Podcasts about smart sweets

Tara Bosch is the founder of SmartSweets, the brand that redefined the candy aisle with its low-sugar treats.Tara's journey wasn't always sweet. At 21, she dropped out of college and moved into her grandmother's basement with a bold vision: to create a global brand that would revolutionize candy. Armed with a gummy bear mold from Amazon and zero food science experience, she spent months perfecting a sugar-free recipe. But turning an idea into reality wasn't easy—she faced failed ventures, skeptical investors, and major manufacturing roadblocks. Determined to make it work, she bet everything, taking out personal loans to launch SmartSweets in 2016. Just four years later, she scaled it into a $100+ million business before selling a majority stake for $360 million.In this week's episode, Tara shares how her challenging family background fueled her drive for independence and shaped her understanding of money. She opens up about how a personal connection to candy sparked the vision for SmartSweets and the scrappy tactics she used to get it off the ground, like leveraging debt, securing a loan with her car, and finding a manufacturer against the odds.Tara takes us behind the scenes of the unexpected challenges of scaling fast and explains why resilience matters more than having all the answers. She reflects on how mindset was key to overcoming early failures and the serendipitous moment that got her in front of Whole Foods, a game-changing opportunity. We dive into the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, including the self-doubt, the tough decisions, and the reality of burnout. She also shares how she knew it was time to sell, the valuable lessons she's taking into her next chapter, and so much more.In this episode, we'll talk to Tara about:* Challenging upbringing & her drive for independence. [03:05]* First business in college and the biggest lessons learned. [08:00]* Tara's vision for SmartSweets. [14:32]* Dropping out of college and starting SmartSweets. [18:51]* Overcoming self-doubt in her entrepreneurial journey. [21:01]* Scrappiness in the early stages of building SmartSweets. [23:11]* Mindset plays a significant role in entrepreneurship. [29:20]* Finding a manufacturer in the candy industry. [31:04]* Turning to debt financing to launch the product. [35:38]* Building brand awareness in the early stage. [38:44]* The journey of going into retail. [40:17]* Scaling and manufacturing challenges. [45:46]* Deciding to sell and transitioning leadership. [55:31]* Operating in fight or flight mode isn't sustainable. [59:21]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri* Website: https://www.behindherempire.comFollow Tara: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarabosch* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartsweets* Website: https://smartsweets.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After completing a BFA at Emily Carr University in 2006, Pamela went on to study design and illustration in the IDEA program at Capilano University. Currently, Pamela is a Creative Director at Rethink working with clients such as A&W, SmartSweets and YWCA. Her work has been recognized by the One Show, Clio Awards, Communication Arts, the Advertising & Design Club of Canada, Applied Arts, Marketing Awards and the National Magazine Awards.

