I Survived Business Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Art Rothafel to discuss his journey as a business-minded entrepreneur in the fitness industry. As the founder and owner of Private Label Fitness, Art helps dedicated health professionals expand their vision into successful and lucrative brands. How does he achieve this? With his many years of unique marketing experience.

Every business can face challenges on the road to success, and Private Label Fitness is no exception. Today, we learn how Art overcame adversity and turned his passion into opportunities for himself – and his clients…

Join us now to find out:

• The ways that health and fitness have evolved and progressed over the years. 
• How Private Label Fitness developed cutting-edge materials for their clients. 
• The major challenges that Private Label Fitness has faced and overcome.
• How to market to professionals and general consumers in the fitness industry. 

You can find more on Art and his work with Private Label Fitness here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

There’s no question that pollution is a growing problem – especially in marine environments. Beach clean-ups feel like an uphill battle for many conservationists, and to make matters worse, many of the hardest-hit areas are the homes of impoverished communities…

Here to make a difference is Erin Smith, the CEO of Ocean Sole. As an eco-advocate with a knack for spreading awareness in creative ways, Erin is on a mission to educate people on ocean health, positively impact low-income communities, and contribute to ocean conservation. 

How does Ocean Sole help people and the environment? By upcycling washed-up flip-flops and turning them into breathtaking art and functional products. Want to find out what’s next for this unique social enterprise? Click play now!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why flip-flops are high-pollution items.
• How pollution impacts marine life. 
• The ways that local Kenyans contribute to this sustainable vision. 

You can find more on Ocean Sole by visiting their website!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

How do professionals overcome hardship to achieve success in the business world? Karl Becker is no stranger to a life of hard knocks. With over 30 years of experience in business, he offers his skills as a consultant, coach, author, and speaker to make it easier for individuals and companies today. 

In this episode, Karl joins us to discuss how his unique approach to leadership and strategy has helped countless businesses reach higher performance levels and achieve tremendous sales success….

Karl is the author of Set Up to Win, Iceberg Selling, and Sales and Marketing Alignment. Whether leading a workshop or consulting, he aims to help clients build high-performing sales organizations using proven frameworks and hands-on experiences.

Jump in now to discover:

• The importance of leadership in the business world.
• What selling is really all about. 
• The role peer groups can play in developing sales and marketing strategies. 

To learn more about Karl and his work with Improving Sales Performance, click here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Starting and maintaining a business is among the most difficult things you can do. With all the challenges that can arise, it may seem easier to cut your losses than keep moving forward. 

But what happens when you push through adversity and tap into your potential? Andy Neary, a former professional baseball player, two-time Ironman finisher, business coach, and the Founder of the Complete Game coaching program, sits down to explain.

As a professional business coach and the author of Breaking Through the Status Quo, Andy is on a mission to help entrepreneurs turn adversity into tangible advantages – and excel in business and in life. He has used these out-of-the-box business strategies to the benefit of countless individuals, and this is only the beginning…

Jump in now to discover:

• How baseball shaped Andy’s life path. 
• The importance of knowing your potential, and holding yourself accountable to achieve it.
• The hardships that Andy’s business faced, and how he overcame them.

 Want to find out more about Andy and his work? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Today, we sit down with Greg Vetter, the CEO and Founder of Tessemae's, an organic fresh food company on a mission to innovate and disrupt the clean food movement. Launching the company with his family over 10 years ago, Greg built Tessemae’s using his mother’s unique homemade dressing recipe – a product with the potential to create an entirely new clean food category.

With a degree in Business Management from Washington College, Greg has achieved a lot with Tessemae’s. From becoming the nation's best-tasting #1 selling organic salad dressing company to giving his own TED Talk, he overcame the challenges his brand faced and built a resilient and successful company as a result…

How did Greg achieve this feat with Tessemae’s? Tune in now to learn for yourself!

In this episode, we cover:

• Who Tessemae’s consumers are. 
• How Greg dealt with business challenges early on.
• How to achieve consistency with products like salad dressings. 
• The importance of streamlining efficiency and focusing on productive goals. 

You can learn more about Greg and his work with Tessemae’s here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

In this episode, we sit down with Jared Madsen, the owner of MADSEN Cycles. With over 14 years in business, Jared and his family started MADSEN Cycles with the idea that a bicycle can do more – and they haven’t looked back since.

MADSEN Cycles works to bring customers the most beautiful and well-made cargo bikes on the market. Through years of trial and error, Jared and his wife were able to come up with productive solutions to an array of business problems. Suitable for couriers and families alike, MADSEN is putting a unique twist on bicycle design that can’t be ignored…

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The target market audience for cargo bikes.

• What MADSEN Cycles’ bikes are primarily used for. 

• How Jared was able to overcome business challenges over the years. 

• The benefits of selling directly to customers, and the importance of building thoughtful relationships.

To learn more about MADSEN Cycles, you can find their website here!