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Gregory Vetter, innovator & disruptor in the Clean Food Movement and author of "Undressed", founded Tessemae's after being inspired by his mother's homemade dressing recipe.Greg and his family, primarily brothers Matt & Brian, grew the business and in 5 years became the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the refrigerated space, as well as innovating manufacturing on a mass scale by inventing the only gum-free bottling process. That process led to the creation of the “fresh condiment” category.Winning Business Radio is broadcast live Mondays at 4PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Winning Business Radio is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Winning Business Radio Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/winning-business-radio--3075598/support.

Sponsored by Richardson Farms From lacrosse fields to the shelves of Whole Foods, Gregory Vetter's wild journey took a homemade salad dressing and turned it into a $300M clean food brand—only to lose it all. In this raw and revealing conversation, Greg opens up about bold risks, painful lessons, and what it really takes to build (and rebuild) a dream. If you're chasing something big, this one's a must-listen. Guest: Gregory Vetter Gregory Vetter is a pioneering entrepreneur and the co-founder of Tessemae's, the first Whole30-approved bottled dressing brand that grew into a $300M clean food empire. A former professional lacrosse player turned food industry disruptor, Greg later launched the Fresh Food Company and Homegrown Brand Accelerator. He's also the author of Undressed: The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success, and a passionate speaker on leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven business. Main Topics: ·         How Gregory Vetter turned his mother's salad dressing recipe into a national brand·         The founding and explosive growth of Tessemae's in the clean food space·         Major setbacks, including investor struggles and the collapse of a $300M company·         The importance of authenticity, grit, and storytelling in entrepreneurship·         Lessons learned from failure and how they shaped Greg's next ventures·         Launching Fresh Food Company and leading large-scale food manufacturing·         Writing Undressed and why Greg chose to share his raw, unfiltered journey·         The value of leadSend us a textEmily Adolph and Ona Crow are the co-creators of Nourish & Connect, an event designed to foster meaningful connections in a supportive and empowering environment. NOURISH & CONNECT – The Soul LiftRichardson FarmsLocally grown produce, flowers, fresh rotisserie chicken, specialty food items, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email

In this episode of That Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Gregory Vetter, CEO and Founder of Alta Fresh Foods and HomeGrown Brands, as well as the author of Undressed: The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success.Gregory is a pioneer in the clean food movement, known for launching Tessemae's, the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the refrigerated space. His innovations in gum-free dressing bottling and fresh condiments redefined the industry, leading to partnerships with Whole30 and major retailers.But success didn't come easy. Gregory shares:

In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Vetter, the visionary behind Tessemae's and a trailblazer in the clean food movement. Inspired by his mother's homemade dressing recipe, Greg and his brothers transformed a simple family tradition into the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the refrigerated space. From pioneering gum-free dressing bottling processes to creating the "fresh condiment" category and Whole30-approved bottled products, Greg shares how Tessemae's became a household name. He also dives into his next ventures, including Alta Fresh Food Company and the Home Grown Brand Accelerator, where he's helping empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Join us as Greg talks about innovation, resilience, and what it takes to turn a big idea into a multimillion-dollar business while staying true to family roots and values. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a fan of clean eating, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration! Connect with Greg: www.gregoryvetter.com   Watch the Full Episode Here!

From half a billion to just $4 million—how did Greg Vetter turn his greatest failure into a powerful blueprint for success? In this episode of The Root of All Success, The Real Jason Duncan sits down with Greg Vetter, the founder of Tessemae's All Natural and author of Undressed: The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success. Greg shares his rollercoaster journey from building a clean-food empire valued at $500 million to selling it for a fraction of that amount. What caused this monumental pivot? Investor greed, misalignment, and timing were just the beginning. Greg dives into the emotional toll of failure, revealing how shame and setbacks became the ultimate teachers. Hear how his experiences not only shaped his entrepreneurial philosophy but also inspired him to create new ventures with purpose and joy. Greg's story is a masterclass in resilience, offering valuable lessons for any entrepreneur grappling with setbacks. Tune in to discover: The real cost of chasing success. Why failure can be the best teacher. Four pillars of success that money can't buy. This episode is packed with raw insights and practical wisdom for anyone navigating the highs and lows of business. Don't miss it! To Know More About Greg: Gregory Vetter is a transformative figure who has guided various enterprises (Tessemae's All Natural, Alta Fresh Foods and Homegrown Brands), as a Founder/ CEO, whose mission is to galvanize the leaders of tomorrow. As a preeminent thinker on issues ranging from leadership, change management to innovation, Greg is a recognized expert and frequent speaker on a host of related topics. Greg is an author of Undressed: The Unfiltered Story Of My Failed American Dream And How It Led To Success. Passionate about empowering tomorrow's leaders and helping them raise the bar of their performance and manage success, Greg has guided entrepreneurs as they navigate the inevitable perils that will emerge over time. The book is a proven guide for those who seek to surmount challenges, whether they be business oriented or, conversely, those inherent in everyday life. Greg's Website Link: www.shananterale.com Greg's Social Media Link:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvetter/ Instagram: @imundressekbook & @glvetter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by Dubb. Up your email game and make videos that convert! Get two free weeks and 50% off your first two months with this link: therealjasonduncan.com/dubb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic: Recent advances in the exploration and discovery of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitory peptides from edible animal proteins   Questions:    Too much cardio for diabetes?  Thomas writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, second time questioner with an answer on the first question. First was about long term Imodium use. I am one of the six who truly appreciate what you do and listen all the time. I'm also an LMNT believer. This one is for my mother in law. She has controlled diabetes with diet and exercise for years. I would say they are Paleo on the lower end of protein. Now her A1C and fasting glucose are going up. Lots of walking and biking (weather permitting on the biking). Walking upwards of 7-10 miles a day. Could this be causing her body to produce more glucose for energy if protein is low or is her time up and leading towards insulin after all these years. Would weights be a benefit? Failed to mention she is in her low 70's and pretty small framed.   Junk food calories - can the junk be burned?  Caleb writes: Howdy Robére and Nikki, I'm an OG supporter that came across you all while I was working for one of the first Whole30 approved products, Tessemae's All Natural. I've been to a handful of PaleoFX events and my last one was a few years back where we connected at the LMNT booth and I just want to extend my appreciation for you two staying true to real food and nuanced information without turning into sh*thead snake oil salesman selling Beauty Counter or other garbage products like the majority of the old "real food influencers". I recently started ultra training and found that if I use whole foods for all my fuel I end up with a giant rock in my stomach and occasionally have to sprint off trail to test my below 90 degree wall sits on a tree to relieve myself. I've since gone towards gu's and swedish fish for my training and race fuel and the rest of my calories come from lean red meat, fruits, japanese sweet potatoes, avo oil, ghee, and trace amount of calories from a little slice of heaven called LMNT (plug). My digestion is great, my stool is strong, my skin is clear(ish. I always have trouble with acne), and my energy is solid. I just want to make sure I'm not causing any long term issues by crushing swedish fish, gu's, and chilled peanut m&ms during training and wondering if the fact that I'm currently a furnace for calories, if that furnace burns the "bad" stuff in processed foods along with the calories themselves. Stay salty, C   Weight Loss and Maintenance Jenn writes:  Hi Robb & Nikki, I want to start by first saying thank you for the entertaining and informative podcast as well as the delicious electrolytes! My question today is related to weight loss and how to potentially move that needle. Sorry for the long winded story and question! I'm a 34 year old female 5'7" and 175 pounds. I have a desk job, but I am active every day. I box/kickbox twice a week, crossfit once a week, swim laps once a week, practice yoga/mobilty several times a week, strength train at least once a week (aim for 2-3x) and I walk between 7 & 10,000 steps every day. I have in the past lost weight doing chronic cardio and extreme calorie restriction, and I have reached 155 pounds, which is where I feel the best (confidence and energy wise), but of course, once I stop the extreme dieting and exercise, the weight comes back on. At my heaviest I was 215 pounds but I am able to maintain 175 very easily now, but getting that last 15-20 pounds off and keeping them off is a major struggle. Peter Attia has said that your waist should be half of your height or less, so at 5'7", my waist should 33.5" and I'm at 37" and it will not budge. I eat a very clean diet, following Paul Saladino' animal based framework - beef, eggs, chicken, apples, blueberries, hard cheeses (parmesan and old cheddar), potato, carrots, squash, sauerkraut, mangos, bananas etc. and I follow Dr. Mindy Pelz's intermittent fasting framework. Chronometer shows that I'm eating between 140-160g of protein, 50-150g of carbs and the remaining calories are fat, and on average I'm eating between 1800-2000 calories a day and feel satiated. Taking my activities into account, I have between a 250 and 500 daily calorie deficit which means that I should be losing weight at a slow, steady pace, but I'm not. I'm wondering if my hormones are possibly causing a problem? I have regular bloodwork done and my thyroid levels are in normal range and my fasting glucose is 4.6 mmol/L and all other markers are normal. A problem is that I live in the socialist country of Canada and my doctor won't test my hormones because of my age and the fact that I don't have any health issues and I'm not obese (preventative healthcare does not exist). I've tried to look at CGM's and private hormone testing, and each of those will put be out of pocket between $500 and $1000, which is more than I can afford at the moment. I try not to overdo the fasting and exercise so as not to increase cortisol levels too much, I do have a stressful job and I purposefully take a break in the middle of the day to go for a walk or exercise to help keep those stress levels under control. I try to get outside for at least 30 minutes a day (not always possible due to the weather) and I get between 7.5 and 8 hours of sleep a night - usually good quality sleep but I do have the occasional restless night. The supplements I take besides LMNT are magnesium, Vitamin D and CBD. My only vices are coffee and tea, which I drink black or with a small amount of honey or coconut milk. I feel like I'm doing everything right, I feel healthy and have a great partner and life but I just can't seem to get the weight under control. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions that may help me to move the needle and keep the weight off for good? Or am I worrying over something that is not a big deal? I want to be as healthy and strong as I can be going into my mid-life years. Appreciate any thoughts you may have. Jenn Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor LMNT for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don't. Click here to get your LMNT electrolytes Transcript: Coming soon...

