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Welcome to the I&S podcast, where we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, business acquisition, and personal development. In today's episode titled "Oscar Jaramillo," our host Gabriel Murillo welcomes the inspiring entrepreneur and business owner, Oscar Jaramillo. Oscar shares his journey from a corporate career at Nestle Waters North America to becoming a successful business acquirer. He takes us through the proactive and meticulous process of acquiring a suitable business, emphasizing the impact of personal skills, the importance of human capital, and the need for a balanced approach to entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore Oscar's insights, personal challenges, and the unexpected surprises of business ownership, all while gaining valuable advice and lessons learned from his inspiring entrepreneurial journey.
Summary:If you're going to jump into the massive beverage market with a brand new product, you better have some incredible experience and a solid team behind you. And that's exactly what today's guest has. On this episode we're sitting down with Mike Pengue, who has been CEO of ZOA Energy since its launch in March of 2021. Prior to ZOA, Mike was Senior Vice President, General Manager for the Emerging Brands Group at Keurig, Dr. Pepper. He came to Keurig, Dr. Pepper from Bai Brands where he was Chief Strategy Officer, and was instrumental in the 1.65 billion sale to Dr. Pepper Snapple. Mike also spent 20 years at Nestle Waters North America in a variety of positions. His last role there was Executive Vice President, leading the $5 billion brand portfolio that included Perrier Pellegrino, Nestle's Pure Life, Poland Spring, Ozarka, and Deer Park, among others.Mike joined me to share the story of ZOA Energy and the amazing founders he's working with. We also discuss why this new drink is standing out and growing at breakneck speed.Highlights: Mike describes the ZOA Energy drink product, who the founders are and their collective strengths (3:04) Mike's initial thoughts about joining the company (5:58) The brand and what it stands for (7:46) The market size and where ZOA fits (9:18) ZOA's total addressable market (11:57) Mike talks about the company's remarkably fast growth (13:36) How the ZOA team have approached marketing spend (15:38) Mike talks new flavors and their approach to product size (17:12) The challenges that the team is looking at now (21:24) Mike discusses their international growth (23:32) Managing inflation, supply chain and other economic challenges (24:54) The mentors that Mike has had along the way (26:13) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteMichael Pengue LinkedInMichael Pengue bio - Beverage ForumZOA Energy LinkedInZOA Energy websiteZOA Energy TwitterFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.
Peggy Case comes from a long history of environmental and social justice activism. She's a community organizer, editor, writer, former grade school teacher, a lifelong gardener, a singer, a beekeeper and permaculture enthusiast. As President of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation, she has worked tirelessly to end the privatization of our water by a multinational corporation. For over a decade, Peggy and her organization have been hard at work fighting Nestle Waters North America in the court system. During a time of multiple clean water crises in our state, Nestle has been pumping millions of gallons of clean Michigan water for next to nothing, making millions while exploiting the communities and environments they depend on. Peggy's interview is not only a sobering look at Nestle's activity over the last decade, more importantly, it's an inspiring testimony of a true water protector who won't back down. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 23 / Peggy Case interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Light on Earthright" by Dan Rickabus
Jennifer Herskind, CMO, Propelled Brands brings over 20 years of experience in marketing with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems with fresh, insight-driven strategic solutions and scale for growth. Her broad background includes all marketing disciplines and strong cross-functional knowledge of all business fundamentals. She has a successful track record of transforming brands and driving business results in multiple fast-paced industries with diverse environments. A confident, goal-oriented leader with the ability to motivate others to achieve results, Jennifer is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Propelled Brands, the umbrella for FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, MY SALON Suite, and Salon Plaza. Prior to that she held the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Smoothie King directing all brand, marketing and R&D strategy in the fulfillment of the company's mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle for over 1,000 locations. Before joining Smoothie King, Jennifer held senior leadership positions in a wide variety of franchise and company brands including Gold's Gym, Dave & Buster's, Nestle Waters North America, and Pizza Hut. Jennifer began her career with The UPS Store where she worked in several roles as the primary driver of new product development and customer services in support of over 2,000 franchisees. In December 2018, she was named one of Dallas' Rising Brand Stars by AdWeek. Herskind is a Dallas native and belongs to a family of business entrepreneurs she enjoys assisting in her spare time. Jennifer is interviewed by Katherine LeBlanc, CMO, Twist Brands
Yvette is the National Account Manager for Nestle Waters North America. She is a beautiful human in every way and her story is reflective of her inspiring journey. You can follow Yvette on Twitter and Instagram or reach her via email, Yvette.Mathis@waters.nestle.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christie-lawler/support
A brief trip down memory lane for host Jay Famiglietti on a jaw-dropping moment in 2015 with the CEO of Nestle Waters North America. Then, back into the thick of it with guest Ian James, a reporter with the Arizona Republic newspaper in Phoenix. Jay and Ian dig into James' 6-part investigative series on groundwater depletion in Arizona, called "Arizona's Next Water Crisis," and touch on the Trump administration. Audio credits: Audio from the special report on azcentral.com, The Arizona Republic’s website. Audio clip from “Nestle Waters CEO isn’t stopping bottling in California, says new tech save millions of gallons” from Southern California Public Radio. (p) 2015 California Public Public Radio. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Guest Ian James is a reporter with the Arizona Republic newspaper in Phoenix. He and host Jay Famiglietti reflect on their roles in the big bottled water battle that gripped California in 2015 as Nestle Waters North America refused to stop drawing water from a national forest during a drought. Ian shares a harrowing story about violence against small farmers in Peru who were seeing large farm companies running water pipes through their area, all while they were seeing their water levels drop.
