooked on the road? Do you ever feel bored while traveling? How do you find remote camping locations? Who inspires you? Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to, and why? What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve made as a woman on the road? - Learn more about this podcast - Resources mentioned in this episode: Martha Hudson: @luv_martha and her custom bikini business, Luv Martha Swim Lisa Jacobs: @vaycayvans and her Youtube channel, Vaycay Vans Sydney Ferbrache: @divineontheroad and her blog, Divine On The Road Emily Hart: @emilyventures and her blog, Emily Ventures Katie Larsen: @s0weboughtavan and her blog, So We Bought A Van Kit Whistler: @kitwhistler and her blog, Idle Theory Bus Join the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support! Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Hughes on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It. Music is by Jason Shaw, Josh Woodward, and Jahzaar via Free Music Archive using a CC by A license. WOTR podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.
Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica have an open discussion about the holiday season and all of the craziness that comes with it. This can be a stressful time of year if you're trying to make some healthy behavior changes, but it doesn't have to be! Listen in for a few of our tried and true tips to help you navigate the season while still enjoying some of your favorite seasonal treats. Resources/Brands noted: Episode 002 of Healthy Buzz (alcohol) How to donate your Halloween candy GT's Kombucha (fall flavor) Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat on Netflix Connect with us! Join our email list to stay up-to-date on our retreat plans! Check out our new website at healthybuzzlife.com Follow us on Instagram @healthybuzzpodcast
The team reaches into the Cigar Snob Vault to smoke Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013. We also talk about lighters, Reddit cigar trades, and beer that makes your butt bleed. Mentioned in this episode: GT's Kombucha: http://gtslivingfoods.com/ Clapton: The Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/Clapton-Autobiography-Eric/dp/076792536X Marc Maron "Too Real" (Netflix standup special) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M_y99jqTgk GTS Kombucha Music in this episode: "BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
GT Dave is the founder of the world's most successful kombucha company, GT's Kombucha. A native Californian, he was born a vegetarian and raised by two very holistic parents who always looked at life—and more importantly, health—from a holistic perspective. His journey with kombucha began in 1994 as a teenager when his parents starting making and drinking it regularly. Not long after, his mother—who was healthy and active—was diagnosed with breast cancer. When weeks later her doctors downgraded her tumor diagnosis from cancerous to precancerous, they asked what she was doing differently in her diet. The answer was kombucha. Still, he had no idea that just a few years later he would be bottling 60 to 100 bottles in his house every morning before driving them to local stores in a van. Through the course of his career, which is far from over, GT has made kombucha a staple in every health food store and all great wellness regimes. He brought this now wildly popular probiotic drink into the mainstream. His journey was not without its challenges, from family tragedies to a learning how to run a business to the time when all his products were taken off the shelves over concerns about its potential trace alcohol content. GT opened up about his spirituality and why he feels like he and his brand grew up together. We discussed narcissism, why we need to be authentic in a social media world, and how he balances purpose and profit as an entrepreneur. His definition of success is making an effort to be the best he can be and to give love and spread love. You won't want to miss this one. To contact Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please e-mail sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast newsletter? Sign up here!