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This week's CPG Vibes episode will cover two topics: Why CPG Brands Fail, and New Brands That Alex and Wade Love. Make sure to check it out this Friday at 12 PM/3PM LIVE on LinkedinHere's the latest CPG news happening right now on February 20th, 2025 including Aura Bora Acquired, Mid-Day Squares Buys in BitCoin, and GT Kombucha Turns 30!US-based investment firm Next In Natural has acquired a majority stake in local craft sparkling water maker Aura Bora to support the company's “next phase of growth”.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.In a statement, the investor said the deal “positions Aura Bora for its next phase of growth as a valued addition to Next In Natural's shared services ecosystem”.As part of the stake acquisition, Next In Natural CEO Jeff Lichtenstein will become chairman of the board at Aura Bora while Aura Bora co-founder and CEO Paul Voge will “focus on future product innovation”.Voge said: “The better-for-you beverage category continues to grow, and our partnership with Next in Natural positions Aura Bora to capitalise on this momentum.”Aura Bora's “products continue to be a welcome change from the norm, in what has traditionally been a boring category,” he added.Following the deal, Voge said he was “excited for our team to continue to innovate, grow our audience, and release products consumers love. We will benefit greatly from Next in Natural's expertise in scaling efficiently and effectively”.Jeff Lichtenstein brings experience in launching and growing brands such as Chobani, La Colombe, and Hu as the founder and CEO of Gourmet Guru.MDS is officially doing business in BTC.Canadian chocolate bar brand Mid-Day Squares announced last month that it had begun buying cocoa from international suppliers using Bitcoin, with co-founder Nick Saltarelli stating in social media posts that traders in many countries now “trust this method of payment more than fiat” currencies issued by governments....From Jake Karls posted on Linkedin: Never thought we would be buying cocoa in Bitcoin… but here we are.Mid-Day Squares is officially doing business in BTC…With cocoa prices at record highs, we had to think differently. One of our new international suppliers requested Bitcoin over fiat currencies. And we said, why not? We need the supply.Average decisions lead to average outcomes. Unaverage decisions lead to unaverage outcomes. If we want to win in this cocoa crisis, we have to play bold.GT's at 30: Founder Dave Talks Maintaining Integrity with ‘Real Kombucha' RefreshA small brand refresh now calling GT Kombucha "The Real Kombucha" has hit shelves in time for their 30th anniversary. They are also releasing a limited edition 30th anniversary WIldflower Kombucha hitting shelves in a sleek silver labelIn celebration of 30 years of sacred fermentation, they are giving away an all-expenses-paid trip for you and a friend! Visit SYNERGY HQ in Los Angeles and enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour and tasting experience with our founder, GT Dave. Go to gtslivingfoods.com for more info

GT Dave's kombucha origin story is the stuff of legend—at least how he frames it. But when the LA Times broke the story of a judge awarding workers nearly half a million dollars in back and overtime pay, citing GT's abuse of employees and contradictory evidence, a different story unfolds. Derek looks at this kombucha company's origins, unrealistic health claims, and the many troubles its endured over the decades, and how GT's response aligns with the conspiritualist playbook. Show Notes L.A.'s kombucha empire exploited workers for years Meet the King of Kombucha What Science Says About the Potential Health Benefits of Kombucha The Disinformation Dozen Toxic Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a celebration. A celebration of 100 episodes of The Startup CPG Podcast! Can you believe it? If you've been listening since the beginning, that's amazing! If this is your first episode, that's also amazing - welcome! I want to give a heartfelt thank you to each of you as listeners and to our incredible sponsors - you all have allowed us to keep the show going!I thought to commemorate the occasion, I'd share my top 100 moments on the podcast - just kidding, I'll just share 10-ish things. From most used metaphors to most surprising stories to most actionable tips to fan favorite episodes, we're going to count backwards to the #1 moment on the podcast so far. I also made a playlist in the shownotes of all the episodes mentioned in this roundup in case you want to check out the full conversations.I hope you enjoy and would love to hear from you - what's your favorite episode or moment on the show? Send me a message on LinkedIn or in the Startup CPG slack (or post it to LinkedIn!). Also, just a quick note that it was incredibly difficult to narrow down this list of moments - there are so many incredible guests and episodes not in today's roundup - I used a mix of download data + your feedback + my own memory to curate this.Enter the July 2023 podcast review giveaway by completing this form: https://tinyurl.com/28zyjr3eThis episode was sponsored by Shopify. Go to shopify.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Kickfurther. Go to https://www.kickfurther.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Graphite Financial. Go to graphitefinancial.com/cpgEpisode Links: Playlist with all episodes mentioned #10 - The “Pure Gold Series” with Seth Goldman (4:10): From: #51 Pure Gold Series: Ask Seth Goldman Anything! Plus the Announcement of Just Ice Tea #9 - Unlikely Meetings (6:29):  #57 Shark Tank, Sea Moss, and an Ocean of Potential with Alexiou Gibson #71 Building Content Creation Muscles - Behind Dream Pops' Marketing with David Greenfeld (+ Nowhere Bakery) #8 - Shark Tank Moments (11:43):  #80 From turning down Shark Tank offers to raising $2.7 million for Nopalera with Sandra Velasquez #77 Making a deal on Shark Tank with wildwonder's Rosa Li #7 - Marriage and Dating Fundraising Metaphors (14:41):  #60 Venture Capital & Private Equity 101 with VMG Partners' Wayne Wu #68 How to Raise $10 Million: Fundraising Aura Bora Style with Paul Voge #6 - Early Episodes (17:33):  How to Mind your Packaging, Branding, (and the Font) with Designer and Agency Owner Kirk Visola Move over coconut water - Pricklee cactus water brings health, happiness, & hydration #5 - Best Advice (23:43):  #83 Trade Spend & Retail Promotions 101 with Jake Huber (+ Niramaya) #73 In-Store Demos 101: Building a Successful Demo Program (+ Funky Mello) #81 Meet the Press: Behind the scenes on media publishing with Monica Watrous at Food Business News #4 - Fan Favorites (28:03):  #70 Angel Investing 101 with Marcia Dawood (+ Uproot Teas) #62 Affiliate & Influencer Marketing 101 with Kim Biddle #3 - Cold Outreach (31:24):  #59 Welcome to the Oat Haus! Celebrity Collaboration, Sprouts Launch, and Mental Health with Ali Bonar #92 Behind the Dream [Pie] Collaboration of Ben & Jerry's and Partake Foods with Marlo Giudice #2 - Authenticity behind the scenes (36:15):  #47 Authenticity 101: Developing a clear & authentic brand identity at SOMOS with Miguel Leal #95 GT Dave - Founder & CEO of GT's Living Foods: 25+ years of building the kombucha industry one batch at a time #1 - Liquid Death (41:37): #76 How Liquid Death is Murdering Lame Marketing with Hamid Saify July 2023 Podcast Review Contest: Enter the giveaway by completing this form (it only takes 1-2 minutes!) By completing the form, you'll be entered to win one of six prize packages, each filled with goodies from past guests: Tsubi Soup, GoNanas, Forij, Amazi, Chia Smash, Eureka Tortilla, and Nowhere Bakery. Giveaway open to US residents only, age 18+. Giveaway ends on July 31st, 2023 at 11:59 pm PST. The winner will be notified via email. Thank you for listening to the show and helping new listeners find us! Shopify Links: Start a free trial and enjoy 2 months of Shopify for $1/monthKickfurther Links: Kickfurther website See how much inventory funding you qualify here Graphite Financial Links Graphite Financial website Download a free financial model template, chart of accounts template, and more here Listen to our episode with Graphite founder, Paul Bianco, episode #96 here. Show Links: Join the Startup CPG Slack community (13K+ members and growing!) Follow @startupcpg Visit host Jessi Freitag's Linkedin or website Questions or comments about the episode? Email Jessi at podcast@startupcpg.com Episode music by Super Fantastics

