Podcasts about rise brewing co

Todd Davis, a seasoned Kroger executive who's been with the retailer for over 30 years, has a sharp instinct for what makes a brand not just survive, but soar. As the category manager for natural, local, and multicultural brands at Kroger's King Soopers and City Market banners, Todd has spent decades championing innovative products and the passionate founders behind them. But for him, it's not just about the numbers – it's about purpose, authenticity and impact. In this episode, Todd shares his strategy for identifying standout brands and why he's especially driven to support women-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses. He also discusses his hands-on, relationship-first mindset, and his belief in brands that are shaking up traditional retail by selling with heart, disrupting with intention and truly connecting with today's consumer. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Todd Davis, Category Manager – Natural Foods/Local/Multi-Cultural, King Soopers/City Market – At Expo West 2025, Todd talks about his 30-year journey at Kroger, starting as a bagger and rising through the ranks, and his deep passion for both grocery innovation and hip-hop culture – including his title as the largest collector of hip-hop music in North America. He also talks about what motivates him daily, how he approaches leadership and growth, evaluating new brands at trade shows and the value of transparency, “HOT” conversations (honest, open, transparent), and emotional detachment when making buyer decisions. Todd also explains what a brand's shippers need to tell its product story, the power of local programs like Colorado Proud and brand incubation opportunities, his advice for emerging brands preparing for a first meeting with retail buyers and how he evaluates brands without relying solely on personal preferences. He also highlights the development of a women-owned brands endcap in 30 stores, reveals why LinkedIn is his favorite platform for staying connected and talks about his belief in the "gentle push" toward greatness every day. Brands in this episode: Bonfire Burritos, U-LUV Cookies, Wilde, Melting Forest, Saint James Tea, Kevin's Natural Foods, Rudi's, Super Coffee, Rise Brewing Co.

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Ryan Williams, founder of FABID (Food and Beverage Investment Database) and former CFO at RISE Brewing Co., to explore the evolving landscape of fundraising and valuations in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. With his extensive background in finance and investment banking, Ryan offers a deep dive into the shifting valuation trends, the tightening venture capital environment, and the growing prominence of family offices and angel investors.They also highlight successful brand strategies, recent notable raises, and essential fundraising advice for entrepreneurs. Ryan wraps up with crucial fundraising advice, emphasizing the importance of grabbing investor attention, being selective with comparable companies, and maintaining financial clarity in pitches.Tune in now!Listen in as they share about:Valuation Multiples for Early BrandsCurrent Funding LandscapeRecent Notable RaisesSuccessful Brand StrategiesFundraising AdviceEpisode Links:FABID Website RISE Brewing Co. WebsiteRyan WilliamsLinkedInDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.Show Links:Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)Join the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)Follow @startupcpgVisit host Daniel's Linkedin Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.comEpisode music by Super Fantastics

Trademarks are important. Just ask MrBeast. The hosts discussed how a permanent injunction against the YouTuber's Feastables brand could have been avoided. They also spoke about the impact of Uber's shocking decision to shut down alcohol delivery service Drizly, a notable take on ultra-processed food, and the divide between those that crunch beer mints and those who don't. Yes, beer mints. This episode also features an interview with Mike and Janell Bass, the co-founders of Ponyboy Slings, a brand of ready-to-drink craft bourbon cocktails, who shared insights and advice on how to prepare for and win a pitch slam competition. Show notes: 0:41: New Cap. $1.1 Billion - It's A Writeoff! The Demonization Of UP Food. Snackable Croutons. – Ray's new hat went unnoticed, but Drizly's looming closure was anything but. Jacqui commented on an eye-opening take on ultra-processed food penned by Nosh's Monica Watrous and the hosts collectively said the phrase “Deez Nuts” approximately 50 times. They also snacked on croutons and date pops (or are they bites?), sipped on non-alcoholic espresso negronis and ate Miller Lite-flavored breath fresheners. 26:46: Interview: Mike and Janell Bass, Co-Founders, Ponyboy Slings –  Mike and Janell Bass are the founders of Ponyboy Slings, an upstart brand of bourbon-based canned cocktails that won BevNET's 2023 Cocktail Showdown. In this interview, they spoke about how they assessed the opportunity to participate in the competition, why aligning presentation and stage performance was critical to their victory, how creating a list of potential judges' questions was a key part of their preparation, and why they encourage pitch slam contenders to practice their pitch while washing dishes. Brands in this episode: Ponyboy Slings, Heaven's Door Spirits, Feastables, Dee's Nuts, Rise Brewing Co., Mountain Dew, Liquid Death, AriZona Beverages, Heyday Canning, Kooshy, Joolies, Myna, St. Agrestis, Bad Idea, Miller Lite, Altoids

