Podcasts about tenzo tea

Steve O'Dell is the Co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, a DTC organic matcha tea company. Available in thousands of stores and featured in Entrepreneur, CBS, and People, Tenzo Tea provides healthy energy through organically sourced and sustainable ingredients. Steve's roots are deeply entrenched in entrepreneurship, and he is an investor in multiple startups, including Jibby Coffee. He also co-founded The Odd Job Brothers, KOTU Inc., Iliad Tech, ACCESS, and Ad Valorum. Steve attended UCLA briefly before deciding to leave to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.  In this episode… In the digital world of ecommerce, where customer satisfaction reigns supreme, increasing lifetime value (LTV) isn't a choice — it's a necessity. What can you learn from brands that have leveraged this metric to accelerate business growth?   Steve O'Dell, a seasoned ecommerce growth expert, highlights the importance of providing a better customer experience to retain customers longer. Focusing on existing customers can boost ROI, so understanding and applying LTV metrics is essential. LTV measures the aggregate value of all customers, and increasing LTV impacts marketing strategies, profitability, budget allocation, and customer service expenditures. To boost LTV, Steve's company uses a variety of strategies. As a startup, Steve quickly addressed objections, tracked them through surveys, and then experimented with bundles, subscriptions, and product iterations to modify or improve products. By analyzing LTV, they were able to make adjustments and increase sales, which led the brand to increase its LTV by 50% within two years. Join host Raphael Paulin-Daigle in this episode of the Minds of Ecommerce Podcast as he interviews Steve O'Dell, the Co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, on the impact of lifetime value on ecommerce growth. Steve shares Tenzo's blueprint that increased LTV by 50%, his ecommerce journey, and how to address objections head-on. This insightful conversation provides valuable takeaways for anyone looking to refine their ecommerce growth blueprint.

Get ready to be blown away in this episode as we chat with the unstoppable Steve, the mastermind behind Tenzo Tea's green tea empire. With a bold vision and a heart full of determination, Steve left college and embarked on a journey that would change the beverage industry forever. Day in and day out, he burned the midnight oil, putting his all into building his business from the ground up. Despite the initial hurdles, Steve's persistence paid off when he landed a game-changing deal with a major café. Now, Tenzo Tea is a force to be reckoned with, featured in over 120 locations, spreading the joy of green tea across the nation. Join us as we dive into Steve's invaluable advice, wisdom, and experiences, and get ready to be inspired on your own path in life. - Sponsored by:

On this episode, we're joined by Steve O'Dell, Co-Founder and CEO of Tenzo, a Matcha brand that is 100 % USDA Organic, Kosher, Paleo, and Vegan! They work directly with farmers in Kagoshima, Japan to provide you with a delicious matcha that is changing the game of the tea industry. Steve tells us about;What Matcha is and how it is different from coffeeHow a product can be iterative while brand story stays the sameHow to increase lifetime value (LTV) after someone buys (post purchase)Testing the unboxing experience through SKU iterations and mapping Klaviyo flow IDsAcquisition data with privacy updatesFocusing on creating good organic contentLooking at and diving into retention data the same way we do acquisition dataBe sure to subscribe to our pod to stay up-to-date and checkout Malomo, the leading order tracking platform for Shopify brands at gomalomo.com.Episode resources: The Culting of Brands by Douglas Atkin, Seth Goden's This is Marketing, and Play Bigger by Al Ramadan.

Make your routines effortless. Come up with a plan by picking a day of week, time of day and where the routine will take place and watch how much easier it is to show up consistently. Locking it onto our calendar, we no longer wait for motivation to hit us to complete the routine. We just follow the schedule and get to it when it arrives. Today we're going to dive into the four steps to make any and all routines effortless.     Routines are our personal accountability partner to consistently show up and work on our habits, goals, passion projects etc. In order to make these routines effortless, we need to pay attention to when we're most excited to complete these routines and schedule them into our lives respectfully. That way when it comes time to get to work, we're setting ourselves up for success to show up and get it done. 3 steps to create effortless routines : 1. Pick a day or days of the week that works best to complete the routine. It's totally up to you, just make it the easiest possible day to complete the task.  2. Choose a time of day that feels best to complete it. It will vary based on what the routine is so continue to test & try different times until you find that sweet spot.  3. Decide where the routine will take place ahead of time so you know exactly where to be and it will help you mentally and physically show up prepared. If adjustments on location need to be made, pivot accordingly.      Challenge for the listeners Take 10 minutes within the next 24hrs and consider some of your routines. Do you just do them when you feel like it? Do you notice you enjoy doing certain routines more depending on time of day or day of week you complete them? Is there a certain place you find helps make you most comfortable to drop into it and get into a flow? If possible, schedule out these routines into your life and know the day of week, time of day and where to do them ahead of time. I will help you stay accountable and consistent.      Community Questions  Jordan Tarver : When do you know it's time to change your routine? Sarah Gleason : How to stay consistent when something different pops up in life?   Pod review of the week Leighton Hope     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     FREE Habit Growth Guide! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Nick Bare is the founder + CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. He's the host of The Bare Performance Podcast, the author of “25 Hours A Day” & a US Army Infantry Veteran. He's completed Ultra marathons, Ironmans & a sub 3 marathon. When I think of him… I think of these 3 words : Go One More.     Topics :  - Powerful Moments - Being Your True Self - Stacking Bricks - Leaning Into The Resistance - Stacking Wins - Obsession Mindset - When To Shift Focus - Scaling Volume Over Time     Connect with Nick Bare! Instagram: @NickBareFitness Youtube: @BarePerformanceNutrition Tiktok: @NickBare_Fitness The Bare Performance Podcast Read: 25 Hours A Day     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     FREE Habit Growth Guide! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

1,000 days of no sex. There was a period in my life from fall of 2017 to spring of 2021 where I completely eliminated dating. The year leading into this I was heartbroken, was beginning my creative career & was trying to get my s*** together on what I wanted to do with my life post-college. Wanting to go all in on myself, I spent 0 time or energy pursuing women and used that time for myself. During this period of my life it was truly challenging because I felt ashamed to admit this to anyone & kept it to myself. Today we're going to dive into the 4 lessons I learned while going 1,000 days celibate.      1,000 days of celibacy taught me these 4 lessons :  1 : Fall in love with yourself first. We need to get to know the person we see in the mirror first before we spend any time or energy trying to attract love from someone else.  2 : Happiness doesn't com from someone else. Yes an intimate relationship will bring a certain joy but we can find happiness in our day to day lives by having gratitude for the journey that we are on. 3 : Be mindful of who you spend your time and energy on. Both are something we can never get back so it's important to be aware of who we give our attention to. 4 : Own your truth. No matter where you're at in your life or how you feel, just own it and be unapologetic about it. If people judge you for it, are they really people you want in your life?   Challenge for the listeners : Spend 10 minutes within the next 24hrs and consider if there's anything in your life that is distracting you from becoming the best version of you. For me that meant eliminating dating for sometime which led to the celibacy but for you it could be something else. All I ask if you take a moment to pause, think about it, become aware of it and make a decision if or what changes may need to be made moving forward.     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Heather Hopkins has evolved from a child actress to a dating coach, to now the founder of the app Hulah : a video dating platform. She's also the host of The Hookup Podcast.     Topics : - The Importance Of Organic Growth - Being You, Regardless - You are Enough - The Human Connection - Dating Stepping Stones vs Starting Points - Refrain From Forcing The Relationship - Throw the Games Out The Window - Be Present and Open     Connect with Heather Hopkins! Her Instagram : @itsheatherhopkins Hulah's Instagram : @joinhulah Hulah (Use Code : BH65270)     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