I don't usually like to play favorites, but this week's episode is a really special interview, especially for me personally. I LOVE kombucha. I mean love kombucha. And as you'll hear me mention during the interview, once I found Synergy Kombucha by GT's Living Foods, I was hooked, and dug deep into the story of the brand, how it's made, and started following founder GT Dave. I've listened to many interviews with GT over the years, so the chance to be the interviewer and spend some time with GT, is a personal dream come true. I also really thought that GT could offer a really interesting perspective to our community. He's had multiple offers to acquire his company over the years and has taken on no outside investment, which is incredible for a nearly billion dollar brand that owns 40% of the kombucha market. For almost 30 years, he's operated as the 100% owner and as you'll hear, has no plans for that to change. I think there's room for so many different operating models and perspectives in this space, and part of the fun of my job is getting to share different perspectives, hoping that you'll be able to find and take pieces that resonate with you as you build your own adventure. If you aren't familiar with GT's Living Foods, you've no doubt seen the ubiquitous tall glass bottles with a white lotus - the Synergy line is oven what people recognize. GT was the first person to bottle kombucha back in 1995 after his parents received a SCOBY from a friend after a trip to the Himalayas - and this was well before you could Google making kombucha! As you'll hear GT mention, he saw kombucha become part of his parents' lives, help his mom while recovering from cancer, and he decided to try to sell a few bottles to the local health store as 15 year old who had dropped out of high school. He then got the product into Erewhon and Whole Foods and has grown steadily - while other kombuchas have entered the market and now it's a whole separate category. GT continues to innovate in the living foods space with ancient mushroom elixirs, non-dairy water kefir, and raw, fermented, non-dairy, coconut yogurt. I've linked a few of my favorite other interviews with GT in the show notes in case you want to dig into more of the founder story - today's conversation we really focus on leadership, culture, hiring, and health and priorities as a founder.Listen in as GT shares about: How fermenting kombucha is similar to farming and how their manufacturing footprint has grown GT's first hires and learnings and why he focuses on culture fit What it's look like to grow a profitable business with no outside investment Why he's taken a long-term view on building GT's Living Foods His advice for starting new categories and educating consumers How they manage a massive brand ambassador force What health and wellness looks like day to day and his tips for prioritizing and the importance of communicating and setting expectations in relationships as a founder How he manages being a public figure and why he's chosen to be a visible face of the brand We have some fun with questions about his love of animals and pets and halloween And so much more! This episode was sponsored by Shopify. Go to shopify.com/startupcpg This episode was sponsored by Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.comThis episode was sponsored by Promomash + Crisp. Go to promomash.com/startupcpgEpisode Links: GT's Living Foods website GT's LinkedIn A few of Jessi's favorite other interview's with GT:  Stick with Your Dreams Episode 26 (hosted by David Greenfeld another Startup CPG Podcast guest) John & Ken Show Hour 3 (12/28) The Gabby Reece Show: ****GT DAVE – MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ENTREPRENEUR WITH A MISSION Taste Radio: GT DAVE HAS A REFRESHING TAKE ON HIS ICONIC BRAND Visiting the Kombucha Lair Shopify Links: Start a free trial and enjoy 2 months of Shopify for $1/monthStrategy Maven Agency Links: Strategy Maven website Book your free account audit here Promomash/Crisp Links: Try Promomash + Crisp free for 30 days here Webinar recording: Promomash + Crisp Present: The Next Big Thing in WFM Demo Analytics Webinar recording: Distributor Data 101: 5 Things Brands Should Be Tracking and Why Show Links: Join the Startup CPG Slack community (12K+ members and growing!) Follow @startupcpg Visit host Jessi's Linkedin or website Questions or comments about the episode? Email Jessi at podcast@startupcpg.com Episode music by Super Fantastics

Joe - "What if your neighbor's kid started to see what--" "Then so be it. Right? I was cool with it. I mean, again, I wasn't chasing dollars, I was not trying to become famous, I was not trying to take over the world. I really just wanted to make a great product and share it with the world. And again, if it was one bottle or one million bottles, to me there is no difference, it was just doing something great," says GT Dave.   In this episode we talk to Peter Jackson, CEO of Bluescape, and GT Dave, founder and CEO of GT's Kombucha, about lessons they've learned in life that have helped them with their business and personal success.   In this episode you'll learn: - Go for the long odds - Delayed gratification is normal - Pace your venture with your personal life - Happiness comes from helping others   If you want to watch the full episodes, Using Spartan timing tenacity and execution for business success (Peter Jackson) - https://youtu.be/W7ZNT25UNzU 142: GT Dave | The Story Behind the Kombucha King - https://youtu.be/RB2jgyWLFh8   SPONSORS This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Honey Stinger & CLMBR CLMBR provides a full body strength + cardio workout with zero impact. Get an efficient workout in only 30min with CLMBR, the most advanced vertical climber ever! Visit https://clmbr.com/ and use the code SPARTAN for $250 off a CLMBR. Honey Stinger's waffles, energy chews, gels and bars provide the fuel you need to push harder and go farther. For training and racing, you need convenient nutrition that tastes great and works. Use code HSSpartan2020 at Honeystinger.com for 30% off and Sweeten the burn.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Guest Host: Mark Webb Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

When he's not busy running the #1 Best Selling Kombucha brand, GT Dave, CEO of GT Foods, is a steward of nature, pioneer of innovation, and CEO dedicated to helping others live a happier and healthier life. This week, GT Dave joins Elizabeth to discuss how he created the kombucha category starting at age 15 out of a mission born from his mother's cancer diagnosis, and insight that we should live every day with purpose and intention. Over 25 years later, GT's keeps their raw and pure purpose despite being a household brand name and front and center in stores across the country. He and Elizabeth talk about the importance of sleep, why routines are cool, and what's next for the GT brand, including their powerfully potent Alive Ancient Mushroom Elixir.Mentioned: GT's Kombucha GT Dave Erewhon Whole Foods Forbes Magazine Cody Ko “The Kombucha King” Cody Ko “Visiting the Kombucha Lair” Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: WebsiteInstagram

