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Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sit down with Mike Salguero — Founder and CEO of ButcherBox, the $550M direct-to-consumer brand redefining how meat is sourced, delivered, and consumed. Mike shares the untold story of how he bootstrapped ButcherBox without raising a single dollar of outside capital, scaling it through a series of internet-driven arbitrage opportunities and a deep obsession with product quality. We dive into the company's mission to transform the meat industry for the better — from supporting family farms to championing animal welfare and sustainability. Mike also unpacks his approach to building a profitable business, staying customer-obsessed, and leading with purpose in a noisy market. This episode is a must-listen for founders who believe in building with integrity, vision, and long-term impact.Connect with Mike Salguero: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalguero/Learn more about ButcherBox: https://www.butcherbox.com/Chapters:00:00 The Mission Behind ButcherBox03:12 The First Arbitrage: Finding Gaps in the Internet07:41 Why Product Obsession Was the Foundation10:56 Scaling Without Venture Capital14:03 Transforming the Meat Industry From the Inside18:30 Lessons in Building Operational Excellence22:15 Marketing Through Purpose, Not Promos25:40 Why Mission-Driven Brands Win Long-Term28:36 Supporting Farmers and Creating Supply Chain Change33:02 Staying Profitable While Growing Fast36:10 Advice for Founders on Focus, Vision, and Longevity

From $0 to $600M: The ButcherBox Story | Mike Salguero on Building an Empire In this episode, we sit down with Mike Salguero, the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, to unpack how he built one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer meat subscription businesses in the U.S. From humble beginnings to over $600 million in annual revenue, Mike shares the gritty truths, key decisions, and mindset shifts that fueled ButcherBox's explosive growth. We dive into: The early days and why he bootstrapped the company Key challenges in scaling a DTC food brand Leadership lessons from going from founder to CEO How ButcherBox stayed mission-driven and customer-focused What's next for the future of food delivery This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, operators, and anyone curious about what it really takes to build a 9-figure business without outside investors.

Mike first raised $30M for a marketplace that never truly had product-market fit. Then he bet only $10K on ButcherBox. A few years later, he's doing $550M in revenue and he's profitable. The difference is in his first startup he was just catering to investors— in his second one only to customers. If you're an early founder chasing growth, listen to how Mike ditched vanity metrics, found sustainable traction, and grew ButcherBox past $500M in revenue—with no outside funding.____Why You Should Listen1. Why not raising can often be a powerful forcing function.2. Why what VCs want is often not the same as what customers want.3. How to differentiate in what seems like a commoditized market.4. Why there is no stronger force in startups than true product-market fit.______Keywordsproduct market fit, bootstrapping, butcherbox, direct to consumer, CPG subscription, grass fed beef, founder lessons, Kickstarter, food startup, early stage founder_____(00:00:00) Mastering the VC Game(00:01:45) How I Raised $30M Without Product Market Fit(00:08:21) Why my VC-backed Startup Failed(00:15:34) Growing Revenue but Losing Money(00:28:07) Early Signals of Real Product Market Fit(00:34:59) Solving Supply Chain to Scale ButcherBox(00:39:43) Bootstrapping to $550M (The Power of Constraints)(00:51:18) Product Market Fit from Day One(00:52:42) Why Founders Need a Lifestyle PlanSend me a message to let me know what you think!

On this episode of Brand Heart, Jeff Freedman sits down with Mike Salguero, founder and CEO of ButcherBox, to explore how a personal journey toward healthier eating (and a healthier lifestyle) evolved into a business transforming the meat industry for good.

Today's conversation with Mike Salguero went in a direction I really wasn't anticipating. Initially, I was interested in talking to Mike because he's lived multiple lives as a Founder. First, buying and then raising 10s of millions for a crafts persons marketplace called Custommade.com. Then, after winding down Custommade, starting what he would term a “hobby business” to recover a bit from the toll a large “venture scale” swing took on himself, his health, and his family. Interestingly, the big swing didn't work. But the less ambitious “hobby business” has grown to $500M+ in revenue with zero outside funding. In our Indie Era of Startups talk, we theorize that:— WE'RE ABOUT TO SEE THE BIGGEST CLASS OF SV-EDUCATED FOUNDERS IN HISTORY— THEY'LL BUILD INDEPENDENT, INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD— THESE FOUNDERS WILL LOOK FOR MORE FLEXIBLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND ALIGNED FUNDING PARTNERSMike is a great example of those ideas personified, along with Alan from last week's video. The movement we're building indie to support is happening, and Mike's experiences and lessons learned are emblematic of many returning venture backed founders and early employees.Some other takeaways from this one:The power of constraints — Mike built a $550M empire on just $10K, proving you don't need hoards of VC cash to disrupt an industry. The constraints he placed on the business early allowed ButcherBox to maintain control and focus on long-term growth rather than chasing short-term metrics to please investors.Work-life balance isn't just fluff — Mike built ButcherBox while prioritizing taking care of his body and his growing family. This approach demonstrates that success doesn't always mean sacrificing personal well-being, and can actually lead to more sustainable growth and better decision-making.Playing the long game — With a 25-year vision, ButcherBox is aiming for iconic brand status. This long-term perspective allows the company to focus on transforming the meat industry and building a lasting legacy rather than seeking quick exits or short-term gains.The “barbell strategy” is pure hiring gold — Pairing fresh grads with industry vets creates a powerhouse team. As a VC backed founder, he was pushed to hire the most pedigreed and impressive over the most experienced or most hungry. This unique barbell approach combines the energy and fresh perspectives of young talent with the deep experience and mentorship capabilities of seasoned professionals.Doing things you can't at a VC backed Startup — When Mike said “hit our goals, we're going to Mexico,” the team crushed it. A VC run board would have shut down the idea as not worth the significant expense but he was able to deliver on his promise even when it hurt the wallet. This commitment to following through on promises, no matter the cost, has built a culture of trust and motivation within the company.The final, and I thought most interesting, takeaway from this conversation was Mike's idea that companies know what they want to be. Finding and being true to that has been the key to his success and ignoring it was the foundation of his failures. With Custommade, he wanted it to be something it didn't want to be — a massive marketplace for craftspeople to connect and transact. What it wanted to be was a simple listing service. With Butcherbox, Mike wanted it to be a hobby business so he could outsource everything and collect a check every month from a beach. But what the business wants to be is a force within the world of meat for better quality products and more humane treatment of the animals and land. In both cases, and in different ways, he's fought what the company is telling him about what it wants to be. When he's embraced his role as a steward for an idea, a business and a culture that will continue long after he's out of the day to day grew.That's what I took away from this one. I'm curious about your take away from this one, too. Let's try something new this week — leave a comment on the YouTube video with your takeaways or thoughts, and any experiences you've had that relate to what Mike shares. Don't hesitate to call BS if there's something you think he or I miss the mark on. I'll be monitoring and responding to as many comments as I can. Hoping this will be a fun addition to our weekly tradition of sharing these conversations and artifacts with you. As always, I hope you enjoy listening and commenting as much as we enjoyed recording this one. And if you're working on something you think could be a fit for an investment from indie, please reach out.— Bryce

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Episode 428 features Mike Salguero, who has been at the forefront of the claims-based meat movement since founding ButcherBox in 2015 when he discovered that 100% grass-fed beef was extremely hard to find in the U.S.Find Mike Online:Website: https://butcherbox.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalguero/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikesalguero

I don't eat five burgers a week (although that sounds dreamy), but I enjoy animal protein daily. Three things are of utmost importance to me: Quality Profitable ranches and happy animals Sustainability After speaking with ButcherBox founder Mike Salguero, I know that BB checks all of these boxes. ButcherBox visits the farms and fisheries to ensure quality. They know the farmers and fishermen and pay them fairly. They contract with small farms and fisheries to ensure smaller harvests and, thus, sustainability. It's no secret how I feel about ButcherBox, and I got to sit down with Mike, the founder. I'm always interested to understand a person's WHY. WHY did you start that business, or WHY do you feel that way about a topic? His WHY made me a bit emotional. His wife was ill, and they were trying to find grass-fed beef for the recommended anti-inflammatory diet. They couldn't do it, so they bought half a cow! They couldn't eat it all, so they sold the meat to friends, and ButcherBox was born. Mike is a visionary who genuinely wants to make high-quality protein available to everyone, no matter their budget. Give today's podcast a listen! Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes. About Mike Salguero Mike Salguero is the CEO and founder of ButcherBox. Mike Salguero launched ButcherBox to make high-quality meat more accessible to all with an emphasis on animal welfare, the environment, and supporting farmers and fishermen. An immigrant from Paraguay, he started the company with $10,000 and a Kickstarter campaign. Butcherbox is now one of the fastest growing DTC food delivery companies, surpassing $500mm in annual revenue.    Connect with Mike Salguero LinkedIn: Mike Salguero - Boston, Massachusetts, United States Twitter: @mikesalguero Website: https://justcook.butcherbox.com/author/mike-salguero/   I LOVE HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN. Years ago, I had no clue what I was doing in the kitchen. I asked my chef friend, Gina, "How do you make chicken taste better?" She told me, "Boneless, skinless, tasteless." She explained that cooking with the bone adds flavor, moisture, and even a nutrient boost. Fast forward to today, and finding bone-in chicken can be a challenge. That's why I love ButcherBox! They offer free-range, organic bone-in chicken thighs, checking all my boxes. And right now, you can get free bone-in chicken thighs in every box—up to three pounds for the next year! Plus, enjoy $30 off your first box. ButcherBox: Meat Delivery Subscription --- The Wave Block DID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones? And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.  Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%  Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount. --- The Body Deli:  Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom: Creme de la Rose moisturizer. Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!) Blueberry Fusion Cleanser. Vitamin C Serum.  Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off! The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?     This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a revolutionary direct-to-consumer meat business that transformed eCommerce when it launched in 2015. Salguero founded the company as a side project, but quickly scaled it into a thriving business with over half-a-billion dollars in annual revenue. In this classic episode, Mike joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, how he started and scaled ButcherBox into a direct-to-consumer juggernaut, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I am joined by Mike Salguero, CEO and founder of ButcherBox. Founded in 2015, ButcherBox® began with a simple mission to make high-quality meat more accessible to all. The company soon discovered that meant more than delivering 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and sustainably sourced seafood, it meant rethinking the country's food system. Make sure to check out ButcherBox at: https://www.butcherbox.com/   Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Yamazaki Home. At Yamazaki Home, They've set out to solve the biggest challenges in your home today. For over a hundred years, their goal has been to make products that make you smile, that make you happy, including storage and functional solutions for your kitchen, bathroom, closets, and more. Make sure to check them out at: https://theyamazakihome.com/

As interest rates have risen in recent years, venture capital funding has dried up. How can founders grow their companies in this new environment? In this episode, a founder who grew a $600 million company using just $10,000 of his own money, shares his strategy. Mike Salguero is the CEO and founder of the meat subscription service ButcherBox. He explains how he formulated a growth strategy that had a laser focus on costs and creatively leveraged the marketing power of influencers. This is the third episode in a special series highlighting the four best strategy episodes of 2023, curated from across Harvard Business Review's podcasts. Key episode topics include: strategy, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, fundraising, selling entrepreneurial ventures, venture capital, pricing strategy, customer strategy, marketing. HBR On Strategy curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. New episodes every week. · Listen to the full HBR IdeaCast episode: Why Entrepreneurs Don't Need Venture Capital to Scale (2023)· Find more episodes of HBR IdeaCast· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

Imagine a world in which businesses existed not only for profit, but also for impact and purpose.  Mike Salguero, Founder and CEO of Butcherbox, launched his business for these exact reasons. But the company today is different from the one that launched, and Mike says he allowed the company to evolve in the way that it did. For Mike, leading a company is often like raising kids—you have limited control and each wants to be what it wants to be. So leaders can establish necessary guardrails, but also embrace the process of growing a business with wisdom and open hands. In this episode you will hear how Mike got his start as an entrepreneur, the history and ethos of Butcherbox, and Mike's perspectives on executive team dynamics. Additional Resources can be found on the Be Worth* Following Podcast Website.

53: Can Grass-Fed Meat be Healing for You and the Planet? A Conversation with ButcherBox Founder Mike Salguero I'm always interested to understand a person's WHY.   WHY did you start that business, or WHY do you feel that way about a topic?   It's no secret how I feel about ButcherBox, and last week; I got to sit down with the founder, Mike Salguero.   His WHY made me a bit emotional. His wife was ill, and they were trying to find grass-fed beef for the recommended anti-inflammatory diet. They couldn't it so they bought half a cow! They couldn't eat it all, so they sold the meat to friends, and ButcherBox was born.   Mike is a visionary who genuinely wants to make high-quality protein available to everyone, no matter their budget.   Give today's podcast a listen!   And this Bison deal goes away on October 31st, so make sure you sign up today!   My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:

On this episode of The Idea Maze, Rob sits down with Mike Salguero, CEO and founder of ButcherBox.  It's unlike any other story we've heard so far, a bootstrapped business that all started from a side project. With over $600 million in revenue already, it's a story of wild, surprising success. Show link: The Lean Canvas Tool 

Most venture-backed startups never crack $1M/y in revenue. A few manage to get past $10M, and only a small handful hit $100M. Beyond that, we're talking about a tiny group of world-class founders. Mike Salguero is firmly in that group. ButcherBox generates $600m/y in revenue - the crazy part is, he's done it without raising a cent of venture capital. We caught up with Mike to chat about the early days of ButcherBox, growth strategies, and many of his personal philosophies when it comes to company building.

According to a few recent interviews from CEO Mike Salguero, ButcherBox has scaled beyond $600m in revenue.  In this episode, Blaine and I share our reactions to ButcherBox's remarkable growth, a breakdown of the strategies they leveraged, as well as what their market position means for the everyday farm-to-fork producer.  

With all the hype in the startup world around unicorns and hypergrowth, entrepreneurs feel enormous pressure to raise massive amounts of cash from venture capitalists. But now, as interest rates have risen, a lot of that funding has dried up. And a growing number of founders are seeking ways to scale without burning through cash to acquire users. Mike Salguero is the CEO and founder of the meat subscription service ButcherBox. After a negative experience with venture capital at his prior company, Salguero pledged to grow his new startup without it. That meant a "Box One Profitable" strategy built on the creative leverage of influencers, laser focus on costs, and making tough decisions during the pandemic. Salguero shares how he grew a $600 million company in seven years without outside money.

