ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Wynd Technologies, Inc. is based in Redwood City, California and was founded by Raymond Wu in 2014. Wynd creates products that help people breathe healthier air wherever they go. Ray joins Justin to discuss making the move from investment firm and strategy consultant to entrepreneur. Use code "WyndxContender" for 10% off orders.

TripOutside was founded by Julie and Reet Singh out of a shared enthusiasm for outdoor adventure and travel. TripOutside allows customers to discover top outdoor destinations and rent the gear they need to experience them. No more searching for and contacting shops, checking gear availability, booking over the phone, waiting for bikes, skis and kayaks to be prepared, and tedious waiver processes. Customers find their favorite activities and destinations on TripOutside.com and book their gear online quickly and easily. Julie joins Justin to discuss launching the business.

Urban Axes is the country's leading indoor recreational axe throwing facility. Founded in 2016 in Philadelphia, PA by four friends, Urban Axes combines the excitement of axe throwing with friendly competition in a social atmosphere. Urban Axes is an experience unlike any other that everyone (21+) can enjoy and a founding member of the National Axe Throwing Federation (NATF). Krista Paton joins Justin to discuss leaving the corporate world to launch this exciting new entertainment concept.

What do you do with an idea!? The answer is in today's podcast! Inventor Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and Executive Director of the United Inventors Association (UIA). He is the author of Inventing Secrets Revealed, You & Your Big Ideas, and Invention Playbook for Inventors with Big Ideas. Brian joins Justin to discuss bringing ideas to life.

DYLN, is a company that creates reusable water bottles that turn water into alkaline water. Since 2015, DYLN has eliminated more than 80 million plastic bottles worldwide by preventing the need to buy single-use alkaline bottles. Dorian Ayres is the founder of the company and his life journey and the story of the brand are both very inspiring. Dorian joins Justin to discuss building the business, preserving the environment, and inspire healthy lives, one bottle at a time.

Science fiction has become reality. Imagine downloading any electronic device that you want then printing it in minutes. That's what's possible with the Electronic Alchemy eForge. Dr. Chance Glenn joins Justin to discuss the 3D Printing industry, launching a NASA-backed business in the space, and the growth potential for the market.

For decades, the only cases available for contact lens wearers have been plastic, cheap and disposable. Not anymore. Meet the Lenspod. Entrepreneur, Avi Sharoni, wants to create a cleaner, greener and more premium option – Lenspod is one of the first innovations in contact lens storage in years. Avi joins Justin to discuss launching the business.

Wynd Technologies, Inc. is based in Redwood City, California and was founded by Raymond Wu in 2014. Wynd creates products that help people breathe healthier air wherever they go. Ray joins Justin to discuss making the move from investment firm and strategy consultant to entrepreneur. Use code “WyndxContender” for 10% off orders.

Kim Paciotti is a certified professional dog trainer; a canine scientist specializing in puppies. Her research within the field of puppy training led Kim to create The Empowered Puppy Program, an exciting approach to training the whole puppy- mentally, physically, and socially. Kim believes that solving the ongoing issue of dog surrenders to shelters and rescues begins with a solid foundation in puppyhood. Kim joins Justin to discuss building the business –one puppy at a time!

Tend is an innovative new event staffing platform that recently launched in the Los Angeles region. Tend is the first-ever digital marketplace for event staffing, connecting event hosts to a network of Tenders (bartenders, servers, and wait staff). Davis Waddell joins Justin to discuss launching this new marketplace.