3 marathons in 6 months. I knew someday I wanted to run a marathon but never did I think I'd run back to back to back marathons. They say the third time is the charm and it most definitely was with The Boston Marathon. This was a dream of mine since I was kid & I couldn't have been more prepared come race day. My legs were fresh, the weather was perfect & I was able to crush through all 26.2 miles without feeling completely gased out . Today we're going to dive into why I wanted to run Boston, the training that happened behind the scenes and 7 lessons I learned from the experience.     7 lessons from running the Boston Marathon : Lesson 1 : Do the work even when nobody is watching. We have to become our biggest accountability partner and continue to show up daily.  Lesson 2 : Focus on the small steps. There's no need to get overwhelmed thinking about what has yet to come & the best way to do that is by being present and focusing on what's in front of you right now. Lesson 3 : Push through the bad days. It's inevitable we may hit a wall and not have the motivation to do what we need to do but these are the moments we need to show up Lesson 4 : Slow down to speed up. It may feel like we're “losing progress” in the moment but we're setting ourselves up for the long-term. It's a marathon, not a sprint.  Lesson 5 : Treat your mind & body with care. It will ripple into every area of your life as you're able to show up as the best version of you.   Lesson 6 : Be thankful for your supporters. Never take for granted the people that go out of their way to show love & support. When given the opportunity, do the same for others. Lesson 7 : Get started today. I wouldn't have been able to complete a marathon had I not taken that first step to go run a mile. After that, it's just a game of staying consistent and then the progress comes.      Challenge for the listeners : Spend 10 minutes within the next 24hrs and write a list of bucket list items you've always wanted to cross off. It doesn't matter what it is, write it down. After you have that list, start at the top and cross off one item at a time.   Questions from the SDI Community  Tony Nash : What did you say to yourself to keep going? Kevin : Were you nervous putting yourself out there to raise the funds? Maddie Torres : What was something you didn't expect to feel but felt? My father : Of the three marathons, which one is your favorite? Kevin : What's next?     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Steve O'Dell joins Chris Meade to share the biggest lessons he's learned while building Tenzo Tea, a CPG brand who makes the best matcha tea. Steve shares with Chris. How they got their first retail accounts by knocking on doors and cold calling. Dealing with knock offs and me too products especially on Amazon. Building trust for taste when selling online, and the products have a hard reputation. Building out a successful subscription program without breaking the bank. Making your first hires. Steve says to go uncomfortably long with as few people as possible. Having boundaries with your cofounder Setting milestones that are clear to understand and easy to follow to keep your staff focused and your company growing. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Danny Miranda is the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast where he's had guests such as Gary Vee, Nick Bare, Tom Bilyeu, Greg McKeown & more. He's completed challenges such as 75 Hard, 60 min meditation for 60 days & 5 days without time or technology; and he's on a mission to help 1 million people build better habits.      Topics :  - Building The Best You - Building Better Habits - Finding Focus - Reframing Celebration - It's the Beginning, Not The End - The Truth Is The Manifestation - Balance and Bouncing Back  - Self Love     Connect with Danny Miranda! Instagram: @HeyDannyMiranda Twitter: @HeyDannyMiranda Podcast: The Danny Miranda Podcast Website: DannyMiranda.com     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

On this episode of Hit Subscribe by Recharge we're chatting with Steve O'Dell, CEO and Co-Founder of Tenzo Tea. We chat with Steve about the serendipitous moments that lead to founding Tenzo Tea, the importance of using customer data to drive decisions as well as how to bridge the gap between brand and community with authentic interactions. So let's get started!

I love morning routines. It's the time of the day I get to cross off a few personal items on my to-do list that help me feel my best self. It's the time of the day I'm completely disconnected from my phone so I don't get distracted checking texts, emails or social media. Over the years the routines have changed and evolved but the result is the same : I'm prepared for day in front of me. Today we're going to dive into the 6 steps that I take to create momentum for the day ahead. Let's fire it up.     6 steps that I take to create momentum for the day ahead : Step 1 : Making my bed every morning helps build the initial momentum for the day ahead. As small of a step as it might be, it's the first item on my daily to-do list I get to cross off which helps jumpstart my day. Step 2 : No phone for the first three hours of the day. Other than checking briefly to see if there are any emergencies, I put all of my attention towards my morning routine so that I can truly get myself ready for the day ahead. I've done my best to create healthy space between myself and being connected to the world at my finger tips.  Step 3 : Clearing my mind daily helps me acknowledge the good and bad thoughts that may arise. The combination of meditation and journaling gets my mind right and ready for the day ahead.  Step 4 : Completing creative work early on in my day is super beneficial because I have no distractions and I'm coming off a full nights rest which means I have the energy to think.  Step 5 : Morning sweat allows me to prepare my mind, body & soul for the day ahead. It truly warms me up for the next 24hrs ahead of me.  Step 6 : Eating a breakfast of a champion helps fuel me for the day ahead. In order to operate at my highest level, I need to fuel my body with the proper foods and breakfast necessary if I want to make the best of the 24hrs.     Challenge for the listeners : Spend 10minutes within the next 24hrs and consider how you spend the first hour of your day. Do you prioritize the routines that help you feel your best self? Are there certain changes you wish to make? Let this episode be the inspiration to hopefully help make the necessary changes you want     Questions from SDI Community : Sander : Do you notice any difference between the different foods you start the morning with? Charlie : How do you get back on track if you miss a day following your routine?     Pod review of the week Sean McDonough      Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Tim Larew is the founder of 7sharp, an Artist & Producer Management Company. His clients include :  Cousin Stizz, Michael Christmas, Cam Meekins, Tee-WaTT & more. He is also the Co-host of The Bounce Back With Tim & Q.     Topics: - Finding Your Stride and Staying Patient - Being Ready and Staying Present - Inspiring the People Around You - Enjoying What You Do  - Weathering Highs and Lows - Finding Hope Early On - Networking and Long Term Relationships - Do It Because You Love It     Connect with Tim Larew!   Instagram: @timlarew 7sharp.com Ep 32 of Purpose in the Youth Podcast   Check out The Bounce Back! OnAmp.com   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order tenzotea.co   Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Evening routines are just as important as morning routines. Without them, I wouldn't be able to wake up feeling motivated, refreshed and recharged. My evening routine is built to hold me accountable to getting enough sleep & helps me sloooow down from a busy day. I do make exceptions here and there but for the most part I follow this routine every week day. Today we're diving into the 5 specific steps that help me prepare myself for the next day and allow me to fall asleep with ease.     5 steps of my evening routine 1 : Determining a weekday bedtime has helped to make sure I get enough sleep for the next day so that I can be fully recharged and ready to go 2 : Eliminating sounds and light has helped me sleep through the night with ease. Having ear plugs and a night mask for when needed has been crucial. 3 : Limiting food + liquid consumption before bed helps me sleep through the night without waking up. Decreasing alcohol consumption to none when possible only helps increase the sleep quality. 4 : Turning on Do Not Disturb mode 30 minutes before bed helps me detach myself from my phone and builds a boundary around me so that people can't reach me as I am getting ready to settle in for the night 5 : Watching entertainment on YouTube or Netflix helps me slow my mind down and helps switch gears from a busy day to getting ready to pass out.      Challenge for the listeners  Spend 10 minutes within the next 24hrs to consider what your evening routine looks like. Do you just go to bed when you feel like it? Do you watch another episode of Netflix when you know you should go to sleep? Do you answer texts up until you pass out? I'm not saying I have all the answers but I challenge you to take a moment to consider what your evening routine should look like for you. Even just picking a bedtime can help make sure you're getting plenty of sleep. Consider it, test some routines out and see how differently you feel come the morning.      Questions from Stay Dialed In Community Alica : How would your night routine look if you only have 5min? So hard for me to stick to one. Dev : How often do you make exceptions to the evening routine? Trent : Journaling Ashe : Tips for feeling restless / anxious as soon as I lay down     Pod review of the week Matthew Bailey   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order Website : TenzoTea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Andrew Ferebee is the founder of Knowledge For Men, a company empowering men to live better. He's a 3x Amazon Best Selling Author of books The Dating Playbook For Men, The Break Up Manual For Men & The Porn Pandemic. He's the host of “Knowledge For Men Podcast” where he's interviewed successful leaders to help share their lessons on health, wealth, relationships & personal growth. Past guests include  Jordan Belfort, Mark Manson, Lewis Howes & more.     Topics : - Overcoming Insecurity Avenue - Take the journey, don't run from self growth - With pain comes growth - Self Talk is Key - Living in alignment - Shooting the shot - Dont compete and compare - Don't live in failure (short term goals)     Connect with Andrew! Instagram : @AndrewFerebee Check out Knowledge For Men! Website : KnowledgeForMen.com Want to work with Andrews team? Website : KFMCoach.com     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