Can Coolhaus make a comeback? Although the beloved non-dairy ice cream brand is reportedly on the chopping block, the hosts discussed a potential salvation akin to those of discontinued brands resurrected by new owners. This episode also features the latest installment of The Goat Pen with Carlton Fowler, the co-founder of Goat Rodeo Capital, who spoke about his “obsession” with outliers.  Show notes: 0:41: Wine In Baja. RIP… But, Maybe Not? Bliss Balls, Energy Gels, Pizza Nuts. – Jacqui shared details of a recent visit to Baja's burgeoning wine scene, before the hosts collectively reflected on their favorite defunct brands and why some received a second chance. They also chatted about a mashup of notable products, including canned beans with a nostalgic twist and citrus-infused cold brew coffee. 30:00: Segment: The Goat Pen With Carlton Fowler – Fowler riffed on his love for Magnolia Bakery's new packaged cookie line before explaining how he defines and invests in outlier companies and his perspective on celebrity and creator-led brands. He also explained why a brand's track record isn't necessarily an indication of its potential, how and why investors can get it wrong and his advice on what to leave out of a pitch deck. Brands in this episode: Vita Coco, Zico, Coolhaus, Brave Robot, Honest Tea, Just Ice Tea, Dirty Lemon, Ibex, NJoy, Rise Brewing Co., La Colombe, Door County Coffee, Bai, Lemon Perfect, Chargel, Raw Bliss Balls, Creation Nation, Healthy Truth, Combos, Daily Crunch, Goldfish, Heyday Canning Co., A Dozen Cousins, Fillo's, Barnacle Foods, Frank's Hot Sauce, Tabasco, Nectar Hard Seltzer, The Good Crisp, HopLark, BeatBox Beverages

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Rise Brewing Co. Oat Milk Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Latte MEET OUR GUEST: @jowanaburgan, girlsmechanicteam.com, and Motor 283 on YouTube ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jowana Burgan is a mechanical engineer with a passion for building awareness and empowering women in automotive through education and training. She's the founder of Girls Mechanic Team, which is a Toronto-based group of girls and women committed to breaking social norms and helping other women do the same by providing fun, hands-on workshops that go over the basics of car maintenance. TOPIC: Jowana joins us on this episode to break down why women are often not taught how to take care of cars, the basics of car maintenance that everyone should know, and how to not get bamboozled at the auto shop. She explains why there's such a huge price difference between working with a dealership versus an independent mechanic, and also what red flags to look out for when choosing a maintenance provider. Plus, she gives us a preview of what she covers in her workshops, including how to choose the right motor oil and what equipment you should always have in your car. In this episode, we discuss:Jowana's introduction to engineering and car maintenanceExamples of how Girls Mechanic Team has empowered women in Jowana's community What each dashboard symbol means Why Jowana recommends that everyone skim the owner's manual of their carThe most common car maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them How to find a reliable, trustworthy mechanic RESOURCES:FIXD OBD ScannerJ.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Eva MendezDRINK RATING:Rise Brewing Co. Oat Milk Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Latte = 9 / Eva MendezWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play Would You Rather? Corinne asks Natalie to choose between getting attacked by a pack of dogs or a flock of birds, and Natalie gives Corinne the option to either join a cult or an...

Good morning gamers, and welcome to the Gamer's Roast Podcast! This week, it's a bit more news-heavy after last week's nostalgia trip. The guys review a RISE Brewing Co. latte and the return of the Frosty-cinno. Then, Wes takes a look at some Ubisoft behind the scenes coding that is equally fascinating and horrifying. Then, Josh talks a little about the future of Elden Ring. Then, the two discuss the upcoming Mario movie from Illumination before ending off with a quick factoid about Hideo Kojima's cancelled superhero game that may have just been a little too close for comfort with The Boys. Thanks for joining us! Coffee Reviewed RISE Brewing Co. Oat Milk Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Latte Wendy's Frostyccino News Sources: Wildermyth Review Ubisoft Dev Reveals Horrifying Detail About Assassins Creed's Horses Development on Elden Ring Set to Continue Chris Pratt Hypes Up His Mario Voice Hideo Kojima Cancelled a Game for Being Too Close to "The Boys" Intro and Outro Music: “Man Outta Town” by Forget the Whale Licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gamers-roast-podcast/support

Do you love trying different things for your mental health and figuring out which ones work? And then sticking with them, but also letting yourself switch it up when the routine isn't serving you anymore (and NOT beating yourself up about it if you miss a day/week/whatever!)? This week's guest is all about that.X. Ari is an alt-pop singer, writer, and mental health advocate, who's life motto is all about turning “Pain Into Power.” She does that through her music, and by sharing her own struggles with mental health online and in-person, speaking at schools and other events. She's so open about everything from anxiety to psychosis, and what self care activities help her get through it all. She even launched her own non-profit, called WisdoMania Foundation, that offers Songwriting for Wellness workshops to schools and communities.And for Mental Health Awareness Month - which is MAY, aka right NOW when this episode comes out - X. Ari is celebrating by putting on a whole festival dedicated to mental health, called WisdoMania Fest. It's virtual, so you can tune in from home on May 15th and 16th, and try a huge variety of different self care activities, like meditation, yoga, art therapy, songwriting for healing and journaling. Want to join the festival (I'll be there!)? Buy your ticket at WisdoManiaFest.com and enter the promo code MENTALLYTOGETHER for 75% off!You can keep up with Mentally Together on Instagram @mentallytogetherpod. Cassidy's Instagram is @cassidyquinntv, and you can watch the video version of each podcast episode at YouTube.com/cassidyquinn.Books recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherZoom+Care ZoomCare offers same-day doctor visits—that you can book online or from their app. RISE Brewing Co. Nitro cold brew coffee and tea with oat milk to create some good energy for you and your brain!Support the show