In this episode of Welcome to Cloudlandia, We glean valuable insights into writing methods by contrasting Stephen King's solo approach with James Patterson's collaborations. We explored the benefits of a second-person narrative and tailoring content for specific readers. We talked about an entrepreneur who built a candy empire by recognizing an opportunity and exemplifying the power of vision, focus, and innovative thinking. His story highlighted how early experiences shape goals and the importance of collaboration. Additionally, this discussion examined how US elections impact businesses and underscored innovation and marketing's crucial roles. Lastly, we covered strategic concepts like revenue per unconverted prospect and discussed books' significance in education. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I explore the contrasting writing styles of Stephen King and James Patterson, focusing on King's solo approach and Patterson's collaborative method. I discuss the benefits of writing in the second person to create a more engaging and conversational tone for specific audiences, such as experienced entrepreneurs. I share the story of a young entrepreneur who successfully identified a market gap and built a low-sugar candy company, emphasizing the importance of single-minded focus and methodical growth. I delve into the significance of visionary goals and collaborative efforts in driving entrepreneurial success, using personal anecdotes and experiences as examples. I analyze the impact of US presidential elections on business sales, highlighting how different election outcomes can shape various business landscapes. I introduce the concept of revenue per unconverted prospect (rev pup) and its role in strategic business planning, particularly in understanding client gestation periods. I examine the financial dynamics of a signature program, discussing how a $15,000 fee per participant can generate significant revenue and emphasizing the importance of capital investment in lead generation. I highlight the role of books in attracting and educating prospects, particularly those published with Hay House, and their efficacy in creating qualified leads and fostering deeper understanding among participants. I discuss the benefits of a high-protein, low-carb keto diet and share personal plans, including a trip to the cottage and trying a new French establishment, Cafe Balloud. I reflect on the importance of focusing on one thing for entrepreneurial success, using the example of a young entrepreneur who built a low-sugar candy empire and the notion of always striving to go further in one's pursuits. Links: WelcomeToCloudlandia.com StrategicCoach.com DeanJackson.com ListingAgentLifestyle.com TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dean: Mr Sullivan, mr Jackson there he is Well. Yeah, I had a great week. Yeah, I'm very busy. We started a new book. The previous one went to the printer on Tuesday and we started the next book on Thursday, so this is the fastest that we've gotten to a new one. Oh, I like that Right into the next. Dan: Yeah, yeah, yeah don't know what stephen king, the author that's his habit of he writes for. You know he writes every day a certain amount of time and as soon as he finishes one of the end on one if it's halfway through a session he gets a new sheet of paper and starts the next one. He doesn't like sit on his laurels, he just gets right into the next one. It's very interesting. Dean: Yeah, I'm wondering because I don't really know much about him. Is he right strictly alone? Dan: and then, yes, you know, yeah, like, so it's a very interesting thing that he's like a rugged individualist, whereas you know, james patterson is definitely a who, not how, collaborator, you know, and prolific at it. He's got a really, really interesting process in that he does extensive outlines for his books and then he collaborates with someone to fill it in, to do the actual right, and then he gets with them and gives notes and so the book is a hundred percent. He's the author. I guess you can say, and then, but gives the, but gives the co-author the latitude to take it, exercise their creativity or whatever and how it goes. But he's got the basic. You know, he's created the outline and the story art Pretty extensive outlining process he has I took a I don't know whether you've ever seen and the story arc Pretty extensive outlining process he has I took a I don't know whether you've ever seen. There's a website called Master Class and they have, like the best in fields, doing a master class on their thing, and so James Patterson was one of the first. He did a thing on writing and yeah, it's very, it's very well done. Do you think they actually reveal what they actually do? Yeah, I think so. I mean it's from seeing the things. Yeah, he actually shows actual outlines, outlines, and you know, I imagine there's nothing you know. Sharing the process is very empowering for other authors, just like I think you don't keep one and has observed you, observed you doing it. I've got one right in my backpack right here, right now. I've got the everything is created backward book right here and I just think this format, it's so you know, it's, you're so consistent in the output of it, it's amazing. Dean: Yeah, I just wonder. There was a story of a martial arts master in. Asia, china, and he was known throughout the land as the greatest martial arts master. And then he had a student who was just prodigious he was a prodigy. And so he had a student who was just prodigious he was a prodigy. And so he taught him. And then the student went off and made a name for himself and then came back one day and he says as far as I can see, there's just you and me, he said to the master, and he said so why don't we settle it right now to see who's actually the master? Okay, and so they did it and the student had his master at a great disadvantage. And then the master pulled out a trick he had never seen before and defeated the student. And the student said I thought you taught me everything he says, except for one thing. Dan: Great, I love that, except for one thing. Dean: I love it, and I'm not saying that I have one thing, but I'm saying that there's something that happens in a creative process that involves a lot of other people. So I have Shannon Well, I do my outlines to be my version of James Patterson our fast filters, and so I do the fast filter, which is basically the structure of each section of the book the introduction, there's eight chapters and there's a conclusion, so 10 sections and each of them has a fast filter with a best and worst. And I do everything in the second person, personal, so I'm always talking to you you know, whoever the reader is, I'm always talking to. the reader allows me to do is to bypass, research being a too quick start. I'm not heavy on the research side, right, and what you're depending upon is the research that the reader has already done in his or her life. That this makes sense, and that's you know, that's the second. Dan: That's. That's a. That's a real secret. You know that. Like it, it's really. It's the best to read as well, because it feels like a conversation, feels like you're just talking to me and explaining something that is that you wouldn't have, as if you were just writing a letter to me about it. Dean: Well, you do that when you're talking. I mean you know, I mean, I think you you use the second yeah everything I do it's the same. Dan: I do the same every email that I write. All of that is that because that's the I think that's the most engaging right. Dean: Like people, it's easy to get engaged with that when it feels like it's just you and me, and so I'm just trying to think here of the, because I'm only talking to a certain kind of person, you know. Dan: I'm not writing for the world. Dean: I'm only talking to one, someone who's an entrepreneur with experience and with success, and so I'm simply reflecting in my talk what I already know about this person's life. Dan: I think that goes a long way, that one of the great, like you know, models of that is thinking about one person as if you're writing a letter to one person, or even a small workshop filled with whoever you're, you know, whoever filled with the right people and only speaking to those Something to that you know where you're not. You don't try and I think people often in marketing writing especially, they are trying to accommodate or change so that, just in case these people aren't this or that, they don't know about this. And I'm like you know what you gotta like avoid. You gotta let go of the bottom 20% and write as if you're only writing for the top 20%. You're writing to the people who want to do what it is that you're doing, not, you know, leaning on your back foot kind of thing. You're leaning into helping the people, the tippy top group. That really want what you have, and don't hold back on that, you know. Dean: Yeah. Yeah, it's really interesting. I made it. I think I mentioned this on a previous podcast, but I made a decision as I was approaching you know my current age. I said you know I've been Well, that's something everybody can do, you know approaching your current age. Anyway, I just made a decision I wasn't going to do any speeches anymore to big rooms. The only public presentations I would do would be to entrepreneurial audiences, but I would only do it in the form of a thinking tool. I wouldn't try to tell them how the world is or where I see the world going. I simply say I have a thinking tool for you. And what it relates to is you know something that happens to entrepreneurs and I'm going to ask you a bunch of questions about it and then I'm going to have you think through your answers and everything like that, and then I'll have you talk to each other, and then we'll come back and we'll just share insights. And that relieved me. I didn't like public speaking and the reason was that I knew I was only talking to about a small percentage of the room. Dan: And. Dean: I didn't know who they were. You don't know which ones, right? Yeah, I didn't know who in the audience, and then you're trying to make it appeal. Dan: Just even subconsciously, you're trying to make it appealing to everybody. Yeah, yeah, just uses a lot of energy and this is, you know what, this way, doing these, I would argue, you know, doing these 90-day books, quarterly books that you're doing is way more impactful than doing speeches to big crowds. Dean: This is really the big thing and I've sort of refined it about my decision about not giving talks to large groups. Talks to large groups when I'm in the office either the Toronto office or the Chicago office the coach will frequently say can you come in and talk to the group? And I'm always a bit puzzled. I don't know what to talk to them about. What I've done recently is that I have a big table in the cafes Toronto or Chicago and I say I'm going to have lunch and anybody who wants to come in and talk to me, you can come in and have lunch with me. So usually about eight people, and that works out really great because the only people who show up are the people who actually want to talk to me. Dan: Yeah, exactly that's great. Great, I like that. Yeah, that's my favorite. My preferred style, too, is just that is the here I am. Ask me anything, you know, that's the way I can show up the best for things you know. Dean: That's yeah, that's always been. Have you been that way all the time, or is it developed? Dan: I think it's always been my preference. I have the capability to do a prepared presentation. It's not my preference, but I just like being able to customize the message to whatever somebody wants to hear. You know, so a lot of time I don't do really I don't do prepared like keynote talks anymore. I much prefer like fireside chats kind of thing, where we'll do an interview and I can take it where. What I'd much rather do Q&A, because it can be directed in whatever they're specifically interested in and I can think quickly and articulate an answer. So they're not going to stump me. I know that much. So I prefer that and I think it feels to people there's a more, there's a different energy to it's an improv theater element to it right where it's flying without a net and you know you, there's always that danger that somebody is going to stump you or ruffle you or whatever, but they're not so that that confidence to be able to do it. And I've done enough thinking about my core ideas that I can adapt them with, you know, simplifying stories or examples that work, Of course, I think one of the things that's true about both of us. Dean: we've been out there long enough that people who really want to get in touch with us know how to do it. Dan: All right, exactly, yeah. Yeah, I was just thinking about that. I was thinking that on the way over, I'm in Orlando right now, I'm in the Tesla mobile podcast recording studio parked under an h80 tree today, and but I was on the drive over. I was thinking about that different. Just doing some assessment things on the different types of like if you're doing a wealth matrix or whatever, in terms of one of the things we do with our listing agent lifestyle things is this balance between daily joy, abundant time and financial peace, and I was thinking about the different kinds of advantages that people can have. I have complete time freedom. Basically, I have very little demands on my time in a recurring way, so I have self-direction on what you know you would call freedom of time. Dean: You know I would call that freedom of time. Exactly. I think the term that you're looking for, dean, is freedom of time, that's so funny. Dan: But the other thing is along with that time I was joking with somebody the other day. You know I'm in the middle of a project for myself here but I was saying to them that just jokingly, you know I've got access to Dean Jackson for free. And I look at that as one of my greatest assets access to me for free? Dean: Yeah. Dan: Anytime, anytime, that's exactly right. Dean: If he's in a good mood. Dan: If I can only wrangle him, you know, wrestle him down. Dean: If I can get his attention, if I can get his attention. Attention I can only get him to apply himself. Dan: That would be the thing right yeah we'd be on to something. But I think that the other thing is you know, you know, as far as vcr, you know, assets go, this, I've got so much, so many vision capabilities. You know like I, I know a lot of things that can be applied to a lot of things, and it's really the. You know the job. The struggle, let's say, is to direct that to one thing. You know, it's like the, it's like you. I remember we talked about offer briar one time that he you know, I was just. Dean: I was just as you said, that I was just thinking of him you know, exactly at that moment that you said his name. I was thinking about him, isn't that? Dan: funny that you, you know, I remember you telling the story of being with him and I've had the same conversations with him that his model, his technology, just for people listening. He's a brilliant guy. He's able to simplify learning and teaching models so he can really teach somebody how to learn anything and become a master at it in a very compressed amount of time and become a master at it in a very compressed amount of time, and his, you know, assertion is that he could do this for anything. It can be any skill that somebody wants to learn, and I think you were one of my favorite stories. You were at a dinner with him. Dean: I believe you were in Israel, right, tel Aviv, yeah. Dan: And said well, I'll let you tell the way you described it no, I just. Dean: it was a, you know, a very short comment. Dan: And I said. Dean: I said, you know, I think you really want to be known for this, for being able to teach anybody anything. But the problem is you can't focus on one thing. And you only become really well known if you can't focus on one thing, and you only become really well known if you can do one thing, really great. And you know, and he just laughed and he smiled, and you know he, he nodded and agreed, that was true and you know, and that's where I think it's very important to have guidance from outside of. You know what's the best thing for you to apply your talents to, your one talent, your greatest talent, what's? The best thing to do for that. And you know and what would you think with VCR? What would be the? Dan: Well, that's where I'd go. You know, is that this is? You know, even the marketing, you know is certainly the one. It's one thing, but there's so many applications of that you know, that's where I struggle, but what? Dean: would be? I guess I'm asking the question again what would be the best? I mean the, you know. I mean even in the strategic coach. I'm for entrepreneurs, you know the strategic coach is for entrepreneurs talented, successful, ambitious entrepreneurs. I say yeah, but not all of them. Not all of them. You can check off those three boxes. I'm for the ones who are really driven to collaborate with other entrepreneurs to create a new thing, that hasn't existed before. So, you know, and I think this gets more refined, Wouldn't you find? of who you would spend your time with 10 years ago that you wouldn't spend time with them today? Yeah, no, I think you're absolutely right. Dan: I think there's, yeah, there is that. Yeah, no, I think you're absolutely right. I think there's, yeah, there is that. I was it's so. I was, just as a sidebar, was listening to a podcast the how I built this podcast with Guy Raz and the the thing that one of the most recent guests was this young, the young lady. She's 26 or seven now. When she was 21, she started a company to make low sugar gummy bears and evolved that product line to other low sugar gelatinous treats and the company is called Smart Sweets and four years after building it, she sold 80% of it for $360 million, you know, as a 25 year old or 26 year old, in a four year period. And it's just, I mean, it's amazing, right, that one thing focus of doing that it unfortunately feels like it's the way is one thing. If your goal is building wealth, it feels like, I guess. Dean: Was that her intention to do that, or was that a stroke of I? Dan: think she wanted to. You know she wanted to create. She saw a gap in the market for low sugar candy right, that people like candy, but they're, you know it's so high in sugar and corn syrup and all the bad things, right. So she was looking for healthy alternatives and and there were really none. And so she figured, boy, if I could get, if I could figure this out, there'd be a, I think, a big market for it. Dean: And she was right. Dan: I mean she was definitely right and yeah, but went through. You know that whole process and you know, immediately kind of hit a third stride with it. But you look at, you know, the simplest businesses, you know, like that, imagine at some point beyond the idea and the execution of launching it that it's a different. It's a different game than the, it's a different game than the idea and the, the blueprints kind of thing, you know. And there's something that's I'm sort of resistant to or I find it hard to. You know, focus on just taking one thing all the way, kind of thing you know, that's been like. I look at. You know you look at, I see it among my. It's one of my most successful clients. You know that they're focused on one thing we crack the code on the marketing and create a multiplier for it that drives for the next three or four years and then they sell. Dean: You know it's a big yeah but single-minded focus for that period of time it's an interesting thing because that's a particular payoff for doing one thing. In other words, you know 300 million or whatever at 26, but you can also have a method that you constantly want to be growing and you know, the success is sort of a byproduct of the method. I would say that I have sort of a one thing, but it isn't a payoff or an event, it's actually it's a process you know, and but it's. I think part of it is just always be creating new things and then, to give evidence that they're actually new things, have it in the form that other people can use them, like thinking this is one you know or workshops you know, or quarterly books and and everything else. But but I I like yeah that's true. Dan: Yeah, like I look at that, that you're in a lot of ways, you know, I look at this as your Jiro dreams of sushi kind of you know experience of pursuing mastery of collaborative thinking tools for ambitious entrepreneurs at the highest level. You know, with a trillion dollar free zone, you know economy as the, you know, at 100 years old, that's a very, you know, that's a very ambitious north star right that that's the direction that everything is heading and it gives you enough, there's enough, uh, variety in the constant creation of new things. And I think there's something elegant about this quarterly book cadence supported by quarterly workshops and that model with new tools and a organizational support for, in the wake of what you're creating, that you're always on the lead. You're always on the lead ship in the armada, car-charging the course and heading to the $15 trillion future right and bringing on the free zone people on the lead ship and everything behind an armada of other coaches and the signature program, the 10 times program, all kind of headed in that same direction. Dean: Yeah, I would say that it really stems from an experience I had. I think it was about 10 years old and I've mentioned this that I was out walking in the fields of the farm that I grew up on. It was in February, you know, very clear, bright day, cold but very bright and sunny. I think it was still 54. The airliners were still mostly propeller. I think this was a DC-6. It struck me that it had four engines. It was either flying from Cleveland to Chicago or flying from New York to. We were in the flight path of those type of destinations and I was watching and all of a sudden I just got this feeling. It was a question that came to me and it's saying I wonder how far I can go, and that's kind of framed it for the last 70 years. I wonder how far I can go, and that's kind of framed it for the last 70 years. I wonder how far I can go. I've done this Now I wonder, and whenever I hit one level of measurable achievement, measurable success, then the question always comes to me Now I wonder how far I can go. So I think that's my one thing, I think that's my. One thing is just that it's a question, it's not an answer, it's actually a question now I wonder how far I can go and that requires, you know, being in good health, being, you know, having energy and that requires having, as you say. I've got a lot of organization that gets formed out of the creativity because it becomes doable by other people, like having coaches do the workshops. And you know, I meet clients now who have been in coach for 25 years and it's the first time I've ever met them, but they've been working with the other coaches for 25 years and that's kind of proof that you're doing something useful. You know, it sort of indicates to me that this stuff is real. Somebody who would maybe be attracted to coach because of a book they read, or they saw a podcast or something, but they do it through another coach. They're never actually in my workshops, they're in somebody else's workshops. And when I meet them, I'm always very pleased that there's enough substance and enough impact to the stuff that's being created that they don't have to be with me. Dan: I think that's right, that you've got enough like yeah, I mean you, a strategy circle and an impact filter are going to work, no matter who explains them. Right, when they explain them and they go through the process, it's like it doesn't require any. You know, there's not any creativity required in the telling of that, it's really self, it's built into the tool and any anybody can share that. Yeah, that's the. But you know you've got kind of that framework. I look at that as the. You know, in my world, that framework of the eight profit activators, the breaks and blueprint, is a is one thing. I look at that as one thing. Right, the but the application of it. You know there's this different, I guess, in teaching the application of it, helping people apply it to their own businesses. Dean: How many would you, how many would you say, have taken at least the it's first three days right, it's a three-day introduction. Dan: Yeah, the three-day. Dean: Three-day. How many, would you say, have taken it now. So I would say that probably. Dan: well, let's say 10 times, maybe 600, I'd say Do people do it again? I'd say Do people do it? Dean: again yeah. Dan: I've had people who've come many times Because it's one of those things where you never step in the same river twice or you never play the same golf course twice. It's the same round of golf even if you play the same course. The eight profit activators are the thing and it's just literally layering on. There's always constant improvement and new nuances within each of the eight profit actors. So if people are working on their before unit or their during unit or their after unit, there's all these layers of you know building on top of it, and once they've had an experience of it, you know now that you've actually applied something and something's going that unlocks, kind of the next thing you know, you get to see, okay, now, what could we do? Kind of thing. You know, and it's really, it's very interesting. Like my, one of the things that I've been really leaning into is one of the biggest frustrations I have. I'll explain something that's a real thing going on here. Real thing going on here is that in the before unit, which is the first four profit activators, and they're all about identifying your ideal client, compelling them to raise their hand, to start a conversation, educating and motivating them so that they know that working with you or doing whatever it is that you do, would be the right thing. And then making a compelling offer that makes it easy for people to get started and we get people to think about that before unit as a separate entity from their during unit, which is the unit of the business that does the thing that you do. So let's say the strategic coach workshop process, like once somebody is in strategic coach, that would be the during unit of it, right? So the before to act as a supplier to the during, and what they're supplying is new registrations for strategic coach workshops, new workshop enrollees, and the way that we try and do it is set up like a prospect vending machine as opposed to a slot machine. Most people do slot machine marketing where they put money in and they pull the lever and come on seven hoping that something will happen. And a vending machine is very predictable. Right, you're doing a vending machine. You have to select, even though there might be a dozen things in a vending machine. You have to select even though there might be, you know, a dozen things in the vending machine. You have to select what's in a1 and press a1 and it tells you what the price is and you put that money in. But you push the button and out comes your whatever it is that you asked for and so we try and line that up for people and the most predictable, the way to really do that as a vending machine is to think about the investment in the before unit as a capital investment versus an expense-based approach. Where most people are running expense-based approach, they want to run the ads, get somebody to come online and then buy right away, before the credit card is due at the end of the month to pay for the ads. Right, that's what everybody's looking for. But I look at it that if you take a capital investment approach of generating your ideal prospects and taking a bundle of 100 of those and then not measuring your ROI until 100 weeks from now, your ROI until a hundred weeks from now is the what's the ROI on marching that bundle of 100 leads that you made a capital investment of 500, a thousand $2,000 in. What's the ROI over 100 weeks versus the next hundred hours? You know which is what most people are focused on, and so I, where I run into challenges with people, is getting through what I call the Van Allen belt, where it's you load up your a hundred, or you know however many you load up a hundred leads that you've generated, however many you load up a hundred leads that you've generated and then the Van Allen belt is getting them through that period where you haven't done a transaction yet and it feels like you're spending money and you're, you know, keep loading passengers on the rocket kind of thing, and but nobody has, nobody has bought yet, and that getting people to stick with that through the Van Allen belt and then get the ROI is a big obstacle and I see it happen again and again. It's one of those things, literally people stopping three feet from gold. Dean: I really grasp what you're saying. I was just thinking how do you conceptualize that for the people who are actually involved in the activity? Dan: Well, that's the way I'm describing it now. Dean: I mean, if we put together marketing and strategic coach with sales and Strategic Coach, I would say we have it's a quarter of the country, a quarter of the company you know, easily 30, easily 30, 30 individuals and and and what they create is really educated, enthusiastic, first workshop participants. Basically that's what they create and it's interesting. This year we'll do 1,000. Like, we'll have 1,000. Dan: New registrations. Dean: You mean, yeah, new registrations, and then the price went up this year, so there's more. I mean, we were about 980 last year and we'll be slightly over a thousand. And one thing I've noticed is there's a fall off in sales in presidential years. Oh, yeah. When the US is having a presidential election and the toughest period is about the three months before the election. Dan: The reason is that yeah, right the election. Dean: The reason is that, yeah, right now. The reason is it makes a difference. It's not necessarily who wins the election, but you kind of know how to adjust your you know, you kind of adjust your journey once you know, who's going to be the president. You know, and this year there's very definitely a difference. You know, I would say it's the greatest philosophical difference. I've probably seen in my entire lifetime. Dan: I have a perfect example. I have a client who is an immigration attorney and they're, you know, right now talk about. There couldn't be a greater polarity of possibility in. November that they're. You know they're right on the thing of ready to pivot that if one side gets in it's all about immigration and getting legal. If the other side gets in it's all about staying here, deportation defense. You know it's a different. It's amazing how that kind of thing can have a polar difference. Dean: Yeah, and I just noticed that. I mean, I've been through, we're in our 35th years, so there's been eight presidential elections over that, and I just noticed there's a holding back. That happens usually summer to the, unless it's pretty well clear that an incumbent president is going to get reelected. You know, and that's happened a number of times. Anyway but that. But the interesting thing about it is that I think it was Peter Drucker said there's only two things, there's only two areas of profit in a company. One of them is innovation and the other one is marketing. Dan: Right. Dean: Everything else is an expense. Yes, but I don't think that's true. I think everything should be looked at as a capital investment, right, like I? Dan: look at one of the things that we help people look at. I don't know that I've ever shared this with you, but I think it would be a very interesting metric for you to have just an awareness of, for, even for strategic coach, that one of the greatest comforts for people is knowing what their I call it their revenue per unconverted prospect. A rev pup we refer to it as, and that's a number that, if you take of all of the new people that came into strategic coach in the last 12 months, you're saying that's going to be a thousand for this year and the amount of revenue that generates divided by the number of unconverted prospects that you've identified through your market. So imagine that there are. Everybody kind of comes through a process of somehow getting in your world. They've opted in for something or they've asked for something or signed up to come to a workshop or the Zoom workshop or an intro, or they were referred, all of that thing. I'm sure there's a pool of people who you have communication with that have not yet decided to join the program. But all of the people that did join the program came from that group and most people don't have a sense of the gestation period of people being in your world, right, because sometimes people come into your world, they have one conversation, they learn all about it and say I'm in. That's a great outcome, but the majority of people will have a exploration period, you know, where they're kind of learning about and observing and getting immersed in the environment. And so that number you know, let's say that the a thousand people and let's say would you say that a blended average of fees would be 15,000. Would that be there between signature yeah and yeah I mean new people coming can only join signature, yeah. Dean: Yeah. Dan: Yeah, so what was how much is the signature program? Now it's, I think it's 15. Ok, so 15,000. So you know, 15 million dollars in new revenue from the before you, which would be. Dean: Well, it's more than that, because the uh, that's 15,000. No, it would be. Yeah, it would be, let's just say 15,000. Yeah, cause new people coming in have to start at signature level, right, so yeah, I mean, it's more than that for us, because 80% of that is in the U? S and everything gets translated back, so so just for around numbers. Yeah, but let's say 17. Dan: So 17,000, that's $17 million on 1,000 new people. And so we take that 17 million and divide it by the number of prospects in your email database that you're emailing your newsletter to, emailing your things to. So let's say that's 100,000 people. Dean: It wouldn't be that high 50,000? 50,000, yeah. Dan: So you take that 17 million and divide it by 50,000. Yeah, take that 17 million and divide it by 50,000. And whatever that number is, you're rev-pup. And so let me just do the math real quick on that. So, 17 million divided by 40,000, that's $340 per prospect per year is where you get a little more granular. And looking at this is looking back and seeing what was the ad date of them. When did they first come in? Because some of them may have been in for 30 days and some of them may have been in for 30 months or you know whatever, or three years or more. And that gives you a good sense of what your annual. So you look at that and, on terms of capital investment, if you can add people into, you know if you make a capital investment that generates new leads for let's even say $34, you've got an immediate 10, you know return on that. Very interesting when you start looking at it like that. You know. Dean: Yeah, I mean the, the, and first of all it's it's an accurate number because all the money's up front with us, so you know that we have that money before they do their first workshop, do their first workshop and the interesting thing about it is the difference that the three books have made. Dan: You know, the big books the Hay House books and you know, I was very interested in. Dean: Ben Hardy's offer. You know that he would write the books because I just don't have the stamina to spend. It's basically at minimum it's a 12 month process with the publisher. I mean Hay House moves a bit more quickly than other publishers do. I mean you can start there. They're looking basically like 12 months. They'd like to turn a book around in 12 months and the books have done wonders for us in creating qualified leads. It's not the case that people read a book and they sign up for the program, it's that they make a phone call and the other thing is people may not have read the book and read the books, because usually they read all three and they come through a referral and they phone and then we send them the books and they read the books. Ok, so the books are useful either way. And one of the things that I wasn't sure of it because we never had this capability before. But you know, I would say, since the three books have come up one way or another, you know it's a large number of people who signed up for the program because of the books. In other words, that it was, that it was sort of, um, it was the biggest sense of proof that this was the right thing for them. Dan: Yeah, I mean the book itself. In that way, when you're putting out like a book, that's being, you have the reach of amazon and other bookstores and people kind of. There's an interesting environment for people to discover a book organically right and people talk about it and all of that stuff. So you're not really. It's not that you're having to push the book out to people. There's a they're kind of drawn to it, right, and amazon has a great engine of you know if you like that. Dean: You probably like this yeah, they're a great capability, yeah yeah, anyway like there was a new workshop, not this past week but the week before, and they had about 35, there were about 35 new people and I just laid the word out for them that if anybody wanted to come in and talk to me at lunchtime they could. Okay, and immediately the table was filled, you know the table was filled as soon as lunch break. And the thing that I was struck this was their very first workshop. How much they knew about the program. I was very struck by this. And they were asking me questions about the concepts and the tools that in many cases they won't get to for three years. They were asking me because they were mentioned in the three books, the tools mentioned in three books, and so that's been a big. So that's been a big, that's been a big gem, very exciting, right. Dan: Like I mean, it's kind of I love to hear when things like that happen, you know. But that a book is a very is a really great profit activator three tool educate and motivate. And that's really it that you're getting mind minutes of attention. And that's the crown jewel if you can get somebody's mind and attention focused on taking in a new thought that resonates with them, that they say, oh, that makes, that makes sense. That's the thing. So then when you make an offer to join the program, it makes all the sense in the world, right. Dean: Yeah, we're just starting consultation with Hay House right now on the book that we wrote with Jeff Madoff Casting, not Hiring. Yeah, we think that may be the number four. The number four book. Oh, that's awesome. Yeah, we think that may be the number four. The number four book. Dan: Oh, that's awesome. Yeah, I think that's great. I mean, that's very exciting. I haven't seen Jeff in a while. Dean: Well, he's been busy with his play. He came back yesterday from London because he's been auditioning this whole week and they're going to go for an early 2025 start of his play in London. Oh, very nice. Dan: Wow In the West End. Dean: In the West. End, is equal to Broadway. Dan: Right From a theater standpoint. Dean: I said it's taking off. Oh yeah. Well, you knowago was a big deal chicago's. You know. They had a 10-week run in chicago and they got great reviews. It's just that chicago is a bit in a funk as a city that there's so much negative things happening and people don't want to be downtown after dark right that puts a crimp into theater. Yeah, yeah so we'll see next week, because the democrats are having their convention and, uh, the pro-palestinian people have said they're going to tear the city apart if they have to oh my goodness, oh my goodness, yeah, wow, they need good jobs. They need good jobs yeah. Dan: Well, it's less than a quarter and it'll be over. I can't believe. It's almost. You know we're more than halfway through August right now. It's almost here. Dean: It'll be here, and then the next campaign starts. Dan: Yeah, that's exactly the impeachment campaign That'll start whenever, whoever. No, it's not the impeachment. Dean: But even the presidential cycle is never about. Dan: Oh, yeah, yeah. Dean: Like I mean, the moment they the one ends, they start the next one, you know anyway. But yeah, but yeah. I think I think the what happened to the Democrats I think they're not going to have the ground troops to support this because they were there was so much uncertainty with Biden that I think and I mean she's only attractive right now because she's not doing press conferences and she hasn't had, she hasn't had a debate. I don't think she she'll stand up to full public. You know, full public right, I'm sure I don't think I don't think she has the experience and I don't think she's the type of person who stands up well to that sort of thing. So anyway, that's my guess. That's my guess, and if I'm ron, I'll still have a really good entrepreneurial day the next day. Even the day of that's right and I go to bed at 8 o'clock, so it doesn't matter. Dan: Oh, my goodness, Is that true now 8 o'clock yeah? Dean: No by 9. Dan: No. Dean: Certainly I'm in bed by 9. I'm certainly in bed by 9. Wow, and I get up early, I'm a morning person. Dan: Yeah, yeah, well, it's working, it's all working. Dean: Yeah, yeah, it's very good. I got a lot out of your description of that and there's a lot of protein in what you're talking about there. Right, that's the thing. Not carbs, no carbs. All meat, all protein. Yeah, that's the thing. Not carbs, no carbs, all meat All protein, keto marketing. Dan: That's exactly right. So you are on your way up to the cottage for the last hurrah for the season. Yeah. Dean: Wednesday, so it'll probably be two weeks, very nice. Dan: And then I'll see you. I'll be back pretty soon, in September, less than a month. We'll lock in Table 10. Maybe we can do Cafe Balloud as a new place, as a new Our new French establishment for lunch. It'll be awesome, okay, all right, dan, I'll talk to you soon. Dean: You too, okay, bye.