The best way to not get overwhelmed about the future is to stop thinking so far ahead. Instead lets focus on the 24hrs ahead of us and that's it. If we were actually able to do that, how much more productive would we be? How less anxious would we feel about the future? How much more present would we feel just focusing on what's in front of us right now? Todays the day we commit to living 24hrs at a time.     Three tips that I've learned to use when trying to focus on the day head include : (1) Daily to-do lists have been essential to making sure I'm staying productive but not overworking myself in a given 24hrs. It also helps me feel a sense of accomplishment when the day is done when looking at the list of items I've crossed off.  (2) Focus sprinting has allowed me to focus on the task at hand so that I can get it done efficiently and effectively. I never sacrifice quality but I do sacrifice all the side distractions so that I can get the job done. (3) “Cross that bridge when we get there” helps me focus on the day ahead by not allowing myself to get anxious or overwhelmed thinking about things that I'm weeks out from.     Challenge for listeners For the next 7 days I want you to remind yourself every morning before you even roll out of bed to focus on the day ahead of you. I don't mean just remind yourself, say it out loud and really hear it. See if it changes your mood or the way you approach the day ahead. I have a feeling it may just work to your benefit.   Questions from SDI Community Alan : “Steps you personally take to deal with FOMO”     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co   Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Alyssa Lynch shares tips on wellness, beauty, travel, clothes & more through her social media outlets. She's worked with brands such as Fabletics, Erewhon, Gooseberry, Mush, Nautica & many more.      Topics : - Getting caught in the internal convo cycle - Finding your place - Authenticity and Self Awareness - Fending off external doubts - Flow State + Mindfulness - Not taking it personally  - Self Work    Connect with Alyssa! Instagram : @AlyssaLynch YouTube : @AlyssaLynch TikTok : @AlyssaLynch     Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co   Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

What's something you've always wanted to do but have procrastinated taking the first step? We come up with every excuse in the book to not do and eventually time passes and we're disappointed we still haven't attempted it. What I've learned is to commit before you're ready and then take the time to prepare yourself. I locked in my 2nd marathon before I had even crossed the starting line of the first one. Was I nervous? Did it scare me a bit? Of course, but I knew once it was on my calendar, I had no other option but to prepare for it. Today we're going to dive into what go one more marathon experience was like and by the end I want you all to commit to something you've pushed off for far too long. Are you ready to face that fear? Let's fire it up!     7 lesson from the marathon Lesson 1 : Commit first, then reverse engineer a plan for how you're going to execute it. Lesson 2 : It may seem like we're hurting our progress by slowing down but in reality it will help us speed up in time. Lesson 3 : Regardless of the circumstances, we must become our biggest supporter Lesson 4: Break everything down into micro steps and tell yourself to go just on more. In time, that progress will add up.  Lesson 5 : Getting from point A to point B is no small feat regardless of what area of your life it might be. Embrace the wins and learn from the experience in how you can improve for the future Lesson 6 : Short term pain is temporary but pride is permanent and can be carried with you for a lifetime.  Lesson 7 : In order to do something great, you will need a team of people around you. If you want to go far, go together.      Challenge for the listeners I really want ya'll to spend 10 minutes in the next 24hrs and consider something you've always wanted to do but yet you've found every excuse in the book to push it off till later. I'm not judging you because I have been there before, trust me. Today begins the journey of you accomplishing whatever it is you want to do. Think about it, commit to it by putting it on your calendar and whatever you do… make sure you show up and get it done by the deadline.    Pod review of the week McKayla1944     Donate towards Boston Marathon HERE.   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Learning to let go of situations, narratives and unwanted thoughts is one of the most important lessons I've learned. In the past I would get stressed out on something that ultimately was completely out of my control & I would let it ruin my day. Whether it was the way someone felt about me, the critical voice in my head that puts me down or the way I was treated in a given situation, I would cave in these moments. It wasn't fair that I was allowing these moments to get to me and so I became aware of it and have made a conscious effort to not let them get to me. Don't get me wrong, I've still got a LOT to learn but I have made a bit of progress which has helped my overall well-being, energy and the way I present myself to the world. Today we're going to dive into the 4 principles for letting go of what we can't control… let's fire it up!   Four principles of letting go (1) Accept the reality of the situation for what it is. Don't waste any time or energy wishing things were different, face the truth head on.  (2) Respond to situations, don't react. Weigh the options, sit on them for a bit and then pick what you feel is the best way to respond to a given situation. (3) Look for the gold in every situation. Even if things don't shake out the way you'd hope, look for what you learned & how that may help you for the future.  (4) Trust the flow of the world. Timing is incredibly important and even if things didn't play out the way you hoped they would, know that the universe is looking after you. Something great will come from this.   Challenge for the listeners Spend 10 minutes within the next 24hrs and consider are there any current narratives, situations, experiences etc that you have not let go of yet? That still bubble up on your mind today or maybe even right now? Take a moment to really pause and sit on it. There is no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed, we're all human and all humans are emotional individuals regardless if you want to admit it or not. If there is something you have not yet let go of, maybe today is the day. If nothing comes to mind, keep these four principles in mind for hurdles you come across in the future.   Q's from the Stay Dialed In Community  @Orlystory : How do you get back on track when you blow it one day? Sydney Webb : How any situation only has power over us because we give it power   Pod review of the week Allison Bell   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co   Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Abby Neff is a model for Wilhelmina, a health coach and fitness trainer in LA. Through her @AlignWithAbby IG she shares lifestyle, food, fitness and beauty hacks to help women embody confidence.   Topics : - Attracting Positivity - Energy & Growth - Gravitating toward your tribe - Listening to yourself - Conditioning your body+mind - Meditation - Communication & Trust   Connect with Abby! Instagram : @Abby.Neff Instagram : @AlignWithAbby YouTube : @AbbyNeff   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co   Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