Lisa Cazes and Alizée Falque are two friends who bonded over their mental health struggles. Now, they're using those struggles as inspiration for a short film challenging misconceptions about bipolar disorder and breaking down the stigmas around it. It's called Up and Down. Lisa is the writer, director, and producer, and Alizée  is the lead actor and associate producer. Lisa was diagnosed with bipolar disorder herself in 2018, and grew up helping support her bipolar mom as well. And Alizée has ADHD and social anxiety, both of which I relate to a LOT.So I loved talking to them both about how they connected as friends because of their mental health struggles, how they've learned to help each other through the tough moments, and what they hope to share about bipolar disorder in their upcoming short film.(Loved talking to them SO much that this is part 1 of 2 - hear more from Lisa and Alizée next week!)Donate to their film's Indiegogo campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/up-and-down-short-filmYou can see behind-the-scenes of the film on social media from Alizée, Lisa, and Up and Down film.You can keep up with Mentally Together on Instagram @mentallytogetherpod. Cassidy's Instagram is @cassidyquinntv, and you can watch the video version of each podcast episode at YouTube.com/cassidyquinn.Books recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherMentally Together is a creation from Cassidy Quinn in collaboration with Coba.fm.Zoom+Care ZoomCare offers same-day doctor visits—that you can book online or from their app. RISE Brewing Co. Nitro cold brew coffee and tea with oat milk to create some good energy for you and your brain!Support the show

Why do I still keep talking about my grief on the pod? Because it's still something I'm dealing with and figuring out every day, and I know I'm not alone in that. So here's what happened when I went across the world to China to cover the Olympics, and hit the 6-month mark since Mom died while I was there. If you've ever felt sad... maybe you can relate.You can keep up with Mentally Together on Instagram @mentallytogetherpod. Cassidy's Instagram is @cassidyquinntv, and you can watch the video version of each podcast episode at YouTube.com/cassidyquinn.Books recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherZoom+Care ZoomCare offers same-day doctor visits—that you can book online or from their app. RISE Brewing Co. Nitro cold brew coffee and tea with oat milk to create some good energy for you and your brain!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/cassidyquinn)

As we gear up for BevNET Live and NOSH Live, Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif, John Craven, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider discussed one of the biggest deals in beverage history and what it might mean for future entrepreneurial drink brands, how a David rose up against a Goliath and notable products to cross our desks over the past week, including those of a particular fast “flying”brand.  This episode also features an interview with Kyle Peters, who recently made the gut-wrenching decision to shut down his high protein ice cream brand, Carter and Oak. Peters explained how he came to a crossroads, one in which he saw no option other than to shut down the business, and offered advice on how entrepreneurs can gird themselves for the ever-present challenges of operating a food or beverage company. Show notes: 0:55: Billions Do A ‘Body' Good. Dew The Wrong Thing. Dumplings And Waffles Make Us Happy. -- The hosts chatted about the industry's excitement for BevNET Live, NOSH Live and Brewbound Live, as well as the news of Coke's $5.6 billion acquisition of sport drink brand BodyArmor and Rise Brewing Co.'s big win in its trademark battle with PepsiCo. They also spoke about a top retail executive joining the agenda for NOSH Live and sampling opportunities for brands attending the event, Fly By Jing's move into the frozen aisle and new canned coffee, RTD cocktails and indulgent desserts. 31:01: Kyle Peters, Founder, Carter & Oak --  Peters joined Taste Radio editor Ray Latif for a conversation about why he closed the doors on Carter & Oak, which had been positioned as a better-for-you, high-protein ice cream brand made with no added sugar. Peters spoke about the company's pandemic-induced pivot, and why, despite strides in the retail and distribution of its products over the past year, he determined Carter & Oak could not survive. He also urged entrepreneurs to focus on improving their margins, why aggressive patience is a virtue and why he's comfortable with saying “failure.”  Brands in this episode: BodyArmor, Rise Brewing Co., Mtn Dew, Harmless Harvest, Honey Mama's, YumEarth, Nature's Bakery, TRUFF, Fly By Jing, Omsom, Ramona, Yes You Can, Russian Standard, Vital Sign, Novo Brazil, La Di Da, Biotic, Eastern Standard Provisions, Juneshine, Carter & Oak

How do you support a friend who's sad? What do you do when someone is going through a hard time? That's not really something we humans learn in school, but it's obviously really important. And at some point, we'll all go through a sad time in our lives. My guest this week just released about exactly this subject - and it's a book that will only take you a few minutes to read!Tracy Subisak, is an author, illustrator, and yoga instructor. Her new book, the first one she's both written and illustrated, is called Jenny Mei Is Sad. It tells the story of a young girl, Jenny Mei, who, yeah, is sad. But the book is told from the friend's perspective, and shows what the friend does to support her through her sad times. Spoiler alert: all the friend does is hangout with her, do fun things when she wants to, allow her to be sad or frustrated when she feels that way. It's a beautiful, simple message that I think we can all relate to. Unless you've never been sad, or known anyone who's sad, and if that's the case… are you human??So I loved talking to Tracy about how to start emotional conversations, how her friends helped her through a really sad time in her life, and how to breathe and move through the grief and stress that can manifest in our bodies.You can keep up with Mentally Together on Instagram @mentallytogetherpod. Cassidy's Instagram is @cassidyquinntv, and you can watch the video version of each podcast episode at YouTube.com/cassidyquinn.Books recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherMentally Together is a creation from Cassidy Quinn in collaboration with Coba.fm.The Plant Doctors If you're a crazy plant person like me, you'll love The Plant Doctors. Use code CASSIDY for 15% off.RISE Brewing Co. Nitro cold brew coffee and tea with oat milk to create some good energy for you and your brain!Support the show

