Going Direct Conversations

#26 Joe Cross - From, ‘Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead’ To Building Nama Alongside Micro Creators


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Jordan sits down with Joe Cross, a globally recognized nutrition advocate, thought leader, author and filmmaker who created a lifestyle revolution around the simple concept of juicing. He produced and starred in the award-winning documentary film, “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead,” which has been seen by more than 30 million people worldwide. Joe is also the cofounder of Nama, one of the most successful creator-led brands in the world that very few people know about.


In this episode, Joe shares his transformation from finance professional to health advocate to cofounding Nama. They dive deep into the early days of the creator economy, how Joe built an audience before launching a product, and how Nama has built and supports a community of over 300 creators with a radically human approach to affiliate partnerships.


This is a masterclass in working with creators to go direct.


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Links to Joe’s Work:

  • Nama Juicers: https://namawell.com
  • Watch Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead: https://www.rebootwithjoe.com/joes-films/
  • Follow Joe on IG: @joethejuicer
  • Website www.rebootwithjoe.com


Key Influences and Resources Mentioned:

  • Matt Jacobson - Facebook’s 8th employee - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MrwI5FFv8TiI0PzUG0Cxj?si=e004e5988a4443f8
  • The 80/20 Juicing Rule - https://namawell.com/en-fr/blogs/guide-to-juicing-videos/the-80-20-rule


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Joe Cross: The Juicing Legend

06:46 Selling His Business To Save His Life

10:58 Inventing The Juice Fast

12:23 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead' Documentaries

19:48 Building Community By Going Door To Door

23:51 Why Australia Leads In Juicing & Coffee Culture

28:55 From Films To Founding Nama

37:26 Choosing A Creator Network Model

46:37 Rise Of Micro-Influencers

50:05 Nama’s In-House Creator Agency

54:50 Power Of Affiliate Marketing

57:46 NAMA's Impressive Growth

01:01:25 Expanding Into Amazon

01:08:15 Rapid Fire: What Should Die In Wellness?


#FatSickAndNearlyDead #JoeCross #NamaJuicers #WellnessBrand


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