Episodes

The Vegan Knife was formed to help those who suffer from food allergies and enjoy a vegan lifestyle. After struggling with some health challenges and unable to eat gluten, dairy or shellfish any longer, Julie Butcher left her job in the corporate world and spent two years perfecting the recipes so the company could deliver a product that was truly "free from" the Top 8 allergens. All the delicious baking products are gluten free, wheat free, egg free, soy free, nut free, dairy free, and vegan. J...

Wilde Brands is a new innovative snack company delivering complete whole food protein snacks made with lean meats, gluten-free grains, seeds and super fruits; all slow-baked to perfection with some Wilde herbs and spices. Wilde Brands could only ever have a wild founder, enter Jason Wright. He fell in love with chips early in his childhood, with a household mantra of "an open bag is an empty bag". When he realized his favorite snack would not support his quest for a stronger and active lifestyle...

As founder Matt Cohen says, "We get it: we all have our favorite foods (we'd eat 'em every day if we could). As parents who believe our families deserve the best, we created a version of kid classics that are as mouth-watering good as they are good for us all. How? By choosing the best ingredients for every recipe. Now that's what you call real mealtime goodness." Matt joins Justin to discuss this delicious (and healthy) kids food brand!

Stryx was founded on a basic insight: Men seek to look handsome. Stryx began when a pimple nearly ruined a wedding. Every man has an experience from a first date, important meeting, or daily video call where a blemish can distract from their best performance. Somewhere along the way men's faces got neglected. Left uncared for, the male face has become a hot spot for trouble: zits, redness, dark spots, oiliness, and more. So Stryx became the first company ever to conceive, from start to finish, w...

Mother Nature knows best. That's why she added a peel to fruit -- more vitamins, fiber and antioxidants have been shown to be present in the rind than any other part of the fruit. As nature's original packaging, rinds are prized for their various healthful properties. Keep it real, eat the peel! Founder and CEO Matt Weiss joins Justin to discuss this "a-peeling" brand!

Plant power to the people! Plants survive and thrive by releasing endogenous biochemicals that help them flourish under various circumstances, and many of those plant botanicals can help humans perform at their best, too. That's why Zolt superdrinks are powered by plants (a whole entourage of 'em) and optimized for performance. Each formulation of adaptogens, antioxidants and terpene botanicals is tailored to key areas of human function like sleep, immunity, energy, balance, and overall cognitiv...

When Lin Jiang was a child in China, her mom would make black sesame cereal for her when she got home from school. The smooth, semi-sweet, toasty flavor made it one of her favorite foods. In China, black sesame cereal has been a staple food for hundreds of years because of its flavor and wellness benefits. As an adult, she began working and found herself reaching for unhealthy snacks often throughout the day. She needed something healthy and convenient that she could eat and kept coming back to ...

A family company born behind a bar, the husband and wife team at Brothers Artisan Oil takes natural seriously. They're best known for their award-winning beard oil, a GQ and Esquire favorite, but their handcrafted line includes a plethora of products for the body and home. And every purchase does good--their "clean products for clean water" initiative has already funded one clean water project serving a community of 500 people! Co-founders Owen and Marie Shea join Justin to discuss this fast-gro...

When Diana Levy originally started Undercover Chocolate Co., her goal was to make decadent chocolate covered goodies for events, gifts and holidays. People would tell her how much they loved her chocolates, then take a little bite and try (as best they could) to resist over doing it. Diana loved the chocolates but what she really craved was the satisfaction of just enough, absolutely delicious, premium chocolate, over something healthy, light and naturally good for you. After two of her chocolat...

Biotricity is a modern medical technology company focused on delivering innovative, remote biometric monitoring solutions to the medical and consumer markets, including diagnostic and post-diagnostic solutions for chronic conditions and lifestyle improvement. Biotricity's R&D continues to focus on the preventative healthcare market, with a vision of putting health management into the hands of the individual. Founder Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq joins Justin to discuss his life-saving consumer technology...

At LEVO, they are passionate about discovering natural paths to wellness. Infusing at home, with fresh ingredients, unlocks a myriad of customizable recipes – from marinades to lip balm – that optimize the benefits of wholesome herbs. Their products empower you to choose each of your ingredients and give you the utmost control in what you consume. The process of herbal infusion has been utilized for centuries among some of the world's earliest civilizations for cooking and medicinal practice. To...