In this episode, we talk redundancies in pop culture. From completely interchangeable celebrity couples to nerdy, male actors, we discuss who we don't really need and who is the apex of their trope. Plus we settle who has the best fast food and we talk redundancies in pop culture.MENTIONS10-Year anni merch is only available until this Friday, July 7 at knoxandjamie.com/live. BFOTS have a 20% off coupon in Patreon here. Situation: AI images we didn't use for last week's episode Define: Stolen lunch money- there is a need for this type of thing / role / service / actor etc but who/what we traditionally associate with it has shifted.Pop culture redundancies- there was a need for this type of thing / role / service / actor etc but now it is no longer needed at all.Not needed: Scamanda | Frosted TipsTrope: Black best friend4/3: Toy Story 4 | Pirates 4 | MIB 4 | Indiana Jones 4 | Penny Dreadful (see also: Goofus and Gallant)Mentions: Dr. Hartman | Readers DigestChoose: Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively | Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry | Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis | Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel | Joaquin Phoenix & Rooney Mara | Dax Shepard & Kristen Bell | Blake Shelton & Gwen StefaniLineup: Christian Bale | Mahershala Ali | Pedro Pascal | Colin Ferrell | Cillian Murphy | Donald Glover | Tom Hardy | Jake Johnson | Oscar Isaac | Chris Pine | Brian Tyree Henry | Ryan Gosling | Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Steven Yeun | Andrew Garfield | Chiwetel Ejiofor | Adam Driver | Dev PatelChoose: Chris O'Dowd | Michael Cera | Justin Long | Mr. Bean | Brain | David Tennant | David Schwimmer | Jim Parsons | McLovin | Johnny Galecki | Jesse Eisenberg | Andrew Garfield (see also: red carpet, Batkid) | Daniel Radcliffe | Simon Pegg | Alfonso RiberioSee also: Tessemae's | Garlic Expressions | Dorothy Lynch | Raising Cane'sRed light mentions: The Bear S2 | LetterboxdBONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week's The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Vampire by Olivia RodrigoDune 2GREEN LIGHTSJamie: movies- Past Lives | Joy RideKnox: books- Clytemnestra by Constanza Casati | Aurora by David Koepp (movie)SHOW SPONSORSHONEY: Try Honey for free at joinhoney.com/popcastSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week's featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | SwagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Michelob Golden Light draft lager. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly Parton has set a new Guinness World Record, Taylor Swift has finally broken up with Matty Healy, and Tanya Tucker sold out 2 shows at the Grand Ole Opry to promote the release of her latest album “Sweet Western Sound.” “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Doritos Hot Mustard chips and Tessemae's Habanero Ranch dressing. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos, and LIV Golf vs the PGA Tour, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a Stone Age dagger unearthed by a Norwegian girl, evidence of a creature larger than an elephant washes up in California, a woman buys a Picasso in a thrift store for $6, and a Ming Dynasty box is found in an attic and sells for $350K. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Duggar-affiliated Christian organization IBLP, Carnival Cruise line's recent Nightmare cruise out of Charleston SC, 4 children missing for 40 days are found alive in the Amazon jungle, a Carnival cruise ship endures 11-straight hours of pure hell off the coast of Charleston, and a Canadian nurse captured “witches” eating a deer carcass on her trail cam. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS: In business news, Walgreens unveils a Chicago store with only 2 aisles and most products kept out of sight. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” on Amazon, and her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Vetter is the Founder and CEO of Tessemae's, a flavor-forward, organic fresh food company considered to be a lead innovator and disruptor in the Clean Food Movement. Today, Greg joins the show to tell the story of how an idea became a family business and grew to be the number one organic salad dressing brand. Greg and Jeff talk about the challenges of growing a brand from scratch, the value of continuing to innovate to solve new problems, and the importance of having drive, determination, and grit.Episode SponsorSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/Key Takeaways01:20 – Jeff introduces today's guest, Greg Vetter, who joins the show to discuss his brand story, his ability to take action, and how athletics helped him in his entrepreneurial pursuits11:51 – Being willing to fail publicly and bumps along the way18:09 – Creating a brand identity in a saturated marketplace21:12 – Building brand affinity23:31 – Jeff takes a moment to thank one of today's sponsors, Champion Leadership Group24:15 – The decision to diversify into multiple different SKUs/products27:23 – The value of spending time in-stores doing demos33:12 – What it's like competing with larger brands and competitors35:41 – Advice Greg would give to early-stage entrepreneurs40:36 – Working in a family business43:29 – Jeff thanks Greg for joining the show and lets listeners know where to learn more about Tessemae'sTweetable Quotes“And I think so often that kills the progress required. And so much of what we've done is just like action creates action. You need to put one foot in front of the other and you've got to live to fight another day. And so often, people don't realize the accountability required to take action. No one else is really ready to give you the level of advice required or the rules that you need to break to get it done, because they don't want that in their life. And so, you have these people with great ideas and the idea doesn't matter.” (08:36) (Greg)“We're not rewarded for failure either. We're rewarded in school for perfection. And that's not what the journey is about at all. It's about how often you can pick yourself up off the ground and get up and do it the next day with a smile on your face. And if you can do that, you can do anything.” (10:25) (Greg)“There's interesting ways to do things that are still healthy. Our creamy dressings are a great example. We emulsify them with egg instead of dairy or whatever weird powders or thickening agents are out there. And that came because we wanted to stay a ‘clean eating' brand and we wanted to avoid as many allergens as we could possibly avoid.” (20:08) (Greg)“And so when we were thinking about the brand, it needed to be timeless. It needed to be scalable, right? It couldn't be region specific. And it needed to be authentic. People needed to be able to get into it and go, ‘Oh, wow. I can't believe this story is real.'” (22:18) (Greg)“If it doesn't taste good, I mean I don't even know why we're doing it. That is the only purpose of something being in a bottle and being bought, in my opinion.” (26:58) (Greg)“And so, when you get into more traditional marketing methods, you get farther and farther and farther away from just the initial gut reaction of a person walking into a store or experiencing a...