Christi discusses the depths of consumer insights, what authenticity really means, and connecting with audiences on a 1:1 basis.
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Producer/Host: Meredith DeFrancesco a) Today we hear updates on the status of proposed waste reform and water extraction bills in the Maine State Legislature. b) Yesterday, the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee made decisions on five bills that could impact industrial water extraction in Maine, specifically by Poland Spring, owned by Nestle Waters North America. The ENR Committee voted unanimously “ought to pass” on LD 112 ” An Act to Acknowledge Potable Water as a Necessity.” They voted unanimously “ought not to pass” on LD 1358, “An Act to Further the Public Interest In All Maine Waters”, LD 413 ” An Act to Ensure the Rights of Citizens to Groundwater in the State” and LD 197 “An Act to Convene a Working Group to Authorize a Public Trust for Maine’s Groundwater”. The Committee voted to move LD 1474 “An Act to Ensure Water Equity and Accountability for the People of the State”, sponsored by Rep. Hickman legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1076&item=1&snum=129, to the Legislative Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee. The work session is not yet scheduled. c) Tomorrow, April 26th, at 10 am the Environment and Natural Resources Committee will hold a work session on LD 401, An Act To Preserve State Landfill Capacity and Promote Recycling,” would request the accurate tracking and record keeping of waste from its generation to final disposal point, including as landfill leachate discharged into Maine waterways, including Juniper Ridge Landfill leachate deposited into the Penobscot River. It would walk back a 2011 state statute that allows out of state waste to be re-classified as in-state waste. It would also walk back the ability for the state to meet recycling goals by counting construction and demolition debris used as landfill covering and waste biosolids used as agricultural fertilizer. It would strengthen protections for the health of those living in close proximity to waste disposal facilities, including the Penobscot Nation. To listen to the work session: legislature.maine.gov/Audio/#216 Guests: Nickie Sekera, Community Water Justice www.facebook.com/communitywaterjustice/ www.communitywaterjustice.com Hillary Lister, solid waste and environmental justice activist, Contact info: hmaine9@gmail.com or 207-314-4692 Today’s program was produced with the Sunlight Media Collective.
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Proposed Water Bills Would Impact Industrial Water Extraction in Maine Producer/Host: Meredith DeFrancesco a) Today we speak with watchdog group Nickie Sekera at Community Water Justice about five bills that could impact industrial water extraction in Maine, specifically by Poland Spring, owned by Nestle Waters North America. b) A public hearing on the bills was before the Maine Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee on April 10th, attended by representatives of state agencies, water districts, watch dog groups and industry, including Nestle North America. The bills being considered are LD 1474 “An Act to Ensure Water Equity and Accountability for the People of the State”, sponsored by Rep. Hickman legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1076&item=1&snum=129, LD 1121 ” An act to Acknowledge Potable Water as a Necessity. Sponsored by Senator Chenette legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0341&item=1&snum=129, LD 197 “An Act to Convene a Working Group to Authorize a Public Trust for Maine’s Groundwater”, sponsored by Rep. Sylvester legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0160&item=1&snum=129, LD 413 ” An Act to Ensure the Rights of Citizens to Groundwater in the State” www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0322&item=1&snum=129, sponsored by Rep Riseman, An Act to Further the Public Interest In All Maine Waters, sponsored by Lori Gramlich The Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee will hold its work session on the bills Wednesday, April 24th. Guest: Nickie Sekera, Community Water Justice www.facebook.com/communitywaterjustice/ Today’s program was produced with the Sunlight Media Collective. legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0980&item=1&snum=129 c) Directly following the public hearing before the ENR, Poland Spring/ Nestle North America released a video and ran full page ads in state news papers promoting their business and commitment “to preserve and protect one of Maine’s most valuable resources.”