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and have different conversations with people? I've been thinking about that a lot this week, because technically, I knew Megan Mitchell back in 2010, when we were both at Emerson College in Boston, hosting a show on the Emerson Channel together. But although we obviously chatted with each other, we never talked about serious things, like our mental health.Megan is a news anchor on WLWT in Cincinnati. And when she's not on TV, she's making TikToks to her over 1.4 million followers, about the LGBTQ+ community and mental health.So I loved talking to Megan about ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and how being open and vulnerable about your feelings can really help you and the people in your life.You can keep up with Mentally Together on Instagram @mentallytogetherpod. Cassidy's Instagram is @cassidyquinntv, and you can watch the video version of each podcast episode at YouTube.com/cassidyquinn.Books recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherMentally Together is a creation from Cassidy Quinn in collaboration with Coba.fm.RISE Brewing Co. Nitro cold brew coffee and tea with oat milk to create some good energy for you and your brain!The Plant Doctors If you're a crazy plant person like me, you'll love The Plant Doctors. Use code CASSIDY for 15% off.Support the show

When discussing the unconventionality of her brand’s name and label design, Starr Edwards, the co-founder and CEO of Bitchin’ Sauce, a maker of vegan, almond-based dips, described herself as “the Bob Ross of branding.” There were “a lot of happy accidents,” she noted. Those playful mishaps provided the foundation for what is now one of the fastest-growing brands in its category. Launched in 2004, Bitchin’ Sauce emerged as a cult hit at farmers markets in Southern California as consumers embraced its unapologetically quirky labels and commitment to clean ingredient formulations. While the packaging and ingredients have essentially remained the same over the years, the brand’s retail footprint has grown dramatically: Bitchin’ Sauce is sold nationwide at over 6,800 retail stores, including those of Costco, Walmart, Target, Albertsons and 7-Eleven.  In an interview included in this episode, Edwards and her co-founder and husband L.A. discussed about how a passion for veganism and music provided a foundation for the brand’s origins, how they landed a deal with Costco early into the brand’s development and why they believe that owning a production facility has given them an advantage when working with retailers. They also spoke about how consumers perceive and respond to the brand’s name and why they’ll never change the primary elements of its packaging, as well as how they worked with 7-Eleven to develop an exclusive line of products for the retailer. Show notes: 0:36: Nowhere Else Exists A Retailer Like This One… Yet -- The episode’s hosts chatted about their weekly Clubhouse meet-up, a New York Times profile on upscale grocery chain Erewhon, the news that Oatly might be valued at $2 billion or more and discussed new products to come across their desks in recent days, including plant-based milks, clean label energy drinks and non-alcoholic spirits.  22:01: Interview: Starr & L.A. Edwards, Co-Founders, Bitchin' Sauce -- The Edwards spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about raising four kids while building a small business, why Starr juggled multiple jobs as a teenager and how being the mechanic for L.A.’s band was helpful down the road. They also discussed how their relationship with Costco began and grew, how they saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in building their production facility, getting up to speed on food safety and why an alternative name for the brand is never as popular as the original. Later, they explained why they’ve tried to stay under the radar when it comes to press, when to say “yes” to retailers and how the pandemic actually supported consumer trial of Bitchin’ Sauce. Brands in this episode: Bitchin’ Sauce, Imperfect Foods, Ithaca Hummus, Oatly, MALK, Rise Brewing Co., Better Than Milk, Fat Snax, Naya Foods, Base Culture, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Highkey, Hydrant, Fluere, Tanqueray