My guest today is Kombucha king GT Dave. GT is a unique blend of farmer of live drinks who takes each batch of Kombucha as seriously as his first, non compromising entrepreneur, and loving son. GT started his Kombucha business 25 years ago out of his parents home and now has 40% of the market. GT is the sole owner of his company and to this day brews to order. He has been able to dominate in his space without giving up quality or care for his product. GT has endured family death and divorce only to come out the other side a little more resolved. He has now added Husband and Father to two small babies so it's suffice to say like all of us he is also doing the work/family juggle. He is a shining example of what determination, commitment and passion look like. I have enjoyed and appreciated his product myself for over 20 years and to meet him is to understand why GT Dave's Kombucha is so good. He has turned his Kombucha empire into GT's Living Foods. Enjoy. Instagram: @gtdave3 Website: gtslivingfoods.com Show Sponsors Ritual: www.Ritual.com/GABBY for 10% off your first 3 months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sah welcomes GT Dave. Revolutionizing the way people think and feel about Kombucha and fermented foods, GT Dave is sharing a message & lifestyle with the world that food is medicine. As the Founder and CEO of GT's Living Foods, the #1 best-selling and most-loved Kombucha brand, GT has dedicated his life, his brand and even his name on the label, to the philosophy that living foods should be around us and in us to live happier, healthier lives.@GTsKombucha @gtdave3www.GTsLivingFoods.comwww.gtslivingfoods.com/scholarshipIn this episode, Sah and GUEST discuss...Plant medicineGT's coming out story and growing up gay in the 90'sForgivenessBeing a prominent business leader with an iconic brand, and advice to those looking to start a businessThe impact of death on your lifeSpreading love and giving back to the community✨✨✨Thank you to our partner The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Become a certified health coach to transform your relationship with food and health, live your dreams, earn while you learn, and embark on a new future.Receive $2,000 off when you pay in full (or $1,500 off payment plans) by following Sah's referral link here, or mention Sah's name when you sign up.✨✨✨

It's a manifest guestiny mitzvah today in Retrogradeland as Steph and Elizabeth welcome Erewhon legend and fizzy drink entrepreneur, GT Dave. They go deep on the history of kombucha, the rise of the industry, his brand evolution and tap him (see what we did there) for advice for the kombucha connoisseur and novice alike. We hope this episode lights up your microbiome.    Thanks to our partners: Sakara: www.sakara.com/retrograde Capsule: www.capsule.com Huzzah: www.drinkhuzzah.com code: retrograde  Produced by Dear Media

When we can all go out in the world again, will we be getting dressed up? And what will “dressed up” even mean?! Oh, do we have questions—and some answers—about re-entry fashion...and also about kombucha titan GT Dave.   A hot topic, apparently: GT Dave of GT’s Kombucha.   A few shoe lines that have us ready to set aside our Birkenstocks for a minute: Alepel, Kkerelé, and Emme Parsons.   If you’re ready to dabble in hard pants after some time away, Claire loves these AYR jeans.   The centerpiece of Erica’s spring/summer mood board: this Marni tulip-print matching set.   Let’s gush for a sec about the statement-y jewelry from Lizzie Fortunato’s fall collection.   Are we doing bold eye makeup? Like this Violette liquid shadow and Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner?   How are YOU gonna be dressing? Tell at @athingortwohq, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and 833-632-5463.    For a whole lot more from us, sign up for Secret Menu.   Check out Right Wellness and CBN, the latest transformative hemp ingredient. Get 20% off with the code RIGHTFORYOU. Shop sustainable and cool Ana Luisa jewelry for 15% off with the code ATHINGORTWOMD. Try Nutrafol to grow thicker, healthier hair. Your first month’s subscription is 20% off with the code ATHINGORTWO. Tune into the Women Who Travel podcast from Condé Nast Traveler (oh, how we aspire to be women who travel again!). YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

This week on the program, a conversation with GT's Living Foods Founder and CEO GT Dave. GT is the king of Kombucha. Having introduced the drink to U.S consumers in the late 90s, his company currently controls over 40% of the U.S Kombucha market. Furthermore, GT is primarily credited with the popularization of the drink in North America. In this episode, we discuss GT's relationship with Kombucha, building a beverage company from the ground up, and what GT's plans are as he expands his company beyond Kombucha. This conversation was recorded on March 19th, 2021; thanks for listening! Stay in the loop: Visit My Website Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok

This week, Liz is joined by the Founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods, GT Dave (George Thomas Dave), to discuss how he started his premier kombucha brand at just 15-years-old. GT Dave shares how he has been able to remain confident about his product during challenging times, his philosophy for company growth, and his advice to his younger self.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman

GT Dave started his incredible company, GT’s Living Foods in the 1990’s in his home, brewing fizzy fermented tea. He has since grown the company to produce over a million bottles of kombucha every year in over a dozen varieties, and is the number 1 selling kombucha in the US.

CEO and Founder, GT Dave of GT Dave's Kombucha shares the story of this medicinal beverage, full of natural health benefits and the path that lead to "Living Foods." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I found my sense of purpose and started to lead with my heart. That was the beginning of my story”   Purpose-driven companies. No better example than deciding to start a company based on a product that helped save a family member’s life.  That’s GT Dave, Founder, and CEO of GT’s Living Foods story. When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and the homemade kombucha they had been making out of their family kitchen helped her recover, GT knew he needed to make the product easily commercially available. Today, he is the top-selling kombucha in stores nationwide!  This was a great episode where GT shares so many of his stories of his journey along the way. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcast/gt-dave

In this interview, Nathan Chan sits down with GT Dave, Founder and CEO of GT'S Living Foods. GT discusses how he built a $1B empire from his bedroom and his journey of being the first seller of Kombucha in the United States. In this interview, GT Dave discusses how he first began selling Kombucha, entering the market with a completely new category of product, and the challenges he faced in educating the market on what his product was.  GT Dave is a firm believer in passion before profit, and his integrity and commitment to health shine through as he discusses his childhood and nutrition, how Kombucha helped his mother through medical issues, and the proven benefits of Kombucha. With a personal net worth estimated at $1Billion, GT Dave’s journey will inspire you to follow your passion and begin building your future, today. Key Takeaways How GT Dave found an interest in Kombucha and how he began marketing it Launching his company from his bedroom, and selling his product using his Dad’s Amex card The challenge of entering the market with a new product and how he went about educating others on an unfamiliar health beverage How GT Dave helped Kombucha to become the global trend it is today GT Dave’s commitment to passion over profit, and what health means to him The importance of validating your product and communicating with consumers His key advice to those who are just getting started, and the questions you need to ask yourself