Description: Joining the show today is Greg Vetter, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tessemae's. Available in retail stores nationwide, including Whole Foods, Tessemae's offers a variety of all-natural salad dressings, sauces, marinades, dips, and condiments that are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free. Greg and Lee talked about his childhood growing up in Annapolis, what it was like playing professional lacrosse for three years, to realizing a friend stole his mother's lemon garlic salad dressing out of their own house, and how it sparked the idea to launch Tessemae's.Exclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:Get 30 days FREE with Okendo by clicking HERE! In This Episode You'll Hear About:(1:40) More about Tessemae's, the country's number one organic salad dressing and condiment company. (5:20) What his childhood growing up as the oldest of three boys in Annapolis was like, with lots of activities, and how he always had an entrepreneurial spirit wanting to invent things(9:20) What it was like going to college at Washington College, playing professional lacrosse, and figuring out what he wanted to do after college(11:30) How when working in sales jobs post-college, he was writing business plans while looking at the infrastructure to see how they were successful, and how he could do that on his own (14:16) The story of how a friend stole his mom's salad dressing, and it sparked the idea for Tessemae's(16:50) The first things he did to get the business off the ground, from going to all the local grocery stores and seeing if it was on the shelves (20:25) The story of how the brand is named after his mom's nickname, Tesse Mae(24:50) The good and bad that came with fundraising, the advice he has for others in the fundraising journey, and how to build a relationship with investors(31:17) How he keeps going even when times are tough on the ups and downs of the rollercoaster(37:00) How he's grown professionally and personally as a leader since becoming an entrepreneur(43:00) Some of the challenges he's had to face, and how new ones come up every day (49:25) The limiting beliefs he's had to overcome, especially doubt, but how he realized everyone has itTo Find Out More:https://www.tessemaes.com/Quotes:“So I would go home at lunch and stand on my head in the dark and try to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.” “The first thing I wanted to do is figure out whether or not it existed, cause I didn't want to just create something that may have already been sitting on the shelf.”“I called everybody and I said, listen, I don't know shit about shit and my life is on the line and I have an opportunity May 1st, and you are going to help me do this.”“Each step you kind of level up into a different level of complexity and sophistication and so all of them were critical points in our journey.”“If you want money, ask for advice, and if you want advice, ask for money.”“You have to become resilient because the number of no's that you get, it's unbelievable.”“If you approach each day with this foundational understanding of you know who you are, and what is important in the world. Then you can overcome these obstacles that come your way every single day.” “I want to be the next great consumer packaging good brand that stands for something true.”“I think everything that you do in the morning will then kind of dictate what you're prepared to handle for the rest of the day.”“If you're not curating success, you're probably curating failure.”“Trust your gut, you know in your gut whether or not it's right or it's wrong. Every time I have ignored my gut, it has been the worst situation of my life. Every time I have trusted my gut, it has saved me. So trust your gut.”

Gregory Vetter is the CEO of Tessemae's, flavor-forward, organic fresh food company, considered to be a lead innovator and disruptor in the clean food movement. Gregory, the oldest of the Vetter brothers, had the idea to launch Tessemae's based on the belief in his mother's wildly popular homemade dressing recipe and how it had the […]

Kathleen opens the show drinking a St. Brigid's Irish Lager from the Tom Crean Brewery in Ireland, which she LOVES. She reviews all of the activities of her weekend playing shows at The Mirage in Las Vegas, which is one of her favorite places to perform in the country. She experienced the best Drag show brunch of her life at Senor Frog's Drag Brunch at Treasure Island and had a complete blast watching queen Shannel and drinking mimosas with her friends Heidi and Marcia. Kathleen then took a cab to Downtown Vegas to have a few beers with Vegas Vic. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Tessemae's Organic Habanero Ranch dressing, which she thinks is delicious but too thick for salad and would be a wonderful dip. She moves on to taste Combos Seven Layer Dip flavored Stuffed Snacks, which she thinks to taste a little like something you would feed to a pet ☺. She finishes her tasting with M&M's White Chocolate Key Lime Pie flavored candy, which she thinks anyone who loves Key Lime Pie will enjoy (especially in the freezer.)QUEEN'S COURT: Kathleen updates the Termites on the activities of the queens: Queen Tanya headlined Nashville's Pride festival and wowed the internet with her fabulous Elvis-style jumpsuit. Cher has blown up her Twitter feed after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade, and Queen Stevie Nicks finished her Spring Tour and is also speaking out for women's rights in the US. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the return of Q's creator, an anti-vaccine doctor is sentenced to prison for the Capitol riot, and Elon Musk is facing a $258B lawsuit over an alleged Dogecoin pyramid scheme.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a baby woolly mammoth in the Yukon named “Nunchoga,” which is the 1st found in North America, and the world's deepest shipwreck is discovered 80 years after being sunk.A CULT BUYS NELLY'S MANSION: Kathleen is a big fan of STL rapper Nelly, and is intrigued reading an article about the purchase of his crumbling mansion by Kingdom of God Global Church, which is considered by many to be a cult. DEFRAUDING BASQUIAT: As Termites know, Kathleen is a massive fan of the art world, and Basquait is one of her favorite artists. She's dismayed to read an article about a couple to try to steal a $45K from a Manhattan gallery, and an FBI raid removes 25 Basquait paintings from the Orlando Museum of Art as questions arise of the work's authenticity.VELVEETA CHEESE SMELLING NAIL POLISH: Kathleen loves cheese, but laughs out loud reading a news release about Velveeta cheese releasing a cheese-scented nail polish. She reminds everyone that showers are meant to prevent feet from smelling like cheese ;-) HONG KONG'S JUMBO FLOATING RESTAURANT SINKS: Kathleen is shocked to read an article outlining the activities involved in an accident that caused the sinking of Hong Kong's iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant when it was being towed for repairs. RELOCATING EVEREST'S BASE CAMP: Kathleen reads an article advising that Nepal has decided to move Everest's Base Camp due to global warming and increased human activity. MONKEY KILLED IN CARTEL SHOOTOUT: Kathleen is saddened to read the details surrounding the death of cartel pet monkey “El Chango,” a Sicario monkey who was found with its apparent owner after a standoff between state security forces and the cartel. El Chango has been immortalized in a narcocorridos — a genre of folk songs glorifying drug kingpins, with that lyrics touch on a violent end.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching the new Season 6 of “Peaky Blinders” on Netflix, and “The Janes” documentary on HBO. SEE KATHLEEN LIVE: See Kathleen live on her “Do You Have Any Ranch?” Tour. Tickets available at kathleenmadigan.com/tour See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is a special mashup of two guests with exceptional success stories, Bettina Stern and Greg Vetter. They're both founders of their own fresh food startups, and really know what it takes to succeed in the food industry. Listen in for the "best of" each of their conversations with Mark, connected by their shared vision of delivering high-quality, fresh food to customers in D.C. and beyond.