Let's talk about entrepreneurship. Over the last few decades, it has gone from being looked at as “taboo” to being idolized. And since the creation of the internet and social media, it looks like everyone is becoming one. We are sitting down on our couch, consuming the stories of people successfully building their companies and thinking, “Oh, I could have done that!” With there being over 582 million entrepreneurs in the world, the competition is next level. That begs the question…how do you do it? And what if you can't raise any VC money for my business idea? Can you still have a business?The answer is yes, and today as a guest, Mike Salguero will share his story of building a $600 Million business from no venture funding. And he will share why, after his last company has not taken a dollar from VC, and maybe why you shouldn't either.Twitter of Host (Shamus Madan): @mbitpodcastTwitter of Guest (Mike Salguero): @mikesalgueroTo get $30 off your first box use the code MIKESENTME at https://www.butcherbox.com/

Mike Salguero is the founder of ButcherBox, the leading high-quality, direct-to-consumer meats brand. Since its launch in 2015, the company has grown to become a $600 million business, all while putting an emphasis on animal welfare, the environment, and supporting farmers and fishermen. ButcherBox is a certified B Corporation, signaling the brand's commitment to using its business as a force for good. In 2020, Mike was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Award winner by Ernst & Young.  In this episode we discuss: ●      Lessons from a failed start-up that informed the approach to building ButcherBox ●      What it looks like to develop the whole human (personal and professional) at work ●      How Mike would like every employee—past, present, and future—to feel about their time at ButcherBox Key Takeaways: ●      ButcherBox relies heavily on suppliers to support its business. Not just farmers and fishermen, but also box manufacturers, website developers, and many other service providers. Often businesses will choose to create these things in-house, but there is beauty in ButcherBox's approach. First, it enables ButcherBox to focus on what they're good at. Second, by going to suppliers with a request for a sustainable box (for example), ButcherBox causes a ripple effect by creating demand for goods and services that will benefit many other companies. This approach reminded me of the African Proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It's the “together” piece that's needed to create systemic change. ●      I can't help but see parallels between common-day cubicle life and feedlots. Both were created to maximize efficiency, with a sole focus on profit. Both are unnatural habitats. Both have damaging consequences. The basic principle of the feedlot is to confine the animal in order to fatten it up as quickly as possible. The cramped quarters make animals distressed and prone to disease. In cubicle life, employees are confined for better management oversight. Research shows that cubicles result in less productivity, because of constant distractions. Plus, the uninspired environment reinforces a message that each employee is a replaceable cog in the machine (not great for mental health).  Trying to liven up corporate environments with foosball tables and free drinks is like adding disco balls to feedlots to drive cow happiness and engagement. Broken systems need a complete overhaul. A shiny disco ball band-aid won't make cows healthier or workers happier. ●      Regenerative agriculture moves away from conventional mono-crop farming (which takes from the soil without giving much back) to mirroring mother nature in its design. Regenerative agriculture embodies a natural cycle of give and take that improves soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. As Mike shared his leadership approach, I couldn't help but think of it as regenerative leadership. Here's why. The relationship between an employee and an employer usually resembles this: the employee gets a paycheck for showing up to perform a mono-function. The employer is taking energy out of the employee, and mainly replenishing through a transactional payment. It's lopsided. Mike talked about developing both the professional side and the personal side of his workforce. Not compartmentalizing—only investing in the “work version” of employees—but investing in employees to grow holistically as individuals.    When you compartmentalize, you show up as less than yourself, a fractional compartment of who you are.   I'm willing to bet that regenerative leadership results in a more healthy, more innovative, and more resilient workforce.  References: Follow Mike on Twitter and let him know what you think about this episode Connect with Mike on LinkedIn ButcherBox (New members can get $30 off their first box by entering the promo code “Mike sent me”) CustomMade You can learn more about the B Corp movement here Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

Mike Salguero is the Founder and CEO @ ButcherBox, the meat delivery subscription service that he has scaled to $600M in revenue, 215 employees and the national leader in the space. All of this achieved while raising $0 of venture capital. Prior to ButcherBox, Mike was the Founder & CEO @ CustomMade, an online marketplace that, unlike ButcherBox, raised millions in venture funding from prominent VCs. In Today's Episode with Mike Salguero We Discuss: 1.) The Makings of a Great Entrepreneur: How did Mike's father not being present in his childhood impact the type of leader he is today? How does Mike's fear of abandonment show itself in his leadership style? What does Mike know now that he wishes he had known when he started? 2. Consumer Subscription is Not a VC Backabale Business Model: Why does Mike believe consumer subscription D2C businesses are not VC backable? What are the biggest challenges of running a consumer subscription business? Why did all the D2C food prep and delivery companies fail? What did they do wrong? What happens to all the heavily funded D2C subscription companies of the last 5 years? Why does Mike believe now is the hardest time ever to do D2C consumer subscription? 3. The Secret to Efficient Marketing: How did ButcherBox scale to $50M in revenue with just one marketing channel working? When should founders think about the second channel? How should they choose which one? Why does Mike not like "brand marketing"? How did ButcherBox burn $8.5M on brand marketing? What are Mike's biggest lessons from doing this? What emerging channel does Mike see as having the biggest potential over the coming years? Why does customer acquisition increase with time? Why do elections cause it to increase? 4. The Economics of a $600M Revenue ButcherBox: How much does it cost ButcherBox to acquire a customer? What is their payback period on that customer? How has this change with time? What is the single metric that drives the profitability of ButcherBox? What are the single biggest points of margin in the business? What is the lifetime value of a ButcherBox subscriber? What are the single biggest points of churn in the customer lifecycle? 5. Venture Capital: To Raise or Not to Raise: Why did Mike never raise venture capital for ButcherBox? Has Mike ever sold secondary? Why not? What would Mike most like to change about the world of venture capital? What are his biggest lessons from raising VC with CustomMade? How did that impact how he approached building ButcherBox? What does Mike believe all founders need to know about raising VC?

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a revolutionary direct-to-consumer meat business that transformed eCommerce when it launched in 2015. Salguero founded the company as a side project, but quickly scaled it into a thriving business with over half-a-billion dollars in annual revenue in 2022. Mike joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, how he started and scaled ButcherBox into a direct-to-consumer juggernaut, and much more. Show Notes

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, the incredible subscription service that delivers a variety of 100% grass-fed meat, wild-caught seafood, free-range poultry, and more, straight to your home. On this episode of ITS, Mike shares the story of how BB went from a 15k kickstarter to a $600m business, all without outside funding. On top of that, they've been profitable since day one. Ali may or may not get a little choked up when Mike talks about the loneliness that comes with being a founder, and how he drives his life toward energy-producing, not energy-sucking interactions.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a Boston-based meat brand that offers high-quality, humanely raised meat to consumers across the US. Initially founded as a hobby in 2015, ButcherBox quickly gained popularity as a solution to the lack of access to high-quality, humanely raised protein. Tune in to hear more about Mike's journey, the values behind ButcherBox, and how the company is changing the way people think about their meat consumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Salguero is the creator of ButcherBox, a company that is aiming to transform the meat industry. It started out as a lifestyle company. It has since become a life mission. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:13) The Importance of Sales (4:11) Entrepreneurship (5:30) Growing Up Without A Dad (15:45) Journey To Consciousness (23:30) $300k to $600,000,000 In Revenue (25:45) Changing Meat Industry (29:31) Lifestyle Design (34:48) Fridays Off (37:19) Hiring Practices (42:31) Values For ButcherBox (44:10) Moving Into Retail (48:20) Relentless Improvement (49:55) Parenting (53:59) Personal Brand (59:57) 7 Day Water Fast (1:07:21) Challenge Mike's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikesalguero ButcherBox: https://www.butcherbox.com/ - SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by My First Million. This is the podcast that I listen to and recommend whenever I want to learn more about business, technology, or the future. Sam Parr and Shaan Puri are hilarious, informative, and interesting. Check it out! – My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com

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In this special episode of Shopify Masters, four entrepreneurs share their strategies forBlack Friday and Cyber Monday. Get tips from Vitruvi's Sara Panton, Loop Earplugs' Dimitri O, ButcherBox's Mike Salguero and Baronfig's Joey Cofone.For more on top tips from founders: https://www.shopify.com/blog/black-friday-strategies?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

