ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is a premier bottler of alkaline drinking water, with an 8.8-pH balance. The Company has developed an innovative state of the art proprietary electrolysis beverage process that enhances its product with trace minerals and electrolytes and produces water high in alkalinity. CEO Ricky Wright joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this fast-growing brand!

The FurZapper (patent pending) is a safe, re-usable, and effective pet hair remover that goes into your washer/dryer and gently removes pet hair from your clothing. Just place the FurZapper into your clothes washer during your regular washing cycles, and it goes to work gently adhering to, and separating pet fur or pet hair from your clothing. While effective in the washer, it works fantastic in the clothes dryer along with your freshly washed laundry, often filling up your lint trap faster than ever. Inventor and founder Michael Sweigart join Justin to discuss launching this hot product!

Brewer's Crackers is a "spent grain" cracker company driven to reducing food waste in the craft brewing industry. Spent grains are a valuable by-product from the beer making process. When making beer, brewers steep super high-quality grains, like barley, in water. They then strain this mixture, keeping the liquid to make beer and discard the "spent" grains. Turns out, these grains are still incredibly flavorful, and the steeping process actually unlocks valuable nutrients. Brewers Crackers recycles those grains into crackers and combine them with 100% whole wheat flour. Founder Kyle Fiasconaro joins Justin to discuss this delicious new food brand!

Also known as Very Special Old Arrack, this is 100% Pure Distilled Arrack. Recognized by its rich, aroma, full, smooth palate and exceptionally well-rounded flavor, this presentation of Very Special Old Arrack is an improved blend of distinguished character. Timelessly and naturally aged in seasoned Halmilla vats in Sri Lanka's largest and most respected distillery, this blend of 100% pure coconut arrack reigns supreme and is specially for those with distinctive taste. Devinda Balasuriya joins Justin to discuss bringing this spirits brand to America.

Shi Curry is the vibrant 16-year-old youth Chef, CEO, and TV personality committed to transforming the lives of her peers through healthy eating and thinking. Shi has created a platform to educate children on the benefits of eating healthy and thinking good thoughts, while encouraging them to take charge of their lives at a young age - Shi LaChef. Shi and her mother / business partner Celeste join Justin to discuss how they took an idea and converted it into a business!

High in the Andes of South America, Quinoa is celebrated as Muru Quri, which means the Golden Grain in the ancient language of Quechua. This is where Quri Vodka gets its name QURI (signifying gold in Quechua). Jonathan Tourgee, CEO and founder, joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this new spirits brand.

Have you ever thought about inviting friends over to an exclusive dinner in your home and wanted your own private chef?! Food, Fire + Knives is here for you. And soon, you too can have your own private chef-led meals! Michael Casciello and Warren Sewell join Justin to discuss launching and growing this new service.

Not all dogs, and not all dog parents are alike. SodaPup has created unique collections to appeal to different audiences. Their toy brands include USA-K9, Industrial Dog, Spotnik, MuttsKickButt, and, of course, SodaPup. They have also launched a healthy dog treat brand called Harvard's Finest. Like the toys, Harvard's Finest treats are produced in the United States from safe and healthy ingredients and they work perfectly with treat dispensing toys. CEO and founder Adam Baker joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this pet brand!

Dr. Eric Cole is an industry-recognized security expert with over 20 years of hands-on experience. He has experience in information technology with a focus on helping customers identify the right areas of security by building out dynamic defense solutions that protect organizations from advanced threats. Eric is the author of several best-selling books on cyber security and is a global entrepreneur in the space. Dr. Cole joins Justin to discuss the threats facing large and small businesses and how we can avoid them.

Sonotone is a guitar strings company founded and led by PK Pandey. Joe Perry and Jeff Beck, amongst many other global music artists, have embraced the well-balanced tone of SonoTone strings. SonoTone strings are wound the old school way, with a special and unique blend of metals. Amazing overtones, endless sustain, and your tone… better. PK joins Justin to discuss his music background and launching / growing the Sonotone business.