In this episode, Lisa, Jamie & Mikey tried some AMAZING stuff! Finds like stevia-sweetened protein oatmeal, chocolate-hazelnut cold brew coffee, keto hamburger buns that have only 50 calories, a new & improved find from Smart Sweets, and SO MUCH MORE. Plus, the find of the haul: sweetened Fuji-apple-flavored sparkling water that received an 11 out of 10 on Lisa's grading scale! So, push play now, then head on over to our Foodcast page for a list of all the finds mentioned in the episode, including that great deal from Beam!

Tara Bosch wasn't always considered a likely contender for success. At 21 years old, she dropped out of college the summer before her junior year and moved in to her grandmother's basement. But, with a gummy bear mold from Amazon and a sugar-free candy recipe she tinkered to perfection, Tara got to work on a wild vision: she would create a global company called SmartSweets that would revolutionize the candy aisle and become a top seller of low-sugar candies. In 2020, Tara achieved her goal and sold SmartSweets for $360 million — a mere five years after creating the brand. This episode was produced by Carla Esteves with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Andrea Bruce with research help from Melia Agudelo. Our audio engineers were Gilly Moon and Maggie Luthar.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com. And sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tara Bosch started Smart Sweets at the age of 21 and grew the company to over 9 figures/year in sales in just four years. At 25, she sold a majority stake in the company for $360M. This year, she came to Cap Con 7 (The Capitalism Conference) to share with our audience exactly how she did it.    She followed the playbook that I outline in my book 12 Months To $1M and scaled far beyond the million dollar mark to multi 9 figures.   In this fireside, we talk through the biggest steps to scaling to a 9 figure valuation.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Playbook   Connect with me on Instagram at:   https://Instagram.com/RyanDanielMoran   Timestamps:   (0:00) - Introduction   (0:59) - The First Step To 9 Figures: Belief   (5:40) - The First 500 Fans   (9:50) - Raising Money To Get To 9 Figures   (17:00) - Building The Vision In Your Head   (20:40) - Getting Mentorship   (25:00 )- What's Next?   (28:00) - Advice For 7 Figure Entrepreneurs   (31:00) - How We Can Help You

In episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don't miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin.

Venture capital firm BFG Partners invested in Mid-Day Squares when the brand's founders were still hand crafting their functional chocolate bars in a Montreal apartment. BFG managing partners Tom Spier and Dayton Miller described their decision as “a leap of faith.” On the surface, it may seem like BFG, which has a track record of investing in high-growth companies, as a somewhat surprising move. But Tom and Dayton note that their evaluation of Mid-Day Squares was – as with every business they fund – based on four key criteria: people, product, brand and strategy. Established in 2014, BFG is focused on investments in better-for-you and sustainable brands seeking seed through Series B rounds of capital. The firm recently announced the activation of its third fund, which according to a February press release, has commitments “already approaching 70%” of its $125 million target size. Fund III follows ones valued at $54 million and $108 million, respectively.  BFG's portfolio includes stakes in several food and beverage companies, including OLIPOP, Mid-Day Squares, Barnana, Athletic Greens, Caulipower and Graza. Successful exits include Chameleon Cold Brew, which was bought by Nestle in 2017, and Birch Benders, acquired by Sovos Brands in 2020. We sat down with Tom and Dayton at Expo West 2024 for an expansive conversation that dives deep into BFG's investment strategy and includes their evaluation of fast-growing categories, how they assess gross margin in the near- and long-term lifecycle of a brand and what a polished pitch says about a founder. Show notes: 0:35: Tom Spier & Dayton Miller, Managing Partners, BFG Partners – Tom and Dayton reflect on the five years since their last appearance on Taste Radio, how they identify differentiated package design and why great taste is at the heart of a sustainable business. They also discuss mainstream opportunities for ethnic foods, how the founders of Mid-Day Squares got the attention of BFG via a cold Linkedin message, how they evaluated the potential for better-for-you soda before investing in Olipop and how they assess hype-fueled brands. Later, they explain their enthusiasm for some refrigerated and frozen brands despite supply chain and other challenges associated with the categories, what founders should include in their initial outreach and follow up, and engage in a rapid-ish fire word association about kids' foods, dairy, candy/confection, beverage alcohol, plant-based meat, ultra-processed foods and cereal. Brands in this episode: Coyotas, Evol Foods, Fly By Jing, Mid-Day Squares, Obi, Olipop, SmartSweets, Oats Overnight

We love a good round up of listener questions, and this episode has so many good ones! From the best salad to eat, to Ozempic, to supplements and probiotics, we are covering it all in this episode. Tune in to hear Jenn answer your burning questions. On this week's episode, Jenn is answering questions that listeners have sent in regarding a wide variety of topics. The questions range from healthy sweet treats, to the 5 second rule, to navigating the dating world while taking Ozempic. Jenn deep dives into each topic with clarity and understanding. There is sure to be a takeaway for everyone! Tune in to hear these great questions, where you'll learn you aren't alone in all the confusing advice out there! The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: ● [3:20] What is a healthier salad base, romaine or arugula, and which has more nutrients?● [4:49] Is quinoa healthier than rice?● [6:23] What are healthy sweet snacks?● [8:23] Are Smart Sweets and Small Wins really good options for a sweet treat? ● [12:28] Is the 5-second rule really a thing?● [14:25] What is a good option when you are out and about and need a quick meal?● [16:13] Is Naya Tame Kava really a healthy fast food option? ● [19:31] Are Sakara or Factor Meals good options for meal kits?● [24:49] What is Intermittent Fasting and does it help with perimenopause?● [27:00] What is Jenn's opinion on Ozempic? Is it cheating?● [31:48] How do you navigate dating while taking Ozempic? ● [34:50] What does Jenn think of Liquid IV and LMNT?● [37:46] What are methylated or activated B vitamins? ● [39:00] How do melatonin and ashwagandha work? Why does melatonin create “funky” dreams?● [42:15] What does Jenn think about juicing and AG1?● [45:15] What are spore probiotics and how do they work? ● [47:27] If you are not a vitamin person, what, if any, supplements should you take?● [50:05] Is using the turmeric spice enough to get the benefits of turmeric?KEY TAKEAWAYS: ● [12:04] Sometimes it just isn't worth having the “healthier option” of candy because the ingredients are just replaced with food-like substances. Instead, just have a few of the candy/treat you want and enjoy it!● [25:21] In regards to intermittent fasting, the average human living in this world does not get the minimum requirements of what the body needs in order to not deteriorate…So how do we expect someone to get what they need with an eating window of only a few hours a day?● [43:48] When you are taking supplements, make sure that they are in a form that the body can absorb. Sometimes certain things together don't allow the body to absorb and use it, whereas other things need to be combined with something else in order for the body to use it. QUOTES: [16:52] “I live in a world where we can find something to eat anywhere. There are just sometimes trade offs. Like eating out at a restaurant, they're going to probably add salt and fat and things that you wouldn't necessarily eat at home, and yet you could go into Naya and get the chicken kebab, greens, a bunch of veggies, some tzatziki, hummus and have a great, super satisfying meal.” - Jenn Trepeck"My issue with a lot of these [food delivery companies] is that they spend the calories in a way that I wouldn't if I was making food for myself." - Jenn Trepeck"The idea that we are going to expect our body to perform without fuel, is not what sends the body signals of safety." - Jenn Trepeck[31:01] “It's that expectation that we're all supposed to be the same body shape and size. We don't expect the same shoe size, we don't expect the same height, we don't expect the same hair color, why do we think that we're all supposed to be the same body shape and size?” - Jenn Trepeck "We have a really big problem socially...we are returning to the '90s, wafer-thin is the sign of health and beauty and that's not the case, at all." - Jenn Trepeck[45:16] “Okay, probiotics are the gut bugs. We need different gut bugs in different parts of the digestive tract. So we need different ones in the small intestine versus the large intestine versus the colon and all throughout. They have to go through the stomach where stomach acids tend to kill the live gut bugs. Now that's assuming that whatever probiotic you're taking is even alive when you take it, because a lot of times if they're not made properly, if they're not stored properly, the bugs will be dead by the time you take them. So a lot of people will take a probiotic and notice nothing.” - Jenn Trepeck[47:52] “It's very possible that you don't notice a difference (taking vitamins), because there are a lot of vitamins that pass through the body whole, where the body can't even break it down in order to absorb the nutrients, or it can't even break down the pill.” - Jenn Trepeck RESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

NBC's Emilie Ikeda details the growing movement of people trying to separate their work and personal lives. Also, NBC's Maura Barrett gets a behind-the-scenes look at a manufacturer in Tennessee that dominates the solar eclipse glasses industry. Plus, WWE star Cody Rhodes live in studio 1a to catch up and talk about WrestleMania 40. And, the story behind a candy brand that's reinventing some childhood favorites with less sugar. 

Tara Bosch founded SmartSweets at the age of 21, and sold it 4 years later for $360M. She had a very strong vision and scaled quickly, reaching $125M in sales in just her fourth year in business. What a story, right?   Tara is keynoting The Capitalism Conference this year, so I wanted to sit down with her to break down how she turned SmartSweets into a household name. This is one of the best case studies I've ever seen in how to build a huge brand by building a raving fanbase.   Want to join us at The Capitalism Conference at Austin, TX on April 2024?  Get on the waitlist today at:   https://Capitalism.com/CapCon   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million     Timestamps:   (0:00) - Introduction   (2:00) - Building And Growing SmartSweets   (3:50) - Life After Tara's Exit   (6:30) - Getting Past The First Year   (9:28) - How To Build A Radical Fan Base   (16:00) - Establishing Your Massive Vision   (19:00) - Raising Capital   (22:00) - Finding Mentors And Advisors   (25:00) - Funding Inventory With Debt Capital   (28:00) - Hiring The Right People For Scale   (32:00) - Scaling SmartSweets   (38:00) - Authenticity Wins   (40:00) - Visualizing Success

Legacy brands are hard to replace. Consumers trust these products, often because flavor, texture and mouthfeel are known and reliable. And, yet, they've also shown an increasing willingness to swap familiar snacks and libations with those that are lower in calories or sugar and promoted as better-for-you. That dynamic is becoming even more significant among natural and organic brands that have developed products that taste remarkably similar to – and, in some cases, better than – the familiar items that have become refrigerator and pantry staples. In this episode, the hosts highlight several entrepreneurial brands that are winning over consumers and retail buyers with healthier ingredients and comparable taste to that of traditional counterparts. They also discuss Liquid Death's Death Dust, a new line of drink powders that (surprise, surprise!) have generated some controversy. Show notes: 0:35: John Isn't A Star Wars Guy. Blue Damn Raspberry. Stickers Of Approval. Expo Secrets Revealed. – John returns to the studio after a few days at the Magic Kingdom (yes, Disney does cocktails), Ray gives him a welcome home present and shocks the other hosts with his praise for candy of a certain flavor. Mike once again gets frustrated with perfection and explains why DNS praise will likely be in demand at Expo West, Ray and Jacqui tease a secret schedule at the event, the hosts collectively crunch on pita chips and pasta snacks and wonder if “Death to Plastic” is passé. Brands in this episode: Joyride Candy, Elavi, Fuel, Remedy Organics, Fruit Riot, Better Sour, Behave Candy, Smart Sweets, Pepperidge Farm, Revive Kombucha, Ruby, Zesty Z, Stacy's Pita Chips, Vintage Italia Penne Straws, S'noods, Liquid Death, Prime

Have you ever witnessed a nutrition transformation first-hand? Our esteemed guest, Shyla, a registered dietitian from Maryland, shares her incredible journey from staunch veganism to embracing a more inclusive, adaptable approach to eating. She brings to the table a refreshing perspective on personalizing nutrition, steering clear of one-size-fits-all diets, and the importance of respecting individual dietary needs. Together, we peel back the layers of our nutritional education and the challenges of disseminating sound dietary advice in the era of social media echoes.As we chew over the topic of fiber and sugar alcohols, brace yourself for a gut-busting discussion, literally! Ever wondered why SmartSweets might send you sprinting to the restroom? Shyla and I explore the digestive quirks associated with these food components, alongside the economic factors that make healthier food options like OLIPOP a tough swallow for some budgets. You'll come away with a nuanced understanding of the fiber in your diet and why a good bowel movement can be a source of joy.Gather round as we slice into the meat of misconceptions surrounding protein, carbs, and the artistry of crafting a balanced meal. Discover why nuts and plant-based proteins deserve a break from the bad rap they often get and how fibrous foods can keep your blood sugar in check, even when indulging. We also spill the beans on why homemade stock is a chef's secret weapon and how you can eat well without emptying your wallet. And for the cherry on top, we'll serve up the truth about lemon water and those detox fads that seem too good to be true. So tuck in your napkin and get ready for a hearty serving of humor and insight in this feast of a conversation.Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

MusclePharm brings back its multivitamin Multi-V with a few changes, VMI Sports still hard at work on its premium pre-workout K-XR Elite, Axe and Sledge makes things more well-rounded in its all-in-one Intake pre-workout, SmartSweets' Easter-themed Berry Bunnies and Tropical Eggs, and GNCX Innovations now available at GNC with four prototype products

Tara Bosch made Canadian history by scaling her company to be the fastest growing CPG brand founded by a solo female founder...ever. When a love affair with candy devolved into an unhealthy relationship with food, Tara became inspired by a conversation with her grandmother about the detrimental effects of sugar. She soon dropped out of college to fulfill her dream: to create the future of candy. SmartSweets can now be found in 160,000 stores across the USA & Canada, with partners including Target, Kroger, and Costco. Scaling SmartSweets to be the fastest growing CPG brand founded by a solo female founder in Canadian history, she landed a $360M majority acquisition by TPG capital 4 years after launching the company from her basement.As a leader, Tara is wildly passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and believes their big impact-driven visions are needed more than ever before in the world, leading her to create a first-of-its-kind initiative- Bold Beginnings. In addition to fostering connection and tailored support to entrepreneurs with big visions, Tara is working to normalize the feelings of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and insecurities that all entrepreneurs face, while putting funds back into the ecosystem supporting women entrepreneurs to bring their visions and companies to scale.Publicly, Tara has been recognized for how she beat the statistics of women in entrepreneurship not only by being a solo founder, but maintaining ownership of her brand, keeping gender parity on her board and scaling a team that has always been 80% female-identifying.She is the recipient of several entrepreneurial awards, including being named Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award, Forbes 30 under 30, Peter Thiel Fellow, and EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year.Follow Us!Tara Bosch: @taraboschSmart Sweets: @SmartSweetsErica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

This was my first guest episode I recorded!! I was so excited to have Tara Bosch - the founder of Smart Sweets. She has been listed in Forbes 30 under 30 and built up Smart Sweets to over 100 million dollars before the age of 30 which is a MASSIVE accomplishment. She is also local to the Vancouver area, and we actually were connected because of my first bodybuilding coach Dawn Thornton and when she had started smart sweets out of her kitchen, my coach at the time had told me what she was working on! It is just so special to see how far she has come. We talked through vision + how much having the vision and the belief within you really is the difference of what makes you successful… and how you MUST have a heart centred vision around service in order to be blessed with all of the abundance available to you.  She is also a solo mama, who's navigated a separation and motherhood while also building a massive multimillion dollar business. Just seriously so proud of her and loved chatting wit her about business

I had the honor of talking to Tara Bosch, the owner of SmartSweets. SmartSweets is a low sugar candy company that  changing the game for sweets! “KICKSUGAR and KEEP CANDY!” In 2020, Tara was named by Forbes in 30 under 30. Today, Tara is starting a new and exciting initiative called, “Bold Beggings.” Tara is an inspiration to all women and is definitely making this world sweeter! Cannot wait for you all to listen!