There is something you want in your life & you're anxiously waiting for the day to come when you reach the goal. That's something that we all have in common. We always want something & most times we can't get it immediately - we have to work for it. Just this week I released a podcast with the man who inspired me to start podcasting, Lewis Howes. This was a goal of mine that I waited five years for and I can honestly say it was well worth the wait. The question we need to ask ourselves : How long are we willing to wait for our own dreams to manifest into reality? Today we're going to dive into four reminders that will help us have a patience mindset. Ready to dive in? Let's fire it UP!   4 reminders for having a patient mindset : (1) Ask For What you Want : Always ask for what you want and if you don't get it, no problem. Keep putting in the work, have some patience and when the time feels right to ask again then go for it. (2) The Longer It Takes, The More Prepared We'll Be : Remind yourself daily that the longer it takes you to get what you want, the more time you will have to prepare for that moment. Luck is when opportunity meets preparation. (3) Timing Is Important : We never want to force things if it's not meant to be. Trust the flow of the world and when it's supposed to happen, it will. (4) Soak It In When It Finally Happens :  Regardless of how long it took to get what you want, take time to slow down and embrace the win. Smelling the roses will only help us get more inspired to get back to the work towards the next goal when necessary.   Challenge for the listeners Spend 10 minutes within the next 24 hours and consider how you can incorporate this patient mindset towards some of the goals you're working towards today or even into the new year. At the end of the day, we need to believe in ourselves before the world does and so long as we do, we will cross off these goals in time. There is no if, ands or buts about it.   Questions from the Stay Dialed In Community Kristopher : How to stay patient during low points? How to keep the end goal in your mind all times? Will : Being young and hungry yes but knowing when to be patient to avoid burnout   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co   Something BIG is coming! Sign up to stay informed : Soon.StayDialedIn.com   Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Lewis Howes is the host of Top 100 Global Podcast, The School Of Greatness. He's a NY Times Bestselling author of The School Of Greatness & The Mask of Masculinity. He's been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, People, Men's Health & many other major media outlets.   Topics : - Therapy and Expressing Emotions - Writing Your Own Script - Owning the Leadership - Belief and Support - Boundaries and Holding Yourself Accountable - Finding your peace - Thinking in Extreme Terms   Connect with Lewis! Instagram : @LewisHowes YouTube : @LewisHowes Website : LewisHowes.com Check out The School Of Greatness Podcast! iTunes   Get sustained energy with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code for 25% off EVERY order : THEBEARDEDMAN Tenzotea.co   Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Tenzo Tea is considered as the Tesla of Matcha, according to Steve. It is the perfect ingredient for continuous energy without the crash and other adverse effects that coffee can cause because it is ethically sourced and uses only ceremonial matcha. Steve would drink 4-5 cups of coffee a day and feel jittery, have stomach pain, and other adverse effects as a result of the coffee. Steve also discusses the remarkable Tenzo Tea story, in which they met their source practically by accident and built a close friendship that has lasted to this day. Tenzo's development narrative and how they've been able to produce basic creatives that have yielded volumes for the bra is also a big part of DTC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genius-juice/support

I have an important question for you. If you could snap your fingers right now & have all your dreams come to fruition, would you know exactly what you're asking for? I'm talking every aspect of your life : career, relationships, where you live, the car you drive, the people your surround yourself with, the hobbies you have on the weekends etc. Yes it's a loaded question but a really important one to know the answer to. If you don't know the answer that's okay… that's what todays episode is all about. If you do know… even better. Today we're going to discuss the 5 steps to manifesting YOUR dream life into YOUR reality. By the end of this episode you're going to have the mental framework to bring any and all of your dreams to reality. Are you ready to get to work? Let's do it baby.   5 steps in mind while in pursuit of manifesting everything we ever dreamed of : (1) Get Clear On Where You Want To Go : Getting clear allow us to make daily decisions that get us one step closer to where we truly want to be. (2) Consistently Show Up : Become your accountability partner and show up to do the work on a daily basis. (3) Don't Let Results Steer You Off Course : The results should never stop us from pursuing after what we really want.    (4) Positive Talk Is Only Allowed : Only listen to the positive talk because you simply do not have the time or energy to entertain the negative thoughts. (5) Patience Young Grasshopper :  Enjoy the journey because eventually time will catch up and you will be right where you wanted to be.   Questions from the Stay Dialed In Community Robbie Page : How do I balance my current job I don't like with my dreams? Mase : Advice / thoughts on confidence in ones self / work Rugtomize : How do we change our belief about something?   Have sustained energy throughout the day with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code : THEBEARDEDMAN for 25% off your entire order Tenzotea.co   Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Chase Chewning is the host of Ever Forward Radio Podcast, devoted to helping listeners build a life that propels them forward through the conversations with leaders in health, fitness, personal development & more. He's also the founder of Operation Podcast, the ultimate resource to successfully launch, grow and monetize your podcast. Topics : Resisting change Injury and plan changes Staying sharp Hidden feelings / accepting you Communication on an individual level The truth in cliches The iPhone is the opportunity Leaning into who you are + fulfillment   Connect with Chase! Instagram : @Chase_Chewning Check out Evert Forward Radio Podcast! Listen HERE Check out Operation Podcast OperationPodcast.com   Have sustained energy throughout the day with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code : THEBEARDEDMAN for 25% off your entire order Tenzotea.co   Let us know your feedback of the show on our 4 question survey!  Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Tenzo Tea was founded in 2016 to make the world a healthier place. They’re on a mission to share the healthiest drink on the planet with the healthy lifestylers and self-optimizers of the world. Their founders, Robbie and Steve, created Tenzo Tea because they were tired of crashing from unhealthy energy. When they asked around, they learned lots of people suffered from the same problem as well. With only one college degree between the two of them and almost a zero percent chance of success (according them them

How would you feel if you were able to get more done in less time? Are you someone that has a lot of energy & can focus throughout the day or do you always feel pretty mellow & distracted? Have you ever considered that the daily decisions you make actually impact how productive you're in a day? Today I want to discuss how we can increase both energy & focus which then increases our productivity. When we're more productive with our time, we then have extra time to spend on other areas of our life. Instead of wasting time in a given day, lets make every second, of every minute, of every hour count.   Principles of increasing your energy & focus For Energy We must be aware of the foods & liquids we are fueling ourselves with on a daily basis. We must prioritize sleep so that our mind & body can get the reset it needs for the next day. We must get in 30-60mins of daily sweat per day. For Focus We must acknowledge the thoughts that arise in our head and instead of getting attached to them let them flow through us. We must consider what are the micro steps we can take today that will help us get 1% closer towards where we want to be. We must commit to 15, 30, 45 or 60mins of focus sprints where we go all in on the task at hand. We must cut out anything, everything or everyone that distracts us so we can get the job done in a timely manner.   Challenge for the listeners Spend 10 minutes within the next 24hrs and consider the topics we discussed today. How can you increase your energy? How about your focus? When we get more dialed in on both, we then also increase our productivity which then gives us more time to do other things. Questions from the Stay Dialed In Community Evan : What supplements do you use (if any) for focus? Eva : Microdosing / Intermittent fasting Mark : What time you wake up in the morning and how that affects the rest of your day Manu : Are there things you set your focus on that can be detrimental?   Have sustained energy throughout the day with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code : THEBEARDEDMAN for 25% off your entire order Tenzotea.co   Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Sami Clarke is an LA based health, wellness and fitness trainer dedicated to helping people live healthier lifestyles.Through her social media platforms she shares home workouts, wellness routines and healthy recipes. Previously a trainer for the Fitplan app, she just launched FORM - forming the best version of you, a digital platform for all things fitness, wellness, and self-love.   Topics : Finding your path Identifying your inner voice Accountability and listening to yourself Protecting your inner circle (exclusivity to energies) Being your biggest fan Meditations / journaling / self-help practices Intentions for the day Don't take it personal Controlling the controllable Boundaries   Connect with Sami! Instagram : @SamiClarke YouTube : @SamiClarke Form : JoinForm.co   Have sustained energy throughout the day with Tenzo Tea! Use my promo code : THEBEARDEDMAN for 25% off your entire order Tenzotea.co   Let us know your feedback of the show on our 4 question survey!  Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here's how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Steve O’Dell is the CEO & Co-Founder of Tenzo Tea. He’s passionate about giving back to causes that help people and help the planet, as well as mentoring new entrepreneurs.  On this podcast, we talk about the early mistakes on the beginnings of Tenzo, the hardest part of running a brand, letting go of tasks for your growth, and so much more! To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.co Resources: Connect with Steve linkedin.com/in/sodellicious Visit Tenzo Tea tenzotea.co Use TENZO10 at checkout! Listen to the Y Combinator podcast blog.ycombinator.com/category/podcast Visit electriceye.io to help you scale your business! Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to know how you can level up your customer support! Visit klaviyo.com/honest to get a free trial! Visit avalara.com/honest to find out how your business can be sales tax ready! Visit rewind.io/honest to get 1 month of automated Shopify backups for free!

