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In this episode, Mike is joined by Gail Becker. Gail is the Founder of CAULIPOWER, one of  the most disruptive companies in the better-for-you frozen food space. 

As the mother of two sons diagnosed with celiac disease at an early age, Gail was disappointed with the gluten-free options lacking in nutrition and taste. She said goodbye to corporate America in 2016 to start CAULIPOWER, launching the company in 2017 with a mission to reinvent America’s favorite comfort foods. CAULIPOWER products include cauliflower crust pizza, cauliflower pasta, tortillas, breakfast scrambles, and more. 

Throughout this episode, Gail talks about why she started CAULIPOWER, her experience getting products into retail stores, financing the company, advice for other female entrepreneurs, the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, crazy stories from running the business, and so much more. 

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Josh Simair. Josh has co-founded SkipTheDishes and his latest company, Pivot Subscriptions. 

Pivot Subscriptions is a “circular approach to furniture”. Pivot is a technology company that is improving the way people furnish their homes.Through their subscription model, Pivot gives customers access to quality furniture with no locked-in time commitments. Their furniture is circular, which means that they design it so that they can extract and reclaim the materials (wood, metal, fiberglass, etc) when a customer is done with it. 

Throughout this episode, Josh talks about his entrepreneurship journey, how the idea for Pivot was born, crazy moments throughout this time as a founder, his refreshing outlook on mentorship, what his advice is for entrepreneurs going through the economy right now, and more. 

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Bob Crane. Bob is the Owner and President of N2 Ingredients and the CEO of Canbrands Specialty Foods. 

Throughout this episode, Bob talks about his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the details of building and selling a business, the business of manufacturing, the value of mentorship, trendy health diets and foods, and so much more. 

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In this episode, Mike is coming live from the floor at CHFA. the Canadian Health Food Association, with Ryan Benn from Alive Publishing Group. 

Mike and Ryan have a great conversation about their journeys as entrepreneurs, advice for other founders around mentorship, what excites them when other founders reach out to them,  the grieving process after selling a business, expanding business into the United States, and so much more. Towards the end of the episode you’ll hear them answer questions from other founders that were at CHFA. 

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Chris Meade, Co-Founder of CROSSNET, the world’s first four-way volleyball game.

After going to film school and working sales for Uber, Chris, his brother, and a friend got together to brainstorm business ideas. After coming up with a list of ideas, they had a lightbulb moment to create a four-way volleyball game. CROSSNET is now available at retail and e-commerce vendors such as SCHEELS, Walmart, Target, Academy, DICKS, and 20+ more retailers across the United States and Canada. 

Throughout this episode, Chris talks about the beginning stages of the business, finding a co-packer, his experience co-founding a business with his brother and friend, using influencer marketing, the value of mentorship, building a personal brand as an influencer, and so much more. 

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In this episode, Mike is joined by James Boettcher - Chief Empowerment Officer and “Custodian of Culture” at Righteous Gelato.

In 2009 with $1,800 to his name, James acquired a single scoop shop. Just before the shop was set to open, a fire took the building - and James plans - down. James began making batches of gelato in his garage and by 2013, his gelato began selling in a local grocer in Calgary. Since then,the brand has continued to expand and has found incredible success as a top gelato product. 

Throughout this episode, James talks about the early days of Righteous Gelato, his approach to expansion, manufacturing process, becoming a B corp company, what sustainability means to him, the value of mentorship throughout his entrepreneurship journey, a crazy story from building the business, and so much more. 

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys.

Both from Belgium, Anouck and her husband started Beligan Boys to cure their nostalgia for European sweet treats. Their products are quick-and-easy breakfasts, individually wrapped cookies, and decadent desserts -  always without GMOs, artificial flavors or preservatives. Fast forward to today and Belgian Boys has successfully appealed to the American consumer and is redefining the refrigerated breakfast options.

Throughout this episode, Anouck talks about co-founding the company with her husband, what she attributes to their successful relationship balancing business and their personal life, a crazy story during their time growing Belgian Boys, pioneering the category of refrigerated breakfast foods, the value of a personal brand for founders, and so much more.

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Melissa Facchina, co-founder and general partner at Siddhi Capital.

Melissa’s experience growing up around the manufacturing business combined with her personal values around business, health, and products has led Siddhi Capital to success. Siddhi Capital was formed out of an opportunity to marry the operating expertise of Siddhi Ops and capital to create strategic, growth-based partnerships with food and beverage brands that are changemakers in the industry.

Throughout this episode, Melissa talks about her experience growing up on the floor of a manufacturing business, her personal health and wellness journey, how she improved her health, the different aspects of the Siddhi Capital business, what she looks for in brands, the value of mentorship, a crazy story from her entrepreneurship journey, and more.

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Pete Malonado. Pete is the co-founder  and co-CEO of Chomps, a better-for-you meat snack brand with products made from the highest-quality, sustainably sourced proteins and no hidden, harmful ingredients.

Pete started the Chomps business from his apartment in 2012 and since then they have raised $80 million and the brand continues to be one of the fastest-growing in the country.

Throughout this episode, Pete talks about co-founding Chomps, financing the business, marketing tactics, scrappy stories from his entrepreneurship journey, wellness habits that have helped him improve as a founder, how starting a family has changed his perspective, and Chomp’s mission of inspiring a healthier way of snacking.

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Matt Weiss, the founder and CEO of RIND Snacks.

RIND Snacks motto is “Keep it Real, Eat the Peel!” Their product line of craveable dried fruit blends is “powered by the peel” to maximize nutrition and minimize waste. RIND is leading two of the most powerful trends in CPG today, functional nutrition and sustainable snacking.

Prior to founding RIND, Matt spent 20 years in investment research at Baron Capital in New York. Matt also serves as the Founder and President of Friends of Chelsea Green, a grassroots non-profit dedicated to preserving open space in lower Manhattan.

Throughout this episode, Matt talks about building RIND, how the business has been financed, scrappy stories from his entrepreneurship journey, building a personal brand, their approach to marketing, the role that mentorship has played in his career, and more.

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