Podcast appearances and mentions of jack mcnamara

From the hockey rink to the entrepreneurial arena, Jack McNamara's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Tyler Jorgenson sits down with the former pro athlete turned beverage brand founder to unpack the wild ride that led to Tru — a performance-focused beverage company determined to disrupt a space ruled by giants. Jack shares how growing up in a sports-obsessed family, building with Legos, and training in Europe inspired him to rethink what athletes put in their bodies — and how that passion led to a full-blown beverage startup.But it's not all peach rings and prebiotics. Jack opens up about the curveballs that come with building a brand from scratch in one of the most competitive markets imaginable. From living in a gym with no windows to getting kicked out of his first retail placement (and eventually being welcomed back!), Jack proves that resilience, honesty, and a little bit of delusion might just be the ultimate recipe for success. And yeah — he'd really love to team up with Taylor Swift (who wouldn't?).Whether you're dreaming of building your own billion-dollar beverage brand or just trying to figure out your next big move, this episode is packed with powerful lessons in grit, growth, and thinking one step ahead. Tune in for a rollercoaster of real talk on funding, relationships, gut health, and why solving problems keeps Jack pumped every single day. Key TakeawaysDelusional confidence can be a superpower: Jack credits his naivety and relentless belief in True's success as a key factor in pushing through challenges most people wouldn't dare take on.Relationships are everything: Whether it's a retailer giving a second chance or investors stepping up in tough times, Jack's honest and intentional relationship-building has paid off big time.You don't need to reinvent the wheel — just make a better one: Instead of trying to be different in every way, Jack advises entrepreneurs to focus on one thing they can do better and make that their winning edge. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jack McNamara & Entrepreneurial Roots06:23 From Pro Hockey to Performance Beverages: The Birth of Tru12:14 Early Struggles, Couch Surfing & Building From the Ground Up17:36 The Power of Delusional Optimism & Staying in the Game24:48 Funding, Relationships & the Value of Authenticity28:42 Big Goals, Retail Dreams & What's Next for Tru

For Jack McNamara, coin collecting is more than just a hobby --- it runs in his blood. Jack's great-great grandfather Charles Enders, Jr. was a coin dealer from New York City. At just five years old, he was introduced to the hobby of coin collecting with Lincoln wheatback pennies from his grandfather. McNamara had a coin collecting album with spaces for cent pieces with different dates and mintmarks. He was introduced to the world of numismatics. By the time Jack graduated from Rutgers University, coin collecting had become a hobby --- but nothing more. He had an eclectic collection that included colonial coins, especially those from New Jersey, where he grew up. While working at an insurance company, he realized he wanted to turn his hobby into a profession. He made a list of coins to sell and advertised them in “Coin World.” McNamara was hired by Larry Stack, of the third-generation of coin sellers who founded Stack's Auction House in New York, Jack organized the coins for auctions, wrote descriptions, helped acquire coins, traveled to pick up collections and more. At Stack's, Jack handled one of the rarest coins he had ever seen. It was an 1894-S Barber Dime --- a million-dollar coin. After working at Stack's for 7 years, Jack saw an opportunity to work as a coin buyer in California. Shortly after that, he met Rick Tomaska and together started Rare Collectibles TV in 2014. Working with Private Advisory Coin Team collectors, Jack enjoys the hunt for rare numismatics. He did not anticipate appearing on television. At first, he was nervous, awkward and uncomfortable. Today, McNamara has polished his presentation techniques and brings life to some of the rarest and finest coins seen on Rare Collectibles TV. McNamara is a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild and a life member of the American Numismatic Association. He is a contributor to the Red Book of US Coins, “A Guide Book to United States Coins.” A graduate of Rutgers University, he holds a B.A. in both Psychology and Sociology. McNamara is married and the father of a son and a daughter. Rare Collectibles TV (RCTV) specializes in marketing to the coin and collectibles connoisseur. The goal is to introduce rare, interesting and historical items to consumers. It is with this core belief in mind that RCTV was founded in 2014. Based in California, RCTV works tirelessly with its numismatic network in order to ensure that collectors receive only the highest caliber coins, regardless of location. Visit www.RareCollectiblesTV.com In addition to listening to the episode, you can watch a video of their discussion on our YouTube Channel.  And be sure to subscribe to support the podcast! For general information about the podcast, send an email to info@beinhakerlaw.com To follow Mitch and the podcast, go to linktr.ee/beinhakerlaw. You can subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and most other directories. Please review us whenever possible and thanks for your continued support! Sponsorships and paid guest appearances are available. Connect with us by email or on social media. The Accidental Entrepreneur is brought to you by Beinhaker Law, a boutique business & estates legal practice in Clark, NJ. To learn about shared outside general counsel services and how to better protect your business, visit https://beinhakerlaw.com/fractional-gen-counsel/ Please support our affiliate sponsors (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-affiliates/). Also, support the show and get your own podcast merch! (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-store/) One of One Productions - a New Jersey-based studio, just over the George Washington bridge, that caters to the booming business of podcasting. Be sure to check out the guesting kit that they've created exclusively for our listeners! https://one-of-one-productions.myshopify.com/products/mitchell-beinhakers-guesting-kit North Authentic - NorthAuthentic.com is a conscious hair care marketplace offering the cleanest brands from around the world. Their pro stylists curate only the most fabulous non-toxic hair products. Use our affiliate link for all your purchases! https://shrsl.com/38heu The Healthy Place - Findyourhealthyplace.com has thousands of supplements to help you live a better quality of life; as well as natural solutions for chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and much, much more. Need guidance? Use their Live Chat feature and talk to a Wellness Consultant right on their website. The Accidental Entrepreneur is a trademark of Mitchell C. Beinhaker. Copyright 2018-2022. All rights reserved.