This week our guest is a little bit country and a heaping help of rock and roll.  It’s Comedian Dustin Chafin (@dustin_chafin). Dustin has a new album out! Dustin Chafin Zoom Album 2020 and he came on Beer Man Beer to tell us all about it. In honor of Dustin’s 12 Years sobriety, we decided to drink non-alcoholic brews from Athletic Brewing Company (@athleticbrewing) in Stratford, Connecticut. Dustin tells us about living on Texas and New York City and being a long time Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. We Talk his signature Cowboy Hat and how he doesn’t want to be known as “The Cowboy Comic”. We hear how Dustin made the best of Covid changing Stand-Up comedy from live shows to Zoom shows and how The Zoom album has been one of the projects he’s most proud of. Plus we talk some of Dustin’s favorite bands, Who he would pick for a fantasy super band, His Show Dustin’s Vinyl where he discuses albums from his own collection, Working with Pete Homes on HBO’s Crashing. And some crazy stories from past comedy gigs and concerts including the time Dustin saved Jonny from getting dumped over in a Port-O-Potty.   Great time hanging with Dustin and enjoying some delicious non alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing.   Dustin Chafin Zoom Album 2020 is available on Apple Music and Amazon Music.    Free shipping nationwide, order online. www.athleticbrewing.com for amazing non alcoholic beers.   Member of the @hoppedupnetwork & @ctbrewersguild   Drink Local | Support Local   SOLID | NOT SOLID: Athletic Brewing Co.   Stump Jump Autumn Brown | Seasonal non-alcoholic Brown Ale - Mild English hops ranging from crystal to midnight wheat - toasty and nutty to match the fall season | 0.3% ABV | SOLID   Athletic Pilot Program Single Hop IPA - Loral | 0.5% ABV | SSSSOLID   Athletic Pilot Program - Chocolate Cherry Stout | SOLID   Smooth Ascent - Rise | Need a lift? In collaboration with Rise Brewing Co., Athletic brings you the most uplifting brew they've ever made. You'll get coffee and roasted malt notes, along with raisin, mild chocolate, and sweet fruit. It finishes dry but not overly bitter. Perfect for that afternoon lift or early morning start. We won't judge. 31mg caffeine per beer. (Less than half a coffee) | 0.4% ABV | SIPPIN' SOLID MUSIC: Intro and songs during show COMETA @ Cometamusic.com EMAIL beermanbeerpod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM The Beer Man Beer Podcast | @thebeermanbeerpod_Jonny Benson | @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles | @_jaykets_ Cometa | cometamusic      

How the f**k did Jarrett McGovern go from selling toothpicks out of his garage to selling cold brew to stores all over the Northeast? Today we’re talking with Jarrett about his own entrepreneurial journey that led him into the cold brew industry. A few years after graduating from Cornell with a marketing degree, Jarrett was the Co-Founder of the company ToothStix. He went on to work for The Water Initiative as their Creative Director. He ended up stopping both of those gigs to co-found the first nitro cold brew company in Brooklyn in 2014. Since then, RISE Brewing Company built a full-scale brewery in Stamford and is selling its coffee all-around the Northeast. So how did Jarrett turn his garage into a fully functioning toothpick production factory? And where will Jarrett be in 30 years? Possibly Greece?

On today's ep, I'm joined by ANNA K. CROOKS (Crown Baltimore Legend) to talk upscale coffee bags & Dalgona coffee secrets while I also cover RISE Brewing Co.'s Nitro Cold Brew & an author who's famous for drinking a lot of coffee. It's a doozy! Sip on it Follow us on Instagram: @coffeesipod @chriees @anna_y2k And on Twitter: @cwhudson

In this episode, we interview Jarrett McGovern, Co-Founder of RISE Brewing Co., which is a nitro-infused organic cold brew coffee company. You can purchase their coffee in cans or kegs. They are sold in many retailers around the country like Whole Foods, Walmart, etc. We speak with him about his entrepreneurial journey with his four Co-Founders and have A LOT of laughs! We are obsessed with this coffee and highly recommend it! https://thestylethatbindsus.com/want-to-make-delicious-easy-oat-milk-coffee-at-home/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

This discussion with Jarrett McGovern discusses his passion for entrepreneurship and knowing when to highlight their major differentiating factor 5:20 The roar 6:14 Waited 2 months to name their product 8:35 Build trust 14:15 There’s no such things as luck, you create your opportunities 16:38 Starbucks launched nitro coffee, and it was the best thing ever for them 17:12 The importance of owning the nitro (nitrogen) aspect in their verbiage and marketing 20:15 There’s so much opportunity in this space, it’s important to look at it through a lens of collaboration instead of competition 23:05 Highlight your differentiating factor 31:20 Sometimes it’s good to be naive 34:24 Know when to hold em and know when to fold em

