ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

The most comfortable coffee mug ever! That's what Allen and Diana Arseneau have done in launching Jamber. They join Justin to discuss launching the company, designing and manufacturing the product, building a brand, and making a positive difference. Grab a mug!

Liz Forkin Bohannon bought a one-way ticket to Uganda to study issues facing women and girls living in poverty and ended up starting a multi-million-dollar mission-centered business in the apparel space that is positively impacting the lives of others globally. Sseko Designs partners with existing artisan groups across East Africa to produce exquisitely crafted goods and is setting a new standard for transparency and connection between you and the hands and lives and stories behind your stuff!

Yes – we are talking rubber duckies on today's podcast! CelebriDucks founder and CEO Craig Wolfe joins Justin to discuss building one of the top gift companies in the world. "Rub-a-dub-dub with stars in your tub!" Quack.

In a market disintermediated by the Apple Watch and other digital wristwear, James Reeves is ͞rebelling against the usual͟ and launching an exclusive watch brand –Diefendorff Watches. James joins Justin to discuss building the company and launching the brand. It's time.

Justin and Monique discuss the importance of knowing your leadership style, preferences, behaviors, and actions – from the inside out.

Ever run in the cold weather?! If so, you will enjoy hearing all about Susan Clayton's new product – WhitePaws RunMitts. Susan joins Justin to discuss launching the business, creating a consumer product, and navigating the manufacturing world.

After growing up in Cameroon, living on his own at age 13, and making his way to the United States, Fabien Edjou jumped into Supply Chain and HR before quitting his day job and launching his own business. Fabien joins Justin to discuss launching LeanServ and handtalog...and he shares his powerful leadership lessons.

Food and drink on the go? Yes...with GoLidZ! Bonnie Strominger joins Justin to discuss launching GoLidZ, building the brand, and bringing the product to the food and beverage industry.

Justin and Monique outline 9 truths in bringing a new idea to life.

Rick Clark, Georgia Tech's director of undergraduate admissions joins Justin to discuss the college admissions process – tactics that work and a few that don't!