Veteran coin collector/host of Rare Collectibles TV Jack McNamara talks about how he got started in coin-collecting at 5 years tracing back to his great-great-grandfather collecting Lincoln wheat pennies from his grandfather Howard Enders, and later collected coins from around the world leading up to becoming a coin buyer and later the co-founder/host of Rare Collectible TV (RCTV) with Rick Tomaska! Jack also shares amazing stories about rare coins, unusual coins, historical coins, the stories behind the coins, shares information on what to look for in collectible coins and the rarest coin worth a million dollars (find out what it is)! Check out the amazing Jack McNamara on RCTV at www.rarecollectiblestv.com today! #jackmcnamara #coincollector #coin #rarecollectibleTV #RCTV #whatpennies #lincoln #rarecoins #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjackmcnamara #themikewagnershowjackmcnamara --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Veteran coin collector/host of Rare Collectibles TV Jack McNamara talks about how he got started in coin-collecting at 5 years tracing back to his great-great-grandfather collecting Lincoln wheat pennies from his grandfather Howard Enders, and later collected coins from around the world leading up to becoming a coin buyer and later the co-founder/host of Rare Collectible TV (RCTV) with Rick Tomaska! Jack also shares amazing stories about rare coins, unusual coins, historical coins, the stories behind the coins, shares information on what to look for in collectible coins and the rarest coin worth a million dollars (find out what it is)! Check out the amazing Jack McNamara on RCTV at www.rarecollectiblestv.com today! #jackmcnamara #coincollector #coin #rarecollectibleTV #RCTV #whatpennies #lincoln #rarecoins #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjackmcnamara #themikewagnershowjackmcnamara --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Veteran coin collector/host of Rare Collectibles TV Jack McNamara talks about how he got started in coin-collecting at 5 years tracing back to his great-great-grandfather collecting Lincoln wheat pennies from his grandfather Howard Enders, and later collected coins from around the world leading up to becoming a coin buyer and later the co-founder/host of Rare Collectible TV (RCTV) with Rick Tomaska! Jack also shares amazing stories about rare coins, unusual coins, historical coins, the stories behind the coins, shares information on what to look for in collectible coins and the rarest coin worth a million dollars (find out what it is)! Check out the amazing Jack McNamara on RCTV at www.rarecollectiblestv.com today! #jackmcnamara #coincollector #coin #rarecollectibleTV #RCTV #whatpennies #lincoln #rarecoins #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjackmcnamara #themikewagnershowjackmcnamara

