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Jason Woodward: From US Navy Commander To Owner Of Clear Alaskan Glacial Water
Jason Woodward is the Owner of Clear Alaskan Glacial, a premium bottled water brand sourced from Alaska’s Eklutna Glacier. Under his leadership, the company emphasizes sustainability, offering naturally alkaline water with a high pH and minimal processing. Jason is also a retired U.S. Navy Commander, Admiral of the Alaska Naval Militia, and a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded the successful Sudsy Salmon Car Wash chain before moving into the beverage industry. His commitment to environmental stewardship and quality has positioned the Clear Alaskan Glacial as a respected name in the fine water industry.
In this episode…Building a successful consumer brand in a saturated market is tough, especially when working with a commodity like water. How do you break through the noise, leverage authenticity, and build consumer trust when logistics, production challenges, and fierce competition stack the odds against you?
Jason Woodward, an entrepreneur with a background as a US Navy Commander and real estate professional, shares how he tackled these challenges head-on. He highlights the importance of spotting white space opportunities, building a strong partner team with complementary strengths, and leveraging regional authenticity to stand out. He recommends that entrepreneurs remain vulnerable, ask better questions, and surround themselves with industry experts to navigate complex sales and distribution channels. Jason also stresses the power of using naturally occurring product advantages to differentiate in crowded categories.
In this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Jason Woodward, Owner of Clear Alaskan Glacial, about building a mission-driven premium bottled water brand. Jason discusses the power of authentic regional branding, overcoming logistics challenges in Alaska, and why a strong internal team and asking the right questions are critical to success. He also shares rebranding strategies, breaking into CPG markets, and the importance of trusted partnerships.
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Jason Woodward is the Owner of Clear Alaskan Glacial, a premium bottled water brand sourced from Alaska’s Eklutna Glacier. Under his leadership, the company emphasizes sustainability, offering naturally alkaline water with a high pH and minimal processing. Jason is also a retired U.S. Navy Commander, Admiral of the Alaska Naval Militia, and a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded the successful Sudsy Salmon Car Wash chain before moving into the beverage industry. His commitment to environmental stewardship and quality has positioned the Clear Alaskan Glacial as a respected name in the fine water industry.
In this episode…Building a successful consumer brand in a saturated market is tough, especially when working with a commodity like water. How do you break through the noise, leverage authenticity, and build consumer trust when logistics, production challenges, and fierce competition stack the odds against you?
Jason Woodward, an entrepreneur with a background as a US Navy Commander and real estate professional, shares how he tackled these challenges head-on. He highlights the importance of spotting white space opportunities, building a strong partner team with complementary strengths, and leveraging regional authenticity to stand out. He recommends that entrepreneurs remain vulnerable, ask better questions, and surround themselves with industry experts to navigate complex sales and distribution channels. Jason also stresses the power of using naturally occurring product advantages to differentiate in crowded categories.
In this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Jason Woodward, Owner of Clear Alaskan Glacial, about building a mission-driven premium bottled water brand. Jason discusses the power of authentic regional branding, overcoming logistics challenges in Alaska, and why a strong internal team and asking the right questions are critical to success. He also shares rebranding strategies, breaking into CPG markets, and the importance of trusted partnerships.