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Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on February 3rd, 2025 including Trump Tariff Delays, Kehe Summer Show, Legacy Brand Out of Business, and a Valuable Fundraising Workshop worth attending The leaders of Canada and Mexico said Monday that the U.S. had agreed to delay tariffs on their countries by at least 30 days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will begin implementing a $1.3 billion border plan during the pause. Businesses across North America have been assessing the potential impact of the levies announced by President Donald Trump, as well as possible retaliation. Tariffs on America's biggest trading partners could upend industries from energy to food, beverage, health, and beauty The Kehe Summer Show will be held February 4-5 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ. Expect many buyers and emerging brands to be there as usual. Applications are of course closed since the show starts tomorrow, but never too late as a buyer to go, see the latest and greatest, and submit orders in the spot on the show floor Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen, a brand that has had longevity in the better for you sauce category, has unfortunately ceased operations effective February 1st, 2025.Ali Cayne wrote on her Linkedin Post: "This is a tough post to write. Haven's Kitchen is ceasing operations today. There's a lot I'd like to say, and a lot of thoughts that haven't formed into coherent sentences yet. They will come. For now, though, nothing feels as important as thanking the incredible people I've had the privilege of working with over the past several years. From a brilliant, hilarious team, to supportive and gracious investors, to retail, marketing, finance, and manufacturing partners that felt more on the boat than off it — I've been a lucky one. " Sign up now for Jeff Church's 3 Day FREE Virtual 3-Day CPG Fundraising Workshop. Learn how Jeff scaled Suja beyond $100M through fundraising to grow the business.
We are proud to bring back 3 incredible entrepreneurs and CEOs in the CPG Industry for our coveted Master Series (Volume 5). They are going to share their experiences running brands doing tens of millions in revenue, and some even eclipsing $100M annually as powerhouse and nationally distributed brands. They share not only past experiences, but strategies and insights on brand building, financial management, and becoming a sustainable CPG brand in a highly competitive and difficult marketplace. This episode is sponsored by Dream Maker's 'Fund-Raise with Confidence - FREE Workshop For CPG Entrepreneurs' taking place Feb 4-6, 2025 and hosted by Jeff Church himself! To sign up for this workshop, go to this link:https://learn.dreammakershq.com/3-day-workshop
Jeff Church knows the highs and lows of brand-building like few do. A serial entrepreneur, Jeff co-founded cold-pressed juice pioneer Suja and led its development to a $100 million brand. Jeff also lost over $4 million of his own money in Rowdy Energy, a now defunct energy drink challenger he co-founded with NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. Jeff's experience and perspective on how brands succeed – and the reason they don't – is why we asked him to join us for a live interview as part of an industry networking event in San Diego hosted by BevNET and Taste Radio on Sept. 25. As part of an expansive conversation, Jeff spoke about how he navigated Suja's early development and rapid growth and what he believes was the most impactful decision in determining the brand's success. He also discussed the failure of Rowdy Energy, which launched in 2020 and shut down less than four years later. Jeff, who currently leads an accelerator program for emerging brands, also shared his take on the current landscape for early-stage food and beverage companies, weighing in on the value of innovation, high quality package design, profitability and staffing. Show notes: 0:35: Jeff Church, Co-Founder & Former CEO, Suja – Jeff chats about his background in the beverage industry and why he has focused on building and working with startups. He also talks about the most challenging aspect of operating a food or beverage brand in the first two years of its development, why it's critical to “over communicate” with family members about the hardships of entrepreneurship and why he crafts a business strategy by “starting from where you want to get to and working backwards.” He also talks about how skill sets of a brand founder are significantly different from that of a brand manager and why he encourages a “fake it till you make it” mindset. Jeff also discusses the problems that led to Rowdy Energy's demise and why he believes that success is 25% luck and timing, before he answers a series of true or false questions related to early-stage entrepreneurship. Brands in this episode: Suja, Rowdy Energy, Blueprint, Evolution Fresh, Pop & Bottle