In our previous episode, we talked about having a great idea for a food product and how to consult the Food Innovation Center about creating it, but Greg Vetter of Tessemae's simply brought in a tub of lettuce with his secret dressing on it and walked out of a Whole Foods buyer meeting with an order. After selling 600+ bottles in five days simply doing in-store demos, Tessemae’s dressing became an instant phenomenon at Whole Foods and soon expanded exponentially through the state, the region, and eventually the whole country. From its fascinating beginning in an Annapolis MD Whole Foods store, where Greg Vetter and his family made dressing at night and drove it to Whole Foods stores on Fridays, doing demos every weekend, to getting the call from Walmart asking if they could develop a shelf-stable version for them, Tessemae’s trajectory was almost inconceivable. The origin of this great dressing came from Greg’s mom Tesse - who had to figure out a way to get her kids to eat their veggies while staying healthy. Because serving a dressing full of artificial ingredients was not an option, she created and perfected her own all-natural recipe. When her oldest son, Greg, realized how great it was, he said, “Mom, let’s go into business together and make this for the world!” As Tessemae's All Natural grows its product line around the globe, the commitment to healthy eating and healthy living remains the core of the company's mission. Join us as Greg tells me about his initial “ignorance” of the food production industry, their growth and learnings from 2009 through today, and how they plan to keep innovating flavors and products under the Tessemae's brand. The “NexxtLevel Brands Podcast’ is hosted by G. Steven Cleere, Founder and “Chief Pot Stirrer” of NexxtLevel Brands. This show focuses on disruptors and thought-leaders from the Entrepreneurial Food, Beverage, and CPG Industry, but we also share tips from veterans and key suppliers that may help fellow CPG professionals achieve their goals. Discussion Points What drove you to create a product in the refrigerated/produce section? How Greg’s neighbor broke into his house to steal his mom’s dressing, and the a-ha moment this created Cold calling Whole Foods stores until he got a yes The panic of getting the first order and paperwork from Whole Foods When did you think about using a copacker? Transitioning to buying their own manufacturing plant How is the responsibility distributed among family members? The pros and cons of working in the produce section How Walmart came calling one day for a shelf-stable product Any supply chain issues due to covid? Our issues are hitti

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Ben deconstructs the federal collectivist programs that comprise the New Deal.—Today's Sponsors:With thousands of satisfied customers and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, Birch Gold can help you protect your savings.  Text "DEBUNKED" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation, FREE information kit.Tessemae's is the #1 organic dressing brand in the country.  Use promo code “Ben” for 15% OFF your purchase at tessemaes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben deconstructs the federal collectivist programs that comprise the New Deal. — Today's Sponsors: With thousands of satisfied customers and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, Birch Gold can help you protect your savings.  Text "DEBUNKED" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation, FREE information kit. Tessemae's is the #1 organic dressing brand in the country.  Use promo code “Ben” for 15% OFF your purchase at tessemaes.com.

It all started with a break-in: Greg Vetter's neighbor simply could not get enough of Greg's mother's homemade lemon garlic salad dressing. Soon after, Greg found himself in a Whole Foods holding a Tupperware container of romaine lettuce pitching the world's best dressing. Today, Tessemae's Salad Dressings can be found in stores nationwide in delicious varieties from the original lemon garlic to everything bagel ranch. Listen in to this episode of What's Working in Washington for a fabulous story of family entrepreneurial success focused on fresh, nutritious, high-quality products.

Hugh Sisson hosts Greg Vetter at Heavy Seas as Nestor discusses the power of local business to scale

Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "Trumponomics" Topic: Biden's $5.8 trillion budget proposal and the impact it will have on the U.S. economy Mark Morgan, Senior Fellow for the Federation for American Immigration Reform and Former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs & Border Protection Topic: U.S. preparing for influx of border arrivals pending Title 42 change, Biden administration offering vaccines to illegal immigrants Greg Vetter, Founder and CEO of Tessemae's, a family-owned and operated Flavor-Forward Food Company Topic: How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted the food industry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

---> Check out the Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In episode 131 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Gregory Vetter, CEO of Tessemae's on taking huge risks to start a clean label food company and pioneer clean label manufacturing.Gregory Vetter is the CEO of Tessemae's, flavor-forward, organic fresh food company, considered to be a lead innovator and disruptor in the clean food movement. Gregory, the oldest of the Vetter brothers, had the idea to launch Tessemae's based on the belief in his mother's wildly popular homemade dressing recipe and how it had the potential to create an entirely new clean food category.After winning over a local Whole Foods buyer and selling just under 700 bottles in one week, Gregory, his two brothers, Matt and Brian, and his family grew the business to become the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the refrigerated space. Gregory and his family paved the way for clean manufacturing on a mass scale by inventing the only gum-free dressing bottling process.That manufacturing process led to the invention of the “fresh condiment” category, the first Whole30 approved bottled dressings and condiments, and then continued pioneering of innovation across the grocery store with the creation of the first shelf-stable creamy dressings free of gums and additives with the “Tessemae's Pantry” line.Gregory, who values the importance of family and the concept of a wholesome family dinner, spoke at a TED Talk entitled “The Dinner Habit – The Recipe For Change” and is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Mid-Atlantic Award.Tessemae's is an organic fresh food company that makes products with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality. Tessemae's commitment to healthy eating and living is the core of its mission. As a pioneer in clean label manufacturing, Tessemae's has been focused on producing simple and delicious food with real ingredients that everyone can enjoy.All Tessemae's products are made and shipped from the U.S., and are available for purchase at Whole Food's Market, Kroger, Sprouts, Safeway, Baker's, Fry's, Mom's Organic Market, Dillon's, Earth Fare, Fresh Thyme, Fred Meyer, QFC, Walmart, City Market, Roundy's, Ralphs, King Soopers, Lucky's, Heinen's, HEB, Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Save Mart, Smith's, Amazon, Tessemaes.com, Target, Thrive Market and more retailers across the country.---> Check out the Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing Company in Minneapolis. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Wendy's Frosty Cereal which she thinks tastes just like (but isn't as good as) Cocoa Puffs. She moves on to try Louisiana's Blue Plate “Real” Mayonnaise, and then finishes her tasting menu with Tessemae's Buffalo Ranch Dressing, which she reacts to by yelling out “too much going on there!” QUEEN'S COURT: Kathleen is excited to report that Queen Stevie has recommended watching the animated movie “Storks” to relieve all depression and anxiety, which makes Kathleen laugh out loud and she's added it to her watch list. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Britney Spears' new book, missing Malaysian Flight 370, further excavations continue to provide historical insight in Pompeii, and American Airlines' pilots report another close encounter with a UFO to the FBI.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a Roman-era mosaic floor in South London, thought to be at least 1,800 years old, and an exceedingly rare fossil of a giant flying reptile was recently found on a Scottish island.KMART'S FINAL BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL: Kathleen reads an article announcing that decades after Kmart was a household staple for home shopping, the chain has shrunk to only four stores still operating in the US. The announcement comes after years of the discount retail chain failing to keep up with the popularity of Walmart and Target, with experts saying the chain failed to modernize with new technology and consumer demands. Kathleen laughs when she reminisces how excited she would get when their iconic “Blue Light Special” would come on in the store.CHESS'S NEW GRAND MASTER RISES: Kathleen loves a martini and chess night and is excited to read that a new Grand Master has been named in the Chess world. 16-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, or “Pragg” as he is commonly known, is now the youngest chess player ever to defeat Magnus Carlsen in his long reign as world champion in a game that included 39 moves.A 500LB MISTAKEN IDENTITY: Kathleen reads an article out of Lake Tahoe, laughing that a 500-lb bear who locals refer to as “Hank The Tank” and has been blamed for breaking and entering more than two dozen homes in California's Lake Tahoe area, is no longer the sole suspect. DNA evidence gathered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife suggests several bears may have been responsible for the break-ins.DISNEY RECREATES MAGICAL “VILLAGES”: Kathleen reads an announcement that Disney has announced plans to start building a mixed-use residential community in California's Coachella Valley, which will be called Cotino. The complex will include 1,900 housing units that will be designed in a small-town resort-like feel much like Disney's theme parks. Kathleen shares a story of attending “Cinderella's Breakfast” with her younger siblings at Disneyworld when she was a teenager.LEGEND OF THE SELKIES: Kathleen reads a recent story of a California fisherman who was rescued by a seal when he fell off his boat into the Pacific Ocean. The man was assisted by a seal for over 5 hours as he swam to an oil tanker platform, and attributes the seal's support for saving his life. Kathleen links the story with the old legend of The Selkies, or Seal People, who are said to be cursed with a constant longing for what they do not have and can transform from one creature to another by shedding their sealskin and putting it on again. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Vikings: Valhalla” on Netflix.KATHLEEN'S OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Kathleen on her official Facebook page, Instagram page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Greg Vetter to discuss his background and journey as an entrepreneur. 