In this episode, guest host Emily Pfeiffer is joined by Mike Salguero, founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a leading DTC brand that delivers humanely raised meat and sustainably sourced seafood to consumers across the U.S. Since launching in 2015, ButcherBox has become B Corporation Certified, signaling the brand's commitment to using its business as a force for good. In 2020, Mike was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winner by Ernst & Young. During their conversation, Mike shares his story of how a hobby and a quest to transform the American beef industry got him into the business of selling meat through the mail. Mike also reveals how the company continued to grow and keep customers happy during the pandemic despite experiencing challenges related to increased demand, as well as how he turned a national dry ice shortage into a new revenue stream for the company. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Guest Host: Emily Pfeiffer, Principal Analyst for Commerce Technology at Forrester Produced and edited by Gabriella Bock

I am joined by Mike Salguero. Mike is the Founder and CEO of Butcher Box, a subscription-based delivery service that sells high-quality, humanely raised meat & sustainably sourced seafood. When his wife was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an auto-immune disorder that affects the thyroid, Mike realized that there was a serious lack of healthy meat available to the American public. In 2015, he founded Butcher Box as an answer to this problem, and it has since grown to a half a billion dollar brand that is helping to revolutionize a broken meat industry. Throughout his career, Mike has learned the value of authenticity, community and transparency, which he infuses into every aspect of his work. What an inspiring and enlightening conversation that was. It was intriguing to hear how Mike was able to learn from his negative experiences at Custom Made and create the robust, purpose-driven and authentic company we see today. What started out as a mere hobby business has turned into a force for change within the meat industry. Butcher Box's success is proof that you can truly drive profit with purpose.  We should never fear failure and adversity. There is so much to be learned and ultimately gained from failing, whether in business or in life. And, as Mike said so eloquently, it is during times of adversity when you really get to know someone's true character.  When you find a cause that you are truly passionate about and surround yourself with a team who shares your core values, committing yourself to that cause and showing up every day with authenticity will become natural, and your commitment - as well as your success - could very well last a lifetime.  I can't wait to see what Mike and his team at Butcher Box will do next.    Here are some of our key takeaways:  Maintaining unity across all departments of a company is crucial to achieving success.   Because stakeholders have their own agendas and goals, raising venture capital can sometimes cause you to compromise your values and the core mission of your business.   Part of being a B Corp company means that instead of simply operating for the betterment of the shareholders, you commit to including your customers, employees, and the community at large in that.   Your individual values should be reflected in your company's values.   As a business leader, one of your jobs is to lead the culture of a company. Be intentional with how you lead. Allow your employees to have a voice, anonymous or otherwise.   Authenticity needs to be at the root of all that you do.   You cannot solve every single problem in the world at once. Identify what problem you want to solve, and focus on that. Do not allow other problems to distract you and prevent you from beginning what you originally set out to do. “What I've realized is being happy with where you are has nothing to do with what you've accomplished. It really has to do with the person you are and the person you're becoming. Allow yourself to be proud of yourself and be happy with what you've done today. Spend a moment every day trying to be proud of yourself and to have gratitude for what the world has given you.” -Mike Salguero

Back in 2015, when Mike Salguero set out to buy some grass-fed beef for himself and his wife, he had to meet a farmer in a parking lot, who handed him the beef in a trash bag. Naturally, Mike figured there had to be a better way. At the time, he was running a company that was slowly cratering, and he didn't know the first thing about sourcing or packaging meat. But he had a hunch that if he could figure it out, he could build a successful home subscription business, shipping humanely-raised meat across the country. Mike connected with farmers and packers, launched a Kickstarter campaign, and began working with food and fitness influencers to promote ButcherBox. Today, without taking on a shred of VC investment or even a bank loan, the company does roughly half a billion dollars in revenue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Mike Salguero, founder and CEO of ButcherBox, and Rob Markey discuss how a purpose-driven, direct-to-consumer meat subscription service aims to improve people's health, mitigate environmental damage, and make farming more sustainable and ethical. If you'd like to provide feedback on the show, please fill out our survey here. If you'd like to learn more about Mike Salguero, you can find him on LinkedIn.

Two years into the pandemic, high demand, supply shortages and inflation make every day an adventure for the online meat retailer

A customer who bought Pederson's bacon – ButcherBox's, Mike Salguero and Michael Billings are visionaries leading a revolution in how our industry operates. Their core values and the market's response to those values have made it clear they are certainly on to something! Fun fact: Everyone at ButcherBox is named Michael…ok not actually true but I thought it would be a fun teaser. www.ButcherBox.com (1:17) - Where did the idea for ButcherBox come from? (7:46) - Michael Billing's background and journey to joining ButcherBox (10:10) - Experiences during Covid-19 (16:18) - Prop 12 and it's affects on Pederson's and ButcherBox (18:45) - How do you guarantee your product is what you say it is? (20:06) - More on Prop 12 & Brand Building (27:24) - How Pederson's & ButcherBox got working together (31:15) - Marketing Strategies (41:27) - Final Thoughts & wrap up Use the Code Mikesentme for $30 off at butcherbox.com The Pederson's Farms Podcast is produced by Straight Up Podcasts & Root and Roam.

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Mike Salguero, the CEO and co-founder of ButcherBox, a Boston-based company bringing sustainably-sourced meat to subscribers. They discuss the company's mission to bring organic, pasture-raised meat to households while focusing on farmer and animal welfare, land stewardship, and diversity, inclusion, and equity across the food system. 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.

Guest Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a Boston-based meat brand that delivers high quality, humanely raised meat to consumers across the country. He founded ButcherBox in 2015 as a hobby, but quickly solved the need to increase access to high-quality, humanely raised protein. Prior to ButcherBox, Salguero founded CustomMade, a marketplace for consumers to commission custom made items such as furniture and jewelry. His serial entrepreneurship gives him an interesting perspective to share on the different financing options for startups. For example, CustomMade was VC-backed whereas ButcherBox was bootstrapped and still has taken no outside capital. ButcherBox also became B Corp certified in 2020, and Salguero is focused on making his company a force for good. On the podcast, we chat about how he's built a supply chain that considers the animal, the farmer, and the planet in all decisions – a unique approach for the meat industry.

Today's guest is Josh Band, owner and founder of Plate Crate!Plate Crate is a monthly subscription and gift box company who caters to the baseball world!Josh created Plate Crate back in 2015 while playing independent baseball. A baseball fan himself, he was looking to subscribe to a baseball box. To his surprise, he found none. That's when Josh decided to fill the void!Josh first started Plate Crate to help himself earn a little side money as his salary playing baseball across the mid-west wasn't anything to write home about. Completely bootstrapped, Josh took what little money he had...around $600-$700 he had saved, and spent the next 5 yrs figuring out how to grow Plate Crate through books, podcasts, mentorships and failures!On today's episode, Josh and I chat about bootstrapping a subscription box business, and the clever inexpensive ways you can do this to grow your business!!! This episode is sponsored by Harbor Marketing Agency. Visit harbormarketingagency.com for get your FREE FUNNEL AUDIT, and for everything you'll need to get started on the path to growth! The Subscription Box Show shareable Trailerhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/927664/3027694-the-subscription-box-show-trailer.mp3?blob_id=10986793&download=trueThe most influential person that Josh know in the subscription box industry: Mike Salguero of ButcherBox, https://butcherbox.com and Gautam Gupta of NatureBox, https://naturebox.comJosh' favorite subscription box: ButcherBox and Stance Sock SubscriptionJosh' favorite social media platform: InstagramGuest Links:Josh and Plate Crate:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spotlight-by-platecrate/id1476407341Website: https://platecrate.comJosh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshplatecrate/Plate Crate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platecrate/Josh's email: josh@platecrate.comJosh's Book recommendation: The One Thing by Gary KellerHost Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comConnect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/Book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Michael Billings retired from BJ’s Wholesale Club in Westborough, Massachusetts, after 25 years as vice president of meat and seafood procurement. Roughly four years in, he had no plans to return to work until one day, Billings recalled, “…I got this interesting note on my LinkedIn account that said, ‘Interesting background; need to talk,’ and it was the owner of ButcherBox.” Mike Salguero founded ButcherBox in 2015 using $215,000 he’d raised through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The online retailer sells and delivers sustainably raised Certified Humane meat and poultry raised by independent family farms. “I met him,” Billings said, “and he’s just an amazing guy. I thought what he was trying to do was pretty interesting.”

Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MS(c), CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Speaker, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball and former Strength Coach. Dr. Bubbs is the author of upcoming new book Peak: The new science of performance that is revolutionizing sports - An integrated and personalized approach to athlete health, nutrition, recovery and mindset (#1 New Release on Amazon). A regular contributor to Breaking Muscle, and a nutrition advisory board member for Strong Magazine. He has been working with athletes, active people and clients striving to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, movement, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-223{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-223:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-223:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Turmeric Boost July supplement of the month is BYWGs Turmeric Boost.  Turmeric has been in the news for its surprising effectiveness to manage inflammatory issues and arthritis pain.  However, not all turmeric supplementation is the same! Turmeric Boost contains  BCM-95 which is a patented form of whole turmeric that helps to address the absorption  issue by providing a trademarked formula with 700-900% better absorption in human clinical trials.  In addition, it doesn’t require black pepper to be absorbed which can be a sensitivity for some patients.  We added medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to BYWG Nutrition’s Turmeric Boost, which is a fat that encourages even better absorption as well.  Once again, no fillers, no wheat, no gluten, no diary – just value, quality and effectiveness. For the entire month of July if you use this code  JulyTurmeric (case sensitive) you will receive 10% off this incredible anti-inflammatory aid. .fusion-button.button-124 {border-radius:25px;}Order Turmeric Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-224{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-224:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-224:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials. Till the end of July visit https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ and new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Girl Stop Apologizing – A Shame Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis.

Amy Thieringer is CEO and Founder of A.R.T. Allergy Release Technique®️. She is a board-certified Nutrition and Health Coach who created this integrative approach to treat food allergies. Over the last fifteen years, Amy has worked with over four hundred children to conquer their seemingly incurable food allergies—giving them hope where traditional medicine gives up. She is featured in a book written by Susannah Meadows, The Other Side of Impossible, featuring stories of people and their families who faced daunting medical challenges.  Amy was also published in The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, and Wellesley Weston Magazine. A.R.T. Allergy Release Technique® is an integrative methodology that focuses on building and strengthening the body’s immune system with the goal of eliminating allergic responses. A.R.T. is a unique combination of advanced energy medicine and Western technology, working to balance an individual’s energy to allow the immune system to function optimally. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-230{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-230:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-230:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Turmeric Boost July supplement of the month is BYWGs Turmeric Boost.  Turmeric has been in the news for its surprising effectiveness to manage inflammatory issues and arthritis pain.  However, not all turmeric supplementation is the same! Turmeric Boost contains  BCM-95 which is a patented form of whole turmeric that helps to address the absorption  issue by providing a trademarked formula with 700-900% better absorption in human clinical trials.  In addition, it doesn’t require black pepper to be absorbed which can be a sensitivity for some patients.  We added medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to BYWG Nutrition’s Turmeric Boost, which is a fat that encourages even better absorption as well.  Once again, no fillers, no wheat, no gluten, no diary – just value, quality and effectiveness. For the entire month of July if you use this code  JulyTurmeric (case sensitive) you will receive 10% off this incredible anti-inflammatory aid. .fusion-button.button-127 {border-radius:25px;}Order Turmeric Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-231{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-231:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-231:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials. Till the end of July visit https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ and new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Girl Stop Apologizing – A Shame Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis.

Dr. Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF, is the co-author of “Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life From Endometriosis”, author of the award-winning book, “Heal Pelvic Pain”, and creator of the video “Healing Pelvic and Abdominal Pain”. Dr. Stein is the Owner and Founder of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy Midtown and Beyond Basics PT Downtown, New York City. Dr. Stein is one of the Founders of the Alliance for Pelvic Pain, a patient-oriented educational retreat. Dr. Stein served as President of the International Pelvic Pain Society in 2017, and had been on their Board and Advisory since 2008. Dr. Stein is a co-editor of Healing in Urology, and an author in many medical textbooks, including; Pelvic Pain Management, Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management, Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women, and The Overactive Pelvic Floor. Dr. Stein lectures internationally, is featured in the “Endo What?” documentary, and has been featured by Dr. Oz, ABC’s 20/20, ELLE, Prevention, Parents, Women’s Health, More, the New York Daily News, and the New York Post. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-238{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-238:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-238:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Turmeric Boost July supplement of the month is BYWGs Turmeric Boost.  Turmeric has been in the news for its surprising effectiveness to manage inflammatory issues and arthritis pain.  However, not all turmeric supplementation is the same! Turmeric Boost contains  BCM-95 which is a patented form of whole turmeric that helps to address the absorption  issue by providing a trademarked formula with 700-900% better absorption in human clinical trials.  In addition, it doesn’t require black pepper to be absorbed which can be a sensitivity for some patients.  We added medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to BYWG Nutrition’s Turmeric Boost, which is a fat that encourages even better absorption as well.  Once again, no fillers, no wheat, no gluten, no diary – just value, quality and effectiveness. For the entire month of July if you use this code  JulyTurmeric (case sensitive) you will receive 10% off this incredible anti-inflammatory aid. .fusion-button.button-130 {border-radius:25px;}Order Turmeric Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-239{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-239:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-239:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials. Till the end of July visit https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ and new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Girl Stop Apologizing – A Shame Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis.

Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch is the Director of the Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy Center in Los Angeles and New York City and co-author “Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life From Endometriosis”. Dr. Orbuch is regarded as one of only a handful of Endometriosis Excision Specialists across the country. Dr. Orbuch is an M.D. who heals each patient from an east meets west, mind-body, head-to-toe approach. Dr. Orbuch is the President of the Endometriosis Special Interest Group of AAGL; the largest international minimally invasive organization worldwide. Dr. Orbuch has published numerous medical journal publications, textbook chapters, and had a running column, ‘Ask Dr. Iris’ on Cosmopolitan.com, as well as being quoted in Cosmopolitan, Medical economics, U.S. World and News Report, Kinkly, CNN.com, Well + Good, Insider, Stylecaster, Bustle, Madison Magazine and more. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-244{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-244:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-244:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Turmeric Boost July supplement of the month is BYWGs Turmeric Boost.  Turmeric has been in the news for its surprising effectiveness to manage inflammatory issues and arthritis pain.  However, not all turmeric supplementation is the same! Turmeric Boost contains  BCM-95 which is a patented form of whole turmeric that helps to address the absorption  issue by providing a trademarked formula with 700-900% better absorption in human clinical trials.  In addition, it doesn’t require black pepper to be absorbed which can be a sensitivity for some patients.  We added medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to BYWG Nutrition’s Turmeric Boost, which is a fat that encourages even better absorption as well.  Once again, no fillers, no wheat, no gluten, no diary – just value, quality and effectiveness. For the entire month of July if you use this code  JulyTurmeric (case sensitive) you will receive 10% off this incredible anti-inflammatory aid. .fusion-button.button-133 {border-radius:25px;}Order Turmeric Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-245{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-245:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-245:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials. Till the end of July visit https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ and new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Girl Stop Apologizing – A Shame Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis.