This week, I am joined by Jack McNamara, Founder and CEO of Tru, a functional wellness and energy drink company. While Tru first started as an energy shot company, Tru quickly sought innovation through COVID-19 like many other small businesses. Now, focusing on challenging human potential through nutrition with naturally-formulated products to help you feel good and perform better, Tru creates healthy wellness shots, seltzers, and tablets that taste good and are good for you. During our conversation, Jack shares his entrepreneurial journey in the health and wellness industry, including the early challenges faced and early successes along the way. Jack also shares the importance of networking with those in your industry. Too often, people forget that asking for introductions can double your network and grow your brand, company, and relationships. Topics Discussed: Balancing the fine line between healthy ingredients and good-tasting products The importance of evolving products to fit clients' wants and desires Surrounding yourself with business owners in your industry Advice for business owners: “Don't sweat the small stuff” Connect with Tru: Website: https://drinktru.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinktru Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinktru/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinktru LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmac/ YouTube: https://drinktru.com/pages/youtube Additional Resources: Drink Tru Blog: https://drinktru.com/blogs/news Contact Tru: Address: 11 Michigan Drive, Natick, MA 01760 Call: 617-833-9750 Email: info@drinktru.com Connect with Mark Condon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonsBestPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostonsbest_podcast/ About Boston's Best: “Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.” Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts. Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

Our favorite, Jen DeAngelis, comes on to talk about HBO Max's dating show "12 Dates of Christmas" that she was on! AND she brings a date, her new boyfriend and fellow entrepreneur, Jack McNamara. We discussed the process of getting on the show, how it was being on with camera 24/7, and how much she LOVED dressing up as a nutcracker. From there, Jen and Jack talk about how they met and how they officially became a couple!@@ We also ask Jack about his company, Drink Tru, an all natural canned beverage brand that helps with sleep, focus, beauty and so much more! Stay tuned until the end for a giveaway from both companies! @thosegirlsyouknow @1987Active @drinktru www.thosegirlsyouknow.com

Joining Tom Jackson to discuss the postcards from their pasts are historian ALEX VON TUNZELMANN (Indian Summer, Fallen Idols) and director and playwright JACK MCNAMARA (Love From Cleethorpes, Dare to Look Down!). We discover embroidered children from Spain, the sinister images of Alfred Hitchcock, fur coats in Beirut and Cairo and imagine the childhood of Lemmy Kilminster. Plus experiments in postcard storytelling, practical tips on which monarchs are most easily toppled and the unexpected history of Alton Towers. Have a divine time and avoid being cancelled on both sides. Wish you were here? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To mark the 75th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki this week, the Imperial War Museum commissioned artist and stage designer Es Devlin and her Japanese collaborator Machiko Weston to make a short film in memory of those who died. They discuss their resulting artwork, I Saw the World End. New Perspectives, the Midlands company that takes theatre to rural areas and usually performs in village halls, has come up with a novel idea. For its latest production created during lockdown it has embraced old technology: 'Love from Cleethorpes' is a drama told on postcards. Every few days a new postcard arrives at the homes of the audience and, over a couple of weeks, the story unfolds. Tom Sutcliffe is joined by New Perspectives artistic director Jack McNamara. Literary critic Suzi Feay and arts journalist Kohinoor Sahota review Ali Smith's new novel Summer, the final instalment in her seasonal quartet of books, and discuss arts stories from the week including I'm a Celebrity moving from the Australian jungle to a British castle and Vogue theming their September issue on activism. The final guest for the Front Row Lockdown Discoveries, where artists and creators select something cultural that has given them pleasure or inspiration in the dark months of isolation, is Alys Tomlinson, Photographer of the Year at the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards. She describes her discovery – zoom portraiture. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Timothy Prosser