About Greg Vetter and Tessemae's: Greg Vetter is the CEO and Oldest Brother at Tessemae's All Natural. Greg took his moms beloved salad dressing recipe and turned it into the world's fastest growing salad dressing company. Vetter talks about the grind during the early days of starting Tessemae's while he still had a full time job. We go into his mindset and what his nonnegotiable's are that fuel his success. Tessemae's is a family business and he shares his opinions on going into business with family. This conversation is filled with invaluable content for anyone looking to go against the grain and start something new! As the mother of three athletic boys, Tesse had to figure out a way to get them to eat their veggies while staying healthy. Because serving a dressing full of artificial ingredients was not an option, she created and perfected her own all-natural recipe. When her oldest son, Greg, realized how great it was, he said, “Mom, let's go into business together and make this for the world!” As Tessemae's All Natural grows its product line around the globe, the commitment to healthy eating and healthy living remains the core of the company's mission.

Thomas O'Gara, VP Culinary, Tessemae's Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasogara77/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmvcheftravels/ In this week's episode, food and restaurant expert Tom O'Gara joins me on the podcast. Tom has the distinction of being my first chef and VP of Culinary to join the show. He earned his chops at Marriott International and he brings his expertise to Tessemae's to guide them into the next level of success.  Pop open a beverage and enjoy this episode! Tom shares his best ideas about: Why Tessemae's is the #1 selling organic salad dressing? Culture and Office Vibe Restaurant rebranding strategies The future of food Trends in restaurants Innovations The Origins of Farm to Table Inspiration Fanaticism

Eric Strickland, National Director of Alternate Channel Sales at Tessemae's. On this episode of ITS, Eric and Ali talk Sales: form big picture strategy and the importance of a guiding WHY, to the details of a sales deck.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Robot Crush from Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville, MA which was sent to her via the great USPS from a Worthy Termite.TERMITE SHOUTOUTS: Kathleen is thrilled to go through mail from the PO box, thanking Termites Quinn/Stearns (aka “Dr. Quinn”) for her Robot Crush and Marshmallow Fluff (both “born” in Massachusetts), and big thanks to Max for her Dogecoin (which she vows to carry for good gambling luck in her wallet.) Also massive thanks to Creative Termite Elisa (her company's name is Texrah Designs in Dallas) who sent Paddles a very cool Post Malone prayer candle, since Post is one of Paddles' favorite singers.UPDATE ON KATHLEEN'S QUEEN'S COURT: Kathleen announces to the Termites that she has no worthwhile updates from the Queens over the past week, but will continue her hunt for breaking news.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Tessemae's Everything Bagel Ranch, which she thinks is too tangy and tastes more dill than “everything.” Next on the menu are Roulette Nacho Cheese Doritos, which she loves and can't WAIT to offer her young nieces and nephew to watch their shock at the heat. She finishes her tasting menu telling Termites to add Texas Pete Dust Dry Seasoning on any meat they put on the grill, and that Marshmallow Fluff is delicious AND has a stickiness comparable to Gorilla Glue. TENNESSEE GETS A BUC-EE'S TRUCK STOP: As listeners know, Kathleen is a massive fan of good truck stops. She's absolutely excited to read an article that her friend Heidi forwarded announcing that crews have broken ground on the Crossville TN Buc-ee's travel center – the first one in Tennessee; which will be more than 53,400 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands of snack, meal and drink options for travelers on the go.GUN-WAVING STL COUPLE UPDATE: Kathleen reads an update from her hometown of St. Louis, where Mark and Patricia McCloskey were fined and charged with a misdemeanor for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators last year.BATTLE OF THE SPACE BILLIONAIRES: Kathleen provides an update on the space race currently underway between billionaires Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and now Richard Branson. Just after Bezos announced that he would join his Blue Origin's first crewed flight on July 20th, Branson announced plans to launch over the July 4th holiday weekend, making him the FIRST to reach space on his private Virgin Galactic craft. Stay tuned, Termites.PINK FLOYD VS FACEBOOK: Listeners who follow Kathleen know that she can't stand Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, feeling that he is a morally bankrupt human. She's delighted to hear that Pink Floyd star Roger Waters shares her opinion, when he recently rejected an offer from Zuckerberg for the use of his classic track Another Brick in the Wall Part II. Speaking at a recent event, Waters opened up about the financial offer from Zuckerberg, who he called “one of the most powerful idiots in the world”, revealing the Facebook boss wanted to use his 1979 song in a film to promote Instagram.ELIZABETH HOLMES MERCH SOARS: As Termites know, Kathleen is committed to seeing the end of the Theranos scandal with its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, in prison for her fraudulent activities. Holmes is facing federal wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges in connection with allegedly deceiving investors, patients, and doctors about her company's blood-testing technology, and is facing 20 years in prison if convicted. Kathleen reports that Internet sellers are cashing in on swag despite the fraudulent undertones of the trial, cashing in before her criminal fraud trial starts in August 2021. Kathleen is absolutely committed to obtaining a “Theranos: Early Investor” coffee mug from Etsy before the trial begins, because it's important to have goals ☺MEGHAN MARKLE'S BOOK FLOPS: Kathleen delightedly reads an article announcing that Meghan Markle's children's book release, “The Bench,” profoundly flopped in sales in its release week. Online reviewers dismissed the publication as a vanity project which should have been kept within the Royal family, while her sister-in-law Kate Middleton's photography book “Hold Still” remains at the top of the bestseller list. Kathleen mentions that karma might play a part in this situation…WHAT RICH PEOPLE ARE SPENDING MONEY ON: Kathleen laughs that she's starting a new segment to the Pubcast called “What Rich People Are Spending Money On,” after weeks of reading about sales of stolen art and trips to space for auction. This week she reads a press release that shoe magnate Stuart Weitzman has sold a secret coin, his 1933 Double Eagle “Mona Lisa” of collector coins, for $18.9M. Kathleen expands on the story with her own childhood tales regarding having pride in her ownership of Silver Dollars that her grandparents had gifted to her, citing that the only people that would care about her rare coins and stamps would be her super-nerd and incredibly gifted cool friends Lorene Machado and Jackie Kashian, whom she is looking into ordering “Super Nerd” capes for on Etsy. A DEATH IN CRYPTOLAND: In continuing her obsession with cryptocurrency and her love for all things Canadian, Kathleen recommends listening to the CBC Canada podcast “A Death In Cryptoland” about the alleged death of Quadriga CEO Gerald Cotten. Cotten started Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange in his twenties and is reported to have died while honeymooning in India at the age of 30. The alleged death set off a cataclysmic chain of events that would leave approx 76,000 people out of a quarter of a billion dollars and a trail of conspiracy theories around whether he is dead or alive. KENTUCKY TEE-BALL GAME BRAWL: Kathleen takes another sip of beer and laughs out loud reading an article surrounding a tee-ball championship game in Kentucky that erupted into a brawl when parents began fighting after a spectator ran onto the field, leaving the young players in tears amid the chaos.Witnesses told local media that a spectator ran onto the field, prompting the umpire to end the game and the scheduled trophy and medal presentation ceremony to be canceled. The incident began when the opposing coaches got into an argument over a call when the fan ran on the field. Other spectators said the man took off his shirt and began cursing and shoving people.RENTAL CAR PRICES SOAR: An avid traveler and a big supporter of the rental car industry (especially her hometown based Enterprise Rental Car), Kathleen is amazed when reading an article advising US travelers that US rental car prices could double by August amidst a nationwide shortage of cars. The skyrocketing prices come as demand for rental cars outstrips supply, when in a desperate move to survive pandemic lockdowns that halted global travel last year, many rental companies sold off their fleets for cash. Now Americans are ready to travel again, car rental services have been hard-pressed to rebuild their fleets with limited new vehicle inventory. Kathleen advises traveling Termites to secure their rental cars now to avoid disappointment. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching Season 1 of “Dirty John” on Netflix, which she thinks Connie Britton absolutely crushes in, and listen to the podcast “A Death in Cryptoland” 6-part podcast wherever you get podcasts. Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