In this epic roundup episode, we took our favorite moments from every interview this year and combined them to create our most jam-packed episode yet: Foundr Best of 2020! That’s right, in this very special episode, you’ll hear valuable insights from:  Drew Houston, CEO and founder of DropBox: On problem-solving, his formula for success in business, and how he— as a billion-dollar CEO — still learns every single day.  Dylan Mullen, Founder, and Director of Happy Skin Co. Mullen reveals how he built a $20 million dollar company in 24 months, and how they’re acquiring their customers.  Alexa Von Tobel, Founder of Learnvest, & Inspire Capital: Why you shouldn’t spend a dollar on marketing, and what it takes to be a ‘good entrepreneur’.  Gretta Van Riel, 4x Multi-Milion Dollar Founder. Van Riel discusses why she would spend $500k on a post from Kylie Jenner, and her $1.3m manufacturing horror story.  Henrik Werderlin, founder and CEO of Barkbox, and the strategy that Apple and Amazon have used to build global, beloved brands.  You’re about to learn the mistake that every new entrepreneur makes, as discussed by Alex Osterwalder, the Swiss business theorist who developed the “business model canvas”.  Author Kamal Ravikant reveals why you don’t need a mentor (from someone who’s been down the road a few times). Christina Stembel, founder of Farmgirl Flowers on how she managed to turn $49,000 into almost a million dollars in 3 years— all thanks to the success of her company. Here’s Skillshare founder Malcolm Ong… who’s about to reveal the one word that will make you a better entrepreneur.  Thor Ernstsson, Founder of Strata. The 2 tips that every single entrepreneur needs to hear. One of the internet’s greatest pioneers, cofounder of WordPress Matt Mullenweg on what motivates him.  GT’s living foods founder, GT Dave. He reveals to us the key to staying on your path, and not losing your identity.  Andy Frisella, founder of 1st Phorm with one of the most fired up conversations of the year. Enjoy this snippet where he’s going to tell you why building a brand is important, and the issue with comparing yourself to Steve Jobs.

GT Dave, the man who built a $900 million company by introducing kombucha to the United States, comes to the Wolf's Den to talk with JB about building a massively profitable brand against the odds. On this podcast, we'll hear from GT about how he created an industry-leading company by selling a product that no one had ever heard of... with a taste that baffled early adopters... and succeeded in creating a new industry. A can't miss podcast for all aspiring entrepreneurs.SPONSORED BY:ORACLE NETSUITE: netsuite.com/wolfATHLETIC GREENS: athleticgreens.com/bonusCREDIT101: thecredit101.com/wolfBIZCOUNSEL: bizcounsel.com/wolfMANSCAPED: manscaped.com/wolfSTRAIGHT LINE HIRING: https://bit.ly/3gnqwPbSUBSCRIBE TO JB'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3iQ3C4uLISTEN TO THE WOLF’S DEN ON:ITUNES: https://apple.co/2lbYTSESPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2kGDosVCASTBOX: http://bit.ly/2ngKUvrSTITCHER: http://bit.ly/2kvasE6FOLLOW JB:INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2Fj4jSzFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Kr2bMOTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Xub1j7LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3175M9HCAMEO: https://bit.ly/2FC0tHdTIKTOK: https://bit.ly/2Yfcp86#JordanBelfort #GTDave #WolfOfWallStreet #TheWolfsDen

A Himalayan Mother SCOBY entered GT Dave’s home back in 1993, about 20 years before kombucha started to grow as a wellness trend in the Western world. They started brewing their own fizzy, fermented tea… and, honestly, it was kinda weird at first. But when his mom was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer — and then beat that cancer — GT started to take a closer look at this ancient Eastern brew. And the more GT learned, the more he knew that he had to make kombucha more accessible to everyone, everywhere.  GT first started brewing and bottling kombucha when he was only 15 years old, two years after they received that SCOBY, and this endeavor has since grown into the incredible GT’s Living Foods brand. They still brew and bottle the kombucha in the exact same way, though: small batches, allowing nature to do what it does best. We learn all about this transformative experience in GT’s life, why he decided to drop out of high school (and why it was a good thing), how his unique spiritual upbringing has influenced the way he does business, and leaning into a path of service.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: GT’s Living Foods Instagram: @gtdave3   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

Welcome to the Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder. Our goal is to help you be your most healthy, confident, beautiful and joyful! Our topics focus on health and wellness (physical, emotional/mental and spiritual), holistic nutrition, medicinal plants, natural rhythms and cycles, beauty, meditation, self care and rituals, spirituality and personal empowerment.

GT Dave is the founder and CEO of the kombucha company GT’s Living Foods. 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. 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. 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 sole owner of GT's Living Foods which is worth over $900 million and owns 40% of the U.S. kombucha market. Learn more about GT's Living Foods: https://gtslivingfoods.com/ Follow GT Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdave3/?hl=en Learn more about GT Dave: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2019/05/09/gt-dave-kombucha/#33ee6a6555b5

Back when GT Dave, founder of GT's Living Food, single-handedly proved that there was a market for kombucha in the U.S., "probiotic" was hardly a buzzword. "Fortunately today, that hurdle or barrier is no longer there," Dave said on the Modern Retail Podcast. Kombucha is big business; sales exceeded $480 million in 2019, according to Nielsen. GT's Living Foods, which was founded in 1995, makes for a big piece of that pie -- 60% of it back in 2015, as he then told a profile writer. He wouldn't provide an update to that figure for 2020, but did speak to the challenges presented by the pandemic, especially early on. "There was a time where anything that was considered single serve, like our 16-ounce bottle, was basically dead," Dave said about March and April. In-store sales have since rebounded, and the company is taking its first steps in the direct-to-consumer space. "This quasi-subscription approach is something our fans have been waiting for a very long time and Covid kind of gave us that reason to explore it." GT's other strategies for surviving the downturn include emphasizing the product's possible health benefits (or at least, its healthful reputation) and communicating with retailers about their common interests in keeping supply flowing.

GT Dave, a.k.a. the “King of Kombucha,” is the founder of GT’s Kombucha (now known as GT’s Living Foods), the #1 selling Kombucha brand in the world and the originator of bottled kombucha. Born and raised in LA, GT dropped out of high school and started the company at just 15 years old, and over the past 25 years, they’ve pioneered and dominated a whole category of beverages that merely didn’t exist before GT bottled his first kombucha in 1995. Today, the company is worth over $1 billion.In this episode, we talk to GT about his upbringing and the roles spirituality and faith have played throughout his life, dropping out of high school after going through an identity crisis, his thoughts on the education system in America, how going against the grain and challenging the status quo helped him as an entrepreneur, the multiple signals he received that inspired him to start bottling kombucha, and some of the early challenges he faced getting the business off the ground.Towards the end, GT also shares what some of his personal aspirations are outside of running his company and how he got into art collecting and architecture.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

Founder of GT’s Living Foods, GT Dave, talks about the rise of kombucha and the future of the industry. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