When worlds collide, do consumers benefit? The hosts weigh in on Lunchly, the much hyped new Lunchables competitor launched by uber influencers and entrepreneurs Mr. Beast, Logan Paul and KSI. They also highlight unusual collaborations between fashion and consumer brands, and reach for healthy soups and shots. Show notes: 0:25: LOUIE-ville? Church Time. The Kids Are Not Alright. Breakfast Totes. Maker's Mahk. The Perfect Collab. – Ray returns from Kentucky and gets schooled at home, before the hosts highlight the Taste Radio Meetup on September 25 and an interview with serial entrepreneur Jeff Church at the event. They then turn their attention to Lunchly and whether the brand's positioning as a healthier alternative to Lunchables holds water. Ray also reports on his experience visiting the Maker's Mark distillery and the launch of the bourbon brand's new cellar aged expression; Jacqui praises Heyday's new soups; and the Newton-based hosts munch on a new line of crunchy, spicy cookies and sip on cold-pressed juice shots and guayusa-infused energy drinks. Brands in this episode: Suja, Lunchly, Prime, Feastables, Jimmy Dean, Klondike, Good Humor, Popsicle, Maker's Mark, Momofuku, Sunnie, Lunchables, Milk Bar, Momofuku, Heyday Canning, Sofresco, Ability Energy
This is the 3rd installment of our 'Expert Series' special edition. We are truly excited since we are focusing on 3 important elements in CPG: Brands, Brokers, and Buyers. No matter what side of the aisle you are on, you are likely to be interfacing with one or all of these pieces of the puzzle. We are bringing on (in no particular order) Ali Shouman, Chief Commercial Officer of CA Fortune; Jeff Church, co-founder of Suja and founder of CPG Brand Accelerator; Karen Danudjaja, co-founder and CEO of fast-growing superfoods brand Blume; and Darren Viscount, Natural Living Senior Category Manager at Bristol Farms. Our show's ongoing sponsors are RangeMe and Vdriven. This week's sponsor is MatchaKo (a delicious matcha-based beverage) with Mark Missirlian.
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Can you handle the highs, survive the lows, and still rock the runway?In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by the CEO of Suja Juice and Rowdy Energy, Jeff Church. Jeff shares invaluable insights from his diverse ventures, spanning socially conscious brands like Nico Water to the rise and challenges of Suja, an impactful cold-pressed juice success.Learn about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, navigating acquisitions, and the tough decisions that led to the closure of Rowdy Energy. He also weighs in on the competitive energy drink market, offering wisdom on balanced decision-making for startups.Tune in to learn more about the journey from setbacks to new beginnings. Don't miss out!Listen in as Jeff shares about:- Suja's Origin and Growth- Foundational Wisdom- Risk-Taking Timing- Disruptive Success- Market Dynamics and Challenges- The “Rule of Twos”- Brand Differentiation- Learning from SetbacksEpisode Links:Church's WebsiteChurch's LinkedInDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.Show Links:Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)Join the Startup CPG Slack community (15K+ members and growing!)Follow @startupcpgVisit host Daniel's Linkedin Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.comEpisode music by Super Fantastics Strategy Maven Agency Link:Visit www.strategymavenagency.com and mention “Startup CPG” for a free account audit! Find co-founders Amy Hage or Brittney Trahan in the Start-up CPG slack channel.
If Southwest Airlines is flying one third their normal schedule and none of their planes are broken down... let's talk about the real problem here. That means at least 2/3 of their employees are sitting at home. While I'm sure management and software are to blame for the initial boondoggle, what the heck is going on right now? Coterie Theater artistic director Jeff Church was found dead in his home after about a dozen men came forward and said he sexually abused them during his 30 year run at the theater. It's believed Church took his own life, just a few weeks after the director of the theater died mysteriously in her sleep. This is so disgusting on so many levels the theater should be shut down immediately pending a full investigation of these freaks. Many, many people had to know what was going on. The Kansas Jayhawks have every reason to just roll up on Arkansas at the Liberty bowl. I'll explain why this looks like a high scoring affair for KU. Who is coaching the Broncos this week, a former Nebraska QB saves a family in their burning home, SCOTUS upholds Title 42 and Ron DeSantis made a private offer to somebody you know and this story will make your day.
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Join M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk as we sit down with Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director for the Coterie Theatre to talk about holistic approaches to including donors, volunteers, board and staff in meaningful DEI initiatives.