Steve O’Dell is the CEO & co-founder of Tenzo Tea.   Topics : Dropping out of UCLA 5 months before graduating to start Tenzo Tea Health benefits of drinking Tenzo Tea vs Coffee The Opportunity Bus comes constant when in the right environment Investing in things that compound : Knowledge, network & assets Steve is the gas, his co-founder Robbie is the break Process for raising money gets easier as you grow a business Building a data base of his network Scaling to a team of 8 employees too early Business trips to Japan & lessons from their culture Defining characteristics of a great CEO Assigning values to tasks to help prioritize & be more productive within a day Every day feels the same when you love what you do Meeting Jeff Bezos & writing a thoughtful letter to him The Regret Minimization Framework : Maximize Impact, Minimize Regret Tactics for sending cold emails to increase chances of a response Writing & reading daily every morning Making your bed begins the domino effect for the day ahead Creating motivation internally vs seeking it externally Book + Podcast recommendations below Area of his life he needs to put more effort into : family First step to reaching your inner potential : Write down who you’re on a piece of paper Challenge for the listeners : Pick & read one of the books mentioned on the podcast today   Books discussed on the podcast : The Who On Hiring Atlas Shrugged Thus Spoke Zarathustra The Alchemist Podcast Suggestions :  All-In Podcast   Connect with Steve! Instagram : @SoDellicious Check out Tenzo Tea! Instagram : @TenzoTea Website : TenzoTea.co   Sign up for my new Bearded Wisdom Newsletter! Support this podcast by donating $ via Venmo : @Bobbbaaaay You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here’s how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com 

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Steve O'Dell, founder of Tenzo Tea, high quality Japanese matcha. Growing up with a passion around athletics, Steve went on to play on the Men’s Volleyball team for UCLA.  Both playing for UCLA, Steve and his Co-Founder, Robbie, would experience caffeine crashes, due to the unhealthy amount of caffeine consumption. Realizing this issue, they began to research healthy alternatives… In 2016, Tenzo was founded, to make the world a healthier place through natural matcha, sourced directly from Japan. Listen as Steve shares stories from his upbringing, decision to drop out of college, and the founding story to creating Tenzo as it is today.  Make sure to check out Tenzo at: https://tenzotea.co/   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Support for Starting Small comes from Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that help create a healthier work life. All of their products, from chairs to standing desks and more, are comfortable, easy to use, and sustainable. And great for either the office or the work from home environment. With an increase in shifting workplaces, comfort can be especially hard to find. As I run the podcast, I am in front of my desk for hours a day; from scheduling, researching, interviewing, and more. Humanscale allows me to remain productive, without the consequence of body stress to follow.  Make sure to check out Humanscale at humanscale.com, and use code: STARTINGSMALL at checkout to save 20% on your purchase.   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Momeni Rugs, affordable, stylish rugs, to reimagine any room in your home. My personal favorite is their Smith Collection. Hand-tufted of durable wool and soft synthetic blends in India, with design inspiration around a new take on southeast patterns and palettes, this rug is bound to make for a talking point in any home. Make sure to check out Momeni Rugs for yourself at Momeni.com

Steve O'Dell is Co-Founder & CEO of Tenzo, a matcha tea company.

Robbie Page is a Co-Founder of Tenzo Tea. Topics :  Pros / cons of working from home Focusing on personal care (health, meditation, maintaining emotions) Business adjustments due to Covid Importance of routines Say “no” more than you say “yes” Living in LA for 10 years Playing professional volleyball in Italy / traveling Europe Maintaining balance even while being a co-founder of a business Donating 100% of profits & over 27,000+ meals to Feeding America Manifesting change in our life Advice for young entrepreneurs Dating during quarantine Challenge for the listeners : get in contact with someone you haven’t talked to in more than 5 years   Connect with Robbie! Instagram : @Robbie_Page Check out Tenzo Tea! TenzoTea.co   Sign up for my new Bearded Wisdom Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here’s how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com

Tenzo Tea is a matcha brand on a mission. They are creating a brighter life in the world through providing the highest quality sourced energy on the planet providing clear energy for the whole day, a clear head and perfect focus. Co-Founder and CMO, Robbie Page started his Entrepreneurial Journey back in college when he was a college-athlete at UCLA. Growing up as an athlete, Robbie learned the importance of proper fuel & nutrition to perform his best on and off the courts. Robbie & Co-founder Steve, were both studying at UCLA and were tired of throwing back all the cold brews and crashing from unhealthy energy. When they discovered MATCHA, they new they were onto something special they had to share with the world. With only one college degree between the two of them and almost a zero percent chance of success, the duo dove into a world of clean green caffeine and never looked back. They flew to Japan, and partnered with a Japanese tea master to craft the perfect proprietary blend of ceremonial and organic matcha for daily drinking to build Tenzo Tea and share the healthiest energy on the planet with the healthy lifestylers and self-optimizers of the world. This episode dives deep into Robbies inspiring and insightful journey, his relentless and inspiring growth mindset, work ethic, his philanthropic approach to business and building a mission-driven brand, how they are changing and leading the Matcha Industry & so much more! CHECK OUT & SUBSCRIBE To my NEW YouTube Channel here ➟ https://www.youtube.com/ayeshasehra BRANDING MEMBERSHIP/ Influencer Network ➟ https://www.growthesocial.com/branding-membership Interested in scaling your Brand & Business in Online through the Exclusive Branding Membership Community by Grow The Social LLC (My Marketing and PR Agency based in Los Angeles). Shoot me an email below and my team will be in touch: ayesha@growthesocial.com OR Connect with me on SOCIAL ↴ Instagram: @ayeshasehra | https://www.instagram.com/ayeshasehra/ Connect with Robbie & All things Tenzo ↴ Instagram ➟ Robbie - https://www.instagram.com/robbie_page/ Tenzo - https://www.instagram.com/tenzotea/ Tenzo donates 1 year of clean water for every bag purchased. Website ➟ https://tenzotea.co _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Audio Edited/Mixed By: @ben_smith_ Follow CAGV on Spotify Subscribe to iTunes

Robbie Page takes us on his journey from playing professional volleyball to founding Tenzo Tea, a matcha green tea company, specializing in organic and ceremonial matcha from Japan. Page takes us back to the beginning, explaining how he and co-founder Steve O'Dell came up with the idea for a matcha green tea company (3:25), which all started when they were playing collegiate volleyball together at the University of California, Los Angeles--an experience that assisted them in entrepreneurialism (10:26). Page then dives into everything there is to know about matcha green tea (13:02), including its lack of popularity when they first started the company in 2016 (14:35). He recalls bootstrapping their way through the first year of starting the company (20:38) and how they ultimately got the product into coffee shops in southern California (27:02). He talks about Tenzo's go-to-market strategies, including e-commerce (32:07), and its current mix of revenue between direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution (40:37). Page concludes with his vision for the future and whether he sees Tenzo taking a step outside of matcha (44:30). Stay tuned for all of that and more! For More, Follow Us Here: Tenzo TeaWebsite: https://www.morningbrew.com/ Robbie PageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbie-page-35a519110/ Fritz NelsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritznelson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/fnelson Grow WireLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-wire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrowWire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowWire/

Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page '14 are the founders of Tenzo Tea, a lifestyle brand founded on the belief of better energy for the mind and body. Steve is the CEO and Robbie is CMO. Steve’s years as a D1 college athlete & entrepreneur taught him the importance of energy and nutrition for max performance, which ultimately led him to a drink called matcha green tea. Steve partnered with UCLA teammate and lifelong friend, Robbie Page, to start Tenzo Tea, share matcha with the world, and give back to those who need it most. As the head of operations, Steve has built the engine from ground zero to serving over 20 million cups of Tenzo across the world. Robbie’s years as a D1 college athlete & professional volleyball player taught him the importance of energy and nutrition for max performance, which ultimately led him to a drink called matcha green tea. Robbie joined forces with UCLA teammate and lifelong friend, Steve O’Dell, to start Tenzo Tea, share matcha with the world and give back to those who need it most. Since its founding in 2017, Tenzo Tea has sold over 20 million servings of its proprietary blend of matcha through two main channels: e-commerce subscription and wholesale partnerships. As head of e-commerce and content, Robbie has led the acquisition of thousands of “Tenzo Tribe” subscribers with a focus on sales funnels, brand development, product design, and customer experience. Bruin Success is hosted by Katie Russo, produced by Christian Chavez '13 and made possible by UCLA Alumni.