In this final episode from the 2018 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, we discuss the bottled water industry's rise in recent decades with Jane Lazgin, former communications director for Nestle Waters North America. Jane also received the event's Lifetime Achievement Award, and she discusses her successful career which spanned 40 years in the bottled water industry.
Bobby Eisenhart made the transition from the Army in 2011 and is now enjoying a career in manufacturing as an Engineering Manager with Nestle Waters North America. Bobby spent the first five years of his business career with Unilever in a variety of manufacturing roles before transitioning to Nestle last year. Since joining Nestle, he has earned two promotions. Bobby attributes much of his success to three ways he benefited from the Cameron-Brooks program. Through prescribed self-analysis exercises, he learned his strengths, weaknesses, and top accomplishments and how they related to business. The opportunity to interview with numerous companies and positions at a Conference allowed him to explore multiple career paths. He thought he would go into a sales position post military, since that is his dad's and brother's career field, but he ended up finding his best fit with Manufacturing. He learned the importance of continuous self-development and reading, both of which allowed him to take on an Engineering role despite not having an Engineering degree. Additionally, Bobby and I talked about: The most recent books he's read: Switch: How to Change things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath and Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone by Mark Goulston M.D. and Keith Ferrazzi. Misconceptions about the Manufacturing career field and the strategic nature of a Manufacturing Team Leader role and their main responsibilities. The best advice he ever received came from his mom. Enjoy. Joel Junker
Emily Chalk is Founder and Senior Managing Partner at East of Ellie, a Stamford, Connecticut based events agency. After spending more than 6 years as global brand manager for Westin Hotels & Resorts, she realized her passion for events and started East of Ellie, an events company. She now thrives on creating unique and personal experiences that help her clients build their brands. In just the past five years, Emily has planned events for major clients including Bvlgari Parfums, Nestle Waters North America, the MDG Awards, and the Jack Brewer Foundation – to name a few. As an accomplished young industry professional, she’s received two 40 Under 40 Awards, and has been published in YFS Magazine, BizBash, Business Rockstars and more.
Emily Chalk is Founder and Senior Managing Partner at East of Ellie, a Stamford, Connecticut based events agency. After spending more than 6 years as global brand manager for Westin Hotels & Resorts, she realized her passion for events and started East of Ellie, an events company. She now thrives on creating unique and personal experiences that help her clients build their brands. In just the past five years, Emily has planned events for major clients including Bvlgari Parfums, Nestle Waters North America, the MDG Awards, and the Jack Brewer Foundation – to name a few. As an accomplished young industry professional, she’s received two 40 Under 40 Awards, and has been published in YFS Magazine, BizBash, Business Rockstars and more.
The talk is the third of a special 2011/2012 IEM Speaker Series sponsored by Nestle Waters North America. In its 21st year, the IEM Lecture Series brings speakers from companies and organizations to the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies to discuss the relationship between business and the environment. This year's lecture series, Producers, Packaging and Public Policy, explores the topic of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and packaging. Nestle Waters, an industry leader in exploring EPR issues, is the primary sponsor of this special lecture series. The goal of the lecture series is to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the application of EPR to packaging waste and municipal solid waste more generally in the U.S. For more information on our lecture series, visit http://cie.research.yale.edu/lecture-series/2011-epr-lecture-series.html
WPN interviews Courtney Cotter from Nestle Waters North America about the up and coming designers and their beautiful entries. Following Courtney WPN’s very own host of Planet Bride and high-end wedding designer Michelle Roth intervie...
WPN interviews Courtney Cotter from Nestle Waters North America about the up and coming designers and their beautiful entries. Following Courtney WPN’s very own host of Planet Bride and high-end wedding designer Michelle Roth intervie...