The food industry is not lagging when it comes to innovating its products. With the pandemic exposing more unmet needs, healthy, sustainable solutions have become the forefront, especially for food start-ups. Today’s guest is Sarah Sha, Director of Strategy for KITCHENTOWN and works together with Good Food Makers, a global accelerator of start-ups with transformative ideas. She joins host Elliot Begoun to discuss the programs they have for food start-ups with fresh, innovative ideas needing financial support as well as a community where they can thrive. Sarah also talks about the futures thinking process and ways to approach problems and develop actionable outcomes. 

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It’s hard to start your own business when it's something no one has done yet. But by pursuing it, you are actually creating your own opportunities. This is what Kara Goldin did. Kara is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc. and she didn't even start in the beverage industry. She had a good job, so why did she quit to start a beverage company? Kara joins Elliot Begoun in this episode to share how she started Hint and her mission to help people stay healthy. She also talks about her book called Undaunted. Listen in to discover what made her take the leap and how you can do it, too.

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Is there a single human being who’s ever been a complete leader? Nope. Leaders become complete when they have a team that makes up for what they lack. Elliot Begoun’s guest in this episode is Xavier Naville, who was the Founder and CEO of Creative Food. Creative Food is a key supplier to major restaurant chains in China, like McDonalds and KFC. Join in the conversation and discover how you can form a team that strengthens your weaknesses. If you believe in humility, vulnerability, and honesty, then this episode is for you. Tune in!

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, then it may be time to reap the benefits of retreats. Checking out and taking time for self-care and self-nourishment is important for a healthy personal and professional life. In this episode, Elliot Begoun interviews the founder of She Glows Retreats, Brie Doyle. Brie organizes and hosts retreats, and she talks about self-care and how taking a retreat helped her business and personal life. Take some time to listen and begin your own retreat plans.

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A unicorn is a popular and sought-after creature beloved by everyone. But they are also mythical. Tardigrades, however, are real, and they are resilient. They’ve gone through the test of time and are not going anywhere anytime soon. Why not build a brand like that? In today’s episode, Elliot Begoun lists down the ten important traits your company needs to become a tardigrade brand. He breaks down each trait and outlines a helpful guide to create a nimble, capital-efficient, and resilient brand.

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The first thing we need when starting a business is money. One of the best ways to have that is through investors. But what if the search for that investment is harder than you thought? Do you give up? The founder of Stratia Skincare, Alli Reed, didn’t. Instead, she bootstrapped her business all on her own shoulders without any outside investment. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey with Elliot Begoun. They dive into her struggles with raising money and processing her emotions when dealing with rejections from investors. Alli also talks about building relationships with consumers, growing the business even in the pandemic, and learning to believe in ourselves. Her entrepreneurial journey was a hard road, yet it didn’t stop her. Join Alli as she further talks about her daily routine, how she handled the challenges, and how we could adjust accordingly when faced with uncertainty, especially in this trying time.

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A lot of business owners don't care much for accounting. They read the numbers and are done with it. You have to understand it. When the pandemic started, businesses weren't prepared. They didn't understand their numbers. They didn't know how to manage their inventory, and they closed. This is why accounting is important. Join your host Elliot Begoun and his guest Brad Ebenhoeh on all things accounting. Brad is a Managing Partner at Accountfully, which is an outsource accounting department for small businesses. Brad helps fix your systems and accounting workflow, infrastructure systems, processes, and more. Join in today for a discussion on why the numbers do matter. Learn it and understand it. 

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With obesity and diabetes continuously on the rise, many Americans adopt various diets to stay healthy. But for Kelly Springer, people must not be satisfied with just that but also start consuming real food. Joining Elliot Begoun, she talks about empowering businesses to invest in higher levels of wellness and nutrition through her company, Kelly’s Choice. She explains why proper food education is needed now more than ever, particularly with the misinformation causing adverse health effects. Kelly emphasizes why everyone must be more vigilant in what they eat and avoid being easily swayed by the opinions of popular influencers. She also discusses why there is no single best diet out there, given that every individual body is unique in many ways than one.

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Third party logistics (3PLs) play an important role and fill in the gaps in your supply chain. In this episode, you’re going to learn how you can manage 3PLs. Join your host, Elliot Begoun and his guest Jeff Vertun, a real estate advisor at CBRE. Jeff helps executives align their business plans with strategic real estate. Learn all about 3PLs and how you should negotiate with them. Know when it's the right time you should consider investing in a warehouse and what the landscape in commercial spaces or office spaces looks like post-COVID.

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No one gets diagnosed with good things. At least, that's what most would like to believe. However, for those with ADHD, the diagnosis could be a gift. This is the story that Peter Shankman is working to tell. He is a three-time entrepreneur, host of an ADHD and neurodiversity podcast called Faster Than Normal, and a best-selling author. In this episode, he talks to Elliot Begoun about the concept around the neuro-atypical economy or the neurodiverse economy. He sheds light on the little-known facts around people with ADHD and why he thinks they are the most creative people that companies should strive to hire and provide an environment to thrive. Plus, Peter also talks about the customer experience and how you can successfully create better relationships with them. There is so much wasted potential in the world. Businesses should learn to open themselves up to brilliant people that are often untapped. Pair that with great customer service, and the sky's the limit. Join Peter in this conversation as he shows us more.

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