Coffee makes you feel good and we want you to experience more goodness! So our new mission during this trying time is to find the people and stories in coffee that are making this pandemic as good as possible (all while making sure you have the best coffee!). These are stories that lift your spirit, make you laugh, and help us all get through tough times. We're chatting with Joanna Heart Milliken, owner of THE PALM COFFEE BAR in Burbank, CA. She and her staff are finding ways to keep serving their extraordinary coffee and the other multitude of good-for-you offerings while doing everything they can to help the community and others through this tough situation. She also shares how she's coping and making it all work, all with a grateful smile on her face! Plus Myles and Jason talk about how their lives have changed, and how they're dealing with the kids, homeschooling and the "dangers" of bringing groceries into the house :)!! We're working to bring a moment of happiness and inspiration to you during these trying times. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a much needed break! https://www.thepalmcoffeebar.com/ ORDER NOW for pickup and delivery only during the SAFE AT HOME mandate:https://thepalmcoffeebar.blizzfull.com/Serving: Equator Coffee (so good!) OTHER OFFERINGS (check for availability): CBD coffee, CBD Drinks, Tenzo Tea, Mighty Leaf Tea, Sugarbloom, Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free options, Superpop Bars, Naturally Clean Eats, Pulp Pantry Chips, Tates Cookies, Pulp Story Wellness Shots, Little West Juices, Rakka Vegan Chocolate, a full line-up of specialty cold drinks and a super fun retail section full of gifts, candles, cards etc.

Curtis Bell is a Private Chef and the small business owner of MisoHot in Denver, Colorado. He grew up with food either stirring mac n cheese or hanging with his father and his friends as they smoked cigars, after dinner at spots like The Fort and The Palm. It was in the early days that Curtis spent time with Chef Mika at famed Trinity Grill and he knew, he was meant to be a chef. He is a born entrepreneur and goes from lemonade stands to a culinary magazine to his current CPG hot sauce venture. We talk with one of his #UnsungHospitalityHeroes, Dave Kenney, who Curtis heralds for his flexibility in creating paleo, gluten free, vegetarian, keto and just about any dietary needs of his customers, at Caveman Chefs. Website - misohot.co Facebook - /misohotofficial Instagram - @chefcurtisbell @misohotofficial Where are you from originally? Born in Aurora CO, raised in Lakewood, CO. First job in the industry? Piggin' Out BBQ in Lakewood, CO. I started as a dishwasher there the same week that I turned 14 and was able to legally work. Proudest moment of your career? Over the past few years I have felt quite proud to be able to mentor high school students for cooking competitions. Giving back to where I started is an incredible feeling. Also, Every time I have landed a big new position or client, those moments are always pretty amazing. Oh, also, launching MisoHot in less than 6 months and selling over 1000 jars of product in the first month was a pretty special feeling. Two things most people don't know about you? This is a tough one, I'm a pretty open book. One would be that some friends and I attempted to start a rap group in high school. I'm glad that didn't work out to be honest. Second, I'd say most people don't know just how many small business start-ups I have been a part of. From a magazine, to a natural glue for cigars, I have helped start a lot of different ventures. Food and/or drinks staples in your house? I almost always have fresh hot rice in my treasured Zojirushi rice cooker. I seriously go through about 20# of rice per month, and I live alone. As far as drinks, I drink matcha everyday, Tenzo Tea matcha to be specific. I stopped drinking coffee a couple years ago to cut down on caffeine and acid consumption. Words to live by? Two quotes that have been driving my motivation as of late are: "People confuse me, food doesn't" -Anthony Bourdain (my girlfriend had this printed on custom sharpies for me) and "If you have reached the top, it's your new bottom. There's always room to keep climbing" -Unknown -- That second one is the background on my phone. A constant reminder to keep pushing for more. I always say to people that the only difference between dreams and reality, is just doing it. Instead of calling it a dream, call it your plan. An experienced Private Chef and Culinary Educator, Curtis Bell is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America with an AOS degree in Culinary Arts. He grew up right here in Denver, Colorado, and returned after culinary school to pursue his career. Over the past decade he has worked in fine dining establishments across the country, from New York City to Vail, and has cooked in the homes of billionaires, politicians, athletes and celebrities. For the past 9 years he has worked as a private chef for clients in the Denver area. He has recently launched a company called MisoHot, a miso based chili paste condiment. Also, he is currently the private chef to Von Miller.

Steve and I talk all about building systems to maintain a high level of personal growth. Steve is an incredibly impressive individual, I hope you get as much value out of this podcast as I did.

Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of LA-based, Tenzo Tea. Tenzo Tea is on a mission to create a better world by sharing the healthiest energy on the planet and donating one year of clean water for every bag purchased. Steve dabbled in entrepreneurial endeavors while in college, and after learning about the benefits of Matcha, knew that this could be a huge opportunity. He and his co-founder went on a karate-kid style trip to Japan where they found a tea master and learned how to create the perfect blend of Matcha tea. Two years later, Tenzo Tea is in 400+ stores around the LA area, has a robust network of online and wholesale distribution, and has raised over $1M to date. We talk about how to capitalize on trends in the market, what the future of health-consciousness looks like, how to position your startup for a successful exit, and more!

As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words." When evaluating investment opportunities, Chris Hollod, a venture capitalist focused on early-stage consumer brands, takes the adage to heart. “I tell every brand: ‘I judge you within the first two seconds of looking at your Instagram page,’” he said in an interview included in this episode. “I think it’s the most important piece of the puzzle aside from the actual packaging itself.” That perspective has helped shape Hollod’s portfolio, which includes stakes in a number of lifestyle brands, including Matchabar, Dirty Lemon, Know Foods and Recess, among others. Listen to our full interview with Hollod, who spoke in depth about his investment philosophy, how he identifies bleeding edge trends and categories, and what an examination of “signal to noise ratio” can reveal about a brand’s prospects. Show notes: 1:28: Receptors, Randy's and Roscoe's -- Early into the episode, Mike pops some CBD mints to (hopefully) address a few ailments, and the hosts discuss the difference between early-stage venture capitalists and angel investors. Later, they imbibe on some non-alcoholic beer from London (it’s pretty tasty stuff) and chat about why it makes sense for successful and sometimes wealthy entrepreneurs to seek outside capital for a new company. Last, but not least, Ray expresses his love/hate relationship with donuts. 14:14: Interview: Chris Hollod, Founder/Managing Partner, Hollod Holdings -- In an interview recorded in Los Angeles, BevNET’s John Craven and Mike Schneider spoke with Hollod about his background and investment philosophy and why digital strategy is at the top of his list when evaluating brands. He also explained why he believes that his job requires him to not only to follow and facilitate innovation but to predict it. Brands in this episode: Pur 7, Lucent Botanicals, Black Medicine Coffee, Infinite Session, O’ Doul’s, Founder’s Brewing, Spudsy, Buff Bake, Kane’s Donuts, Union Square Donuts, Voodoo Doughnut, Dunkin, Randy’s Donuts, Roscoe’s, Recess, Dirty Lemon, Matchabar, Know Foods, JuneShine, Blue Bottle Coffee, Four Sigmatic, Tenzo Tea, MUDWTR, Verb Energy