Tara Bosch, the founder of SmartSweets, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Tara was 22 years old when she started her better-for-you candy company. After only four years of hard work and growing incredibly quickly, she sold the majority of her company for $360M so that they could scale globally.  Tune into Tara's interview on the Female Founder World podcast to learn how she was able to grow SmartSweets leveraging debt, how she landed nationwide distribution so early, and the mindset Tara needed for incredible success.  Links Get the Female Founder World newsletter https://femalefounderworld.beehiiv.com Join our free workshop series, Launch Labs: https://www.femalefounderworld.com/launch-lab Become a Business Bestie subscriber: femalefounderworld.com/subscriber Get our quick case studies on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy Shop Tara's brand: https://smartsweets.com/ Check out Tara's $25,000 pitch contest: https://www.boldbeginnings.com/

In this episode, the hosts shared CPG roundups from the Pacific Northwest regions of both the U.S. and Canada, discussed the controversy surrounding children and caffeine and questioned whether honey truffle could be a gamechanger for the food and beverage industry. Show notes: 0:35: Portlandia & Prime. Marmots & Mountains. Bad Breath & Blue #1. — Did Jacqui dodge lava? It certainly looked that way. Melissa's Canadian store checks yielded some interesting information and sparked a conversation about Prime Energy and Gen Alpha, before the hosts collectively chatted about natural sweeteners, artificial ingredients and whether gum is worth the trouble. Brands in this episode: Bob's Red Mill, Mid-Day Squares, SmartSweets, Guru, Buddha Brands, Made Good, Love Good Fat, Big Mountain Brands. Silverhill Sprouted Bread, Doritos, Red Boat, Prime, 5-hour Energy, Gatorade, Powerade, BodyArmor, Ghia, Betty Booze, Aviation Gin, Sol-ti

Get your copy of Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur Connect with Mike >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Get Mikes free mentorship tools at www.fatafleishman.org Sign up for The Unstoppable Entrepreneur newsletter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks for listening and make it your Best Day Ever! In this episode, Mike is joined by Tara Bosh, founder of SmartSweets on a mission to “kick sugar, keep candy”.  Tara founded SmartSweets in 2016 after realizing the detrimental impact that sugar was having on her health. Eating less sugar only led to stronger candy cravings, and that is how the idea for SmartSweets began!  Throughout this episode, Tara talks about the early stages of the business, how she financed SmartSweets, the crazy adventures of entrepreneurship she has experienced, the power of women founders putting themselves out there, and so much more.  Connect with Tara Bosch on LinkedIn Check out Smart Sweets

This special edition of the podcast features actionable insights and advice from interviews with six founders, creators and leaders who joined us on the show during the first half of 2023. Our guests include Tara Bosch, the founder of pioneering better-for-you candy brand SmartSweets; Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, the co-founders of fast-growing prebiotic soda brand Poppi;  Jake Bullock, the co-founder & CEO of cannabis-infused beverage company Cann; Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, the co-founders of better-for-you meat snack brand Chomps;  Farrah & Yassin Sibai, the co-founders of Mediterranean-inspired frozen food brand Afia; and culinary icon Padma Lakshmi, an investor in lassi brand Dah!   Show notes: 0:29: Interview: Tara Bosch, Founder, SmartSweets - Let's kick things off with Tara Bosch, the founder of pioneering better-for-you candy brand SmartSweets. In this clip, pulled from an episode published on January 17, Tara spoke about why the brand's early growth strategy was built around “patient urgency,” why the company prioritized a lean business model and highly specific annual objectives and the value of first mover advantage. 10:15: Interview: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, Co-Founders, Poppi - Next up we have Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, the co-founders of fast-growing prebiotic soda brand Poppi. In a clip pulled from an episode featured on May 30, the Ellsworths spoke about the professionalization of Poppi's organizational structure, the decision to hire a CEO from outside the company, the drivers of the brand's remarkable trial conversion and repeat purchase rates and their perspective on how entrepreneurs can make the greatest positive impact via their brands.  19:45: Interview: Jake Bullock, Co-Founder & CEO, Cann - We keep it going with Jake Bullock, the co-founder & CEO of cannabis-infused beverage company Cann. In this clip, from our episode published on April 25, Jake discussed how Cann sits at the intersection of canna- and sober-curious, why early-stage fundraising is about “finding the one,” and how Cann's commitment to innovative advertising and video-based content has paid off. 31:05: Interview: Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, Co-Founders, Chomps - Next we have Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, the co-founders of better-for-you meat snack brand Chomps. In the following clip, pulled from an episode published on March 21, the entrepreneurs shared key drivers for the brand's remarkable growth over the past five years, how hiring the right people has given the company a leg up in forecasting supply and demand and how data informs their innovation strategy. 37:58: Interview: Farrah & Yassin Sibai, Co-Founders, Afia - We continue with Farrah & Yassin Sibai, the co-founders of Mediterranean-inspired frozen food brand Afia. In this clip, pulled from an episode aired on June 6, the Sibais explained why they have long relied on self-manufacturing and the effectiveness of influencers, Instacart ads and instant redeemable coupons on driving trial and sales. 46:44: Interview: Padma Lakshmi, Investor, Dah! - Finally, we hear from culinary icon Padma Lakshmi, who is an investor in lassi brand Dah! In the following clip, pulled from an episode published on March 28, Padma spoke about her approach to building interest and awareness for lassi, how the beverage aligns with her advocacy for ethnic cuisine and her criteria for investing in consumer brands. Brands in this episode: SmartSweets, Poppi, Cann, Chomps, Afia, Dah!

Kari Pedriana is Co-Founder and CEO of Green Spoon Sales, the national natural food and beverage sales broker, specializing in emerging CPG brands, including Primal Kitchen, Lesser Evil, Quinn Snacks, Smart Sweets, Chomps and Midday Squares. On this episode of ITS, Kari breaks down the broker role, how to best think of relationships with distributors, selling trade shows vs. marketing trade shows, and why Green Spoon launched its accelerator program, take root.In the Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Tara Bosch wanted a better relationship with candy and sweets, so she created low-sugar gummy treats to “kick sugar but keep candy.” She dropped out of university to launch SmartSweets in 2016, and today the company surpasses $100 million in revenue annually. For more on SmartSweets & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/smart-sweets-retail-celebrity-partnerships?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

As a child, SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch used to eat candy for breakfast. As an adult, the entrepreneur is eating her competitors for lunch. Launched in 2016, Bosch created SmartSweets as an alternative to the vast majority of legacy candy brands whose products are made with high amounts of sugar and often include artificial colors and flavors. The Canadian entrepreneur was ambitious from the start, envisioning the company as a global player in the multi-billion dollar confectionary industry.  Leading with a message of “Kick Sugar, Keep Candy,” the brand markets a range of low-sugar candy in familiar formats, including gummies, licorice, sour snacks, lollipops and caramels. Primarily sweetened with allulose, a naturally occurring sweetener that is found in foods like raisins and figs, the products typically contain 1-3g of sugar per bag or serving size. Within four years of its debut, SmartSweets was carried by over 25,000 stores in North America, including Target, Kroger, Walmart and Whole Foods and generating $100 million in annual sales. The remarkable growth drew the attention of private equity firm TPG Capital in 2020, which acquired a majority stake in the company for $360 million. In this episode, Bosch spoke about her emphasis on great taste as a way to distinguish SmartSweets from both similarly positioned and traditional candy brands, how prioritizing a lean business model in its early development enabled the company to be nimble and outpace its competitors, why its growth strategy is built around “patient urgency” and how the brand's highly effective social media strategy drove consumers to its retailers. Show notes: 0:45: Tara Bosch, Founder, SmartSweets – Taste Radio editor Ray Latif spoke with Tara Bosch about her homebase of Vancouver, why she accepted a Thiel fellowship in lieu of a college degree, how she addressed the stigma of bad taste in low-sugar candy and why she envisioned SmartSweets as a brand with broad appeal. She also explained the value of first mover advantage and having very specific annual objectives, building a team of generalists and the “radical focus” driving SmartSweets social media strategy. Brands in this episode: SmartSweets, Snickers

As an advisor, mentor, confidant, coach, kind listening ear or brilliant strategist, Judy Brooks meets you where you are and engages in the deep questions you are struggling with in your business, personal or existential lives. She has the wisdom and compassion to be completely present, the lived experience to have felt the challenges you are facing, and the confidence and humility to keep you at the center of the conversation you are asking her for.   Emotional wisdom guides Judy Brooks' business acumen and reputation for strategically building international businesses, fiscally responsible companies, dynamic teams, and impressive brands and cultures. A well-known presenter and mentor, Judy spends her time supporting those wanting to lead mindfully and with self-reflection.   She continues to grow a successful career; from co-founding the global conflict management company, Proactive Resolutions, to launching-growing-and-exiting the global franchise phenomenon of Blo Blow Dry Bar. Most recently, as Executive Chair, she helped guide food category disrupter, Smart Sweets, to an acclaimed transaction, and be awarded “the deal of the year” in Canada. In this weeks episode we interview Judy Brooks. Her purpose? To inspire deep consideration. Through immersion therapy she helps others remember and/or find themselves and where they are stuck. We discuss how everybody, even business owners. have to do immersion therapy as it will impact their decisions and how you grow or your business grows. Tune in to learn more about how immersion therapy is just what you might be needing. Check her out her resources at: https://immerseyourself.ca/    Join our Health Ignited Club and feel supported through your health journey. This tribe is created for those that are ready to step into action and receive the healing and empowerment they deserve. For more information: https://drsjensen.com/health-ignited-membership/ -------- Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring discussions on holistic health and wellness! https://www.youtube.com/@DrsNickandSonyaJensenND/featured Join our online communities: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/divineelementshealth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/divineelementsnd Websites - https://divineelements.ca https://drsjensen.com/   Sign up for our weekly newsletter for more health-related content and special offers! http://eepurl.com/dxVDf5 

Andrea Hernandez is one of the most respected influencers in food and beverage, but it's not a title she covets. She'd rather be called “cult leader.” A former marketing executive with over a decade of experience in the food industry, Hernandez is the creator of Snaxshot, a multifaceted digital platform that has followed and forecasted some of the most notable trends in the food and beverage industry over the past two years.  Launched in 2020, Snaxshot's popular blog and newsletter are known for their well-researched and witty content. Both are ad-free and community-funded, and while Hernandez often highlights brands aligned with her perspective that food and drink should be delicious and uncomplicated, Snaxshot's independence provides her with a platform to be candid, and, occasionally, controversial. Over the past two years, Snaxshot has become a valuable and influential resource for entrepreneurs, industry professionals and consumers. Its newsletter has over 35,000 subscribers (affectionately known as “snaxbois”) and Snaxshot and Hernadez combined have tens of thousands of followers on Twitter and Instagram. In this episode, Hernandez spoke about the emergence of Snaxshot and its content strategy, why she's uncomfortable with her anointed role as a “trend oracle,” her bone to pick with functional foods and beverages, how she defines “a great product” and her take on several noteworthy trends. We also sat down for a conversation with legendary musician, actor and entrepreneur Steven Van Zandt, who spoke about the launch of his new wellness brand Little Steven's Underground Apothecary, which markets natural consumer products designed to alleviate everyday stresses and ailments. Show notes: 1:00: Andrea Hernandez, Creator, Snaxshot – Hernandez met with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif in the Bowery neighborhood of Manhattan, where she compared the chilly weather of New York City with that of her home base in the Honduras, discussed her non-traditional job title, how Snaxshot acts as a check on the “commodification of wellness,” its readership and how they interact with the platform and why she prepares new content in the style of and old “sitcom variety show.” She also explained her role as an intermediary versus an industry predictor, how she defines an emerging concept and a great brand, why the market is the ultimate validator of trends, the power of great branding and great quality and her aversion to functional ingredients in sweet treats and desserts. Later, she shared her thoughts on better-for-you-sodas and candy, keto products, gut health, non-nutritive sweeteners and plant-based meat. 45:51: Steven Van Zandt, Founder, Little Steven's Underground Apothecary – Our next guest for this episode is well-known to fans of Hall of Fame artists Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band as well as the iconic television show “The Sopranos.” Steven Van Zandt is an accomplished musician and actor who recently added entrepreneur to his resume with the launch of Little Steven's Underground Apothecary, a brand focused on natural and holistic remedies to everyday stresses and ailments. The company markets  boutique teas, coffees, lollipops, and other products infused with organic ingredients, including ginger, turmeric, kava, maca and Manuka honey. The brand donates 10% of all profits to TeachRock.org, a non-profit that uses the history of popular music to create engaging, multicultural lesson plans for history, social studies, language arts, music and science classrooms. Brands in this episode: Liquid Death, Ghia, De Soi, Parch, Three Spirit, Oatly, Prime, Recess, Graza, Little Debbie, Oreo, Dunkaroos, Sundays, Rip Van, Bai, SmartSweets, Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat, Actual Veggies, Nutella, Lay's, Goldfish, Pop-Tarts, Little Steven's Underground Apothecary

In this episode, the hosts explained why founders who regularly attend industry events are often better positioned to support their brands than those who don't, riffed on the impact of sleek and clever packaging and marveled at a sparkling water brand's latest LTO. This episode also features an interview with Michael Lewis, the founder and general manager of oomph!, a new brand of low-sugar, functional candy chews and gummies that is backed by venture capital firm Science Inc., an investor in Liquid Death and Dollar Shave Club, among others.  Show notes: 0:45: No, These Are Not Dad Jokes. Long Lists Getting Longer. Some Standout Package Design. – Ray got the show going with a few truths before he, John and Mike spoke about why networking opportunities at BevNET Live and NOSH Live are unlike those at other industry events. They also highlighted a new olive oil brand with a catchy name and unusual label, why Ray was particularly impressed with a recently launched plant-based breakfast sandwich, an RTD cocktail whose package resembles the shape of a CD and a collaboration that, TBH, is pretty special. 20:20: Michael Lewis, Founder and General Manager, Oomph! – Lewis met with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at Natural Products Expo East 2022 where he spoke about how Science Inc., which developed and incubated oomph, evaluated the opportunity for better-for-you candy, why the venture capital firm saw him as the right person to lead the charge, how oomph is applying learnings from early customer feedback into its marketing and communication strategy and why innovation is top of mind. Brands in this episode: Dream Pops, Single & Fat, Ferm Fatale, Alpha Foods, Graza, Brightland, Cocchi, Whitebox Cocktails, Sap's, Aura Bora, Chubby Snacks, TBH, Transcendence Coffee, oomph!, Liquid Death, SmartSweets

Despite being mentored by a legit crystal-ball-gazing witch, Lori is not your average tarot card reader. Her tagline is “Woo Woo Without the Cuckoo” because her style of tarot isn't cheesy fortune-telling—it's using the cards to tell the story of you. For over 30 years, she's been known (to those in the know) as Tarot Lori and her international clientele—from CEOs and celebrities to Hells Angels and CIA operatives—looks to Lori and her modern take on tarot to give them the empowering insight and practical guidance they need. In addition to leading sold-out workshops, Lori has been featured at international retreats and in the media as a speaker and tarot reader. She's the go-to tarot expert for dozens of podcasts and is also a sought-after entertainer for corporate events, with clients that include TikTok, Twitter, Pepsi, Telus, Fairmont Hotels, Simon & Schuster, Citadel, Benefit Cosmetics, ScotiaBank, Smart Sweets, and many more. Her friendly and far-reaching appeal is most evident on Instagram (@tarot.lori), where her “Card of the Day” and full moon fire ritual (aka Burn Your Sh*t) draw a global audience in the thousands. With the experience and wisdom gained over three decades of reading tarot cards, Lori has become a singular voice in the metaphysical space, helping us understand the Universe and our place in it. Everyone walks away from her readings feeling energized, inspired, and empowered to take action—from baby steps to big leaps.