This edition of Taste Radio Insider features highlights from interviews with six entrepreneurs and experts who joined us during the first half of 2020, including TRUFF hot sauce founders Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni; Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys; Nona Lim, founder/CEO of Nona Lim; GT’s Living Foods founder/CEO GT Dave; Ashley Thompson, co-founder/CEO of MUSH; and Lee Robinson, director of dairy and beverage for Whole Foods Market. Show notes:  0:53: The Answer Was Always Landis; No FOMO For Subscribers -- The episode’s hosts opened the show with a chat about a new macaroni and cheese dispensing system called “Mac on Tap.” They also spoke about notable presentations and panel discussions from the recently held BevNET and NOSH Virtually Live conference and how subscribers have exclusive access to over 40 sessions from the event. 10:49: Interview: Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni, Co-Founders, TRUFF -- We kicked things off with Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni, founders of TRUFF, a fast-growing brand of upscale, truffle-infused hot sauces. In the following clip, pulled from Ep. 70 of Taste Radio Insider, Guillen and Ajluni discussed their approach to product development, working with influencers, and the importance of community management and exceptional customer service.   15:44: Interview: Anouck Gotlib, CEO, Belgian Boys -- Next we featured Anouck Gotlib, the CEO of European breakfast and snack food brand Belgian Boys. Within our interview from Ep. 73, Anouck explained how she’s cultivated strong relationships with retail buyers,  why she believes there’s a big opportunity for breakfast foods and how Belgian Boys is expanding its presence in Walmart. 20:41: Interview: Nona Lim, Founder/CEO, Nona Lim -- We continued with Nona Lim the founder of namesake brand Nona Lim, which markets a variety of better-for-you and convenient Asian-inspired foods, including broths, sippable soups and noodle bowls. In Ep. 71, Nona explained why she describes venture capital as a “double-edged sword” and why she jokes that a partnership with an investor is “worse than getting married.” 26:15: Interview: GT Dave, Founder/CEO, GT’s Living Foods -- Next up was GT Dave, Founder/CEO, GT’s Living Foods, the maker of GT’s Kombucha. In an interview from episode 86, GT spoke about why founders should celebrate their idiosyncrasies to better connect with consumers, why he’s embraced a more public persona and how he steered a positive outcome following the publication of a provocative profile of him in “Forbes.” 33:20: Interview: Ashley Thompson, Co-Founder/CEO, MUSH -- We continued with Ashley Thompson, co-founder and CEO of MUSH, an innovative brand of ready-to-eat oatmeal. We spoke with Ashley in Ep. 81 and in this clip, she explains why she set out to create a “best for you” product, why she likes having a “polarizing” brand name and how she prepared for her first meeting at Whole Foods. 37:59: Interview: Lee Robinson, Director – Dairy & Beverage, Whole Foods Market -- Wrapping up the episode is Lee Robinson, the director of dairy and beverage for Whole Foods Market. In our clip, pulled from an interview featured in Ep. 82, Lee discussed best practices for engaging with retail buyers, why vulnerability is key when navigating the terms of a successful relationship and how he evaluates disruptive concepts. Brands in this episode: Stouffers, Health-Ade Kombucha, Kohr Brothers, Recess, TRUFF, Ciroc, Belgian Boys, GT’s Kombucha, Nona Lim, MUSH, Whole Foods

Today on the podcast we have the king of Kombucha, himself, GT Dave of GT's Living Foods! GT started making kombucha at home, when he was still a teenager, after seeing the positive effects it had on his own mother’s health while battling breast cancer. In the past 2+ decades GT’s Living Foods has grown to be the leading Kombucha brand, making up 40% of the US market, while remaining a family owned and operated company. They have now expanded beyond Kombucha and offer many other living foods including: Raw Coconut Yogurt, Water Kefir, Probiotic Shots, and more.  On this episode, GT shares with us how important his own spiritual foundation has been to his mission with living foods, why living foods are so vital for our health, and how he maintains quality and consistency even while producing kombucha on a large scale. We really enjoyed our conversation with GT Dave and we are grateful he shared his story with us!  To learn more about GT's Living Foods you can visit their website or follow them on instagram @gtskombucha! You can also follow GT Dave on Instagram at @GTDave3 We want to hear your thoughts! Reach out at www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com  Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday! You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness  This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas. This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products . They even offer an entirely female created line for periods called Natural cycles. Go to helloned.com and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout!  We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!      

Twenty-five years ago GT Dave started brewing kombucha in his parents’ home and evangelizing the fermented beverage to any who would listen and take a sip of the then-unfamiliar brew. Today, GT’s Living Foods is a billion-dollar food platform. Kombucha still stands at the forefront of the company’s product offerings. Tea, kefir, shots and yogurt build on the living food offerings. Innovation remains key for GT, but it’s a pressure he feels, too. “Innovation is our lifeblood,” he says. “I think that’s what most companies need to do these days to stay relevant is, to constantly be moving forward, and definitely not getting complacent, because those who get complacent are those who will lose.” Yet, GT cautions, just because a business can innovate doesn’t mean it should. Listen in to this episode of Fodder to understand how he balances the pressure, when to let it go, what servant leadership means to him and what worries him about the changing natural products industry. bit.ly/Fodder009

What exactly is kombucha? What should one be looking for on a kombucha label? Will Kombucha make me “caffeine jittery” like tea and coffee? How much alcohol is in Kombucha?    “Kombucha is medicine.”  -GT Dave   Many of us have hopped on the trend of this fizzy drink, Kombucha, without knowing much about it or its benefits. Today we sit down with the pioneer of Kombucha to talk about what it is and the delicate process as to how it is made. GT Dave is founder of GT’s Living Foods (and arguably Father of Kombucha) and led the charge of bottling kombucha commercially and making it accessible in households in the early 90’s. Kombucha is one of the many beautiful fermented foods we have that acts as medicine. Check out our timestamps with GT Dave below: 3:02 GT and the influence of his holistic childhood 11:29 What is kombucha and how is it made? 16:50 Kat’s craving of Kombucha after pregnancy 17:26 How much caffeine is in kombucha? 19:56 How sugar works in Kombucha  21:09 Many kombucha brands under-ferment Kombucha 22:58 Read the Kombucha label  30:30 Kombucha alcohol percentage 35:30 “Sugar” is overly demonized 38:53 A day in the life of GT Dave

