Benjamin Witte is the founder and CEO of Recess, a New York-based startup that manufactures canned drinks containing CBD. As the brand soared in popularity on social media outlets, the company has navigated through uncertain CBD rules and regulations behind closed doors.

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Benjamin Witte - Founder and CEO of Recess

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Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Jonathan Neman.
Jonathan Neman is Co-Founder & CEO of Sweetgreen, the mission driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Jonathan and his co-founders started Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their first location in Georgetown, DC, just three months out of college. Their vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast-food, but far more transparent and honest.
Jonathan has been recognized as a key innovator in food and business, named to Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies," Inc’s “30 Under 30,” Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” Food & Wine’s “40 Big Food Thinkers 40 and Under,” and the 2020 Nation's Restaurant News NRN Power List among other accolades. Sweetgreen was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019 and 2020, won the 2020 and 2021 Webby Award for Food & Drink in the category Apps, Mobile & Voice and recognized as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek in collaboration with Best Practice Institute.


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Jonathan Neman - Co-Founder & CEO of Sweetgreen

Today on The Casey Adams Show, Michael Noicos, CEO of Banx Management, shares his entrepreneurial journey filled with ups and downs. From a successful Amazon business shut down by a negative review to starting Banx Management, Michael emphasizes the importance of self-presentation and personal growth in online connections. He also discusses the significance of mindset and continuous growth in personal development and success. Tune in to hear about Michael's resilience in overcoming challenges and his advice on setting goals and finding purpose across various aspects of life.


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On this episode of The Casey Adams Show, we dive deep with Michael Brandt, the visionary CEO of HVMN, also known as Ketone IQ. Brandt shares his groundbreaking journey in human performance innovation, from biohacking to optimizing bodily functions. He reveals the strategic triumphs behind HVMN, including securing a $6 million military contract in the company's nascent stage, the athletic achievement of running a sub 2:40 marathon, and the savvy acquisition of the premium domain, ketone.com.




Michael Brandt - Founder of Ketone.com on Biohacking, Human Performance, and Breaking Marathon Barriers

On this episode of The Casey Adams Show, we delve into the expertise of Sam Miller, a distinguished health, fitness, and nutrition coach with over a decade of experience. Sam, known for his impactful online education, podcast hosting, and mentoring, shares his strategic approaches to health transformation, emphasizing simplicity and effectiveness. Having influenced over 2,500 coaches worldwide through his specialized programs and workshops, Sam's insights also enrich companies like LinkedIn and platforms such as Barbell Shrugged and T-Nation. With a robust academic background as a certified nutritionist and licensed health practitioner, holding degrees from North Carolina State University and Elon University, Sam discusses his blueprint for empowering both individuals and professionals in achieving their health and fitness goals. Join us as we explore Sam Miller's innovative strategies for transformative wellness.



Benjamin Witte - Founder and CEO of Recess

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