Jeff Church, Chris' father-in-law comes on the pod for our fireside chat conversation this week. We discuss the importance of family, being in the education field for over 30 years and transitioning to a new career! If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and give us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, it really helps!This week we were sippin' on Spiritless Kentucky 74Kentucky 74 is a distilled, non-alcoholic bourbon from Kentucky – bourbon's homeland.With each sip, you'll get smooth notes of vanilla, caramel and oak… and a little kick of spice. Kentucky 74 is perfect for making your favorite bourbon cocktails (without the booze). Contains 0.4% ABV.Find Whiskey & Wisdom on Instagram@whiskey.and.wisdomSupport the show
As Americans and Canadians roam the world our devices keep us connected using signals that travel at specific frequencies. Governments allocate frequencies for radio, television, cell phones, and new devices add new demands for spectrum every day. How do US and Canadian approaches compare, and when it comes to broadband internet connections and 5G, how do we avoid mixed signals? In the episode, Scotty and Chris welcome economists Tom Hazlett at Clemson University and Jeff Church at the University of Calgary to Canusa Street to explain the political economy of connectivity and how businesses in Canada and the United States stay on the same wavelength. Links to reports mentioned in the show: https://cupdf.com/document/spectrum-policy-as-competition-policy-a-good-choice-spectrum-policy-as-competition.html https://www.jstor.org/stable/25593718?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-broadband-boondoggle-gao-infrastructure-digital-divide-rural-sandwich-isles-11633552660
Linda Church is a human rights' activist, business woman, philanthropist and mother. Her career began as co-founder and president of operations at one of the first cellular telecommunication installation companies, VCI Communications. She has spent the last 18 years assisting numerous nonprofits by raising over ten million dollars through various projects, to build schools, daycare centers, health clinics and educational programs to help alleviate poverty and elevate humanity. Additionally, Linda was a producer on the documentary, "KIDS Chasing Paradise." While Linda appreciates being a successful business woman, and human rights activist, she considers her greatest achievement to be raising four kind and loving children who make the world a better place. ” We talked all about life! We dug into her backstory of growing up in Morocco and immigrating to the US at age 9 without speaking a word of English. She shared her American Dream – from working as a maid to building and selling a software company with her brother. We talked about her relationship with faith and religion, and how marrying a guy with the last name Church actually helped raise her kids even more Jewish! If you liked this podcast, go check out #015 with my dad Jeff Church, and #006 with my sister, Nina Barber Timestamps: 3:35 - Takeaways on turning 60 and becoming a grandmother in the same month 7:10 - Marrying a guy with the last name Church 9:34 - How faith and Judaism saved Linda's life growing up with an abusive, bipolar father in Morocco 15:17 - What it was like moving to America at age 9 without speaking English working as a maid 23:35 - How Linda manifested her dream home 25:52 - Lessons from Linda's first marriage at 19 31:30 - How her and her brother started their company 42:59 - How Linda and her husband navigated interfaith marriage and raising their kids consciously 48:04 - How saying “yes” to hosting an event ended up saving her mother's life 56:46 - The advice Linda has to young people building their lives
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Jeff Church, a reputable beverage entrepreneur, is CEO & co-founder of Rowdy Energy Drinks, the “better-for-you” energy drink containing electrolytes and nootropics, which he launched with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in 2020. He previously founded Suja Juice, which he scaled to $150 million in revenue and $25 million in EBITDA in eight years. Suja Juice was determined by Inc. 500 to be the 2016 fastest-growing food and beverage brand in the United States.Church became the president of his first business at the age of 27. Over the last 25 years, Church has held the role of CEO of seven different companies, where he led all aspects of acquiring and/or starting each uniquely disruptive business, all while fully managing investment capital raises.He was named Ernest & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego in 2016, Bevnet Magazine's Person of the Year in 2015, and is a New York Times Best-Selling Co-Author of The Suja Juice Solution. Church is recognized as a leading beverage expert in national news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.He is a graduate of the Eli Broad College of Business at MSU ('83, Accounting), and completed his MBA at Harvard University in 1988.-----Like what you hear? Let us know and subscribe and share, we really appreciate it! Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor & Aaryn Richard
Hello and Welcome to the Some of all Fears podcast, This week my guest is artist Jeff Church. Jeff has overcome obstacles to create fantastic art and to change his art he just keeps adapting and reinventing himself and his art. In this episode we talk about his art and then we dive into his fear of Thunderstorms. Check out Jeff and his art here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100025304872630 https://www.instagram.com/theartofjeffchurch/ Follow the Show here https://www.twitter.com/somefearfans/ https://www.instagram.com/somefearfans Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/someofallfears You can follow me at https://www.twitter.com/ryanperrio/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanperrio/ https://www.facebook.com/ryanperrio Credits Art & Graphics - Barry Whitewater - https://www.instagram.com/bwhiteh2o Music - Gunnar Olsen - https://www.instagram.com/gunbuns/ Check out the website here https://www.gunnarolsen.net/
