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Lead with your strengths: #PitchPro Greg Horn

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This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Greg Horn, a trailblazing entrepreneur and thought leader in the nutrition industry with a remarkable track record of innovation and impact. As former CEO of GNC®, Greg spearheaded the company’s growth to $1.5 billion in revenue and introduced iconic products like Mega Men®. His entrepreneurial foresight also helped launch Celsius®, a brand now valued at more than $20 billion. Beyond his corporate leadership, Greg co-founded Nutrition Capital Network, which has been instrumental in identifying and mentoring early-stage nutrition companies seeking funding to grow and flourish. Currently, Greg is the founder and CEO of Specialty Nutrition Consulting, a trusted advisor for commercializing nutrition innovations, and a Managing Director and Partner at William Hood & Company, focusing on healthy living investments. The bestselling author of “Living Green” and “Living Well”, Greg has championed the health and wellness movement for more than four decades, earning the prestigious NBJ Lifetime Achievement Award. 

 

Key pitching takeaways from Greg Horn on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

  • Never ask for permission: Do what’s necessary for success.
  • Lead with your strengths: If you aren’t the oldest, be the smartest.
  • Start your day distraction free: Make time for clear, creative thinking.
  • Embrace simplicity: Run with the most obvious ideas.
  • Shift your pitch focus: Go for delivering value, not securing a "yes."
  • Rehearse for Q&A sessions: Anticipate obvious questions post-pitch.
  • Ensure a path to profitability: Ask for more funding than needed.

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    Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Greg Horn to access Greg’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩

     

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