This episode features an interview with Marshall Rabil, the co-owner of specialty peanut brand Hubs, who spoke about the brand's efforts to reach younger consumers and the duality of his roles as a steward and modernizer of his family's business. Also, the hosts discussed the news that Bang Energy has filed for bankruptcy and why innovative entrepreneurs are often hamstrung by their own achievements. Show notes: 0:49: The Best Of October Deadlines. Jack's Been Here Before. Expo East And Todd's Dilemma. – Ray was a bit hoarse, but reminded Mike of Man U's prowess and the hosts collectively reminded listeners of upcoming deadlines to submit applications for BevNET and NOSH's Best of 2022 awards along with those for the latest editions of the New Beverage Showdown and NOSH Pitch Slam. They also chatted about how NOSH Live Winter 2022 will offer entrepreneurs a direct connection with investors and other industry leaders and John explained why beverage professionals should be wary of underestimating Jack Owoc and celebrating recent challenges affecting Bang Energy. Later, they offered praise for “shimmering water” brand Loftiwater, while noting the uphill battle it faces and highlighted a few notable new products, including better-for-you candy, buckwheat snacks and breakfast biscuits. 33:00: Interview: Marshall Rabil, Co-Owner, Hubs – Rabil met with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at BevNET headquarters in Newton, where they riffed on the seafood scene in Massachusetts and Virginia before discussing the origins of the peanut industry in the U.S. and how Hubs has become the standard bearer for specialty peanuts. Rabil also spoke about the company's evolving retail strategy, how new products, brand partnerships and creative marketing initiatives are attracting new consumers, how pricing reflects quality and the elements of Hubs' effective trial strategy. Brands in this episode: Hubs, Pop & Bottle, Bang Energy, La Colombe, Loftiwater, Wholly Veggie, Smart Sweets, Tid Bits, Oomph, Liquid Death, Brazi Bites, Nitro Beverage Co., Lil Bucks, NuttZo, Nguyen Coffee Supply, Jackson's Chips, Paqui, Kanira, Olyra

This week we talk…Adam Levine cheating on his pregnant wife (literally, wtf), Gigi Hadid and Leo romance rumors, Rihanna performing at this years Super Bowl Halftime Show (THANK GOD), Beverly Hills Housewives drama and a very intense Smart Sweets debate. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back, Team! We've got a jam-packed episode of The Kaisa Show for you this week. First, Kaisa and Mike catch up, chatting about their recent travels and what they've learned about themselves while traveling. Then: what's buzzin? Mike is buzzing on his new Splay shoes, and Kaisa is buzzing on Smart Sweets candy. Next, they get into this week's topic: stress and anxiety. Kaisa and Mike discuss their personal approaches for managing stress, including recognizing when you're in a stressful season, removing and cutting down on things that don't serve you, and creating space to do nothing. They also cover resisting the pressure of “add-ons” while stressed, the various ways that anxiety manifests for them, and how they've learned to sit and be present with uncomfortable feelings.Ask a question — https://kaisafit.com/ask50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offSupport the show

Join us as we snack on some Smart Sweets candy and talk about all the nerdy events and how we can prepare you for them. This episode may contain things unsuitable for children under the age of 13. Spoiler: Content concerning LOTR The Rings Of Power TV show as well as some content about the new D&D: Honor Among Thieves trailer.

Today on the show we're joined by Tara Bosch, founder of the wildly successful candy brand, SmartSweets. Since launching in July 2016, SmartSweets' mission to innovate delicious, low-sugar candy you can feel good about has remained the same – Kick Sugar, Keep Candy™. Envisioned as "the future of candy," SmartSweets aims to be a global leader in the sugar reduction movement by tackling one of the largest and most concerning ingredients in our everyday food – sugar. In this episode, we cover Tara's inspiring journey from starting this business in her kitchen right through to selling a major stake in the business for $360m. It's a wild ride and I know you're going to learn so much from Tara! I couldn't believe how she only raised $3M to then go on to proceed with a $360M acquisition. Some seriously impressive stuff. Tara believes there to be so much stigma and idealization around raising as if that almost becomes the celebration. Realistically this can distract from the fact that the money is so you can grow your business, and those are the milestones that you should be celebrating. If you can raise no money that's amazing, it's much more beneficial for everyone. There are some real nuggets of wisdom here that I know will benefit a lot of you. For example, how it may look like entrepreneurs with a certain level of success have it all figured out but that's very rarely the case. Tara thought that when you got to a certain level of success you just have this unwavering confidence that you know what you're doing and you've got it all figured out. That as you scale, this feeling comes automatically. But this just isn't the case. The feeling changes, but you rarely feel like you've got it all figured out. That's just part of the entrepreneurial ride, what keeps you going in some ways, and also something that's good to accept. There's not one event that is the silver bullet to success, just accumulation that keeps that momentum going, and the snowball getting bigger and bigger. But you still have to push that snowball.  Stick around for the last part where Tara dives into her key piece of advice for entrepreneurs entering the candy space. For her, having a radical value proposition is one of the reasons at the heart of why SmartSweets scaled so quickly, and why they're continuing to be the market leader. To have a massively successful product and simultaneously better the world you have to take something that exists and create so much radical value that for people it's reinventing the wheel in a very meaningful way, that sparks the emotional response of someone to your product. Make sure you have that radical value proposition. If you love this episode remember to screenshot and share on Instagram stories to help other ears find us. LINKS WE MENTION Smartsweets Instagram Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Tim Ferriss' Blog Peter Thiel's Zero to One Felix Dennis' How To Get Rich Learn more about Dymo at Dymo.com Learn more about Athletic Greens at Athleticgreens.com Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/STARTUP In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses. Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook Group Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Female Startup Club + Clearco: Clear.co/partner/female-star

Today on the show we're joined by Tara Bosch, founder of the wildly successful candy brand, SmartSweets. Since launching in July 2016, SmartSweets' mission to innovate delicious, low-sugar candy you can feel good about has remained the same – Kick Sugar, Keep Candy™. Envisioned as "the future of candy," SmartSweets aims to be a global leader in the sugar reduction movement by tackling one of the largest and most concerning ingredients in our everyday food – sugar. In this episode, we cover Tara's inspiring journey from starting this business in her kitchen right through to selling a major stake in the business for $360m. It's a wild ride and I know you're going to learn so much from Tara! I couldn't believe how she only raised $3M to then go on to proceed with a $360M acquisition. Some seriously impressive stuff. Tara believes there to be so much stigma and idealization around raising as if that almost becomes the celebration. Realistically this can distract from the fact that the money is so you can grow your business, and those are the milestones that you should be celebrating. If you can raise no money that's amazing, it's much more beneficial for everyone. There are some real nuggets of wisdom here that I know will benefit a lot of you. For example, how it may look like entrepreneurs with a certain level of success have it all figured out but that's very rarely the case. Tara thought that when you got to a certain level of success you just have this unwavering confidence that you know what you're doing and you've got it all figured out. That as you scale, this feeling comes automatically. But this just isn't the case. The feeling changes, but you rarely feel like you've got it all figured out. That's just part of the entrepreneurial ride, what keeps you going in some ways, and also something that's good to accept. There's not one event that is the silver bullet to success, just accumulation that keeps that momentum going, and the snowball getting bigger and bigger. But you still have to push that snowball.  Stick around for the last part where Tara dives into her key piece of advice for entrepreneurs entering the candy space. For her, having a radical value proposition is one of the reasons at the heart of why SmartSweets scaled so quickly, and why they're continuing to be the market leader. To have a massively successful product and simultaneously better the world you have to take something that exists and create so much radical value that for people it's reinventing the wheel in a very meaningful way, that sparks the emotional response of someone to your product. Make sure you have that radical value proposition. If you love this episode remember to screenshot and share on Instagram stories to help other ears find us. LINKS WE MENTION Smartsweets Instagram Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Tim Ferriss' Blog Peter Thiel's Zero to One Felix Dennis' How To Get Rich Learn more about Dymo at Dymo.com Learn more about Athletic Greens at Athleticgreens.com Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/STARTUP In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses. Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook Group Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Female Startup Club + Clearco: Clear.co/partner/female-star

Tara Bosch dropped out of university at 22 years old to start a better-for-you candy company that was acquired for multiple NINE figures! She bought candy molds on Amazon, Googled the chemistry, and thus: SmartSweets was born! Learn how Tara used manifestation and daily affirmations to unlock her greatest opportunities, and how she used her work ethic and tenacity to turn the opportunities into accomplishments! Tara talks about how she built this company from her kitchen to the powerhouse brand it is today, and why having clear goals and visions were essential in making this happen. Robin and Tara trade some of their favorite quotes back and forth, and their favorite candy memories! Stay for a game that will have you SHOCKED at how much added sugar is in your favorite treats! Episode Resources: Tara on IG: www.instagram.com/tarabosch SmartSweets: www.smartsweets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we speak to the power of language, the journey inwards as an entrepreneur, taking pause for deeper consideration and what's alive for the future. About Judy Brooks: Leading with lovingkindness, and her playful spirit, you will find Judy Brooks in a corporate boardroom as often as on a trail in the woods engaging individuals and groups in conversations that matter. Her purpose? To inspire deep consideration.   Judy is a student and a practitioner—from neuroscience to yoga, board governance to meditation—beginning each day, and her work, from a place of learning and experience. Her three decades of success in building companies, mentoring corporate leaders, and developing strategy in high-transition times is proof of her drive toward service and impact in the world. Emotional wisdom guides the business acumen she has built up over a successful career; from co-founding the global conflict management company, Proactive Resolutions, to launching-growing-and-exiting the global franchise phenomenon of Blo Blow Dry Bar. Most recently, as Executive Chair, she helped guide food category disrupter, Smart Sweets, to an acclaimed transaction. Judy finds energy and excitement in mentoring and for 16 years, Judy served as CEO, board member, and then Chair of FWE (now the Forum), Canada's largest woman entrepreneur association. She has served or advised on numerous private, public, and not-for-profit Boards as diverse as Nurse Next Door to Talkshop Media. She has received awards and accolades for her influence in business, mentorship, and leadership. But as Judy would say it is not what you have done but who you are.   Judy brings care, vision and presence to every engagement, as well as a deep listening ear. It is her honor and inspiration (and brings her joy) to support these individuals and groups taking their own self-governance seriously and playing in the deep end of their own evolution.     Find Judy here: Immerseyourself.ca Important links: Join our RISE Retreat Get on the waitlist for the ACE Membership

Gaming supplement company ADVANCEDgg teases its upcoming energy drink, Jacked Factory puts caffeine into Greens Surge and Hydra Surge, SmartSweets previews tasty Caramels and Jolly Gems, ProSupps sets an exact launch date for Hyde Energy, and Fit Crunch introduces its mouth-watering Loaded Protein Cookie Bar.

This week, Andrew and Larisha from Make it Dairy Free join us to eat just a whole ton of vegan gummy candies and choose our faves!Episode Notes:The gummies we tried (in no particular order): 365 Gummy Bears, Sour Patch Kids, Project 7, Jelly Belly Vegan Gummies, YumEarth Organic, and 3 kinds of Smart SweetsNot all Smart Sweets gummies are vegan! The vegan ones have a small Plant Based logo on the front.Make it Dairy Free's first recipe was either chocolate chip cookies or vegan cheez-its. They're @makeitdairyfree on all social media. They also do taste tests on YouTube that are very fun to watch!Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions to talkintofupod@gmail.com!

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the macronutrients on a food label add up to more total calories than what's listed on the label? Similarly, have you ever looked at a food package that stated to have ‘only 5g of net carbs' and yet when you looked at the calorie label on the back, the product contained far more carbohydrates than that? In this episode, Marcus breaks down why this can be the case with certain food items and what to look out for! Hint hint, alternative ‘health products' are quite misleading and mislabeled! - 1-ON-1 COACHING Apply For Coaching SOCIAL Instagram  YouTube TikTok Facebook 

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I am so fired up about today's episode — I'm chatting with Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets. She used the power of mindset to build SmartSweets to over $100M business. We chat:Her journey with entrepreneurship Her body image struggles / how she overcameThe early days of SmartSweetsThe power of mindset / belief in yourselfHer daily habits How Tara views their acquisition as actually just the beginningHow any goal will 'normalize'If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter XO

Listen in to Coach Thacia on her 2022 prep strategy and touching points on balancing competing correctly for you! Suit, tan, jewelry and show strategy details! Unleash your Halloween treat demons Guilt-free with Smart Sweets https://glnk.io/0xyp/toriihp21-fit and use code: TORIIHP21_FIT10 for 10% off at checkout after you build your treat box! These sweets are PACKED WITH PLANT-BASED FIBER, contains NO ADDED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, contains NO SUGAR ALCOHOLS, is NON-GMO, are NATURALLY FLAVORED & COLORED, NET CARBS ARE LOWER THAN TOTAL CARBS Pamcakes Pancakes 10% off https://pamcakespancakes.com/?aff=1146 HIGH in FLAVOR, HIGH in PROTEIN, LOW in CARBS, & LOW in FAT AND GLUTEN FREE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourfoxpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourfoxpodcast/support

Episode 4 features published author and Iowa Western Baseball Alum, Drew Clark. Drew draws on how his season-ending injury inspired him to publish two books in hopes to help others through similar situations. We dive into the details of his journey, and how he navigates through his time away from baseball. Drew's books: You Matter, and Bigger Than The Game can be found on Amazon. Episode 4 was fueled by Smart Sweets, which can be found at Whole Foods or on Amazon. Be sure to enter our OCTOBER GIVEAWAY! Thanks for tuning in y'all Follow us on Instagram for daily content @lifeftersportpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 4 features published author and Iowa Western Baseball Alum, Drew Clark. Drew draws on how his season-ending injury inspired him to publish two books in hopes to help others through similar situations. We dive into the details of his journey, and how he navigates through his time away from baseball. Drew's books: You Matter, and Bigger Than The Game can be found on Amazon. Episode 4 was fueled by Smart Sweets, which can be found at Whole Foods or on Amazon. Be sure to enter our OCTOBER GIVEAWAY! Thanks for tuning in y'all Follow us on Instagram for daily content @lifeftersportpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 4 features published author and Iowa Western Baseball Alum, Drew Clark. Drew draws on how his season-ending injury inspired him to publish two books in hopes to help others through similar situations. We dive into the details of his journey, and how he navigates through his time away from baseball. Drew's books: You Matter, and Bigger Than The Game can be found on Amazon. Episode 4 was fueled by Smart Sweets, which can be found at Whole Foods or on Amazon. Be sure to enter our OCTOBER GIVEAWAY! Thanks for tuning in y'all Follow us on Instagram for daily content @lifeftersportpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anna and Khris return with a special Top 5 looking at the career and legacy (so far) of one of Hollywood's favorites, Tom Hanks. Both Anna and Khris took some time, put together their Top 5 Tom Hanks roles, and broke them down this week while tasting some SmartSweets snacks! SmartSweets: https://smartsweets.com/ Send your thoughts, questions, Tipsy Advice letters, and concerns: prettyunlimited@gmail.com The Pretty Unlimited theme music was produced by Rediculus for Platformz Music. Follow Pretty Unlimited online: Website: www.prettyunlimited.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrettyUnlimitedBlog/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/pretty_unlimited/ Twitter: twitter.com/PrettyUnlimited Subscribe to the Pretty Unlimited Podcast! YouTube: bit.ly/PrettyUnlimitedYouTube Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/PrettyUnlimitedPod Spotify: bit.ly/PrettyUnlimitedSpot SoundCloud: @prettyunlimited Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/show/pretty-unlimited PlayerFM: player.fm/series/2424735 For more on Rediculus and Platformz Music: platformzrecords.bandcamp.com/ @platformzmusic www.platformzmusic.com/

Solo episode with Sarah spilling the tea on the smallest investment we have made in FWSH that has resulted with the biggest returns in biz and brand partnerships. This has been the key to landing partnerships we have had with brands like DHL, SmartSweets, Teangle Matcha - as well as receiving responses from "cold" e-mail asks for podcast guests! Listen in to hear what *spoiler* $8/month investment you could make to level up you business or hustle! This will also help gain some major confidence points and leave a professional first impression! Connect with SarahSubscribe to @saveherseatFind more at femaleswhosidehustle.comFemales Who Side Hustle Memberships are available. Join the #hustleclub visit femaleswhosidehustle.com/jointheclubSo have a listen, send to a friend and #saveherseatPS. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout HEREJOIN the #hustleclub - our memberships are live!POWERED by @femaleswhosidehustleCONNECT on our Facebook Group 

On this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Catherine recommends a graphic-novel style illustrated memoir called The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui. Nicole's trying a new treat, SmartSweets' low-carb, low-sugar gummy candies. And Terri suggests you follow The Dodo on social media for heartwarming animal videos (plus she predicts one they'll definitely post in the near future).