Supplement of the month is Turmeric Boost July supplement of the month is BYWGs Turmeric Boost.  Turmeric has been in the news for its surprising effectiveness to manage inflammatory issues and arthritis pain.  However, not all turmeric supplementation is the same! Turmeric Boost contains  BCM-95 which is a patented form of whole turmeric that helps to address the absorption  issue by providing a trademarked formula with 700-900% better absorption in human clinical trials.  In addition, it doesn’t require black pepper to be absorbed which can be a sensitivity for some patients.  We added medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to BYWG Nutrition’s Turmeric Boost, which is a fat that encourages even better absorption as well.  Once again, no fillers, no wheat, no gluten, no diary – just value, quality and effectiveness. For the entire month of July if you use this code  JulyTurmeric (case sensitive) you will receive 10% off this incredible anti-inflammatory aid. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-250{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-250:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-250:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials.  Until July 7th Butcher Box has created a special offer for our listeners who are new Butcher Box customers -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE!  The link to take advantage of this awesome offer is below  -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE! From July 8th till the end of the month visit https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ and new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Girl Stop Apologizing – A Shame Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis.

Dr. K has been a practicing Chiropractor since 2001 with a concentration on holistic health through nutrition, movement, and conciseness. Dr. Kasprowicz is passionate about reading and learning from the best of the best in the entire healthcare professional spectrum. In his spare time he loves to cycle, kayak, and garden. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-253{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-253:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-253:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Digestive Boost These are specially selected enzymes and supportive ingredients to help you breakdown your food and enhance absorption of key nutrients that we need from our diet. Our doctor-selected enzyme blend in Digestive Boost is uniquely designed to help with gluten and dairy which many find most difficult to break down effectively and efficiently. It is recommended for those with digestive challenges, who take antacids or reflux medication regularly and for older clients who need some extra help as we age. Save 10% when you use the code DIGBOOST10 when you order: .fusion-button.button-136 {border-radius:25px;}Order Digestive Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-254{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-254:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-254:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials.  From June 1st to June 11th using the code https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ for new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. From June 12th till July 7th Butcher Box has created a special offer for our listeners who are new Butcher Box customers -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE! I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Chasing Cupcakes  How One Broke, Fat Girl transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by  Elizabeth Benton Great read folks! You can listen to me interview Elizabeth on the BYWG Podcast.

Julia Abramova is the founder of Jyoti Yoga & Healing and  Reiki Master. As an executive, Julia always looked to find inner balance and peace. Thus began her yoga journey in 2007 which led to becoming a certified yoga teacher in 2012. Soon after beginning her yoga teaching career, Julia realized that there was a need to work with students on a more individual basis in order to help them find peace and balance within their bodies. This desire to help led to further studies in: prenatal yoga, The Kaivalya Yoga Method and Prema Yoga Therapy program. Julia graduated from an advanced yoga teacher training at Pure Yoga as well as established herself as a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Julia’s passion for learning natural healing practices brought her to Kerala Ayurveda Academy where she completed Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor program towards completion of their Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program. Along with learning about the inner workings of the mind/body/spirit connection through Yoga and Ayurveda, she always had a strong connection with energy healing. She would go on to become a Reiki Master in the Usui lineage, and a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner and Teacher through the Atma Buti International Sound and Vibrational School. Julia strongly believes that we are all capable of healing ourselves. Through her dedication to her students and a holistic approach Julia serves as a catalyst that ignites the healing fire within. To learn more visit www.jyotiyogahealing.com .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-259{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-259:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-259:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Digestive Boost These are specially selected enzymes and supportive ingredients to help you breakdown your food and enhance absorption of key nutrients that we need from our diet. Our doctor-selected enzyme blend in Digestive Boost is uniquely designed to help with gluten and dairy which many find most difficult to break down effectively and efficiently. It is recommended for those with digestive challenges, who take antacids or reflux medication regularly and for older clients who need some extra help as we age. Save 10% when you use the code DIGBOOST10 when you order: .fusion-button.button-139 {border-radius:25px;}Order Digestive Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-260{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-260:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-260:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials.  From June 1st to June 11th using the code https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ for new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. From June 12th till July 7th Butcher Box has created a special offer for our listeners who are new Butcher Box customers -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE! I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Chasing Cupcakes  How One Broke, Fat Girl transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by  Elizabeth Benton Great read folks! You can listen to me interview Elizabeth on the BYWG Podcast.

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives. Today we have Elizabeth on to talk about her new book Chasing Cupcakes. .fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-265{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-265:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-265:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}Supplement of the month is Digestive Boost These are specially selected enzymes and supportive ingredients to help you breakdown your food and enhance absorption of key nutrients that we need from our diet. Our doctor-selected enzyme blend in Digestive Boost is uniquely designed to help with gluten and dairy which many find most difficult to break down effectively and efficiently. It is recommended for those with digestive challenges, who take antacids or reflux medication regularly and for older clients who need some extra help as we age. Save 10% when you use the code DIGBOOST10 when you order: .fusion-button.button-142 {border-radius:25px;}Order Digestive Boost.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-266{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-266:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-266:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials.  From June 1st to June 11th using the code https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ for new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. From June 12th till July 7th Butcher Box has created a special offer for our listeners who are new Butcher Box customers -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE! I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Chasing Cupcakes  How One Broke, Fat Girl transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by  Elizabeth Benton Great read folks! You can listen to me interview Elizabeth on the BYWG Podcast.

Digestive Boost is a unique combination of specially selected enzymes and supportive ingredients to help you breakdown your food and enhance absorption of key nutrients that we need from our diet. Our doctor-selected enzyme blend in Digestive Boost is uniquely designed to help with gluten and dairy which many find most difficult to break down effectively and efficiently. It is recommended for those with digestive challenges, who take antacids or reflux medication regularly and for older clients who need some extra help as we age. There are specific enzymes like the well-known DPP IV included along with other key elements to aid in breaking down gluten, proteins, fats and dairy as well as general digestion.  As always, no fillers or wasted space in the capsule – we have maximized the contents and value for you! .fusion-button.button-145 {border-radius:25px;}Order Now.fusion-image-frame-bottomshadow.image-frame-shadow-271{display:inline-block}.element-bottomshadow.imageframe-271:before, .element-bottomshadow.imageframe-271:after{-webkit-box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);box-shadow: 0 17px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}BYWG's Product of the Month We’ve been a huge fan of Butcher Box for years.  In fact you can listen to me interview the CEO Mike Salguero in the podcast archives.  Personally I look forward to my ‘”box” of grass fed meats every month. I get the beef – pork – chicken combo box and regularly take advantage of their specials.  From June 1st to June 11th using the code https://www.butcherbox.com/beyondyourwildestgenes/ for new customers you are eligible for FREE Shipping, FREE Bacon, and $20 off your first box. From June 12th till July 7th Butcher Box has created a special offer for our listeners who are new Butcher Box customers -   FREE BACON FOR LIFE! I love grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage pork – especially in the form of BACON! BYWG's Book of the Month: Chasing Cupcakes  How One Broke, Fat Girl transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too) by  Elizabeth Benton Great read folks! You can listen to me interview Elizabeth on the BYWG Podcast.