Jeff Church is the former CEO and co-founder of Suja Juice, and the current CEO and co-founder of Rowdy Energy, the clean energy drink company, with NASCAR legend Kyle Busch! With his 20+ years of experience building and selling 8 and 9-figure businesses, he is the entrepreneur who builds empires! Jeff also climbed 5 summits of the 7 tallest peaks in the world! He's done it all while building an amazing family. You don't want to miss this episode! In this episode, you'll learn: Why Entrepreneurs are not born but it's a skill set that you can learn The Importance of taking a swing on the entrepreneurial plate before you feel ready The truth about how tough it is to build a business and why so many fail Plus, so much more!! And for all our SYDLIC fans out there! If you've gotten any value from this podcast, don't forget to go to http://www.sydlicbook.com (www.sydlicbook.com) to grab your pre-sale copy of Sh*t You Don't Learn in College Book! It will be an absolute game changer! Everybody who buys the book during this pre-sale launch will get over $3,000-worth of bonus training and programs. So check it out now at http://www.sydlicbook.com (www.sydlicbook.com) Don't forget... We only spread our message when you share this knowledge with others that need it, so if you enjoy this episode, please share it on your social and tag @zanderfryer, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and give us a 5-star rating, so you don't miss any other great episodes. For more info on Zander and Sh*t You Don't Learn In College, go to: www.zanderfryer.com
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Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week and welcome a special guest. This week, they also talk to guest Meredith about her background, her involvement with Detroit R+B, and the club's upcoming Detroit Impact Conference.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” catching up with past hosts of the podcast.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Lauren Abuouf and Jeff Church.Guest: Meredith Chapekis.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week and welcome a special guest. This week, they also talk to guest Mo about the Ross Sports Business Association and this week's Sports Tech Conference.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” catching up with past hosts of the podcast.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Bridget Manning and Jeff Church.Guest: Maurice Watkins.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan
Summary In this episode, Beau and three guests discuss how hangout events can connect your LifeGroup with each other and guests. You too can learn how to host an awesome hangout event for your LifeGroup by click on the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qE7-0bzes30VMuZAuWRwlgtZ7kMUhElv/view?usp=sharing Time Stamps 3:40 What is a hangout event? 4:26 What is a hangout primarily for? 5:15 When will you have a hangout? 5:45 How will you host a hangout? 6:58 Beau interviews Angela, Brandy, and Holly from Jeff Church's LifeGroup on the impact of hangout events
Summary In this episode, Beau and three guests discuss how hangout events can connect your LifeGroup with each other and guests. You too can learn how to host an awesome hangout event for your LifeGroup by click on the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qE7-0bzes30VMuZAuWRwlgtZ7kMUhElv/view?usp=sharing Time Stamps 3:40 What is a hangout event? 4:26 What is a hangout primarily for? 5:15 When will you have a hangout? 5:45 How will you host a hangout? 6:58 Beau interviews Angela, Brandy, and Holly from Jeff Church's LifeGroup on the impact of hangout events
In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) and Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at weekendpod@umich.edu.---We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Hosts and Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Jeff Church.Guests: Jacob Hatke, Jen Nwuli, Linda Yang.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) and Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at weekendpod@umich.edu.---We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Hosts and Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Jeff Church.Guests: Jacob Hatke, Jen Nwuli, Linda Yang.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, hear guest Whitney Pollard talk about her background as well as Diversity Week activities taking place Feb. 8-12.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Lauren Abuouf and Jeff Church.Guest: Whitney Pollard.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan
Jeff Church is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and founder of Rowdy Energy, where he’s partnered with NASCAR cup series champion, Kyle Busch to disrupt the energy drink market with a cleaner, better for you energy and hydration drink. Check it out at https://rowdyenergy.com/ Previously he co-founded and served as CEO for Suja Juice, an organic cold pressed juice company that exploded onto the scene in 2012. Suja grew from 0 to 140 million/ year in revenue in 7 years. In 2014, Forbes ranked Suja the third most promising company in America, and in 2015, Suja topped the Inc 500 list of the fastest growing food and beverage company in america, ranking 13 overall. Jeff was named Ernst and Yong Entrepreneur of the year and BevNet Person of the year in 2015. We dig into the Suja story, talk about his journey into entrepreneurship, philosophies in business, and crazy life experiences like running ultramarathons and climbing 5 of the 7 summits. I hope you enjoy this convo with my dad, Jeff Church