Every week we will take a deep dive into a business and share with you some of their marketing & business strategies that helped these businesses scale. In Episode 38, we dissect SmartSweets business & marketing strategy – Tara Bosch founded this company in 2016 when she was 21 years old & is one of the fastest growing brands in the non-chocolate category across Canada & US. Last year, the company was acquired by TPG Growth for $360 Million. Her marketing & business efforts is quite impressive and something we can all learn from as we dive deeper into her business within this episode.Timestamps:00:50 Who is SmartSweets2:50 Go all in on giveaways. SmartSweets hosts different types of giveaways on Instagram at least 4-5x a month. One of their giveaways5:20 Allow your customers to create their own bundles.7:50 Your best insight is from your customers8:00 Incorporate Large Text Overlays in Your FB Ads9:02 Understand the best packaging and pricing to have success in retail.12:28 Don't confuse your product to your advantage. A lot of SweetSmarts customer's buy because they support the founder, Tara Bosch15:57 Recreate products that people are familiar with.ABOUT MATT SKOPAK:An adventure and fitness addict with a passion for entrepreneurship and numbers. Lead Investor in Sweetberry Bowls and CFO of Sugar & Kush CBD. Rutgers MBA 2020 in Entrepreneurship & Accounting. Matt Skopak's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mskopakABOUT ME (SEAN AZARI):In 2015, I started a creative ad agency called Breakthrough Social that has helped over 50+ businesses build their brand & increase sales mainly through content development & distribution, influencer marketing, paid media campaigns, and other developing techniques. Brands that I have worked with: Rebhorn, Safavieh, Rugs USA, SoJo Spa Club, Muscle Maker Grill, Kat Burki, Sweetberry Bowls, & many others.REBHORN (My eCommerce/Art Brand) ⤵️Website: https://www.rebhorndesign.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebhorndesignMy Other Social Channels:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sean_azari/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/azarimedia/SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sean_azariTWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/sean_azari

The second snack from the You Tried Dat?? gang's 2021 New Year's resolutions is featured today as Reese's Big Cups with Pretzels takes on Tcho Toasted Cornflake Bars and Smart Sweets Sour Blasts.  They also discuss infamous texting blunders and unusual fetishes before pitting spouse vs. friends in an epic showdown. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.

Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Pree Walia of Preemadonna, makers of the Nailbot.com, an at-home robotic manicure machine. In this episode, Pree talks about the challenges of raising capital for a hardware startup, her experience with the HAX Accelerator and TechCrunch Battlefield, running a Kickstarter campaign, getting on the TV show "Meet The Drapers" and more. The Company has raised $5.6M in an overall seed financing to date led by Halogen Ventures with participation from Version One Ventures and the Amazon Alexa Fund. Additional seed investors in Preemadonna include Two Small Fish, SOSV, Garage Capital, Draper Associates Investments, LLC., Shrug Capital, Telescopic Ventures, Cleo Capital; and a host of entrepreneurs including Tara Bosch - the founder of SmartSweets, Markus Frind - the founder of Plenty of Fish, Helen Greiner - co-founder of iRobot, Charles Huang - founder of Guitar Hero, & the Spanx by Sara Blakely Fund, a Donor-Advised Fund at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Preemadonna is an alum of the HAX hardware accelerator and Founders Factory program. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $2.5 Billion since 2016. Create a free account at www.foundersuite.com

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Can God restore a marriage after multiple affairs? Can He actually lead two broken people to forgiveness and healing? Mark and Jami Nato share their story of infidelity and deep suffering. Looking at them now with multiple flourishing businesses, four children, and a marriage filled with laughter, you may think it’s always been easy. They share their story to give God glory. They want people to know that the gospel is real, and it really can change everything!   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________   Resources mentioned in this episode: SmartSweets @jaminato   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 34:18 Matthew 18:21-35   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast).  Or follow us on Spotify! We would love if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast!   **The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.**

Aisha and Sophia welcome Canadian comedian, author and speaker Jessica Holmes to talk "Simple Pleasures"Where to find Jessica:Instagram & Twitter: @happyfeetholmesWeb: www.JessicaHolmes.comAmazon: "Depression The Comedy: A Tale of Perseverance" Follow Shout Out Show Podcast:Instagram: @shoutoutshowpodcastAisha: @aishaalfaSophia: @sophiazolanTheme Song by: @SarahDugasMusic

Even though most keto experts will tout the benefits of keto and they’ll teach you how to start your keto diet tomorrow, they won’t tell you when keto might not be the right plan for you. Even though keto might not be right for you now, there are steps you can take to make keto right for you. We’re not Jillian Michaels - she says keto isn’t right for anyone Still, keto isn’t automatically a magical plan for everyone Don’t expect massive weight loss just because you’re cutting back on carbs If your body isn’t processing fat well, you need to work with your body to improve this in order to help make keto right for you. Sticking with processed carbs long term also isn’t the answer. While you may need to reduce carbs drastically to see results, not all ketoers need to stay under 20 grams of carbs for life Listener Question: What is your take on companies that offer keto snacks and treats such as NÜSH, Quest, Smartćake, Smart Sweets, etc? Product Review: Nush Cakes Links Mentioned: Keto Decoded courses Kick It Naturally: Insomnia

Today's show is all about the why! Why I want to start my own business (it's not just because I want to be able to bring my dog to work with me). Also some stuff about a home for wayward girls, Bethany Frankel and why I'm so jealous of Tara Bosch from Smart Sweets.

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We're getting into all things business this week as Smart Sweets Founder Tara Bosch joins WDII. Tara is a young entrepreneur who has scaled her kitchen start-up Smart Sweets to a 40 million dollar business in just 4 years. She's also been named Forbes' 30 Under 30 and is sharing with Bailey and Jacci her top tools for the entrepreneurial life, how to think big and why it's so powerful, challenging yourself, how she fuels her mind and why success isn't a static destination. --------------- Follow along at @whatdayisitpodcast SHOP OUR MERCH Join our Facebook Group Checkout our Amazon Shop Don't forget to creep the hosts @baileyjst and @jaccirai Questions, comments, feedback? Email us whatdayisitpodcast@gmail.com

Saturdays are great for audits: Audit Competition- Over your morning coffee, as I am doing right now, take a look at the social handles of some brands you consider to be your competitors and observe what they are up to. Not because you are competing with them for likes or followers, but more to see how they are approaching messaging and conveying USPs. You can find some incredible learnings by observing what your competitor set is doing. Audit Aspirational Competitors- Next, take a peek at some brands that you feel just crush it on social (I like OLIPOP PBC, ALOHA, and SmartSweets just to name a few) and document 1-3 things that you really love and that you think are actionable and you can easily implement in your own plan. Audit Yourself- Immediately after, jump onto your accounts and as best you can, try and look at them through the eyes of a consumer. When a person lands here, do they immediately get who we are, what we sell, how we are different, and why they should care? Does it feel natural and that this is the social account of your brand and authentic to your ethos? Armed with fresh thoughts from this 20-minute exercise, jot down some tasks for the week that you feel can incrementally improve your own efforts.

What's better for you? Smart Sweets or Swedish Fish?

Coach Thacia Stirling of IFOX FITNESS talks about the inner and outer steps to take in order to actually build resilience even in the hardest of times. During COVID-19 and all restrictions, its been an overwhelming adventure through a lot of unknowns. Take a listen to what she shares on key mindset components to long lasting and development of your resilience even when situations and emotions are very new to us! For one on one guidance and mentorship within your health, wellness, and fitness go to www.ifoxfitness.com to schedule a FREE breakthrough call with us or find a program that is meant for you at this point in time! Going in to the new year we have open enrollment for Team IFOX future competitors to join our team! go to www.teamifox.com to apply for team ifox and go over what your stage goals are. Let us help you navigate the stage for the first time with fully comprehensive support, education, and coaching. And lastly, a huge shout out to our Yoga Flow Specialist Leanne Rays! We are grateful for your partnership to bring relaxing and progressive muscle and sculpting flows to our ladies at ifox! Recovery and self care is a huge part of resilience, and empowering our ladies through heart opening, total body presence and confidence in their control is one way we love seeing our ladies conquer their resilience once and for all! Struggling with anxiety, lack of sleep, poor muscle recovery? Try CALM from @vvsnutrition ! Want guilt free binge sweets? Try Pamcakes Pancakes or Smart Sweets for your next mouth watering cravings instead of resorting to less healthy triggers and temptations with emotions. We are all about balance here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourfoxpodcast/message

Plant Based Lifestyle. In the premiere episode of Nirvana Sisters, Amy and Katie discuss the plant based lifestyle which Katie has been following. Katie shares her experiences with plant based, breaks down what it means and give tips to make it easier to follow. Amy also reviews a few of her favorite products of the week. Brands mentioned:Just Egg: https://www.ju.st/en-usBeyond Burger: https://www.beyondmeat.com/Sakara Life: https://www.sakara.com/Smart Sweets: https://smartsweets.com/Behave: https://www.eatbehave.com/

In this week's episode, Andrew talks about a couple of comedy gigs, his sister's visit home, and moving out.  Follow on IG: @andrewdellavolpe Email:MillenniHellPod@gmail.com Book: DrivewayBooking@gmail.com

In times of stress and uncertainty, our brains often turn to what we know. So how can we develop a mindset and practices to become more resilient? In this episode of The Go-To, we set the stage for our 5-episode mini-series where we explore the concept of resilience – how to build it and how to maintain it. A resilient mindset is about optimism, creativity, and positivity. It's about considering options and shifting possibilities. We dive headfirst into the science of resilience with Judy Brooks, Entrepreneur, Executive Chair at SmartSweets, and The Forum Chair. Then, we discover the traits and values that allowed Lili Fortin, President of Tristan, to pivot her 700-person clothing production business into a 7-person team that manufactures face shields, all within one week. Grab a pen and paper and let's dig in. *The Special Edition workbook and website are currently being updated! Visit theforum.ca for more information on the Resilience Program starting June 2021. 

En période de stress et d'incertitude, notre cerveau se tourne souvent vers ce que nous connaissons. Alors comment pouvons-nous développer un état d'esprit et des pratiques pour devenir plus résilients? Dans cet épisode du Go-To, nous préparons le terrain pour notre minisérie de 5 épisodes où nous explorons le concept de résilience : comment la construire et comment la maintenir? Un esprit résilient est synonyme d'optimisme, de créativité et de positivité. Il s'agit d'envisager des options et de modifier les possibilités. Nous nous plongeons tête première (littéralement) dans la science de la résilience avec Judy Brooks, entrepreneure, présidente exécutive de SmartSweets et présidente du FWE. Ensuite, nous découvrons les traits et les valeurs qui ont permis à Lili Fortin, présidente de Tristan, de faire pivoter son entreprise de la production de vêtements par 700 personnes en une équipe de 7 personnes qui fabrique des écrans faciaux, le tout en une semaine. Prenez un crayon et du papier et creusons. * Le manuel et le site Web de l'édition spéciale sont actuellement mis à jour! Visitez theforum.ca pour plus d'informations sur le programme de résilience à partir de juin 2021.      

Everyone has different foods that they love, whether they are quarantined at home, back at work, at school or even on vacation. Three categories that come to mind would be sweet foods, salty foods and alcohol. It is possible to satisfy your desire for those favorite tastes without overloading your diet with unhealthy calories. My friend and fellow health coach, Betsy Holzapfel, was the guest on my March 20 Podcast 63, “Thriving Not just Surviving”. She is with me today to discuss small changes you can make to your food choices to be healthier, have fewer calories and still feel full and content.Sweets:In any recipe you can substitute zero calorie, natural sweetener such as Stevia for the sugar. Plain white flour has no nutritional value so replace it with almond, coconut or similar flour to get healthy benefits. You may have to try various combinations to find what you like. Your final product will be denser but much healthier with fewer carbs and less sugar.A few favorite brands:Lilly’s. Their chocolate chips, bars and treats are made with natural cocoa and sweetened with stevia, not artificial sugars.Truvia. A plant based, natural sugar made from Stevia.Smart Sweets. High fiber, zero sugar and zero carb, gummy type candy.An easy way to find low carb and low sugar recipes is to look at those designed for a Keto diet. You do not have to follow the diet plan, but you can pick and choose recipes that sound good to you to add to your regular diet plan.Replacing “this with that” will make a difference but you must also practice portion control. Just because something has less sugar or fewer carbs does not mean you can eat as much as you want.Salty snacksChips and salsa are a good option. Especially if you make your own salsa and pair it with a chip such as Beanitos which are made from beans. They taste great and are packed with fiber and protein, plus they have a low glycemic index.Pre-portioned salted nuts are great if you have the proper serving size. Use pre-packaged nuts so you can’t overdo it.It is important to know your eating personality. What are you trying to satisfy: portion size, taste or mouth feel (such a s crunchy)? You have to decide that before you can choose a snack. For example; if you think you are seeking salt, but you want quantity, don’t pick nuts. You will eat too many calories trying to satisfy your need.Alcohol:All alcohol has calories, but you can minimize those by your choice of mixer or by choosing lite variations.Vodka and Tequila are lower in calories than other alcohols, so pair them with a low calorie seltzer. For favorites like margaritas, use natural, low calorie sweeteners. Enjoy a lite beer over a regular one and you will save yourself calories.Enjoy good fats, just watch portion size and eat them at the right time. For example, avocado toast on a healthy piece of bread for breakfast will satisfy you until lunch. The fat of the avocado is higher in calories, but it stays with you, is healthy and contains fiber and protein.Resources:www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestylesDo not deprive yourself. If that kicks in, you are toast. When choosing what to eat, find something you like that is healthier, and you will eventually crave it, instead of the original. Make sure it is filling enough to satisfy you and leave you content. If you are feeling starved or deprived, you will make emotional choices and have no control over quantity.

So, I've always been obsessed with Smart Sweets. For those that don't know the product, well you should because it's so good. It's the first delicious candy without the sugar, free from artificial sweeteners. As a foodie myself, I was curious to know how the product was made and the story behind it. What better person to ask than the R&D and Innovation Manager aka Food Scientist at SmartSweets, Lauren Jans. So, yes Lauren is pretty much you're modern-day Willa Wonka, or Wilma Wolka as she likes to be called. In today's episode, we talk about the difference between food science and nutrition, how she got into the research background, what she does day to day from developing recipes to testing out the product, how powerful Smart Sweet's mission is on the world and how much impact their customers have on their product development. Follow Smart Sweets on Instagram!