On this week’s podcast, I have chef Thomas O’Gara. With more than 25 years of food and beverage experience, he’s spent most of his professional career working for Marriott. Last year Thomas started a new adventure as the vice president of culinary for Tessemae’s, an all-natural dressing and condiment producer based outside of Baltimore, Maryland.On the show we discuss his experience with Marriott, implementing culinary programs across many of their properties. We talk about his new position at Tessemae’s, culinary trends and vegetable offal.This week’s show sponsor is Olive & Basket. For a wide variety of olive oils, vinegar, spices, sauces, and gourmet food items, visit their website Oliveandbasket.com to have their products shipped to your door. Use discount code CHEF20 for 20% off your order.

High performance starts in the kitchen.  Our bodies thrive better on simple ingredients. Keeping what we put in our bodies simplified, helps us live our healthiest lives. Or as Brian Vetter, Chief Growth Officer and founder of Tessemae's put it  "Our mission is to simplify food and amplify life." On this episode, we explore how to optimize performance with fitness and nutrition.  Tune in for this chat with Ryan Morrissey, Coach, and Owner of Peak Custom Solutions, and Brian Vetter, Chief Growth Officer and founder of Tessemae.

Strongman Nutrition, How To Avoid Exacerbating Dawn Phenomenon, Salad Dressing, Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy, Grass-Fed Beef and Nutrition Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes: News topic du jour: We must burn the West to save it How an ancient American Indian practice can reduce the risk of massive wildfires. A number of unique factors this year combined with long-term trends to create the devastating and unprecedented fires of 2020. But a major reason for the massive scale of the destruction is that natural fires and burning practices first developed by Indigenous people have been suppressed for generations. Wildfires are essential to many Western ecosystems, restoring nutrients to the soil, clearing decaying brush, and helping plants germinate. Without these fires, vegetation in woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral shrublands accumulates, so more fuel is available to burn, especially when a megadrought keeps drying out the fuel, year after year. A debt to the landscape starts to mount, and when it comes due, there is hell to pay. “If we’re not using fire in the same way that this landscape evolved with over millennia, then we could be creating a situation where we’re creating a further imbalance,” said Don Hankins, an environmental geographer at California State University Chico and a Plains Miwok Indigenous fire practitioner. 1. Strongman Nutrition Help [32:22] Joshua says: Good afternoon.  I'm a 30 year old father of 7. I'm 166 centimetres tall and 90kg at 30% body fat based of the navy body fat test. I recently have been inspired to get as strong as healthily possible so I can be my children's own superhero after watching Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson pull the 501 kg world record deadlift. I know you also have been really successful with powerlifting in the past. So my question for you would be. How would one eat to get as strong as possible. Thank you kindly Joshua   2. How To Avoid Exacerbating Dawn Phenomenon [35:46] Donna says: Hi, Robb & Team, I've been about 90% Paleo (sourdough bread occasionally, some dairy) since mid-March, and overall I've felt a lot better.  My meal routine worked fine right through summer. In fall, I ran into a problem.  My blood sugar is generally highest first thing in the morning, before I've eaten anything, and this seems to be due to 1) burning through my dinner calories by around 5:00 a.m., now that it's colder and I've resumed weight training at my gym; and 2) the dawn phenomenon, assuming this is a real "thing," where glucose gets poured into the blood in preparation for waking up. Some research turned up the suggestion of eating 4-6 ounces of a slow-digesting food 30-60 minutes before bedtime to prevent a big blood-sugar drop in the early morning.  Do you know whether this works?  If it does, would you suggest a protein (nuts), or more of a complex carb (dried fruit)?  Or would you recommend an entirely different strategy? Thanks, Donna   3. Salad Dressing w/ Sunflower Oil? [40:52] Kate says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I really enjoy your podcast and find it to be both informative and entertaining. I have recently been using Tessemae salad dressing which is supposed to be Whole30 approved but I noticed it was made of high oleic sunflower oil. Is it a problem to consume this oil and if so, what would be a better salad dressing option that contains more omega 3? I believe the high Oleic sunflower oil is lower in polyunsaturated fats and omega 6 than normal sunflower oil but should it still be avoided?   4. Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy [52:29] Whitney says: Hi Robb and Nicki! Been listening to you for about a year now. Love the show! Been gluten free for 10 years (Celiac) and Paleo-ish for about 4. I'm pregnant with my first child and nearing the point where I need to take the dreaded glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes. I was floored when I found out it consists of drinking 50 grams of sugar on an empty stomach, and if you fail that test, you have to come back and do the same thing with 100 gram of sugar!!!! As someone who avoids sugar and keep my carbs in check this makes my stomach turn. I bought a cheap glucometer and have been monitoring my blood glucose for about a week in hopes the OB/GYN will take that as a replacement for the glucose test. On a broader level I wanted to get your general thoughts on this test. In my mind, this test for gestational diabetes is probably giving people diabetes! Am I making too big of a deal about a one time glucose test? I'm thinking its time for an update to the guidelines here, and surely there has to be a better way to test for gestational diabetes. Fasting insulin maybe? Some sort of HOMA score? I just think it's ridiculous that our health system is forcing all pregnant women to ingest 50-100 grams of sugar in one go! Would love your thoughts. Thanks for all you do! Whitney https://lilynicholsrdn.com/dealing-with-gestational-diabetes/   5. Grass-Fed Beef & Nutrition [59:10] Sofia says: Hi Robb, Thanks for everything you're doing for the planet!  It's really important work and I notice and appreciate you. I wanted to address something you said the last time I heard you on a Podcast....can't remember which one, I listen to so many. When you got to the question around nutrition you claimed that there really are no health benefits to eating grass-fed beef or dairy over conventionally raised, feed-lot animals. Are you aware that grain fed cows don't produce K2, a critical nutrient and the hormone necessary for escorting calcium out of the blood supply and into bone.  I could be wrong, but based on my research your claim that there is no notable difference between the nutrient density of the two animals is false.  Please reference Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue's book, Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox if you're curious about learning more.  If what she says is true, then the transition from grass-fed, regenaritive beef production to the feed lot, grain finished model could correlate to the rise in arteriosclerosis in the States and Europe.  Don't you think? Thanks again for the work you're doing! Lovingly, Sofia   Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Joovv. Joovv is the leading manufacturer of personal, in-home red light therapy devices, with several different sizes and setups. Clinical grade power to help reduce pain, fight inflammation, so you can live a happy healthier life. 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Oils are a very important part of any diet, being that they can be the catalyst of health or culprit of inflammation. So when Greg Vetter set out to find a clean salad dressing on the market in 2009 and there was none, his mission was clear cut. Thus, he pulled his brothers together to launch Tessemae’s.. Today we sit down with all three Vetter brothers to talk on a personal note about the success of their products and the accessibility to clean good food for all.  “I Went to all the local grocery stores to see if clean salad dressing existed, and it didn't. Clean salad dressing was not a thing and I was in shock. So I called my brothers, wife, and parents and said “We’re going to start a clean salad dressing.” -Greg Vetter, CEO   TIME STAMPS: 3:30 Tessemae’s intro 4:50 How they found Tessemae’s 7:50 How the Vetter’s mom was ahead of the curve 9:45 Clean salad dressing was non-existent 10:30 Tessemae’s mission statement 11:44 A breakdown of oils 15:10 Avoiding the additives in dressing 17:43 Quality versus profit 24:00 Diet Certification Approvals 27:05 Revamping during COVID  29:30 Organic sales up year to date 33:00 Pro team partnerships  