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student talking about their interests — this week, hear guest Michael discuss his involvement in the Marketing Club and its upcoming Marketing Symposium.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of life in Ann Arbor.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Jeff Church.Guest: Michael McMenamin.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this special bonus episode, co-hosts Bridget and Jeff interview two of their fellow MBAs, Chris Gradone and Russell Williams, who happen to be former college football players. They discuss the experience of game day, and the legendary appeal of Michigan football. And for more about life in our town, check out our next full episode, taking on the subject all things Ann Arbor.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Bridget Manning, Jeff Church.Guest: Chris Gradone and Russell Williams.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode — recorded in person in February, before the COVID-19 pandemic took widespread hold — hosts Jeff and Stephanie talk with special guests John Byrne, founder of the B-school website Poets&Quants, and Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. The wide-ranging discussion on the long-term outlook for MBA programs covers such topics as the impact of technology on business education, the importance of experiential learning, and the role of STEM programs. The episode is part of the 2020 MBA Summit sponsored by Poets&Quants and Michigan Ross.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Jeff Church, Stephanie SimpsonGuests: John Byrne, Scott DeRueExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan
Individually, Kyle Busch and Jeff Church have highly accomplished resumes within their respective fields. Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and has been one of the top drivers in the sport for nearly two decades, while Church is a seasoned business executive and beverage entrepreneur, best known for his work as the co-founder and former CEO of cold-pressed juice leader Suja. Together, they comprise a formidable team as the co-founders of Rowdy Energy, an energy drink brand formulated with natural ingredients that launched earlier this year. Named after Busch’s sobriquet, Rowdy is attempting to capitalize on a thriving, albeit consolidated, market for energy drinks and growing consumer demand for better-for-you options. In an interview included in this episode, Busch and Church spoke about their decision to launch a challenger brand in the energy category and the timing of Rowdy’s debut, leveraging Busch’s fame and fan base in a way that’s authentic to the brand and its positioning, managing conflict in their personalities and ways of doing business and how Church is incorporating lessons from the Suja playbook into Rowdy’s business strategy. Show notes: 0:40: Kyle Busch & Jeff Church, Co-Founders, Rowdy Energy -- Taste Radio editor Ray Latif sat down with Busch and Church for a conversation that explored the two-time NASCAR champion’s race preparation, his longstanding ties to the energy drink category, how his interest in launching Rowdy led him to Church and why neither was turned off by the naysayers. They also explained why they’re embracing a long-term view of success, why Rowdy is targeting millennial and female consumers, the decision to focus on building a brand that’s not reliant on Busch’s fame and how they collaborate on company strategy. Brands in this episode: Rowdy Energy, Monster Energy, NOS Energy, BodyArmor, AQUAhydrate, Once Upon A Farm
In this special episode, produced in conjunction with the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross, we explore the power of storytelling. What can a good story accomplish, and how do we go about crafting one? We hear from a storytelling expert from Wolf & Heron as well as two student storytellers at Michigan Ross involved in Sanger’s Story Lab program, one of whom shares a compelling story of her own developed during the program.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer/Host: Stephanie SimpsonGuests: Stephanie Judd, Sarah Raney, Kelley Sousa, Evan Marie Allison, Gui RuggieroExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Stephanie Simpson, Jason Rock, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Jeff talks with guests Nick, Cameron, Bridget, and Carlos about their background, their goals, and their experiences navigating the recruiting process. They cover resources available for recruiting at Ross, working with the Career Development Office, the value of Ross’ FACT career support groups, the power of the University of Michigan network, and lots of tips to make the recruiting process a success.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Host: Jeff ChurchGuests: Nick Campbell, Cameron Charman, Bridget Manning, Carlos PerezExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan
There are two different neighborhood groups in Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood taking different approaches to the issues of homelessness and public safety. In some ways, they are at odds, but they also have some shared goals. We’ll hear from David Linn, former chair of the Montavilla Neighborhood Association and Jeff Church, a member of a nonprofit called the Montavilla Initiative.