600 doors to 20 000 in 3 years. Smart Sweets is the Queen of the #kicksugar movement. We talk to Koreann Webster about their sweet success

Drinking a little bit of House Wine and chatting all things beauty. Kristina touches on some funny quarantine moments and wearing a mask in the grocery story. Talking about how ridiculous people are acting in grocery stores and if there is crack in Smart Sweets. Going into Quarantine self care with baths, epsom salts, rock salt lamps, bath bombs, and a luxe bath pillow from Fashion Lush. Next the girls dive into face mask hacks, facial steamers, extractions, and why you do not want to use bentonite clay with metals. Talking nail hacks during quarantine, press on nails, the best nail glue that is a dollar on Amazon. Kristina McInnis talks about the best fake tans that are temporary for 24 hours such as Sally Hansen airbrush versus the ones that stay all week such as Coola or tanning drops Isle Of Paradise. We dive into how to make your tan stay the best with dry brushing, exfoliating scrub, and the Bum Bum cream. A huge hack the girls go into is actually using a makeup brush for your tan on your face, hands, and feet. Kristina dishes on why Madeline is OCD about Instagram stories. We talk about how to keep NBR extensions intact during this time and horror stories from extension experiences. Follow Kristina and The Bottled Blonde Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bottled-blonde/support

Snacks, BJJ Tips for Beginners, Zone 2 Cardio, How to Raise Kids, Smart Sweets.   Make your health an act of rebellion and join the community here. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS  This episode is sponsored by Joovv. Joovv is the leading manufacturer of personal, in-home red light therapy devices, with several different sizes and setups. Clinical grade power to help reduce pain, fight inflammation, so you can live a happy healthier life. Check them out at joovv.com/robb and use code ROBB for a free gift with your purchase. Download a copy of the transcript here (PDF) Watch the podcast video here Show Notes: News topic du jour: Backlash Over Meat Dietary Recommendations Raises Questions About Corporate Ties to Nutrition Scientists   1. Snacks? [16:35] Stephen says: I will start by saying, I know I know snacking is not really the best thing to do. But let's be honest, it needs to happen from time to time. Snacking doesn't happen often but I want to be prepared for those days I didn't really get to eat like I wanted to or when I am coaching all day and need a quick bit to carry me. It seems the only "snacks" are either meat snacks (jerky and the like), a small number of nuts are ok but as you have written about it is easy to let that get out of control without realizing it. I actually had to stop stocking nuts because it was way too easy to just grab handfuls or too much. My question: What can I potentially munch on to either hold me over or in those times that snacks are nice like watching a movie with the family? I have been using Cronometer and it seems like veggies are pushing me over my Carb #s and wanted to see if I should be concerned about that or because it is veggies it is not an issue? I feel good as long as the carbs I consume are from vegetables or similar things. This part still confuses me a bit but might just be old thinking I have to change. Thanks   2. Tips for BJJ? [22:49] Marc: Hi Robb and Nicki I've been a listener and reader since the very 1st Paleo Solution podcasts and truly appreciate all  the info you graciously shared over the years . Forgive me if you've addressed this previously; I just started BJJ class and wanted your advice, tips and whatever else you could offer a true beginner. Not asking specifics on training or volume, just maybe some things you wish you knew when you were starting .  You always have an interesting and informative take on anything you practice. Thanks for everything, Marc   3. Zone 2 Cardio? [34:45] Holly says: Hi Robb – love your work and consider you to be the sensible voice in this confusing space of health/training/nutrition/longevity.  Sooo, I’m hoping you can provide me with a bit of clarity.  On a recent podcast, you touched a bit on finding the right balance of strength/endurance and I want you to expand on this a bit.  I am a 44 year old female whose primary goal is health and longevity.  Years ago, I came across Mark Sisson’s work and realized I had spent over 20 years doing what he would term “chronic cardio” including running marathons.  I abandoned this approach to focus on strength training with a bit of HIIT and 30 minutes a day of walking.  This choice seemed to be confirmed by several in the health space, including the Ketogains approach.  Now, however, I’m hearing about how important zone 2 cardio is for mitochondrial health – this was discussed extensively on Peter Attia’s podcast with Dr. San Millan.  So, now I’m wondering how much zone 2 cardio should one be doing and does this amount change if your goal changes (i.e. if your goal is body recomposition vs overall health).  How can I maximize strength gains while including cardio in my plan (interference hypothesis?).  I have 3 children who are 6 and under plus I work full time so only have about 1 hour a day to devote to exercise. Thanks, Holly   4. How To Raise Kids? [40:47] Jaakko says Dear Robb and Nicki, Greetings from across the pond, from far away Finland. First, thank you for all that you've done and continue to do. You have influenced my life tremendously, as I'm sure you have for the other 5 listeners too. In addition to changing my diet and lifestyle and greatly improving my health in the process, following your lead I also changed careers from engineering to health and wellness coaching, started a paleo blog and podcast and soon I'm moving to the countryside with my wife and baby girl. We are building a house there with a small permaculture based food forest also in the works So that's the possibly creepy copy cat / bromance part, now on to the question. My wife just gave birth to our first child and I've been wondering how to raise kids in this modern world. Most of the mainstream advice for raising kids doesn't seem to be very much aligned with our species specific needs. I would like to try and give my children at least some of the experiences their biology craves. I'm not planning to go all Captain Fantastic on my kids, although that might be the best option. So I turn to the great paleo sensei of Texas Hill Country Mr. Robert and the awesome Mother of Wolves, the senseiness Mrs. Nickoletti (I'm sorry if I misspelled your names, I'm foreign and my England is not so well!) I'm reading the Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff and have looked at some attachment parenting stuff from the Sears. Do you have any ideas, tips or resources you could suggest. How did you / do you tackle this with your kids, if at all? Ps. I'm really looking towards the sustainability book and film you are doing with Diana Rodgers. Thank you for carrying the torch for meat and sustainability. I know it's not easy with The Vegans, death threats and all the other craziness. My sincerest gratitude, Jaakko (BTW if you want to give a go in pronouncing my name like a Finn (after I did such a great job with yours!) here it is pronounced by a native ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX8YOnsFjjY (just ignore the Pallasvuo part) Nicki notes: "hold onto your kids"  https://amzn.to/2RMekx7  Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Mate "the whole brain child" https://amzn.to/3aJvHY4  Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson   5. "Smart Sweets"? [53:51] Maizy says: Hi Robb and Nicki! I'm fucking addicted to "smart sweets", do you know about those little hitters? 3gs of sugar per bag.  Smart Sweets make gummy bears, Swedish fish, peach rings, sour patch... etc. Ingredients are "plant based" (except the gummy bears which contain gelatine) and free from "sugar alcohols"...  supposedly like, healthy candy? Love you guys! Long live the Healthy Rebellion... One must imagine Sisyphus HEALTHY!

#242: On this episode we sit down with Gabby Reece. Gabby Reece is a former professional athlete, mother, best selling author, fitness expert, entrepreneur and wife to Laird Hamilton. This is a very raw conversation that covers a lot of ground. We discuss how to have successful relationships, be a good parent, masculine & feminine energy and how to continue to keep evolving. If you love this episode like we do be sure to check out Gabby's new show: The Gabby Reece show on the Dear Media podcast network! To listen to The Gabby Reece Show click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by Joovv. Experience the benefits of red light therapy by one of the best in the business; JOOVV! To experience the Joovv and receive a free gift with purchase go to joovv.com/skinny This episode is brought to you by RITUAL Forget everything you thought you knew about vitamins. Ritual is the brand that’s reinventing the experience with 9 essential nutrients women lack the most. If you’re ready to invest in your health, do what I did and go to www.ritual.com/skinny  Your future self will thank you for taking Ritual: Consider it your ‘Lifelong-Health-401k’. Why put anything but clean ingredients (backed by real science) in your body? This episode is brought to you by SMART SWEETS. If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthy alternative to some of your favorite candy, you have to try SMART SWEETS. To try smart sweets visit www.smartsweets.com and use code Skinny15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Produced by Dear Media

#239: On this episode we sit down with Indy Blue to discuss how she hid her pregnancy for 7 months. Indy is a 22 year old writer, entrepreneur, and influencer. We discuss how she came to the decision and what her journey has been like as a soon to be mom. Michael and Lauryn also share some of their advice about the decision to become new parents. To connect with Indy Blue click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by THRIVE MARKET. We use Thrive for our online grocery delivery on a weekly basis and we also now get our wine at Thrive! They provide the highest quality products and ingredients delivered straight to our door with unbeatable prices.  Be sure to grab our deal by going to to https://thrivemarket.com/skinny to select your prefferred memberships package and start saving today! This episode is brought to you by ROOTZ NUTRITION Whether your goal is to start seeing better results in the gym, or just look and feel your best, you are going to love the Rootz Protein Superfood.Packed with protein, greens, electrolytes, and tons of superfoods, it's perfect for adding to your morning smoothie, drinking after exercise, or as a quick and easy meal replacement at any time during the day. Use code SKINNY for 20% off your entire order. This episode is brought to you by SMART SWEETS. If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthy alternative to some of your favorite candy, you have to try SMART SWEETS. To try smart sweets visit www.smartsweets.com and use code Skinny15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Produced by Dear Media

La croissance en bâton de hockey est un terme qui est beaucoup utilisé dans le domaine des entreprises en démarrage, mais qu'est-ce que l'expansion internationale et la croissance rapide représentent vraiment pour les entrepreneurs et est-ce que c'est réellement pour tout le monde? Dans cet épisode de The Go-To, nous découvrons que le secret de la croissance stratégique est plus qu'un produit ou un service populaire. Tara Bosch, fondatrice et directrice générale de SmartSweets, raconte comment elle est passée du rêve d'expansion à un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 50 millions de dollars. Ensuite, nous nous demanderons si la croissance convient à tout le monde avec Caterina Rizzi, cofondatrice et directrice de la création de Breather et, jusqu'à récemment, elle était la fondatrice la plus financée au Canada.

Hockey stick growth is a term that is used a lot in the start-up space but what does international expansion and rapid growth truly entail for entrepreneurs and is it really for everyone? In this episode of the Go-To, we discover that the secret behind strategic growth is more than a popular product or service. Tara Bosch, Founder & CEO of SmartSweets shares how she went from dreaming about expansion to reaching over $50 million in revenue. Then, we discuss if growth is for everyone with Caterina Rizzi, Co-Founder and Creative Officer of Breather and until recently, was the most funded female founder in Canada.

#237: On this episode we sit down with the founders of one of LA's most prominent hair salons, Nine Zero One. Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee share their secrets to beautiful hair, how to build brand, how to stand out in a major city, and how to keep celebrity clientele happy.  To learn more about Nine Zero One click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by SMART SWEETS. If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthy alternative to some of your favorite candy, you have to try SMART SWEETS. To try smart sweets visit www.smartsweets.com and use code Skinny15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. This episode is brought to you by Poo-Pourri Made with a blend of natural essential oils and other top secret ingredients, Poo-Pourri is revolutionary! Before-You-Go Toilet Spray makes going #2 easy-breezy without making you sneezy. To receive 20% off your entire order go to poopourri.com and use code TSC20 for 20% off your purchase of $25 or more.  Produced by Dear Media 

On episode 38, Kristen and Whitney sit down with Bachelor alum, Tenley Molzahn Leopold. Sure, her life in the public eye may have started on Jake's season of the Bachelor, but Tenley is so much more than that. We chat about her journey to find good health, faith, marriage, and of course all things Bachelor. We also do a round of fast questions and Yay and Nay with Whit and K. Tenley is sweet, charming and after today you'll want her as your new best friend. • Connect with Tenley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenleymolzahn/?hl=en Visit Tenley's Website: https://www.tenleyleopold.com • Follow us Instagram @tglpodcast (use #tgltuesdays) https://www.instagram.com/tglpodcast/ • To connect with Kristen and Whitney: @kgrace01 and @positivelyposie For detailed show notes visit: https://www.thisgirllifepodcast.com/ Today's episode is brought you by Smart Sweets: To try and order Smart Sweets visit https://smartsweets.com/ and use code TGL10 for 10% off your order over $30.00.

In this weeks confidence and self esteem podcast I talk about Tara Bosch who set up Smart Sweets and her struggles around confidence and dealing with rejection whilst setting up the business.In true Confidence and Self Esteem style; if you are looking to become more confident or have increased self esteem; you have to get slightly out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself and I'm no different when it comes to this. I'm certainly not prepared to hide behind some carefully edited recording! So as ALWAYS you get the raw - unedited version. Just like with all shows - I need your feedback. Let me know what you want me to talk about what you want to hear. Happy listening

On this episode Kristen and Whitney are sharing their 4 tips for living your best life in 2020. They discuss four key things that will help you execute your goals in the new year. They believe to live your best life you must 1: understand yourself 2: Find your tribe 3: Set good & reasonable boundaries 4: And Be SMART with your goals. • Follow us Instagram @tglpodcast (use #tgltuesdays) https://www.instagram.com/tglpodcast/ • To connect with Kristen and Whitney: @kgrace01 and @positivelyposie For detailed show notes visit: https://www.thisgirllifepodcast.com/ This episode we are teaming up with Smart Sweets to give one person 15 bags of their delicious sweet treats. Smart sweets is the healthy alternative to your gummy favorites. To enter head to our latest instagram www.instagram.com/tglpodcast/ and Follow us & Follow Smart Sweets, then leave us your favorite emoji in the comments to let us know you entered. Winner announced on next weeks episode. To try and order Smart Sweets visit https://smartsweets.com/ and use code TGL10 for 10% off your order over $30.00.

#231: On this episode we sit down with Kenzie Burke to discuss the idea of food combining. Kenzie moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue the fashion industry. During this time she developed health issues and as a result started working to get back in shape. After discovering food combining she decided to share her journey with the world. Today we discuss the concept in detail. To connect with Kenzie Burke click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by Joovv. Experience the benefits of red light therapy by one of the best in the business; JOOVV! To experience the Joovv and receive a free gift with purchase go to joovv.com/skinny This episode is brought to you by SMART SWEETS. If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthy alternative to some of your favorite candy, you have to try SMART SWEETS. To try smart sweets visit www.smartsweets.com and use code Skinny15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Produced by Dear Media 

#216: On this episode we sit down with our friend Sophia Rossi to talk about hustle! Sophia started as an assistant and baby sitter and hustled her way to the top to become an executive producer on The Hills. She also co-founded and was the CEO of the female focused entertainment and lifestyle website HelloGiggles. On today's show Sophia discusses what it takes to excel in any career path to produce your best results.  To connect with Sophia Rossi click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by SMART SWEETS. If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthy alternative to some of your favorite candy, you have to try SMART SWEETS. To try smart sweets visit www.smartsweets.com and use code Skinny15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order.   Produced by Dear Media 

#214: Well everyone... It happened. Michael anchor-babied Lauryn. We are 5 months pregnant and this is the first time we are talking about it publicly. In this episode we sit down and talk about why we made the decision to stay quiet about Lauryn's pregnancy for 5 months. We surprise our producer Taylor with the news, and we discuss what the last 5 months of Lauryn's pregnancy have been like. In typical TSC Him & Her fashion, this episode does not hold back! To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by THRIVE MARKET. We use Thrive for our online grocery delivery on a weekly basis and we also now get our wine at Thrive! They provide the highest quality products and ingredients delivered straight to our door with unbeatable prices.    This episode is brought to you by SMART SWEETS. If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthy alternative to some of your favorite candy, you have to try SMART SWEETS. To try smart sweets visit www.smartsweets.com and use code Skinny15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order.   This episode is brought to you by Tradesy. Tradesy is the hottest online luxury fashion resale marketplace, where you’ll get the styles you can’t live without – all on your own terms, and all at up to 90% off. Forget the overpriced pieces you’ll find in stores, forget the lines. Visit Tradesy.com to save fifty dollars on your very first Tradesy purchase when it’s four-hundred dollars or more. Use code SKINNY at checkout to redeem this offer.  Produced by Dear Media 

I think Calah (@calahmikal) read my mind before we had this conversation. She spoke about so many things I had been feeling/thinking about like::::feeling it’s too late to learn a new skill (spoiler alert: it’s SO NOT), the tendency to always be writing about identity, our Troy Boltoness in high school, actively downplaying our potential and value, this idea that if you’re not #struggling for your music you’re not really doing it, and the overall all-consuming nature of music and songwriting. Calah Mikal Caballero is a songwriter, artist, and a school counselor, and just has such a strong sense of self and a beautiful perspective on music, identity, Nashville, and more. Check out “An Ocean” and “Details” on Spotify (which we talk about on the ep) and I’m v intrigued and excited for her new single “Jimmy Fallon” (cc: @jimmyfallon). Longest interview to date and I think every second’s worth it!! Medium article on Billie Eilish below (don’t hate me Gen Zers):https://medium.com/@monicamarymoser/the-issue-with-billie-eilishs-darkness-aa2ac8b5349e Plugs~ Calah: Clairo (@clairo), Smart Sweets at Whole Foods (low sugar gummies!!!) Mon: The Little Women trailer (@littlewomenmovie), When They See Us (@whentheyseeus) recorded: 8/19/19