“You need to prove it to every single person that you give the product to, just like Kobe Bryant wanted to play every single game for that first person that’s ever seen him play.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Jack McNamara and Nic Palandjian. Jack and Nic are two of the guys behind the startup beverage brand Tru. Tru recently raised a $1.5M funding round and are in the process of rebranding and launching a new line of functional beverages. We talk about how Jack ended up living in and starting Tru from a jiu jitsu gym, the many challenges and pivots they’ve faced over the past four years, how they keep the energy high in the office, what sports have taught them about business, the role exercise and diet plays in their lives, how their perspectives on health have changed since their sports days, why Nic has removed alcohol from his life, what advice they have for young people looking to pursue their passion or start a business, what’s next for Tru, how to find mentors, and so much more. This is an awesome conversation with two great and talented guys! Tru Website: https://drinktru.com/ Tru Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinktru/ Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jackmcnamara/ Nic’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nic_palandjian/

We have all heard that energy drinks are not a staple in a healthy lifestyle. Yet, the products are extremely effective in enhancing our abilities to stay focused, accomplish a task and perform at a higher level. We are willing to sacrifice a little bit of health for the results. What if there was an option that tasted great, performed well and was made from natural ingredients that fit a healthier lifestyle? That is the question our guest today is in the process of solving. Jack McNamara is the co-founder of Tru Inc., a beverage company that is focused on disrupting the energy drink market by pursuing healthier ingredients that perform better than their counterparts. Jack has a great back story that I encourage all of you to look more into. We get into it a little bit - but it is definitely worth diving deeper into. Today we talk about the basics of creating a product in the beverage industry. Developing a formula, partnering with distributors, manufacturing processes and where to start. Jack shares a ton of insights that will help anyone get their idea off the ground. ----------------------------- Take a look at TruEnergy's products @ DrinkTru.com Follow TruEnergy on Instagram as they prepare to launch their new product line @DrinkTru

New Perspectives Theatre Company has teamed up with writer David Rudkin to produce a ten-part audio series called PlacePrints. Rudkin has written stories set in different locations around the British Isles and they’ve been recorded over the past four years. The cast includes Michael Pennington, Toby Jones, Juliet Stevenson and Stephen Rea. In this episode, Steve Orme speaks to Jack McNamara from New Perspectives about how the series came together and how the company’s work has changed since its tours were called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo of Jack McNamara, credit Emanuele Costantini.

We mark the passing of Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart, whose songs helped raise morale in World War Two. After Dame Vera's death, aged 103, was announced today, composer and author Neil Brand explores her unique musical gifts. Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe's critically acclaimed work brings a new approach to the classical guitar by experimenting with instruments and repertoire. His new album Bach: Pour La Luth Ò Cembal, featuring works written for the lute but played on guitar, is number one in the Official Specialist Classical Chart. PlacePrints is a series of audio plays by David Rudkin invoking the hidden stories imprinted on ten different locations around the UK, and spanning time from the Stone Age to the present day. Jack McNamara, director of theatre company New Perspectives, has been recording these vignettes over four years with actors including Josie Lawrence, Toby Jones, Stephen Rea, Juliet Stevenson and Michael Pennington. Theatre critic Susannah Clapp reviews this ambitious endeavour. Alison Brackenbury is Front Row’s poet-in-residence this week taking inspiration from her travels around the country. Wherever she goes Alison visits museums and galleries. Their current closure this has inspired her to write new poems about some of the museums she has visited, and so, imaginatively, open them up. Today she takes us back to the 16th century and to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Here Mary, Queen of Scots, witnessed her husband murder her secretary, and confronted John Knox who objected to rule by ‘the monstrous regiment of women’. Presenter: John Wilson Studio Manager: Matilda Macari Producer: Simon Richardson Main image: Dame Vera Lynn

On this episode, we bring on former D1/Pro player and current CEO/Founder of TruEnergy - Jack Mcnamara - to tell his story of grinding it out in Europe as a player to then grinding it out as an entrepreneur living in a gym. Some great advice and life lessons in this one! Thank you to all of our friends and our network for listening. We appreciate the feedback and support.