Episode 70 of BevNET’s Taste Radio podcast spotlights a recent conversation with Jeff Church, the co-founder and CEO of Suja, a maker of organic beverages, including high-pressure processed juices, drinking vinegars, and kombucha. At the helm since 2012, Church has guided Suja’s remarkable ascent as the leading brand in a highly competitive cold-pressed juice category and was instrumental in its partnership with the Coca-Cola Co., which in 2015 acquired a 30 percent stake in the company. Recorded at Suja’s vast production facility in San Diego, Church opined on the role of luck in business, why a thorough understanding of consumer demand is critical to success, and explained how “the rule of twos” helped steer the company through its growth and development. Also included in this episode: BevNET assistant editor Marty Caballero and senior brand specialist Jon Landis examined the emerging market for kefir and discussed key brands, sub-segments, including water kefir and plant-based varieties, consumer confusion, and recent controversy regarding its definition. The episode also includes the latest edition of Elevator Talk, with featured guest Bronya Shillo, the founder of spiked lemonade brand Fishers Island Lemonade. Show notes:
Jeff Church is the Vice President of Research and Process Development at Thinc Pure, a leading extracts manufacturer in Washington State. He is a renowned hash expert and helped break the story of Rosin Tech when we reported on the now-ubiquitous extraction method last year. Jeff recently joined our host Shango Los for a conversation about a new cannabis trend: the idea of extracting pure terpenes to add flavors to cannabis products. In the interview, Jeff talks about the finer points of operating an extraction machine to isolate terpenes, why this process is becoming popular, and how people go about adding terps to their cannabis products. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/jeff-church-adding-terpenes-cannabis-products/
In episode 009 of the Civil Engineering Podcast, we take a closer look at Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri and provide project management advice from Jeff Church, PE and Gwen Lageman, PE, the engineers who worked on the project. Christian will break down the project and I will summarizes 6 challenges the project engineers encountered […] The post TCEP 009: Six Challenges in Managing Multi-Organizational Civil Engineering Projects and How to Overcome Them – The Civil Engineering Podcast appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
“Rosin Tech” (or RosinTech, depending on who you ask) is a new form of home hash production which has taken Instagram by storm due to its simplicity and the quality of product it produces. Essentially, Rosin Tech involves using a hair straightener to combine heat and pressure as an extraction method — a process popularized by Instagram user Soilgrown. In our latest Ganjapreneur podcast, Shango Los sits down with Jeff Church (a.k.a. Reverend Cannabis) to discuss how the technique was born, how it has spread, and how it compares to other traditional hash manufacturing processes. Jeff also discusses how Rosin has spread internationally while recalling his recent trip to Spain for Spannabis, where he encountered people who had heard of it but not yet perfected the technique due to the language barrier (the most popular Instagram videos demonstrating the Rosin Tech method are in English). Jeff is the owner of ThincPure, and he also consults for legal cannabis processors and pharmaceutical companies. He worked to develop and implement the Medical Marijuana Hashish rating system for consumers and patients, he was formerly Dean of the Cannabis College, and he has worked extensively on cannabis reform with the Coalition for Cannabis Standards and Ethics, The Cannabis Defense Coalition, and the Patient Arrest Protection Group. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/rosin-tech-extraction-jeff-church/
Jeff Church is a cofounder of NIKA Water Company, which donates its profits to help support and alleviate the global clean water crisis. Church talks about he has learned as an entrepreneur and why social entrepreneurship excites him. (April 11, 2012)
Entrepreneur and successful executive Jeff Church founded Nika Water to create a thriving social enterprise that supports clean water projects in impoverished countries. In this inspiring lecture, Church lays out his motivations for striking out on his own, the challenges of the global water crisis and the essential lessons aspiring entrepreneurs need to learn.
Entrepreneur and successful executive Jeff Church founded Nika Water to create a thriving social enterprise that supports clean water projects in impoverished countries. In this inspiring lecture, Church lays out his motivations for striking out on his own, the challenges of the global water crisis and the essential lessons aspiring entrepreneurs need to learn.
Entrepreneur and successful executive Jeff Church founded Nika Water to create a thriving social enterprise that supports clean water projects in impoverished countries. In this inspiring lecture, Church lays out his motivations for striking out on his own, the challenges of the global water crisis and the essential lessons aspiring entrepreneurs need to learn.