Let’s say that you’ve created an iconic brand that essentially launched a category and is beloved by millions of loyal consumers. Why would you change anything? That’s the question we explored in our interview with GT Dave, the founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods, the maker of GT’s Kombucha.  The top-selling kombucha brand recently underwent a packaging refresh that tweaked a few elements of its label design and renamed two product sublines as a way to better delineate its offerings. In a conversation included in this episode, Dave spoke about the reasoning behind each change and how his perspective as a category creator impacted the moves. He also spoke about why he’s embraced a more public persona and why he’s adamant that kombucha should avoid comparisons to soda. Show notes:  0:37: Mike’s Quill of Judgment, Tracking Snacking & A Love Letter To Costco -- The episode’s hosts spoke about the upcoming BevNET New Beverage Showdown 19 and NOSH Pitch Slam 8 competitions and how interested brands can apply, how some snack brands are adapting to changing times and palates and the elements of a successful virtual sampling event. They also riffed on Melissa’s passion for a certain club retailer and a few delectable ice cream and latte products consumed over the past week. 15:05: GT Dave, Founder/CEO, GT’s Living Foods -- BevNET CMO Mike Schneider spoke with Dave about the timing of his brand’s packaging refresh and what he viewed as significant problems in how consumers perceived and understood each of GT’s product lines, along with other brands in the kombucha set. Dave also discussed why he sees parallels in the evolution of the kombucha and craft beer categories, how he originally conceived the naming and design of his products, including the meaning of GT’s Synergy line, and why the new look beverages are more deliberate in their description of what’s inside the bottle. Later, he explained why he sees himself as “an overprotective parent” when it comes to his brand, incorporating consumer feedback into the refresh and how he’s become more comfortable interacting with his customers and the trade, reacting to the provocative “Forbes” profile of him and the educational component of rolling out a new look.  Brands in this episode: GT’s Kombucha, Health-Ade, MALK, Know Brainer, Beckon Ice Cream, Chosen Foods, Virginia Distilling Co., DiNoci Dairy-Free, Pop & Bottle, Yasso, Vita Coco, Snapple, SoBe, Mountain Dew, Red Bull, White Claw

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On Sunday April 5 Adam Vanni, co-founder of Jarr Kombucha, hosted an Instagram Live conversation with the legendary GT Dave, founder of GTs Living Foods. The 40-minute conversation was available for a brief time on the Jarr Kombucha Instagram page.... The post Highlights: GT Dave Instagram Live conversation appeared first on 'Booch News.

Long before American hippies (and GT Dave) discovered it, kombucha was a staple in Russia. Tea Mushroom There was a time, back in the USSR, when most households brewed a concoction known in Russian as a chayniy grib, or “tea... The post Profile: Max Ozhegov, Kombucha Club, Moscow appeared first on 'Booch News.

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.

Prentice's TakeawaysProduction quality is paramount and he's fixated on getting it right.The brand is just as important and he continues to dial it in.He stays consistent and steadfast in his mission.He's an innovator.Show HighlightsWhat sets GT's product apart in the food marketThe health benefits of GTS KombuchaInstant hit? Slow and steady growthHow GT stays upfrontWhat helped GT get traction in the marketplaceThe secret sauce of kombucha“New-age” sodaTrue yogurtStaying ahead and maintaining a defensive stanceGT LivingGT's 2020 plansResourcesConnect with GT on LinkedInConnect with GT on InstagramGT's Living Foods Website

A snippet from the bonus GT Dave episode where we discuss his unique marketing strategy and the greatest tragedy in Kombucha history. For more of this kind of bullshit, check out https://www.patreon.com/grubstakers

Season 1 of the podcast where we talk about anything and everything in the time it takes to drink a milk tea. Darren and Eric chat about their recent addiction to kombucha and an interesting character in the world of Kombucha...GT Dave. Episode notes The Kombucha Billionaire Looking To Save The Industry From Itself | Forbes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALl5mLTvBMY The Kombucha King | Kody Ko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVJ_yFVEO7g

Heroes and Villains - Every show needs them. The boys chat about the kombucha king GT Dave again and how maybe he isn't so bad? Keanu Reeves is also in everything, including this episode of the podcast. Episode notes Visiting The Kombucha Lair | Kody Ko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duyCHrAQdmg The Story of Kombucha | Coachella Curated 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYf0-4bvxZ0

In the latest installment of Taste Radio Insider, the hosts discussed the fallout from a controversial profile of GT’s Kombucha creator GT Dave in Forbes magazine. Dave’s comments about competing brands ignited a debate on LinkedIn about production standards and the impact of strategic investment in the kombucha category. Later in the show, we feature an interview with entrepreneur Suzie Yorke, the founder and CEO of Love Good Fats, a fast-growing brand of keto-friendly snack bars and shakes. Leading with a message of “fat is back, sugar is out,” Love Good Fats launched in Canada in 2017 and has emerged as one of the leading brands in the keto space. As part of our conversation, Yorke discussed the company’s fast start and how Love Good Fats is attempting to become the “beacon brand” for healthy fats. Show notes: 1:31: Hipster Taste Test — The episode begins with a discussion about an odd Vita Coco tweet and why it became one of the brand’s most popular social media posts ever. Later, the hosts offered their take on a profile on GT’s Living Foods founder/CEO GT Dave unsettled some in the kombucha community, including Health-Ade co-founder/CEO Daina Trout, who posted a response to the article on LinkedIn. 15:55: Interview: Suzie Yorke, Founder/CEO, Love Good Fats -- In an interview with NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg, Suzie spoke about her decision to launch the brand following a 25 year career as a marketing executive and how Love Good Fats got off to a fast start. She also discussed evolving consumer perception of healthy fats, the importance of staying on brand and why the two-year-old company has invested in TV advertising. Brands in this episode: Vita Coco, Thirsty Buddha, Harmless Harvest, GT’s Kombucha, Health-Ade Kombucha, Proposition Cocktail Co., Love Good Fats

“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 LINKSTK's Unstoppable Sunday VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUseoG3kofRLS6WoUaL_15w/videosGetUnstoppable.comConnect with TK: https://www.instagram.com/tkkader/Check out our Food Show (EatUp Silicon Valley) all about the South Bay!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!

“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!

Today, GT Dave is often referred to as the “king of kombucha.” But in late 1994, he was brewing small batches of the fermented tea in his parents’ kitchen. At the time, his mom was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of breast cancer. When she healed, she shared with doctors that she’d been drinking her son’s very pungent, homemade tea that experts said helped her fight the battle. As a teenager, GT became one of the first people to mass market the beverage. Today, kombucha sales exceed $600 million globally according to Inc., and GT’s commands about half of that. In episode 42, the California native talks to me about everything from gut health to changing food trends, and confesses just how much tea he’s drinking every single day. Spoiler alert: It’s a lot. SOCIAL @gtskombucha @gtdave3 @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($99 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

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.

Trying GT's Living Food's CocoKefir. I know, I know, it's not Kombucha but who cares!

