The Startup CPG Podcast

#123 Jeff Church's Lessons on Entrepreneurship, from Suja Juice $140 Million/year Success to Shutting down Rowdy Energy


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Can you handle the highs, survive the lows, and still rock the runway?

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by the CEO of Suja Juice and Rowdy Energy, Jeff Church. Jeff shares invaluable insights from his diverse ventures, spanning socially conscious brands like Nico Water to the rise and challenges of Suja, an impactful cold-pressed juice success.Learn about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, navigating acquisitions, and the tough decisions that led to the closure of Rowdy Energy. He also weighs in on the competitive energy drink market, offering wisdom on balanced decision-making for startups.

Tune in to learn more about the journey from setbacks to new beginnings. Don't miss out!

Listen in as Jeff shares about:

- Suja's Origin and Growth
- Foundational Wisdom
- Risk-Taking Timing
- Disruptive Success
- Market Dynamics and Challenges
- The “Rule of Twos”
- Brand Differentiation
- Learning from Setbacks

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Church’s Website

Church’s LinkedIn

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