Rose took her last drink on March 12, 2019.  This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book!  The book is out!  Pick up your copy on Amazon here!  On today’s episode Paul talks about Recovery Elevator Bozeman Retreat that took place this past August.  One of the speakers at the retreat was a spiritual teacher that Paul has worked with, Elaine Huang, you can find out more about her here.   And a BIG thank you to the sponsors of the retreat.  Nutzo, an organic 7-nut seed butter, that provided a jar of said butter to everyone that attended! Rise Brewing Co., provided Nitro Cold Brewed Coffee! Fire Brew, an apple cider-based health tonic, provided shots for everyone! And tajín, a seasoning blend of lime, chili peppers and sea salt, provided a bottle of zing for all! The cool thing is that these sponsors wanted to be a part of this event.  Thank you to Odette who worked hard in setting it all up!  SHOW NOTES   [22:20] Paul introduces Rose.    Rose is 37 years old.  She is from New Zealand but is currently living in France.  Rose is a physiotherapist by trade, but her degree is not recognized yet in France so she is teaching English.  She is a newlywed and they have a 3-year-old son.  For fun Rose likes to cook, sing, be outdoors, and go to gigs.      [25:20] Give us a background on your drinking.   Rose started drinking as a teenager.  She says she grew up in a loving family but that everyone was a boozer, that it was normal.    At 18 she went off to university but dropped out after 2 years because it was getting in the way of her drinking.  She moved cities in search of new drinking friends and for the next 5 years was in an abusive relationship.  Rose says she spent a good chunk of her 20’s getting out of, and recovering from, that relationship.    Rose then spent time on a friend’s large sailing boat and sailed to Fiji, continuing her drinking.  She then went home and started studying to become a physiotherapist.  Rose says she slowed her drinking down while she was studying.    [28:25] What happens next?    Rose got her degree, got a great job in a hospital where she wanted to work.  In 2016 she had her son.  She says after the birth of her son she fell into the ‘mommy drinking’ culture.  Rose also started to feel like an imposter.  Promoting health at work but doing the very opposite personally.       [32:20] Was there anything in particular that led you to ditch the booze?   Rose says a big part of it was moving to France in 2017.  She found France’s drinking culture to be the polar opposite of New Zealand’s which made her feel out of place.  Even though she knew she needed to stop her drinking ramped up at the beginning of this year after the death of a close friend.     [35:15] What happened on March 12th?    Rose says she had started to drink during the daytime, when she wasn’t on pick-up duty with her son.  She also started smoking cigarettes.  She started feeling guilty about not being present as a parent.  She reached out to an American friend she had met on that sailing ship that was posting about being sober.  This friend led her to Café RE.    [38:50] How did you do it?   Rose says she told her husband, creating some accountability.  Her husband was very supportive.  The removed all the alcohol from the house and Rose declined engagements for a while.  She joined Café RE and jumped in and starting participating and getting involved.    [48:50] How have things changed in an alcohol-free life?   Rose says she’s a better mother, she’s present.  She has an increase in self-love and self-worth.    [55:05] Rapid Fire Round     What is your favorite alcohol-free drink?   Pineapple and lime sparkling water.    What are some of your favorite resources in recovery?     I loved The Joy of Being Sober book.    I also really love Josh Korda’s Dharmapunx podcast.   There is a New Zealand woman named Lotta Dann and she has a book, and blog, by the same name called, Mrs. D is Going Without.    What’s on your bucket list now that alcohol isn’t part of your life?   A lot more travel, I love to travel.  To be able to help someone else get sober.    And what parting piece of guidance can you give to listeners?   Connect, connect with people.  Look for the similarities and not the differences.    You might have a drinking problem if...   You’re drinking wine out of a coffee mug just so the neighbors won’t know because it’s 11 AM on a Monday.      Upcoming retreats: Asia Adventure – January 20-31, 2020 You can find more information about this event here   Resources mentioned in this episode:     Connect with Cafe RE- Use the promo code OPPORTUNITY for your first month free Sobriety Tracker iTunes Sobriety Tracker Android Sober Selfies! - Send your Sober Selfie and your Success Story to info@recoveryelevator.com   “Recovery Elevator – You took the elevator down, you have to take the stairs back up.”

This is the twenty-seventh episode of the Average to Savage podcast featuring actor Erick Lopez. Paul Guarino talked with Erick Lopez discussing his road to becoming an actor, his role as Hector on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and his love for the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. Follow Erick Lopez https://www.instagram.com/mr.ericklopez https://twitter.com/ErickVLopez https://www.facebook.com/ErickVictorLopez/ Powered by RISE Brewing Co. www.risebrewingco.com/

Ready-to-drink coffee has changed the way coffee companies can connect with consumers. Rather than brewing at home and waiting in line at a coffee shop, people can now buy coffee the same way they buy soda or energy drinks, unlocking enormous growth opportunities for the industry. The US RTD coffee market is worth around USD 4bn, and our analysts believe it could double in the next five to seven years. Our guests on this episode come from Rise Brewing Co., one of the fastest-growing, most innovative companies in the rapidly-evolving RTD coffee space. Co-founder Jarrett McGovern and COO Melissa Kalimov talk route-to-market, category blurring, and innovation in one of our favourite episodes to date on the Liquid Assets podcast.

This is the twenty-sixth episode of the Average to Savage podcast featuring former Rutgers football player and motivational speaker Eric LeGrand. Paul Guarino talked with Eric LeGrand discussing his football career at Rutgers, his foundation, and the new content he is building on YouTube. Follow Eric LeGrand https://www.instagram.com/ericlegrand52/ https://twitter.com/EricLeGrand52 https://www.facebook.com/EricLeGrand52/ Powered by RISE Brewing Co. https://www.risebrewingco.com/

This is the twenty-fifth episode of the Average to Savage podcast featuring professional wheelchair basketball player Ryan Martin. Paul Guarino talked with Ryan Martin discussing his life growing up, playing professional wheelchair basketball overseas, his foundation The Ryan Martin Foundation. Follow Ryan Martin https://www.instagram.com/ryanmartin06/ https://twitter.com/RyanMartin06 https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanMartinFoundation/ Powered by RISE Brewing Co, https://risebrewingco.com/

What would life be without coffee? It’s a daily ritual for millions of people across the world, and the lifeblood of business here in the States. With a product so ubiquitous, and with coffee brands seemingly a dime a dozen, how do you build a brand that cuts through the noise? To find out, we’ve got the folks from RISE Brewing - co-founders Grant Gyesky and Justin Weinstein. RISE Brewing Co. brews nitro cold-brew coffee kegs and cans for offices, bars, restaurants, cafes, and has a growing direct to consumer business too. And by all accounts, they have a hit on their hands.hey’ve seen rapid growth and some high profile accounts - like NIKE, Facebook, and the NBA. Consumers are going crazy for the the delicious, natural sweetness that the nitro imparts. Plus their coffee is organic, non-GMO, fair-trade, single-origin, non-dairy and contains zero calories. So how did they pull this off? In part by taking a craft beer approach to brewing coffee. We dive into the rapid rise of RISE in this conversation. Links RISE Brewing Co. Connect with Justin and Grant on LinkedIn Brand Builder is a co-production of SnackNation and ForceBrands.