“I’m starting a new category.” It’s a familiar refrain often heard in the food and beverage industry, even if most times what’s spoken isn’t necessarily true. But in the rare cases in which an entrepreneur is indeed breaking new ground, the challenges are plentiful. GT Dave, the founder of GT’s Living Foods and a pioneer in packaged kombucha, has experienced  firsthand the difficulties of introducing an entirely new category to the market after launching his brandin 1995. For years, GT’s was the singular bottled kombucha brand and paved the way for what is now a thriving category that includes dozens of players. Reflecting on the first few years of his business in an interview included in this episode, Dave said that entrepreneurs should carefully consider consumer needs before launching a product that sits outside the lines of traditional food and beverage categories. “To me, looking back, the questions that need to be answered to define and determine if you’re creating a new category [are], ‘What is it that the consumer needs and wants?’ and ‘Why are they not getting it?’ and ‘How am I, the company, the brand owner, the pioneer… going to satisfy that need?’ he said.” Dave also discussed why being an “artistic sponge” supported GT’s development,spoke about his approach to working with competitors and emphasized the importance of authenticity in and around the bottle. Also in this episode: an interview with Karen Nation, the founder/CEO of no-bake protein bar mix brand Creation Nation, which was victorious in NOSH’s Live Pitch Slam 5. Nation spoke about the genesis of her early-stage brand and experience in the competition. Show notes: 2:20: Pitch Slam Food For Thought -- The hosts humbly asked listeners to please rate and review Taste Radio Insider on iTunes. They also reflected on NOSH Live Winter 2018’s Pitch Slam competition, which was held on Nov. 30 in Santa Monica, discussed Mike’s evil dentist, and thanked the founders of Nectar CBD Drink and Enduraphin for visiting BevNET HQ earlier in the week. 16:27: Interview: GT Dave, Founder/CEO, GT’s Living Foods -- Dave sat down with BevNET’s John Craven and Mike Schneider for an interview recorded at the headquarters of GT’s Living Foods in Vernon, Calif. As part of their conversation, Dave spoke about the early days of introducing kombucha to consumers and the milestones that helped chart his entrepreneurial journey. He also opined on the pitfalls of criticizing your competition and discussed the company’s innovation strategy, which includes a new line of CBD drinks. 41:23: Interview: Karen Nation, Founder/CEO, Creation Nation -- About an hour northwest of Vernon, Calif., you’ll find Calabasas, a quiet celebrity haven that’s also home to Creation Nation, an upstart brand of protein bar and bite mixes. Creation Nation was the winner of NOSH Live’s Pitch Slam 5, having bested five other emerging and better-for-you packaged food brands in the competition, Shortly after her big win, Nation sat down with BevNET CMO Mike Schneider and spoke about what she’s learned about her consumers, her go-to-market strategy, surprises about being a CPG entrepreneur, and preparation for the Pitch Slam. Brands in this episode: GT’s Kombucha, Creation Nation, Bumble & Butter, Spudsy, Tiny Giants, Kotatsu (formerly Punk Rawk Labs), Olyra, Nectar CBD Drink, Enduraphin, Odwalla

In this episode of Taste Radio Insider, we continued our exploration into the evolving food and beverage market in the U.K. from the perspective of two London-based entrepreneurs: Jarr Kombucha co-founder Adam Vanni and Moju Drinks co-founder Rich Goldsmith. Each discussed how they are scaling their brands in the emerging categories of kombucha and cold-pressed juice in the U.K., and what they view as the biggest opportunities for their respective companies. Note that our interview with Vanni came prior to the announcement that beer giant Duvel Moortgat had acquired a 60 percent majority stake in Jarr Kombucha, a deal that he alluded to during the conversation. Also in this episode: the hosts discussed notable moments and presentations from day one of BevNET Live Winter 2018, held in Santa Monica on Dec. 3 and 4. Show notes: 1:41: You Can See The Pacific From Our Room: Recorded at the Taste Radio studio at BevNET Live Winter 2018, BevNET’s Ray Latif, John Craven, Mike Schneider and Jeff Klineman riffed on day one of the conference. The conversation included discussion about the semifinal round of New Beverage Showdown 16, notable presentations by GT’s Living Foods founder/CEO GT Dave and Fiji Water president Elizabeth Stephenson, a breakout session on CBD beverages, BevNET’s Cannabis Forum and our Best of 2018 awards. A big thanks to the sponsor of the Taste Radio studio at BevNET Live, Blue Pacific Flavors, which makes authentic fruit and sweet flavors for global food and beverage brands. 13:45: Interview: Adam Vanni, Co-Founder, Jarr Kombucha -- On location in London, BevNET CEO John Craven sat down with Vanni, who discussed the launch of Jarr and its development and compared the market for kombucha in the U.S. and U.K. He also offered insight into the evolution of the kombucha category, why it’s picking up traction in British bars and restaurants and the usage occasions for British consumers. Finally, Vanni addressed capacity constraints for Jarr and funding an expansion of its facility. 25:57: Interview: Rich Goldsmith, Co-Founder, Moju Drinks -- Goldsmith spoke about the founding story for Moju, which was launched in 2015, its product portfolio and brand positioning. He also discussed the evolution of the market for cold-pressed juice in U.K., how the country “cherry picks” and adopts emerging trends from the U.S., and continued challenges in communicating the meaning of cold-pressed. Goldsmith also spoke about British consumers’ growing concerns about sugary drinks, differences in U.S. and U.K. palates, and what he views as the biggest opportunity for Moju. Brands in this episode: GT’s Kombucha, Fiji Water, Jarr Kombucha, KeVita, Remedy Kombucha, Go Kombucha, Equinox Kombucha, Love Kombucha, J2O, Moju Drinks

GT Dave is the Founder & CEO of GT’s Living Foods, the maker of GT’s Kombucha. Family owned & operated since 1995, the #1 selling Kombucha brand has stayed true to the sacred, authentic brewing process - handcrafting small batches with 100% raw & organic ingredients. His mission: To help people live happier, healthier lives. His inspiring story of healing started with his family and paved the way for the empire he has built today, and if he isn’t the nicest and most down to earth emperor you’ve ever met, we’ll eat our hats.  GT’s story began in his parents’ kitchen, when the new agers that they were started making their own funky tea, which turned out to have played a major role in his mother’s fight and ultimate victory over cancer. His personal story has been one of both joy and heartache, and the brand he created with his own two hands is a reflection of the amazing dedication and focus that he has had since he was a kid. Also he showed up to meet us with a full sleeve of tattoos from the totally rad Halloween party he had just hosted. They were temporary, however, so ironically this was perhaps the only time in his life he did not commit to something 150%. You’ll hear from a true wellness O.G. on how he turned his family’s passion and their own health journey from sickness to health into a reality bigger than anything he could have imagined. From the humblest of beginnings--he did his best Doogie Howser as a 15-year-old in a suit with a briefcase and peddled his wares straight into the iconic Erewhon Market in LA--to a more recent spiritual journey he had, which gave him all the confidence he needed to grow, expand and eventually rebrand to bring his vision to its full funky glory. Here's some of what we covered with GT: ·     GT’s first exposure to kombucha was through a friend of his parents--she came back from the Himalayas with a culture, and shared it with GT's father who then brought it into the household.   It made everyone just feel good, and his parents were instant fans.  They started to drink it religiously and went from one batch to two to seven batches. Basically they started getting all cultural at home.  ·      Life at Beverly Hills High for GT was less Kelly and Donna, more Andrea Zuckerman and her library friends. **Those born after 1990 please google all of the above, including the word “library.”** His parents’ early prototype of this mysterious fermented tea used to sit on the dining room table and burp and bubble and fart to any lucky passerby. Social life was a bit of a challenge, to say the least. ·     As they watched his mother’s miraculous progress in her fight against cancer, he convinced his parents that there was something to this burping beauty and they should make a real go of it as a business. To which they replied, we have jobs—your move, kiddo. And so it began. ·     He started the business out of his parents’ kitchen, and with laser precision he painstakingly labeled every bottle, sold every order and set up every new account himself. Actually himself and the two alternate personalities he created so that folks would take him seriously.  ·     He considered himself barefoot and pregnant at the inception of the product—he was so invested and so willing to just go for it that he made the decision to not go to college, but to jump in with both feet and build a business, with his parents’ blessing. Wow, they really were super cool watching their barefoot and pregnant son. ·     To this day he considers himself a helicopter parent over his baby—this metaphor just keeps giving. He wants to make sure as it grows up, it goes to the right school and doesn’t marry the wrong dude. See above, “Dylan McKay.” ·     A quick lesson on Ayahuasca—it’s not a drug, it’s a medicinal preparation of a plant and a leaf. And powerful medicine at that—GT got a message during his ceremony that validated his work and inspired his rebrand, including a new name. Zoe then very generously tried to sell him the trademark to her own name, just in case. We’ll follow up on that at a later date. ·     As part of the new vision, he acquired CocoKefir, a similar business that started with a healing story and ended with a success—CocoYo was their love child. Groovy. ·     Like us, GT has watched the category he created grow and thrive, and then get infiltrated with some less-than-authentic coattail riders. We agreed that as much as brands must do the work to offer the information, the responsibility lies also with the consumer to educate themselves and understand the brands that are authentic (AHEM!) vs the ones that are just copycats. And since we ran out of time before we could play Fantasy Dinner Party, we asked GT to send his picks, so here you have it. Hope there's room at the table for us: "Jesus Christ, Madonna (the singer), George Washington, Mother Teresa, Ghandi, Marilyn Monroe, Steve Jobs, Oprah, Pablo Picasso, and my Mom. We would serve an all plant based dinner that had micro-doses of psilocybe and THC to unlock the brilliant minds of these individuals."   @ @GTsKombucha | @GTDave3  www.GTsLivingFoods.com