Steve O'Dell is the Co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea. Steve grew up in Rochester, New York as the youngest of five boys. At the age of 12, he met a 6’4 inch 14 year old Robbie Page. After overcoming their awkward high school years, the pair moved across America to sunny Los Angeles to play volleyball for UCLA. While at UCLA, he studied History and starting creating companies (both good and bad), but, after three years, the contemporary college route didn’t suit Steve’s overarching goals in his life, so he dropped out just half a semester shy of graduation to pursue entrepreneurship. After dropping out, he started Tenzo Tea with his business partner Robbie Page, who we have to mention is now 7’1 inch tall. Steve loves reading, writing, and learning and takes an active role to inspire entrepreneurship and actively writes about healthy living, business, and leadership on publications across the internet including Forbes. Exclusive Y Factor Promo Code is available on the website at yfactorpodcast.com Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yfactor/support

Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet. Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship. He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since. In the last few episodes, Pat & Posh spent time with Steve hearing about his upbringing and starting Tenzo Tea, his thoughts on the culture of Los Angeles, and what he would do on Day 1 if he was CEO of Starbucks. In this episode, Pat, Posh and Steve play Unlikely Likely, a fun activity where we pair up an existing company with a random product and Steve says how he would launch that product if he were in charge. Tune in for an interesting conversation with some good laughs! If you’re interested in giving Tenzo Tea a try, use the code “FOUNDERHOURSUB” for 50% off your subscription of 30 Grams at www.tenzotea.co! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet. Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship. He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since. On the last couple of episodes, Pat & Posh sat down with Steve to hear about his upbringing and what sparked the idea of Tenzo Tea, as well as his thoughts on the culture of Los Angeles (goods and bads). In this segment, Steve talks about what we would do on Day 1 if he was just named CEO of Starbucks. Tune in to find out! If you’re interested in giving Tenzo Tea a try, use the code “FOUNDERHOURSUB” for 50% off your subscription of 30 Grams at www.tenzotea.co! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet. Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship. He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since. On the last episode, we heard about Steve’s upbringing, first couple business ventures, how it’s been scaling the company, and the challenges he’s faced along the way. On this segment, Steve shares his thoughts on the culture of Los Angeles as well his favorite and least favorite thing about it. If you’re interested in giving Tenzo Tea a try, use the code “FOUNDERHOURSUB” for 50% off your subscription of 30 Grams at www.tenzotea.co! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet. Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship. He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since. Pat & Posh hung out with Steve to hear about his upbringing, first couple business ventures, how it’s been scaling the company, and the challenges he’s faced along the way. If you’re interested in giving Tenzo Tea a try, use the code “FOUNDERHOURSUB” for 50% off your subscription of 30 Grams at www.tenzotea.co! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

In 2019, coffee has some major competition —> enter matcha, a green tea that offers caffeine without the crash. Not to be mistaken as just another trendy drink sipped by instagram models, the green tea is jam-packed with vitamins, anti-oxidants and good-for-you-stuff that can prevent cancer, improve focus, make your skin glow, promote relaxation and more! No wonder people love matcha so matcha   In our latest YAP episode, we chat with Steve O’Dell, the Founder & CEO of Tenzo Tea, an up-and-coming matcha tea startup. Tune in to hear him spill the tea on launching his company—from getting seed funding to building a brand— and uncover all the health and energy benefits that matcha tea has to offer.   Want to try some matcha? Head over to https://tenzotea.co/ & enter promotion code YAP at check out for 20% off Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsociety Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Since they were kids, both Steve O'Dell and Robbie Page, knew they were put on this earth for a reason. Today, they are on a mission to teach the world about the effects of positive energy in business and in your personal life, one cup at a time. In this episode, Steve and Robbie, share an intimate look at their idea of success, entrepreneurship, the science of Macha Tea, the philosophy of Kaizen, and the purpose-driven brand they are building: Tenzo Tea. Visit the Tenzo Tea website: www.tenzotea.co I write about all of our podcast! Check out the full post and learn what we learned at www.commercefocused.com/episode-006-tenzo-tea Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The Story Behind the Brand" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page are the co-founders of Tenzo Tea. They run a matcha tea company based in Santa Monica, CA. Tenzo Matcha Green Tea is grown in Kagoshima, Japan. Their products can be found at various coffee shops and smoothie facilities all over California and online at tenzotea.co and not on Amazon. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:33] Jeremy introduces his guests, Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page. [2:45] How did Steve and Robbie meet? What were there future plans in college? [9:30] Steve talks about some early business ventures. [13:50] Where did the idea of Tenzo Tea come from? [16:30] Steve opens up about dropping out of college and his study habits. [21:10] Key leaders and thinkers entrepreneurs should study. [24:50] Preparing for success. [29:20] Recovering from mistakes. [31:30] Discovering Matcha Tea and coming up with the idea of Tenzo Tea. [37:00] Why did the guys decide not to sell their product on Amazon? [38:30] How did the packaging process go? [40:30] The value of connecting with customers directly and using wholesale. [46:30] Making the transition from professional sports to the business world. [50:00] How did the guys connect with Azriel Ratz? [52:30] Closing the information gap about Matcha Tea. [55:30] What are some common uses of Matcha Tea? [57:00] What are the future plans of Tenzo Tea? [59:20] Low points faced along the way. [1:04:50] High points that came with business growth. In this episode… What does it take to perform at the highest level in sports and business? Do you need the right information and training? What role do your diet and your daily habits play in your chances for sustained success? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from high performing athletes and business leaders, Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page. In their conversation with Jeremy, Steve and Robbie open up about how they first met, what they learned from their time playing professional volleyball, how they came up with the idea to start Tenzo Tea, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and so much more! You don’t want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Steve and Robbie! Have you ever performed at the top of your field? What was that experience like? How did you get to that level of competition? For many business leaders, getting to the top is a frustrating and winding road, then there are those who make it look really easy. Steve and Robbie are accustomed to performing in high stakes situations. Both Steve and Robbie played volleyball in college at UCLA, competing at the highest levels. They’ve taken that same dedication and competition to their roles co-founding and leading, Tenzo Tea. What can you learn from Steve and Robbie’s story? Do you have a system that sets you up for success? How has your system changed and evolved over the years in your career and personal life? Coming from a sports background, Steve and Robbie had ritual and routine built into their days from an early age. Now, instead of turning all that planning and preparation to get their body in shape, they are working on getting the competitive edge over their peers. While the guys will be the first to tell you that Tenzo Tea will help you start the day off right, they also do what they can to learn from other leaders, devouring books on leadership and innovation. Did you know that fueling your body with the right ingredients is half the battle when it comes to maintaining high performance? It’s true! Too often the average person will get into a health kick and decide to start working out (which is great!) but they’ll fail to go, “All in” and change their diet. Steve and Robbie want to help men and women start the day off right by putting a clean and natural source of nutrients in the form of a hot cup of matcha green tea. At Tenzo Tea, they say that Matcha green tea is the healthiest drink on the planet, described as a fat-burner and cancer-fighter, Matcha dominates the rest of the world of tea. One of the best ways to stand out from the rest of the competition in the business world is to build a robust and enthusiastic fan base. Its true, some products lend themselves to this business practice better than others, however, many companies are leaving money on the floor by taking a passive approach to customer engagement. Tenzo Tea is taking a much more direct and aggressive approach to cultivating and encouraging their fans to stay connected. They’ve gone so far as creating specialized subscription services, starter boxes, and even an informative blog! Steve and Robbie are really doing an amazing job connecting with their customer base in a meaningful way and the market is rewarding them for it! Resources Mentioned on this episode www.tenzotea.co Follow Tenzo Tea on Instagram www.ratzpackmedia.com The Hard Thing About Hard Things Aristotle Alexander Hamilton Benjamin Franklin Friedrich Nietzsche Leonardo da Vinci Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable The Star Principle 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.