On today's show I speak with Christine Michel Carter, join me as we discuss being a mom while working a running a business. Featured in The New York Times, Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” "the exec inspiring millennial moms," and "the voice of millennial moms", Christine clarifies misconceptions about working mom consumers for brands and serves as an amplifier of their personal truths. From delivering consumer insights and brand marketing content to helping HR and diversity teams attract and retain these hardworking professionals, Christine works with advertising agencies, research firms and companies to ensure they’re at the forefront of the minds of female consumers.Her insights have been included in four books and she is the best-selling author of "Can Mommy Go To Work." She also contributes to several global digital publications, including Forbes, TIME, Harper's BAZAAR and Parents. Because of her digital presence and work with mom influencers, Christine was asked by Senator Kamala Harris’ to support the awareness of the Maternal CARE Act, a personal issue also close to her heart. The creator of Mompreneur and Me, Christine has introduced the first national mommy and me professional development networking event that has garnered the attention of Adweek and Entrepreneur as well as global brands like McDonald’s and Tessemae’s.

Featured in The New York Times, Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” "the exec inspiring millennial moms," and "the voice of millennial moms", Christine clarifies misconceptions about working mom consumers for brands and serves as an amplifier of their personal truths. From delivering consumer insights and brand marketing content to helping HR and diversity teams attract and retain these hardworking professionals, Christine works with advertising agencies, research firms and companies to ensure they’re at the forefront of the minds of female consumers.Her insights have been included by authors in their books. Christine’s own bestselling children’s book Can Mommy Go To Work? was ranked as an “empowering book” and a “life changing book to guide feminist parenting.” Christine also contributes to several global digital publications, including Forbes, TIME, Harper's BAZAAR and Parents. Her book MOM AF is a sister circle in a book, inspired both by Carter’s life and her published articles.Because of her digital presence and work with mom influencers, Christine was asked by Senator Kamala Harris to support the awareness of the Maternal CARE Act, a personal issue also close to her heart. The creator of Mompreneur and Me, Christine has introduced the first national mommy and me professional development networking event that has garnered the attention of Adweek and Entrepreneur as well as global brands like McDonald’s and Tessemae’s.In our interview, we discuss the following points:The Housework GapHaving It All: Work-Life BalanceImpostor Syndrome, Summit Syndrome And BurnoutMaternal Mental HealthEquality For Working ParentsThe Role Of Stay-At-Home ParentsUnderstanding Generation Alpha Consumers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show I speak with Christine Michel Carter, join me as we discuss being a mom while working a running a business. Featured in The New York Times, Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” "the exec inspiring millennial moms," and "the voice of millennial moms", Christine clarifies misconceptions about working mom consumers for brands and serves as an amplifier of their personal truths. From delivering consumer insights and brand marketing content to helping HR and diversity teams attract and retain these hardworking professionals, Christine works with advertising agencies, research firms and companies to ensure they’re at the forefront of the minds of female consumers.Her insights have been included in four books and she is the best-selling author of "Can Mommy Go To Work." She also contributes to several global digital publications, including Forbes, TIME, Harper's BAZAAR and Parents. Because of her digital presence and work with mom influencers, Christine was asked by Senator Kamala Harris’ to support the awareness of the Maternal CARE Act, a personal issue also close to her heart. The creator of Mompreneur and Me, Christine has introduced the first national mommy and me professional development networking event that has garnered the attention of Adweek and Entrepreneur as well as global brands like McDonald’s and Tessemae’s.

This week, we’re joined by Greg Vetter, the co-founder of Tessemae’s, which produces organic dressings and condiments made with simple and clean ingredients. Vetter and his two brothers launched the brand in 2009 and got off to a hot start; in its first week at Whole Foods, Tessemae’s broke the retailer’s record for sales in a single week. In the years that followed, Tessemae’s continued its rapid rise and was pegged as one of the next great natural food companies. Things cooled off, however, and while it’s still a well-respected brand with tens of millions in annual sales, Tessemae’s has faced a number of challenges to its growth, including a reduced retail footprint and supplier lawsuits. In an interview included in this episode, Vetter spoke about Tessemae’s impressive start and how a decade in development has come with huge wins and unexpected losses. He also explained why his “positively intense” approach to business is not for everyone, the undesirable association with “bro culture,” why he has some regrets about revealing sales projections, and why he believes that “the key to this game is surrounding yourself with people that you really trust and have your best interests at heart.” Show notes:  3:04: Interview: Greg Vetter, Co-Founder/CEO, Tessemae’s -- Vetter met with Taste Radio editor Ray  Latif in Baltimore, where he spoke about about his background, the brand’s origins and the unorthodox way in which he won placement at Whole Foods. He also explained why a local rib restaurant will forever be supplied with free Tessemae’s products, why the company launched a production facility, and why he blames VMG general partner Wayne Wu for labeling him as a “bro.” Later, he discussed why “no one kind of likes the Vetter Brothers,” the investment from Under Armor founder Kevin Plank’s venture capital firm, the dangers of bad employees and advisors, and explained why “the universe turned down” two potential acquisitions of the company. Brands in this episode: Tessemae’s, Kind Snacks, Starbucks

Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap last week’s episode about misconceptions when it comes to getting back into fitness after you’ve taken time off. Steph and Elana share their current personal exercise routines. They discuss how exercise has shifted through the seasons of motherhood. They offer support and guidance so you can find a fitness groove that works for your body, increases your mental clarity, and ultimately makes you happy!   We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner: Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is  flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality.  Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Steph’s fitness routine and how that has changed with now having two kids Dr. Elana’s fitness routine being pregnant with a toddler How slowing down and being consistent will get you to your fitness goals  Expectations moms should have when it comes to fitness  Tips on a sustainable long term fitness plan Habits to help you find success Show Notes: Listen to Steph’s interview on the Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump's website Connect with Mind Pump on Instagram Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Sign up for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Take the Free Mini-Course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Today Steph interviews the hosts of Mind Pump about misconceptions when it comes to getting back into fitness after you’ve taken time off. The hosts (Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews) have over 40 years of combined fitness experience working with various populations including pregnant and postpartum women. They understand common pain points individuals have when it comes to fitness and share how to overcome these barriers so you can get started on a plan that’s safe and effective. We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner: Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is  flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality.  Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: How to get started on a fitness plan How to pick a fitness program that’s right for you Pros/cons/considerations for at home workouts Common fitness mistakes Habits of successful clients Show Notes: Listen to Steph’s interview on the Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump's website Connect with Mind Pump on Instagram Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Sign up for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Take the Free Mini-Course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews have over 40 years of combined fitness experience as personal trainers, club managers, IFBB fitness competitors and fitness thought leaders. Sal, Adam, Justin and Doug got fed up with the industry marketing to individual’s insecurities and profiting without any regard for results. They came together and created Mind Pump as a platform to shed the light of truth on health, fitness and a host of other wellness topics.  Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap the interview with Dana Suchow on the topic of  preventing eating disorders and raising body confident kids. They discuss signs/symptoms of disordered eating parents can be on the lookout for. They also share how to navigate compliments on your child’s appearance and how to build your child’s self-love armor to protect them from criticism or bullying. We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner: Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is  flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality.  Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Steph and Dr. Elana’s takeaways from the interview and personal experiences with disordered eating Signs to look for that may signal disordered eating in kids How childhood interactions can lead to issues later in life How to build your child’s self-love armor Navigating compliments other adults give your kids Being mindful of how we talk about our own bodies or how we talk to other adults about image Show Notes: Dana’s resources to support parents in raising body confident kids Connect with Dana on Instagram Read Dana’s article on our website Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Sign up for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Take the Free Mini-Course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Today Dr. Elana interviews Dana Suchow, speaker, educator and coach on preventing eating disorders and raising body confident kids. Dana offers a nonclinical and holistic approach to parents, teachers and caregivers so they are equipped with tools. In this interview she shares ways you can encourage healthy body image for your children to help prevent eating disorders from arising.  We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner, Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is  flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality.  Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: The importance of raising body confident children How the language we use can impact our children’s body image The prevalence of eating disorders and what we can do as parents to prevent them What signs to look for in a child who may be heading toward an eating disorder How to navigate bullying or peer pressure around body image Resources for parents who suspect an eating disorder in their child Show Notes: Dana’s resources to support parents in raising body confident kids Connect with Dana on Instagram Read Dana’s article on our website Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Sign up for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Take the Free Mini-Course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Dana Suchow is an award-winning speaker, educator and coach. Since overcoming Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and exercise compulsion, Dana Suchow has become an expert in the field of body image and eating disorder prevention. Offering a nonclinical and holistic approach, Dana gives parents, teachers and caregivers the tools they need to prevent eating disorders in kids before they start! Learn more at www.DanaSuchow.com  For free daily tools and help, follow Dana on Instagram: @DanaSuchow! Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Greg Vetter is a self-proclaimed condiment lover who launched a family business after a neighbor broke into his house and stole a two-liter bottle of his mom's salad dressing from his kitchen. His mom’s recipes were just the beginning, beyond the delicious taste and good for your benefits, Tessemae’s invented clean manufacturing and forever changed the game. This is a story about family strength and clean food. As the founder of Tessemae’s, Greg has successfully embedded health and environmental values into the company’s DNA. The brand is food tribe friendly, ethical, eco-conscious and human-centric. Greg is a curious and vibrant leader, full of big energy and bigger laughs. This episode is so much fun, get ready to smile.

Sarah Russo [@chefsarahrusso], Holistic Personal Chef is on the pod, giving us all the deets to utilize food as fuel... + enjoy it! Sarah shares meal prep tips [+ recipes!], tons of spices/brands/restaurant recommendations, her journey from being vegan to eating meat... + more! There's no doubt you'll be inspired to start cooking after this episode ; ). Notes:-- Connect With Sarah: loveyourfat.com + loveyourfatsr@gmail.com-- Evette's Dance + Fitness Club-- Sauce Recs: Frontera, Tessemae's, + The New Primal-- Healthy Brand Recs: Malk, Otto's Cassava Flour, + Vivapura Nuts-- What is Malt?!: Malt is barley or another type of grain that is steeped, germinated, + dried for distilling, vinegar, + brewing-- Pre Brands-- Woman Code By Alisa Vitti-- Recipe Inspo: Minimalist Baker + Yotam Ottolenghi

This week's guests on Origins are the Vetter Brothers, proprietors of Tessemae’s, the nation's best tasting #1 selling Organic salad dressing and condiment company.

Greg Vetter is the CEO and Oldest Brother at Tessemae’s All Natural. Greg took his moms beloved salad dressing recipe and turned it into the world’s fastest growing salad dressing company. Vetter talks about the grind during the early days of starting Tessemae’s while he still had a full time job. We go into his mindset and what his nonnegotiable’s are that fuel his success. Tessemae’s is a family business and he shares his opinions on going into business with family. This conversation is filled with invaluable content for anyone looking to go against the grain and start something new!   Tessemae’s Story- https://www.tessemaes.com/pages/about-us https://www.tessemaes.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tessemaes/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/Tessemaes Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TessemaesAllNatural http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Be sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. http://whatgotyouthere.com/   Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/   Producer- Brian Lapres 

This week on The Main Course, hosts Alexis McLaughlin and Phillip Gilmour are in studio with Greg Vetter, CEO of Tessemae's which specializes in healthy, natural condiments and salad dressings. After learning of Greg's upbringing and how he decided to take his mother's recipes into business, he explains that Tessemae's prides itself in using ingredients found in nature and avoiding all things synthetic. Greg relays the trials and tribulations behind getting his local Whole Foods to carry the original salad dressing, how it then flew off the shelves, and ultimately how he learned to run the successful business as he went. Tune in for a great discussion on food distribution and running an inspired family business. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “Growing up, my mom had to figure out to get us to eat our vegetables… so she came up with this lemon garlic dressing and we crushed the entire salad that night.” [11:00] “It wasn't easy, everyday things pop up that are just testing you to see if you want to move forward… we just wouldn't take no for answer.” [23:00] —Greg Vetter on The Main Course