GT Dave, founder of GT’s Kombucha, continues to tell his story of success and life lessons. Don’t miss this super inspirational conclusion to one of the best podcasts that we have ever done.

GT Dave started GT’s Kombucha out of his parent’s kitchen 20 years ago. He didn’t have a business plan or a goal. Today, GT’s Kombucha is the biggest Kombucha company in the world and the sky is the limit for this brand and for this incredible entrepreneur. It’s with a very special place in our heart that we present this episode. Get ready to hear a fun and uplifting conversation about success and the art of being a human being.

Tony Castricone visits with Washington Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Dave Rice in the sixth episode of the GoHuskies Podcast for 2018-19. Coach Rice talks in detail about his own basketball journey - from growing up as the son of a high school coach - to his experience playing for UNLV legend Jerry Tarkanian in the early 90's - Rice breaks down each stop he's made and how his experiences have shaped him along the way.

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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!

Earlier this month the Taste Radio team met with GT Dave, the founder of best-selling kombucha brand GT’s Kombucha. In an interview recorded for this episode, Dave discussed the origins of GT’s, a brand he created 22 years ago and its pioneering role in the fast-growing and high-profile kombucha category. Recorded at the company’s headquarters in Los Angeles, Dave explained his belief that most "successful businesses come from a pure place" and stressed that brands should attempt to connect with consumers on a personal, intimate level. He also discussed why the company is constantly innovating and attempting to improve. “Complacency is a part of human nature, but I believe it’s also a version of corporate cancer,” he said. “As soon as you feel like you’re coasting, you’ve done enough or you’re great is when you start fail.” Also included in this episode: a conversation with SnackNation founder and CEO Sean Kelly, who discussed the company’s approach to optimizing office culture through better-for-you snacks and aspirational brands. In the latest edition of Elevator Talk, we spoke with Lilly Wunsch is the co-founder and COO of 4th & Heart, a maker of ghee-based foods. This episode is presented by Sovereign Flavors. Show notes: 1:20: We’re Loko About These Four Things: The hosts chat about their current crushes in food and beverage, including alcoholic seltzers, Sunday night meal prep, innovative cocktail ingredients and new kombucha offerings at Trader Joe’s. 12:00: Interview: GT Dave, Founder/CEO, GT’s Living Foods -- Dave discussed explained how the brand and company have evolved over the past two decades while remaining independent and staying true to its core values. 43:02: Interview: Sean Kelly, Founder/CEO, SnackNation -- SnackNation is a company that delivers boxes of healthy snacks to business across the U.S. In our conversation, Kelly explains the company’s mission to create happier, healthier and more productive people. He also discusses the company’s efforts to be known for thought leadership and why he believes a company’s core purpose is not birthed, it’s “discovered.” 1:02:09: Elevator Talk: Lilly Wunsch, Co-Founder/COO, 4th & Heart -- Lilly Wunsch is the co-founder and COO of 4th & Heart, a maker of ghee-based oils, butters and spreads. We met Lilly at Expo East 2017 and discussed the company’s mission to “modernize ancient pantry staples.” Brands in the episode: Good Wolf Kefir, Vermont Village, Hudson Standard. Drink Maple, GT’s Kombucha, Health-Ade Kombucha, Revive Kombucha, Capital Kombucha, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Nauti Seltzer, White Claw Seltzer, Clif Bars, Krave Jerky, Skinny Pop For sponsorship opportunities, feedback and suggestions, contact podcast@bevnet.com.

GT Dave is the man behind Synergy Kombucha, the drink that is now taking over the world. His brand of Synergy Kombucha was most people's introduction to this wonderful fermented beverage. He tells us about the initial inspiration being his mother's journey with cancer, and the story of humble beginnings selling to a single store in LA in the 90s, to the drinks empire that he helms now.Interview recorded June 2017

GT Dave is the man behind Synergy Kombucha, the drink that is now taking over the world. His brand of Synergy Kombucha was most people’s introduction to this wonderful fermented beverage. He tells us about the initial inspiration being his mother’s journey with cancer, and the story of humble beginnings selling to a single store […]

Kombucha, heard of it? If you have, GT Dave is the reason. He says Kombucha, and restores an essential balance to your body. The Kombucha King dropped out of high school to spread his love of this drink after seeing it’s positive effect on his mother’s recovery from cancer. In the process he created a $600 million category--one that he still dominates. In this episode you’ll hear the story behind his love of Kombucha, and how he blazed his own path. Lessons: 1. Gradual, organic growth can yield authentic and powerful results.
 2. Health is often about restoring balance in your body, not about the total eradication of threats.
 3. If it feels true, focus on your particular journey without being unduly swayed by outside pressures. 
 CREDITS Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, Dr. Delle & David Deluca Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

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The body is both a temple and a perfect machine, unrivaled anywhere in nature. Our bodies have within them a healing potential stronger than any drug or treatment, and we nourish this potential with the pure and simple foods found in nature. Foods like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Foods like Kombucha; a gift we're proud to share with you. 100% raw and organic, Kombucha nourishes the body, delights your taste buds, bolsters your immunity, and makes your spirits fly. You feel on top of the world. Healthier. Happier. Stronger. It is living food for a living body.