Robbie is the co-founder and CMO of Tenzo Tea. He describes his transition from professional athlete to full time entrepreneur and all the challenges it created. He is full of passion and optimism, and that belief system has been adopted as the Tenzo Tea culture. It is Robbie's mission to provide healthy energy to anyone who wants it and they achieve this through their matcha tea powder. I highly recommend anyone who hasn't yet tried matcha to give Tenzo a shot, you will not be disappointed. Their website and socials can be found below. Tenzo Tea: https://tenzotea.co/Robbie's Instagram: @robbie_pageTenzo's Instagram: @tenzoteaMy YouTube: youtube.com/benjaminhaydenleavittMy Instagram: @benjaminhaydenleavittMy Twitter: @b_snizz

Through his 7 years of experience in Online Marketing, Azriel Ratz has perfected the process of helping companies find the best audiences and develop the best ads for their business. His clients include Postmodern Jukebox, Sabrina Philipp, Thinkific, Freightos, Hometalk, The Daily Dot, Tenzo Tea and United with Israel, to name a few. His expertise in Facebook ads is evident in his generating an average return of five times the company’s ad spend.

Today we have the co-founders of Tenzo Tea, Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page. They run a matcha tea company based in Santa Monica, CA. Tenzo Matcha Green Tea is grown in Kagoshima, Japan. Their products can be found at various coffee shops and smoothie facilities all over California and online at tenzotea.co and not on Amazon. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:33] Jeremy introduces his guests, Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page. [2:40] Closing the information gap about Matcha Tea. [5:30] What are some common uses of Matcha Tea? [7:00] What are the future plans of Tenzo Tea? [9:20] Low points faced along the way. [14:50] High points that came with business growth. In this episode… What does it mean to close the information gap between what your customers know and what you want them to know? Is it even a practical expectation to have a business leader? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page. In their conversation with Jeremy, Steve and Robbie explain how they went to work closing the information gap about their product, Tenzo Matcha Green Tea, challenges and milestones they’ve faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Steve and Robbie! You’ll have no hope for long-term success if you can’t effectively communicate what your product is and why your customers should buy it! Learn how to communicate succinctly is a huge part of navigating the information gap that exists between businesses and their customer base. Hearing from Steve and Robbie, you get the sense right away that they’ve honed and perfected their approach. They not only understand their product inside and out, they’ve taken extra care to connect their story back to the history and roots of Matcha Green Tea. What can you learn from Steve and Robbie’s story? What does the journey of an entrepreneur look like? Is it all excitement and growth as magazines and success stories would have you believe? For Steve and Robbie, the journey has been everything but sunshine and roses. While they are quick to point out that they are very fortunate and thankful for the success they’ve been able to build, they also acknowledge the pain and stress they’ve faced as well. It seems that the biggest challenge has been confronting the unknown, not just the unknown when it comes to the future of the business but how it’ll impact the lives of people who depend on its success and growth. The journey of building Tenzo Tea has been rollercoaster for Steve and Robbie but through it all, they are proud of the organization they've built. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.tenzotea.co Follow Tenzo Tea on Instagram www.ratzpackmedia.com The Hard Thing About Hard Things 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.

This is the behind the scenes of this week’s podcast for Episode 91 with Robbie Page - Feedback Is The Breakfast Of Champions. I first came across Robbie’s work in Drama’s new series Mentor Mondays and hearing his story with how / why Tenzo Tea came to life I thought ehhh pretty dope, definitely could see him on the podcast. Fast forward a couple weeks, I sit down with Rob Lawless who is on a mission to meet 10,000 people for Episode 90, I begin to  scroll and look back at some of the people he’s met recently and BOOM! Theres Robbie page AGAIN. At that point I sent the hail mary DM to Robbie explaining what Purpose in the Youth was all about and we for suuuuree made some magic happen or as I like to say… some H-Q-C, High Quality Content! If you would rather watch this instead, head to my YouTube - Bobby Hobert or Search “Meeting Robbie Page, Co-Founder Of Tenzo Tea” and you’ll find it. Quick shout out to Kirk Cedric whose been helping create some of these amazing behind the scenes footage, also to Ben Justice who is now running the Inside The Vision blog series on our website PurposeInTheYouth.com. If you’re a content creator, blogger, videographer, graphic designer etc and would like to help out with building Purpose in the Youth as a brand - send me an e-mail with your work and how you’d like to help: purposeintheyouth@gmail.com. Thank you for all the support! Hope ya’ll have a great weekend, SEE YA! - You can follow Robbie here: Instagram: @Robbie_Page  You can follow Tenzo Tea here: Instagram: @TenzoTea  Website: TenzoTea.co   Follow Bobbbaaaay on social media: Instagram: @Bobbbaaaay Twitter: @Bobbbaaaay Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for new interviews (and more) Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Soundcloud Subscribe to iTunes Follow us on Instagram: @PurposeintheYouth    Music by: Lakey Inspired Spotify: @LakeyInspired         

Robbie Page is the Co-Founder of Tenzo Tea. While on the hunt for a coffee alternative that had health benefits, he and his best friend Steve O'Dell came across a clean, green, caffeine packed plant called Matcha. Realizing how much it helped them stay focused in their daily lives along with the other 20 or so health benefits, they launched Tenzo Tea with Matcha being the key ingredient. What started as solely an E-Commerce product in July of 2016 has evolved into over 160+ physical locations that continues to grow today. Born and raised in the small town of Victor, New York, Robbie was surrounded by parents who both happen to be doctors along with a brother and sister. Realizing his passion for volleyball at a young age he committed his childhood to becoming the best athlete he could be despite the kids around him stereotyping him for being unathletic and goofy because of his height. By his junior year he was fully committed to UCLA as their #1 Volleyball recruit for the 2010 season standing 7 feet tall. After finishing up school and playing professional Indoor Volleyball in the European circuit for an Italian team, he returned back to the U.S. and the lifestyle he was comfortable with in Southern California. Back in the professional beach leagues he would find himself playing volleyball during the day and working on Tenzo Tea by night to get it off the ground and running. What started as two of them in their apartment has evolved into a team of people based in Santa Monica, CA. In this episode Robbie discusses how volleyball taught him if you work hard consistently at anything you’re bound to get better, you have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, the through of sorrow is about continuing to move forward regardless of how things are going, having an amazing team is key to growth, not reaching his full potential is what scares him the most and why feedback is the breakfast of champions. - You can follow Robbie here: Instagram: @Robbie_Page  You can follow Tenzo Tea here: Instagram: @TenzoTea  Website: TenzoTea.co   Follow Bobbbaaaay on social media: Instagram: @Bobbbaaaay Twitter: @Bobbbaaaay Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for new interviews (and more) Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Soundcloud Subscribe to iTunes Follow us on Instagram: @PurposeintheYouth   

Today's guests are the amazing Steve O’Dell and Robbie Page, the founders of Tenzo Tea. These two guys wanted to make a massive impact on the world through a product that really makes a difference in people’s lives. In this interview we cover a wide range of topics from: What lead them to choose matcha over other energizing products? What are most important steps to get an E-commerce company off the ground. Why the lessons learned from playing professional sports directly translates to success in business. If you'd like to catch the NEW LinkedIn Edition of the show, head over to my profile here: Luke Bayard. Follow Tenzo on Social: Facebook Instagram