Today's guest, Jack McNamara, Founder and CEO of Tru, Inc., is someone who's stepped back quite a bit in order to leap forward and get to where he is today. Before embarking full time on entrepreneurship, Jack decided to drop a Division I hockey scholarship in order to play pro hockey over in Europe. It was while in Europe, surrounded by elite athletes putting unhealthy stuff into their bodies when it became time to perform, that he got the inspiration to start TruEnergy. In what actually originated as a product aimed at innovating the liquor industry is now a company that creates all-natural, functional beverages to optimize human performance from the elite athlete to the weekend warrior. In this interview, we first discuss the impact the current Pandemic situation has had on his business, the genesis of TruEnergy and how it's evolved over time, his pro hockey days in Europe, and the sacrifices one makes and has to embrace while diving head first into entrepreneurship. Timestamps 00:02:40 Pandemic's impact on his business 00:07:07 When did his entrepreneurial journey start 00:10:42 Software sales for 2.5 weeks and what he learned 00:20:16 Genesis of Tru, Inc. 00:33:27 Why he sleeps well at night with investors' money 00:37:37 Building a mentor network 00:41:32 Customer feedback 00:44:03 Most common critique from investors 00:46:16 Lifeguard Ad for Tru 00:48:06 Pro hockey in Europe while getting a degree 00:55:15 New perspectives gained from living in Europe 00:58:55 Embracing sacrifice as an entrepreneur 01:05:20 Managing stress as an entrepreneur 01:07:00 Working out of the basement of a jiu-jitsu facility 01:11:36 How much of a motivation is money for him 01:13:15 His daily routine 01:15:53 His driving force 01:17:24 What would he do if Tru doesn't succeed 01:19:49 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs  

My guest is Jack McNamara, a former Colgate University and professional hockey player who is the founder of a growing energy drink company, DrinkTru. It is rare you can get an entrepreneur to speak so honestly about the struggles of building a business...as they're going through it. But as you'll see: honesty is not just central to Jack's success and drive, it's essential to the DrinkTru brand. A rare, behind the scenes look at the day-to-day life of a company on the brink of being the next big thing.   In Today's Episode: Learn how Jack creates viral video content that authentically propel's his companies brand See why Jack quit a job just after two weeks...and why he thinks it's one of the wisest business decisions he's ever made Discover Jack's reliable strategy for leveraging your "celebrity" as an athlete to find internships, mentorships and career opportunities   Connect with Jack Twitter: @drinktru and @_jackmcnamara Instaram: @drinktru YouTube: DrinkTru   Connect with Us: Twitter: @parallelco Instagram: @parallelplatform  

In this episode featuring Jack McNamara, we talk about his experience playing pro hockey overseas, how he came up with the idea behind his company TruEnergy, & what he had to do to get his company off the ground.

BTG Midlands editor Steve Orme speaks to director Theresa Keogh and artistic director Jack McNamara of Nottingham-based New Perspectives Theatre Company about their new rural touring production of M R James's classic ghost story Oh Whistle and I'll Come To You adapted by David Rudkin and also about recently working with best-selling crime writer John Harvey on Darkness, Darkness with Nottingham Playhouse.

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #80 (Amy Frizzi & Jack McNamara) In this episode Tom is joined by two really talented improvisers, Amy Frizzi (Cast Member of "Face Off" at ImprovBoston, "Baby Giraffes") & Jack McNamara (ImprovBoston Fresh Blend Harold Night Team "Nixon", "Laugh McNamara"). Topics discussed include Amy & Jack's improv backgrounds, their original Harold Team "The Buskers", Amy's sketch group "Baby Giraffes", Jack's love of The Harold Structure and Jack does a bunch of Conor Allen impersonations. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out Amy perform at Face Off at ImprovBoston Saturday nights at 10:00pm, get ticket and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/face-off Also check out "Nixon" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston Wednesday Nights at 9:30pm, get tickets and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out "Laugh McNamara" perform for possibly the last time, Friday, May 15th at ImprovBoston. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2