I’m here today with Mike Salguero who is the CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing completely natural grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and heritage pork directly to your door. It’s something our family has used for a really long time. Today Mike talks to us about how he got into …

I’m here today with Mike Salguero who is the CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing completely natural grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and heritage pork directly to your door. It’s something our family has used for a really long time. Today Mike talks to us about how he got into …

I’m here today with Mike Salguero who is the CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing completely natural grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and heritage pork directly to your door. It’s something our family has used for a really long time. Today Mike talks to us about how he got into …

Stephanie interviews Mike Salguero, the CEO and founder of ButcherBox and SmoothieBox. We explore the differences between grass-fed and conventionally-raised meat, how to make sure you’re getting what you pay for, and how to approach purchasing high-quality meat if you’re on a budget. He shares how he manages life as a thriving business owner while still prioritizing his family, including 3 daughters under the age of 5.   Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: The ButcherBox story–how it started and how it’s impacted the industry Why grass-fed beef is more expensive Insights into the meat industry that you haven’t heard elsewhere Strategies for families on a budget How Mike balances a thriving business and a family Show Notes:   ButcherBox is offering 2lbs of wild salmon in your first box for free, PLUS $20 off your first order!   Smoothiebox.com The HMHB Weekly Email Series Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Program Nourish Kids Medicine Kit and Ebook Dr. Elana’s Medical Center: Nourish Medical Center Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Mike Salguero is CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing 100 percent natural, grass-fed beef, organic chicken and heritage pork to consumers. He is also the CEO of the newly formed SmoothieBox, a delivery service for low sugar, high-protein smoothies. ButcherBox was launched in September 2015 and today, delivers natural, organic meats directly to consumers’ doors nationwide through a simple monthly subscription service. All ButcherBox products are humanely raised and free of antibiotics, hormones, and GMOs. The mission of the company is to make natural, organic meats available to everyone. Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

I love success stories like the one you’re about to hear today, because these are the dreams that entrepreneurship is made of. Mike Salguero had a simple problem… His wife was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, and their doctor’s were unanimous… You must eat clean, grass fed beef that’s free or hormones antibiotics, and that are never fed grain. But as they soon found out, finding pure grass-fed beef was nearly impossible. Now if you’re like me, this is where you say, “wait a minute Mike, why don’t they just to Whole Foods. They sell grass-fed beef?” Well as I learned in this interview that’s not exactly true. In fact, less than 1% of beef consumed in the US, is truly grass fed. And that’s when they realized that sourcing the cleanest, purest sources of animal meat, is actually a really big challenge. So they started with a single cow they found on a farm, and shared it with friends. And then one of them asked if he could just have this quality of meat delivered straight to his house, and that was it. That was the spark that inspired Mike to start Butcher Box… A company that sources and ships the pursest, healthiest meat you can get, straight to your door. And what I love most about this story, is that Mike had never been in the meat business. He didn’t know how to have it processed, or packaged, or shipped. He had to figure all of that out from scratch, and he even managed to do it without any kind of outside funding. So today we’re going to dive into the story of ButcherBox, and how Mike has now scaled it to an incredibly fast growing, multi-million dollar company. Make sure you listen to the end where he shares one of the single pieces of the puzzle, which happened to be one very specific person that he hired, and if you’d like to try ButcherBox for yourself, he has graciously offered a $25 discount off your first order. Just enter the coupon code, “selfmade”, during checkout. Resources: ButcherBox.com - Use coupon code SELFMADE for $25 off your first box + free bacon SmoothieBox.com Music: Music by: WiDE AWAKE Song: Something More Licensed under a Creative Commons License

Mike Salguero is CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing 100 percent natural, grass-fed beef, organic chicken and heritage pork to consumers.ButcherBox began in 2015 and today, delivers natural, organic meats directly to consumers’ doors nationwide through a simple monthly subscription service. All ButcherBox products align perfectly with a Bulletproof diet because they are humanely raised and free of antibiotics, hormones, and GMOs.Mike is on this episode of Bulletproof radio to discuss the mission of the company and how they plan to make natural, organic meats available to everyone.

Mike Salguero is CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing 100 percent natural, grass-fed beef, organic chicken and heritage pork to consumers.ButcherBox began in 2015 and today, delivers natural, organic meats directly to consumers’ doors nationwide through a simple monthly subscription service. All ButcherBox products align perfectly with a Bulletproof diet because they are humanely raised and free of antibiotics, hormones, and GMOs.Mike is on this episode of Bulletproof radio to discuss the mission of the company and how they plan to make natural, organic meats available to everyone.

Why is it so difficult to find high-quality, pasture-raised meats these days? It seems like we're years into the natural-organic-pasture-raised health craze, yet it's still a pain to find grass-fed barbecue and meats from healthy animals in general.

Why is it so difficult to find high-quality, pasture-raised meats these days? It seems like we're years into the natural-organic-pasture-raised health craze, yet it's still a pain to find grass-fed barbecue and meats from healthy animals in general.

Why is it so difficult to find high-quality, pasture-raised meats these days? It seems like we're years into the natural-organic-pasture-raised health craze, yet it's still a pain to find grass-fed barbecue and meats from healthy animals in general. With the majority of our cow friends being fattened up on a completely unnatural diet of corn, GMOs, and other nonsense, it's clear, now more than ever, that there's a disconnect between industry standards, and I'm using that term loosely, and what's best for the health of ourselves and our families, not to mention our longevity. To help us figure it all out, we're here with Mike Salguero, who's the CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken and heritage pork direct to people like you and me. Mike is also a CrossFit enthusiast, an avid lover of the outdoors, so he's in good company here.

Why is it so difficult to find high-quality, pasture-raised meats these days? It seems like we're years into the natural-organic-pasture-raised health craze, yet it's still a pain to find grass-fed barbecue and meats from healthy animals in general. With the majority of our cow friends being fattened up on a completely unnatural diet of corn, GMOs, and other nonsense, it's clear, now more than ever, that there's a disconnect between industry standards, and I'm using that term loosely, and what's best for the health of ourselves and our families, not to mention our longevity. To help us figure it all out, we're here with Mike Salguero, who's the CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken and heritage pork direct to people like you and me. Mike is also a CrossFit enthusiast, an avid lover of the outdoors, so he's in good company here.

This week, we're joined by Mike Salguero, founder of Butcher Box and father to three girls who are three and under. How does he help families enjoy humanely-raised and independently-farmed meat delivered right to the doorstep while helping wrangle three kids? Honestly, we have no idea, but we tried to find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Mike Salguero, owner and founder of ButcherBox, about why grass-fed/pastured matters, some of the biggest misconceptions regarding grass-fed beef, quality standards ButcherBox employs, and the best ways to order a box. We're back with our 138th episode of the Fed+Fit Podcast! Remember to check back every Monday for a new episode and be sure to subscribe on iTunes! Find us HERE on iTunes and be sure to "subscribe." Episode 138 Sponsors ButcherBox - for $15 off + free bacon (!!) with your order Real Life, Baby! - For a limited time, get 10%-off with the discount code "Cricket10" Episode 138 Links Order your first ButcherBox by clicking HERE! Episode 138 Transcription Today’s show is brought to you by Real Life Baby! Real Life Baby is a fabulous online resource where you will find a variety of tips on baby and toddler well-being in addition to the most thoughtfully sourced baby gear eco shop. Real Life Baby is a great resource for parents looking to surround their little ones with the safest, most nurturing materials available. I’m personally a big fan of the humanely sourced wool products. You can explore the Real Life Baby shop by heading to their website at www. reallifebabyecoshop.com. And for a short period of time, you can even get 10% discount by using the code “Cricket10” all one word; discount code inspired by my own little bun in the oven. Cassy Joy: Welcome back to another episode of the Fed and Fit podcast. My name is Cassy Joy Garcia; I am your host. I am so stinking excited about today’s episode. I have the distinct privilege of introducing you to the founder of one of my favorite; man, I just love what this company is up to. They’ve been a partner of mine for a while over here on the blog. I’m really excited for you guys to hear their story. Tell you a little bit of back story, and then I’m going to let him tell you in his own words Butcher Box. That’s who we invited on the show today. Founder, Mike Salguero ended up in someone’s living room picking out his very own $400 pile of meat from a cow share. Not just any cow share, either. 100% grass-fed cow. He was instantly hooked on the pure, natural taste, and was thrilled to discover the health advantages of grass-fed beef that they have over any other kind of ordinary grain-fed beef. Mike learned that not everyone has access to grass-fed beef, or their exposure is limited to products, like just ground beef. Currently only 1% of the total beef consumed in the United States is 100% grass-fed. And their goal over at Butcher Box is to make grass-fed beef; now and heritage breed pork and organic chicken, more accessible than ever. Butcher Box delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range, organic chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door. It comes directly to my door every month. And you can think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America. Welcome to the show, Mike! Mike Salguero: Thanks so much for having me. Cassy Joy: Oh my goodness, thank you for coming on. I really am geeking out. I’ve got some good questions for you. I know that grass-fed beef; it is a hot topic. And as people go into the New Year ready to really commit themselves to health and wellness and balance and trying to do better; know better and do better. I know this is coming up in conversations all over the place. So I’m excited for you to share a little bit about yourself. If you don’t mind, tell us a little bit more about yourself, of course. And then why you ventured to start Butcher Box. Mike Salguero: Sure, yeah. So I’m here in Boston, Massachusetts. Our office is in Cambridge in Harvard Square. And I’ve been working on this for two years. Before this, I ran a company called custommade.com. and Custom Made was a market place that connected people that make things custom. So, mostly jewelry and furniture. It connected those individual makers with consumers.