Growing up, Danye was an athlete and heavily involved in sports. After joining the Air Force she realized that she loved health and fitness and decided to pursue a career in this area. Danye decided to join her love of Disney parks and nutrition and come up with a plan for how to stay "on track” while vacationing. If you are looking to upgrade your fitness and health, Danye suggests that you surround yourself with someone that already has the knowledge to help you get to where you want to be. Writing out goals is the best way to achieve them! Try to meet with a person that has the knowledge and enlist their help in setting your goals! Danye encourages people that are wanting to get fit and healthy to start slowly. Start with one change at a time and then add on to that, otherwise he or she can easily get burned out. Danye hosts 2 podcasts (linked below)! Her first podcast empowers people to navigate the fitness and food aspects of life. Knowing your body’s needs is super important.  Danye’s podcast encourages others to try new things. The other podcast that Danye hosts is all about navigating Disney in a healthy manner. Danye has also written a book on how to eat healthy and maintain your goals while at Disney. The book encourages Disney goers to plan ahead and hold yourself accountable.   For Danye, "taking the upgrade" means listening to her gut and body. The most pivotal upgrade that Danye has ever taken was the decision to join the Air Force and then ultimately leaving the Air Force. One thing that Danye wishes that everyone knew is that if they asked questions they would get further in life.  No matter the area of life, we will learn more if we ask more. Danye starts her day off every day with a big glass of water, and she ends her day by getting ready for bed at 8pm and getting in the bed by 9pm. Some snacks that Danye loves to take while she traveling is freeze dried fruit and also fresh fruit. For the snacks that maybe aren’t such healthy options, she suggests putting them in the very back of the car where you can’t reach them. Smart Sweets are a great  option if you love gummies! To check out Danye’s book click here.   You can reach Danye at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessempowermentbydanye/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danyephillips/   Website: https://www.danyephillips.com Fitness Empowerment Podcast Healthy Disney Podcast   Connect with us→ via social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/anaturalshift Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaturalshift/ Follow Julie-->www.instagram.com/julieanndavey/ Follow Kari--> www.instagram.com/karicoody/   On the web: www.anaturalshift.com   Check out our FREE goodies for you! ebooks: https://anaturalshift.com/free-e-books/ Printables: https://anaturalshift.com/free-printables/   Links to listen:

Even though most keto experts will tout the benefits of keto and they’ll teach you how to start your keto diet tomorrow, they won’t tell you when keto might not be the right plan for you. Even though keto might not be right for you now, there are steps you can take to make keto right for you. We’re not Jillian Michaels - she says keto isn’t right for anyone Still, keto isn’t automatically a magical plan for everyone Don’t expect massive weight loss just because you’re cutting back on carbs If your body isn’t processing fat well, you need to work with your body to improve this in order to help make keto right for you. Sticking with processed carbs long term also isn’t the answer. While you may need to reduce carbs drastically to see results, not all ketoers need to stay under 20 grams of carbs for life Listener Question: What is your take on companies that offer keto snacks and treats such as NÜSH, Quest, Smartćake, Smart Sweets, etc? Product Review: Nush Cakes Links Mentioned: Keto Decoded courses Kick It Naturally: Insomnia Episode Download: Our favorite keto products

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Biodiversity, the death of bananas - what you can do to secure food for future generations Should you skip or eat breakfast for heart health? Choose your drinking water wisely! Arsenic alert! SmartSweets - if you eat sweets, choose smart and avoid Soylent squares SmartSweets ingredients SoylentSquared ingredients GET MY 10-DAY EMAIL HEALTH COURSE. THE FOUNDATION SERIES. SUBSCRIBE! Need help with meal plan? Fat Loss? Weight Loss? Health? Energy? Mental and Physical performance? An athlete cutting weight? Not sure how to start on KETO? Intermittent fasting? How to get lean and shredded and healthy without starving yourself? EMAIL ME: Angela at CreateYourself.Today Created by Angela Shurina Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FoodSchool)

Tara Bosch is the founder of SmartSweets, her mission is to help you kick sugar! She started SmartSweets after forming an unhealthy relationship with food and seeing the negative effects sugar has on our health. After spending months recipe testing in her kitchen with a gummy bear mold from Amazon, Tara created a healthy gummy bear. Tara and her team were able to raise 3.6 million dollars to get their business off the ground. Today, you can find SmartSweets in over 10,000 stores like Whole Foods, Target, GNC and many online channels. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:55] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tara Bosch. [3:00] Tara talks about her relationship with her grandmother. [5:45] Navigating self-talk and keeping it positive. [8:00] What led Tara to create SmartSweets? [10:20] Creating the very first versions of SmartSweets. [14:00] Tara talks about the evolution of packaging for SmartSweets. [16:00] How did Tara raise funds for the business? [18:20] Tara shares her experience on Dragon’s Den and the aftermath. [20:30] Putting it all on the line. [22:20] Growing the team and building out the business. [26:00] Why were so many people interested in SmartSweets at trade shows? [27:45] Tara opens up about the ingredients they use in SmartSweets. [30:30] Participating in the Thiel Fellowship. [32:20] Tools and software that Tara and her team use. [34:45] Hiring new team members. [40:30] Lessons learned along the way. [44:00] How Tara keeps her products from melting while in transit. [45:30] A low moment in business for Tara. [47:20] Milestone reached, getting on the shelves at Whole Foods. In this episode… Imagine what it would be like to finally kick sugar from your diet. No longer dealing with addiction to sweets and that guilty feeling of letting your body down, sounds nice right? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur, Tara Bosch. In her conversation with Jeremy, Tara opens up about why she started SmartSweets, how she began the production process, challenges she faced along the way, what it took to expand the team, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this compelling and engaging episode featuring Tara’s story!  Do you have that one person in your corner who you can count on day in and day out? Maybe for you, it’s a parent or childhood friend. What challenges has that person helped you through? For business leader Tara Bosch, the person who was there to encourage her along the way was her grandmother. Tara fondly looks back at the time she spent with her grandmother and points to their mutual love of sweets that led her to start SmartSweets in the first place. Not only is it a good idea to stop and remember those who have helped you on your journey, but it’s also a good idea to consider who you can do the same for.  While it’s helpful to have family members and mentors in your corner, the one constant through your whole life will the be the person you see in the mirror. How do you treat yourself? Do you give yourself enough slack? Do you challenge yourself enough? One important lesson that Tara Bosch has learned on her journey is the value of keeping your self-talk positive. Often the business leader can be their own worst critic, take it easy on yourself! Think of inner dialogue as your number one fan, not your number one critic. This simple mindset shift can have a significant impact on your chances of success both personally and professionally.  Let’s face it; the average American is hooked on sugar, it’s almost as ubiquitous as salt! From salads to cereal, sugar is in much of the food you eat. What do you do if you want to kick sugar from your diet? How do you do that while still enjoying deserts and snacks? SmartSweets created the first candy that kicks sugar naturally. Their snacks are free from added sugar, sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners. Every ingredient they use is non-GMO, always real and never artificial. Make sure to check out the link to the SmartSweets website located in the resources section at the end of this post to learn more! Have you found that one thing that lights you up? Are you able to pursue that passion professionally? Tara Bosch knew that starting a business selling sugar-free candy was a huge risk, but she jumped in head first because she knew it was what she was meant to do. Tara started SmartSweets after her love affair with candy turned into an unhealthy relationship with food. She experienced the adverse effects sugar has on our health, and she wanted to be part of the solution. This venture was far from easy for Tara; she struggled for months recipe testing in her kitchen with a gummy bear mold from Amazon until she finally found the right formula. The challenges only increased from there, but Tara was committed and saw the process through. Now SmartSweets is a thriving business moving forward and helping people finally kick sugar from their diet. Resources Mentioned on this episode SmartSweets SmartSweets on Amazon Giftology Hootsuite ActiveInbox Shopify Dragon's Den Mixmax Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. 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Tara Bosch is the founder of SmartSweets, her mission is to help you kick sugar! She started SmartSweets after forming an unhealthy relationship with food and seeing the negative effects sugar has on our health. After spending months recipe testing in her kitchen with a gummy bear mold from Amazon, Tara created a healthy gummy bear. Tara and her team were able to raise 3.6 million dollars to get their business off the ground. Today, you can find SmartSweets in over 10,000 stores like Whole Foods, Target, GNC and many online channels.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:55] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tara Bosch. [3:15] Lessons learned along the way. [6:20] How Tara keeps her products from melting while in transit. [8:00] A low moment in business for Tara. [9:45] Milestone reached, getting on the shelves at Whole Foods. In this episode… How do small business owners get through the challenges of early development to push through their doubts to find sustained success? Is it possible to learn from mistakes and miscalculations along the way? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Tara Bosch. In her conversation with Jeremy, Tara opens up about SmartSweets, lessons she has learned along the way, how she overcame doubts, what it took to get on the shelves in Whole Foods, and much more! Don’t miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Tara’s story! Let’s face it, when you step out in the business world at some point you are going to wrestle with doubts. You might face your own personal doubts about your chances for success or you might run into people who doubt you, the question is, how will you handle those doubts? For Tara Bosch, the doubts didn’t gain power, she was able to regain them in and remind herself that she was pressing forward for a reason. If your vision for success isn’t bigger than your doubts, you’ll never succeed! What path will you take? How can you learn from Tara’s story and silence the power of doubts? One of the best ways to push back against your doubts is to focus on milestones as you plot your career trajectory. Have you taken the time to celebrate milestones you’ve reached along the way? Looking back at the journey she’s been on with SmartSweets, Tara Bosch is especially proud of the moment when they were able to get their product on shelves at Whole Foods. Taking the time to commemorate such an awesome accomplishment can have a huge impact on morale and future goals! How do you place to keep momentum driving forward in your business? Resources Mentioned on this episode SmartSweets SmartSweets on Amazon Giftology Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

J Squared is back with a bonus ep. from their epic night at the Comedy Cellar's Village Underground. The topic this time around: How to be an excellent stalker. At 6:02- A listener writes in wondering if it’s flattering to find out that your current hookup is stalking your ex. At 22:00 Hillary from Hoboken joins J and J for a dating app makeover. She’s looking for the Jewish boy of her dreams. At 37:00, they are joined by Matteo Lane. They play some Red Flag or Dealbreakers including "they put their credit score up as a picture on their dating app" and "insists you call their parents mom and dad as soon as you meet them." At 56:00 they re-enact their Awkward Sexual Encounter of the week. A listener encloses a full Bumble conversation and wants to know why the guy she was messaging suddenly disappeared from the app. At 1:17:10 they are joined by audience members looking for dating advice. Thanks to our sponsors SKORCH: Click https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skorch/id1001454679?mt=8 to download the app today. P.VOLVE: Get 30 days free access to P.volve’s streaming service by visiting http://my.pvolve.com/offer/betches and typing in the code UUP SMART SWEETS: Go to SmartSweets.com and get free shipping on your first order of $30 or more using code “Betches”

Tara Bosch is a woman on a mission to kick sugar. In service of that mission, she and her team at SmartSweets make low sugar, non-chocolate confections... and really nothing else. The thinking is, if you can offer something that tastes like regular candy without all the sugar, you can break the cycle of sugar addiction that adversely affects so many people’s diet - and overall health. It all started with a heart-to-heart conversation between Tara and her grandmother. After years of enjoying sweets together, Tara was surprised to hear her grandmother say that consuming too much sugar was a major regret in her life, as it had taken a toll on her and her family's health. Whereas most people might have taken this information and perhaps changed their diet, this conversation sent Tara down a path of entrepreneurship. A week later she had a gummy candy mold, a candy thermometer, and was recipe testing in her kitchen. Her goal was nothing short of building the leading low-sugar confectionary brand on the planet. Oh, and by the way... she was still in college at this point. It's been a remarkable journey. We caught up with the young founder just as she and the team closed a $3 million funding round and announced nationwide distribution at Whole Foods. Jump to SmartSweets origin story. 3:15 Early challenges scaling the brand. 7:19 Tara on finding mentors. 9:43 Tara's experience launching in a tech incubator. 12:51 SmartSweets' Critical first hires. 17:35 Tara on the speed with which SmartSweets launched. 21:35 How Tara maintains her mindset. 23:53 Links SmartSweets Connect with Tara on LinkedIn Invoke Labs (Tara's incubator) Have an idea for the show? Drop us a line! Brandbuilder@snacknation.com. Brand Builder is a co-production of SnackNation and ForceBrands.

In the decades since its introduction in 1935, Jägermeister has earned a reputation as an iconic staple of boozy nights out and hard partying. So why is the German liqueur brand now embracing a softer side of its heritage and history? In an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio, Jeff Popkin, the CEO of Mast-Jägermeister U.S., explained why the brand, while still wildly popular as a shot, is attempting to win over new consumers, broaden its appeal and, ultimately, generate new sales by reframing itself as a high-quality liqueur that can be enjoyed in a variety of occasions. Popkin, who’s been at the forefront of several emerging non-alcoholic beverage trends as an executive with Red Bull and Vita Coco, is leading a careful effort to maintain Jägermeister’s valuable core identity during the repositioning. “If there’s a party, Jägermeister is there in the U.S. today -- no question about that,” he said. “There’s no white knuckles to get the story out there and change it. It’s all going to happen within the natural footprint of Jägermeister.” Also included in this episode: An interview with Jeanette Ogden, a food blogger and social media maven known for her popular Instagram account, Shutthekaleup. We sat down with Ogden at Natural Products Expo West 2018 and discussed her journey as an influencer, how she cultivates her online personality and her approach to building an authentic relationship with natural food and beverage brands. This episode also includes an interview with the co-founders of The Coconut Cult, an acclaimed vegan coconut-based yogurt. Noah Simon-Waddell and James Harkin spoke about their approach to building a lifestyle brand and how they’ve established a thriving community of supporters and followers via social media. This episode is presented by Symrise Califormulations. Show notes: 1:35: Potent Potables -- The hosts chat about interesting libations and and tasty treats sent to the office over the past couple weeks, including Spindrift, Smart Sweets, Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen, CideRoad, Hello Water, Hal's New York Seltzer and Alter Eco. 10:53: Interview: Jeff Popkin, CEO, Mast-Jägermeister U.S. -- A veteran beverage executive who led sales for Red Bull and was the CEO of Vita Coco - U.S., Jeff Popkin is currently at the helm of another iconic brand: Jägermeister. In an interview recorded at its headquarters in White Plains, N.Y., Popkin discussed the company’s efforts to spur new sales by reframing Jägermeister as a brand to “celebrate the best moments of your life,” while maintaining its core identity and the importance of innovation for CPG brands, noting that “when you look at the attention span of a consumer… you’ve got to be quick and you’ve got to be dynamic.” 38:32: Interview: Jeannette Ogden, Founder, Shutthekaleup -- A leading influencer in the worlds of fitness, wellness and natural foods, Jeannette Ogden has over 260,000 followers of her Instagram account, Shutthekaleup. The platform is where she, her husband AJ and son Elliot -- aka "Bub" -- share their daily eats, drinks, workouts and adventures. Along the way, she shares recommendations of brands and products and explains how they fit into a healthy lifestyle. We sat down with Ogden at Natural Products Expo West 2018 and talked about her journey as influencer, how she cultivates her online personality and her approach to working with natural food and beverage brands. 1:02:39: Interview: Noah Simon-Waddell & James Harkin, Co-Founders, The Coconut Cult -- A darling of the influencer world, The Coconut Cult markets a vegan coconut yogurt that’s stocked at high-end health food stores along the coasts. Despite its premium price -- $25 for a 16 oz. jar -- the brand has amassed a cult-like following among its consumers. Co-founders Noah Simon-Waddell and James Harkin explained how their efforts to create experiential moments for consumers fits with their intent “to create a religion, essentially,” out of the brand.

The youngest boss babe yet, Tara Bosch founder of Smart Sweets, is joining PRIV Talks! Donni, Bailey and Carley were blown away with this young entrepreneur who is challenging the food industry with her all natural candy. Her mission to change your relationship with sweets and the fact that she's only 23!! WHAT! OH and did we mention she was on Dragon's Den! This episode is jam packed with laughs, inspiration, cryptocurrency convo... basically Tara is our new BFF | #PRIVtalks