Returnity believes there is a better way to ship goods. Single-use packaging is wasteful, expensive, and boring at best. Reusable shipping and delivery packaging can be more affordable, green, and exciting than your current single-use packaging, when integrated right. Returnity helps forward-thinking brands and retailers identify and build the closed-loop logistics systems needed for reusable packaging integration. CEO Mike Newman joins Justin to discuss this sustainability brand.

XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail technology and consumer goods sectors. Serial entrepreneur and investment partner Diana Melencio joins Justin to discuss industry trends, how to successfully launch and grow a consumer brand, and the venture capital approach at XRC Labs.

Born and raised in Michigan, Mike McFall began his journey with BIGGBY COFFEE as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing in 1996. Over the span of 23 years, with business partner Bob Fish, he has helped create one of the great specialty coffee brands in America. Today Mike is co-CEO with Bob, and BIGGBY has over 250 stores open throughout the Midwest. The company is in high growth mode, selling tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day. Mike joins Justin to discuss this f...

Elyse Kaye could not find a sports bra that worked. It is an engineering challenge not a design flaw, so she brought in top female minds from NASA, shipping and packaging experts and the celebrity corset designer of Oprah Winfrey to bring her vision to life. She wanted a bra that was comfortable, breathable, wire-free, adjustable and did not make her feel like she was wearing a suit of armor. Bloom Bras are designed to distribute weight across the back for comfort and posture. Each cup features ...

The Greeks knew a thing or two about dessert. They do hold the record for one of the first desserts in history known as Loukoumades (loo-koo-MAH-thez). Winners of the 776 BC Olympic were awarded these Heavenly Puffs as their prize over gold medals. In our opinion, if you are going to honor the Gods like the Ancient Greeks did through the Olympic Games, this could very well be the best way to do it. Fried dough puffs, with tons of honey and cinnamon! Crunchy on the outside and fluffy and airy on ...

For over 35 years, Universal Diamond has solidified its legacy as one of the top national trusted engagement ring and diamond jewelry businesses. Universal is one of the most respected buyers and sellers of engagement rings, diamonds, diamond jewelry, loose diamonds and estate jewelry. Ronnie Agami, Owner of Universal Diamond, joins Justin to discuss the diamond industry, how to find the right diamond / diamond jeweler, and more.

The Single Origin Food Co was founded with a focus on ethically sourced products. They proudly support small farmers with their sustainable practices. They deliver right from the source, allowing for maximum transparency between farmer and consumer. Sofco works with growers who don't have a mainstream route to sell their produce and create a way for them to share their commodity with the world. They visit farms around the world to ensure they meet a criteria of quality. Once satisfied, they nego...

When two of ROAM's founders were building the TUMI brand, they were propelled by a desire to create the best luggage in the world. That quest for the extraordinary has always been their driver. They looked around and saw a sea of identical black luggage that didn't feel that exciting. They wanted to express their individuality in everything including how they travel. So, they created ROAM Luggage, the first brand that allows you to fully customize your suitcase to match your personality. By givi...

Launch snowboards are the leader in premium performance snowboards, Beyond Series snowboard bindings, and apparel. Founder and CEO Jon Callahan joins Justin to discuss this epic brand!

For the past 17 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of millions of entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold thousands of copies of his books, courses and programs, pioneered personal branding through content, and built a business that helps tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports and in life, from the inside-out. Dre joins Justin to discuss his new book "The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs."

For the past 17 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of millions of entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold thousands of copies of his books, courses and programs, pioneered personal branding through content, and built a business that helps tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports and in life, from the inside-out. Dre joins Justin to discuss his new book "The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs."

Peter S. Fader is the Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder and co-director of Theta, a predictive customer analytics firm. His expertise centers around the analysis of behavioral data to understand and forecast customer shopping/purchasing activities. Dr. Fader joins Justin to discuss Customer Lifetime Value in Retail and CPG.

Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services) and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a steady stream of starting new companies in media, rolling papers, and software. As a serial entrepreneur, he continues to start and invest in new startups including, Teamphoria (human resource engagement software), Event.Gives (fundraising event software), AD...