I’m sure by now many of you have heard of ButcherBox, an online subscription that allows you to receive 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork each month. I’ve been very impressed with the mission of this company, how well they are performing, and the quality of their product and customer service. Our interview today is with the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, Mike Salguero. Mike will walk us through how the need for this service became apparent to him, and how he ultimately built and scaled ButcherBox- which now delivers 100% grass-fed beef and other high-quality meats to thousands of people across the U.S. (include Leize and I)! I think you’ll enjoy not only his story, but also the knowledge that there really is an easy way to eat the very best, most healthful beef available, that is also incredibly affordable.

My guest today is Mike Salguero, a serial entrepreneur. His newest venture is Butcher Box – delivering meat from the farm straight to your door. He got his start in the business space selling t-shirts in high school and continued making t-shirts throughout college. He credits his t-shirt businesses to teaching him how to market and grow a brand from the ground up. Mike's first large scale business was a company that helped carpenters market and sell their custom furniture. The company was called CustomMade. Mike and his business partner bought the URL for $150,000, revamped the website, raised $30 million of venture capital and at it's peak employed 60 people. By the time Mike left the company they were down to 6 employees. His partner stayed with it and has turned the company around, but most investors lost everything. He learned a lot from CustomMade – the paramount lesson being how to market a product. The topic is entrepreneur. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Benefits of eating grass fed meat Marketing a product Commodity meat vs. grass fed Raising capital (or the importance of not raising capital) Entrepreneurism Starting a business Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Mike Salguero is a serial entrepreneur. His newest venture is Butcher Box – delivering meat from the farm straight to your door. He got his start in the business space selling t-shirts in high school and continued making t-shirts throughout college. He credits his t-shirt businesses to teaching him how to market and grow a brand from the ground up. Mike’s first large scale business was a company that helped carpenters market and sell their custom furniture. The company was called CustomMade. Mike and his business partner bought the URL for $150,000, revamped the website, raised $30 million of venture capital and at it’s peak employed 60 people. By the time Mike left the company they were down to 6 employees. His partner stayed with it and has turned the company around, but most investors lost everything. He learned a lot from CustomMade – the paramount lesson being how to market a product. Butcher Box was started a few years after stepping away from CustomMade. Mike and his wife wanted to eat cleaner and healthier. He found a farmer whom he was able to buy grass fed, humanely raised, hormone free meat from. After about a year of buying the meat for himself and his friends he started learning how he could turn buying grass fed meat into a business. Mike started the company with $10,000 of his own money and did a Kickstarter campaign that raised $215,000. Today, they are north of 30,000 subscribers with three distribution facilities. Butcher Box sells beef, chicken, and pork from hundreds of different farms across America. What is their #1 goal? To replace the butcher. Michael ends the podcast asking Mike, “What is the one thing I didn’t ask you in this conversation that you want the audience to know?” Mike drives home the point that if you want create a successful business you have to have extreme discipline focused on seeing how you are going to get to the next day, week, quarter and beyond. Most think they need to raise lots of money. That focus needs to shift to building a great company, with a great business model, that you are able to personally manage without outside investors. In this episode of Trend Following Radio: Benefits of eating grass fed meat Marketing a product Commodity meat vs. grass fed Raising capital (or the importance of not raising capital) Entrepreneurism Starting a business

So excited to chat with the owner and creator of ButcherBox! I have been receiving ButcherBox since March and have absolutely loved it. I constantly have meat in my freezer and everything always tastes amazing. Hope you guys enjoy his story! ____________ Big Thank You to Our Sponsor - ButcherBox ButcherBox sources and delivers the best quality grass-fed, grass-finished, antibiotic and hormone-free, pasture-raised beef, chicken and pork straight to your doorstep. And getting your ButcherBox is super easy – just select your box, customize it to your liking, and then set your schedule of how often you want to receive your ButcherBox. They offer free shipping to the contiguous 48 states and each classic box is filled with 8-11 pounds of meat. They also just launched their custom box so customers can actually choose everything that comes in their box! And right now, PaleOMG Uncensored listeners can get $10 off their first order PLUS 2 FREE grass fed, grass finished ribeyes! Click here to receive this special offer! ____________ Support the podcast by clicking the Subscribe button on iTunes and please a review only if you love the podcast! There is enough negativity in this world, don’t spread more. I love hearing about what YOU want me to talk about so feel free to leave on comment here or on social media with topics you’d like me to cover! And don’t forget, some posts have affiliate links which I may be compensated from. This compensation helps with keeping this blog and up and running! Thank you so much for your support, you guys are amazing! _____________ Episode 52 Transcription! I am so excited to tell you about this month’s sponsor, because it’s something I use in my daily life and have loved so much that I’ve talked about it on my blog and Instagram a ton. If you’ve ever had a hard time finding high quality, grass-fed, and pasture raised meat at the grocery store, ButcherBox is here to make the experience so much easier. Not only does ButcherBox source the best quality beef, chicken, and pork that is humanely raised and free of antibiotics and hormones, but they also deliver straight to your doorstep. They take any of the guess work out of finding high quality meat at the grocery store, and instead all you have to do is open your box filled with dry ice and find different cuts of meat. The process is super easy. All you have to do is select your box, customize it to your liking, and then set your schedule of how often you want to receive your ButcherBox. They offer free shipping to the contiguous 48 states and each classic box is filled with 8 to 11 pounds of meat. They also launched their custom box, so customers can actually choose everything that comes in their box. Right now, PaleOMG Uncensored listeners can get $10 off their first order; plus two free grass-fed grass-finished ribeyes. I’ve loved all of the different cuts of meat I’ve tried. I’ve heard their breakfast sausage is amazing. I’ve loved their thinly sliced beef and their ground beef. I use it almost every day. And you guys can now try it, too. All you have to do is go to www.ButcherBox.com/paleomg and pick the perfect box for you. That’s it. Www.ButcherBox.com/paleomg and you’ll get $10 off your first order plus 2 free ribeyes. And since I love ButcherBox so much, I asked the creator, Mike Salguero, to come on the podcast and share his story of creating such an amazing business. I hope you guys enjoy. This is Juli Bauer from PaleOMG and you are listening to PaleOMG Uncensored. Juli Bauer: Hey everyone! Thank you guys for coming on to PaleOMG Uncensored, another episode. I have no idea what number we’re on at this point. Because today I have a very special guest. His name is Mike; how do you say your last name, Mike? Mike Salguero: Salguero. Juli Bauer: Ok, that’s how I was going to say it. So I’m glad I wouldn’t have butchered that. But we have Mike Salguero from ButcherBox on today. I’m very excited to talk to him because I have been using ...

Chase and Jenna chat with Mike Salguero about CustomMade's growth from a community of 350 carpenters to the largest online seller of custom products.