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422. The Power of Perseverance: Lessons From a $250M Brand with Kara Goldin [Encore Edition]
What if the only thing standing between you and the next level is the courage to ignore the experts?
In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint Water and bestselling author of Undaunted, to reveal what it really takes to build a brand, a company, and a category from the ground up. From rejection and industry pushback to Goliath competitors and well-meaning “experts” who swear your idea won’t work, this conversation is a blueprint for staying unshakably committed to your vision, even when no one else understands it.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
If you want a real-world example of what unwavering commitment can create, this episode is it.
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Show Notes:
04:32 — Why Kara says she never would have started Hint if she knew how difficult the journey would be.
06:34 — What it took to create a completely new beverage category and convince buyers it mattered.
08:57 — The moment a senior Coca-Cola executive dismissed her idea and told her Americans “love sweet.”
12:51 — How Kara learned to separate genuine expertise from limiting beliefs disguised as advice.
16:06 — What watching Ted Turner build CNN taught her about conviction and pursuing ideas others doubt.
22:01 — How giving up Diet Coke for her own health became the unexpected catalyst for creating Hint.
30:56 — How little she actually knew about the beverage industry and why that ignorance helped her innovate.
35:25 — How landing Starbucks became a breakthrough moment that suddenly reversed without warning.
39:07 — Why Kara believes dark days don’t last forever and how unexpected opportunities follow adversity.
Links & Resources:
Hint Water
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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What if the only thing standing between you and the next level is the courage to ignore the experts?
In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint Water and bestselling author of Undaunted, to reveal what it really takes to build a brand, a company, and a category from the ground up. From rejection and industry pushback to Goliath competitors and well-meaning “experts” who swear your idea won’t work, this conversation is a blueprint for staying unshakably committed to your vision, even when no one else understands it.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
If you want a real-world example of what unwavering commitment can create, this episode is it.
----
Show Notes:
04:32 — Why Kara says she never would have started Hint if she knew how difficult the journey would be.
06:34 — What it took to create a completely new beverage category and convince buyers it mattered.
08:57 — The moment a senior Coca-Cola executive dismissed her idea and told her Americans “love sweet.”
12:51 — How Kara learned to separate genuine expertise from limiting beliefs disguised as advice.
16:06 — What watching Ted Turner build CNN taught her about conviction and pursuing ideas others doubt.
22:01 — How giving up Diet Coke for her own health became the unexpected catalyst for creating Hint.
30:56 — How little she actually knew about the beverage industry and why that ignorance helped her innovate.
35:25 — How landing Starbucks became a breakthrough moment that suddenly reversed without warning.
39:07 — Why Kara believes dark days don’t last forever and how unexpected opportunities follow adversity.
Links & Resources:
Hint Water
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Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
----
Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
172. Marcus Lemonis — The Three Keys to Business: People, Process, and Product
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