It would be fair to say that things are going well for Country Archer. But it wasn’t always that way. A maker of clean-label meat snacks, the brand’s flagship jerky line is the fastest growing in its category among natural retailers, and the company recently announced $10 million in new funding from its primary investor, Monogram Capital. Nevertheless, not too long ago, Country Archer faced rejection in the very retail channel in which it’s now the fastest growing; in fact, it had been written off as a “convenience store” product. Yet, tenacity, innovation and a little bit of luck go a long way. We spoke with Country Archer co-founder and CEO Eugene Kang about the brand’s development and growth through those tough earlier days, and how it stayed competitive amid the craze for Krave Jerky. We also discussed the incredible story behind Country Archer’s partnership with iconic Sriracha brand Huy Fong Foods and how it became a gamechanger for the company. Also in this episode: a conversation with BevNET assistant editor Marty Caballero on beverage-related trends and innovation from the recently held Natural Products Expo East 2018. Show notes: 2:02: Back On Top -- The hosts discussed the creation and launch of Taste Radio Insider, a show specifically focused on news, trends and insights in the food and beverage industries. They also chat about recent visits to BevNET HQ, including representatives from Rocket Fuel, Smart Cups and BRWD. 15:20: Interview: Eugene Kang, Co-Founder/CEO, Country Archer -- In this interview, recorded at Natural Products Expo East 2018, Kang spoke with BevNET CMO Mike Schneider about the origins of Country Archer and why he wanted the brand to be the “Sam Adams of jerky,” how the company approached a competitive environment for jerky, particularly during the development of Krave, and how its partnership with Huy Fong Sriracha became a major turning point for the brand and helped it to break into the natural channel. 34:49: Beverage Trendspotting at Expo East 2018 -- BevNET’s Ray Latif and Marty Caballero hash out some of the most notable drink trends from the annual trade show, including an uptick in carbonated teas and coffee, the infusion of plant-based milk into cold-brew products and a relatively quiet show for kombucha. Brands in this episode: Rocket Fuel Coffee Milk, Smart Cups, BRWD Energy Drink, Jose Gourmet, Country Archer, Krave, Sound Tea, Teavana, Bhakti, Cham Cold Brew, La Colombe, Chameleon Cold-Brew, Rise Brewing Co., Koia, Remedy Organics, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Humm Kombucha

When it debuted in 2005, Perfect Bar was a tough sell to retailers unfamiliar with the concept of a refrigerated protein bar. But Leigh and Bill Keith, who co-founded the brand along with four other siblings and developed the products based on a family recipe that uses healthier ingredients, slowly achieved traction for Perfect Bar through persistence and a focused business strategy. The brand is now carried at thousands of retail chains across the country and is the leader of the blooming set. We caught up with Leigh and Bill at NOSH Live Summer 2018 and discussed the company’s journey to become, in their words, a 13-year overnight success, and how intense sampling efforts and grassroots metrics were critical to the brand’s development. The British novelist and author William Thackeray is quoted as saying that “Successful people aren’t born that way. They become successful by establishing the habit of doing things unsuccessful people don’t like to do.” But what are those things, those habits? We’ll be asking that very question to many successful entrepreneurs in new and upcoming episodes of the podcast, starting with Daina Trout, who is the co-founder and CEO of leading kombucha brand Health-Ade. In an interview recorded at BevNET Live Summer 2018, Daina discussed specific habits that have helped her achieve repeatable, positive outcomes and avoid routine mistakes. Also in this episode: A review of recent top headlines in the beverage business with BevNET assistant editor Marty Caballero. Show notes: 2:45: BTS at BevNET Live/NOSH Live -- The hosts discuss a few behind-the-scenes stories from the NOSH Live sampling experience, beta-testing and brand introductions at BevNET Live (Rise Brewing Co., meet Rise Kombucha!), Mike’s sticker pranks and more. 12:50: Interview: Bill & Leigh Keith, Co-Founders, Perfect Bar -- BevNET CMO Mike Schneider met with Bill and Leigh at NOSH Live Summer 2018 where they spoke about the brand’s origins and founding story, the innovative way that Perfect Bar sourced data in its early days, how changes in grocery and creativity were crucial in its growth and the importance of the family story for branding. 43:00: In the Newsroom -- BevNET assistant editor Marty Caballero joins the podcast to discuss the recent decision by Howard Schultz to step down as chairman of Starbucks, and Miller Coors’ acquisition of San Francisco-based kombucha brand Clearly Kombucha. 46:44: Interview: Daina Trout, Co-Founder/CEO, Health-Ade Kombucha -- Trout explains how a monthly strategy day and one-on-one weekly manager meetings have supported the company’s growth and her development as a leader and why accepting every media opportunity turned out to be a bad habit that she has since changed. Brands in this episode: Hella Cocktail Co., Evy Tea, Rise Brewing Co. Rise Kombucha, Perfect Bar, Starbucks, Clearly Kombucha, Canvas, Health-Ade Kombucha

The notion that one might have to sacrifice some flavor when choosing healthier food options never entered Daphne Oz’s mind. An influential chef, New York Times-bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning television host of ABC’s “The Chew,” Oz has for years sought to dispel the notion that healthy eating means depriving oneself of tasty food. “I’ve spent my career trying to make people understand that eating well, fueling your body, letting your body thrive on good food -- it should be delicious. It should not be a sacrifice; it should feel like an indulgence,” Oz said in an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio. That perspective was a big part of her motivation to invest in Pure Spoon, a maker of high pressure processed organic purees for babies and children. In our conversation, Oz, who also joined Pure Spoon as its Chief Innovation Officer, praised the brand and its products as representative of the fresh, flavorful and eminently healthy food that consumers will embrace given the opportunity to try them. She also discussed how, as a writer, TV personality and social media influencer, she attempts to educate consumers about healthy eating in an authentic and meaningful way. Also in this episode: an Elevator Talk double feature with pitches from the founders of two innovative food brands -- No Evil Foods and Ayoba-Yo -- and accompanying feedback from the hosts. This episode is presented by RISE Brewing Co. Show notes: 1:59: ATX, Pies and Videotape -- Ray chats about a recent visit to Austin and notes the city’s embrace of homegrown brands, including Waterloo, Mighty Swell, HeyDay, High Brew and Shiner. Landis talks about a new video that details the application process for BevNET Live's New Beverage Showdown. Craven explains what we do with samples that come into the office: added to our databases, photographed for social media, reviewed, consumed. Mike and Ray note that the samples often offer a glimpse into emerging trends. 10:05: Interview: Daphne Oz, Chief Innovation Officer, Pure Spoon; Former Host, The Chew -- Daphne Oz is a chef New York Times-bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning television host, and chef who co-hosted the ABC show “The Chew” for six seasons. She recently joined Pure Spoon, a brand of healthy HPP organic purees for babies and kids as the company’s Chief Innovation Officer. Mike Schneider met up with Oz at Natural Products Expo West 2018 where they spoke about her roles as an influencer and industry expert and her transition to entrepreneurship with Pure Spoon. 37:24: Elevator Talk: We’ve got another extended edition of Elevator Talk, featuring Sadrah Schadel, Co-Founder, No Evil Foods, a brand of plant-based meat products, and Wian van Blommestein, the owner of Ayoba-Yo, a brand of South African meat snacks. Brands in this episode: Waterloo, Mighty Swell, HeyDay Coffee, High Brew Coffee, Shiner, Topo Chico, Pure Spoon, No Evil Foods, Ayoba-Yo

Here’s a novel recipe: Start with equal parts of Amazon and Whole Foods. Add a dash of Costco. Blend and serve. What’s in front of you is a healthy serving of Thrive Market, and co-founder and co-CEO Nick Green wants everyone to have a plate. An e-commerce, membership-based retailer, Thrive Market was founded in 2015 with a mission “to make the world's highest quality natural and organic products affordable for every American family.” For an annual fee of $60, members get access a broad range of grocery items priced 30–50 percent below retail and shipped free. The model appears to be working: to date, Thrive has attracted over a half-million members with an average annual income of $70,000, according to Green, who joined us for an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio. As part of our conversation, Green spoke about Thrive’s rapid development and the convergence of trends that have made the platform attractive to investors, brands and consumers. He also explained that while social mission-driven businesses often have “an inherent dynamic tension in between that mission and the business,” for Thrive “they’re actually the same thing.” “If we make healthy living affordable for everyone, there’s tens of billions of dollars [worth of] business to be built,” Green said. “And if we succeed in building that business, we’re going to have done something really good.” Also in this episode, we hear short business pitches from the founders of a couple upstart companies -- Dave Burchianti, the founder of sparkling juice brand Hubble and Mary Kosir, the founder of WholeMe, a brand of whole food snacks -- in the latest edition of Elevator Talk. The pitches are followed by feedback and constructive criticism from the hosts. This episode is presented by RISE Brewing Co. Show notes: 2:07: They’re Much Better Live -- The hosts chat about the upcoming BevNET Live and NOSH Live Summer 2018 events along with features and content highlights for the shows. 9:24: Interview: Nick Greene, Co-founder & Co-CEO, Thrive Market -- Thrive is an e-commerce membership-based retailer offering natural and organic food products at reduced costs. BevNET and Project NOSH editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman met with Thrive co-founder and co-CEO Nick Green at Natural Products Expo West 2018 where they discussed the company’s business model and rapid development. 37:59: Let’s hear from the founders of a couple upstart companies in an extended edition of Elevator Talk, followed by thoughts and some constructive criticism on their pitches. First up is Dave Burchianti, the founder of sparkling juice brand Hubble followed by Mary Kosir, the founder of WholeMe, a Minneapolis-based brand of whole food snacks. Brands in this episode: Hubble, WholeMe