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Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceScaling With Integrity and Impact With Brad PedersenBrad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, and business coach with over 30 years of experience. He co-founded Pela, the creator of the world's first compostable phone case, and Lomi, a smart kitchen composter, both aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. Previously, Brad co-founded Tech 4 Kids, which later merged to form Basic Fun!, a company behind iconic toy brands like Tonka and Care Bears, achieving nine-figure revenues. He is also the author of Startup Santa, sharing business lessons from his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode… Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to turn their ideas into successful businesses, of...2025-04-1143 min
The Blueprint with Brad RiceThe Real Ups & Downs of Entrepreneurship | Micah Pedersen E032In this special edition of 'The Blueprint with Brad Rice,' Brad and Micah have an open discussion about the struggles of running a business, the impact of market stress, and managing key personnel changes. Brad shares a personal story about a business partner leaving, the challenges faced, and the mental strategies to stay optimistic during tough times. They dive into the importance of cross-training employees, managing stress, and maintaining a work-life balance. Join the conversation and hear valuable insights into navigating the entrepreneurial journey, and share your own experiences and advice.--The Blueprint is...2025-04-1029 min
Beyond 8 FiguresThe Hard Truth About Business Success – Brad Pedersen’s Billion-Dollar JourneyThis episode isn’t just another polished success story—it’s the raw, unfiltered reality of what it really takes to build something big. Brad Pedersen has been through the wringer: rapid growth, crushing failures, and three bankruptcies before finally getting it right. In this episode, Brad shares invaluable business growth lessons, offering insights that will help entrepreneurs navigate the highs and lows of building a successful business.We dive deep into: Why scaling too fast can destroy your business before it even takes off - 23:38The financial blind spots that almost took Brad down (a...2025-03-0534 minThe Blueprint with Brad Rice2024 Recap. Pod. Socials. Goals. | Micah Pedersen E018In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice podcast, Brad reflects on the journey of 2024 and builds anticipation for what’s to come in 2025. Special guest Micah Pedersen, who has been instrumental in setting up the podcast, joins Brad to discuss the hiring process, creating a podcast from scratch, navigating social media algorithms, and the importance of consistency. The episode delves into personal brand building, content strategy, and provides an inside look at their meticulous setup process. They also share future plans, including forming a 90-day blueprint community to help mortgage loan officers kickstart their business....2025-01-0230 min
The Bottom Line with Nicholas KusmichBankruptcy to 9-Figure Exit - An Interview With Brad PedersenBrad Pedersen is the Co-founder of Pela and Lomi, companies focused on creating sustainable, waste-free solutions for the planet. He previously co-founded Basic Fun!, the company behind iconic toy brands like Tonka, Care Bears, and Lite-Brite, selling billions of products globally. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Brad has navigated both the highs of rapid growth and the lows of challenging setbacks, which he shares in his book Startup Santa. As a speaker and mentor, he champions intentional living, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. In this episode… Few entrepreneurs are willing to navigate failure while maintaining th...2024-12-1758 min
The Helicopter PodcastEpisode #79 - Brad Pedersen of MD Helicopters - HAI Heli-Expo In-Person!Send us a textIn this new episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Brad Pedersen, CEO of MD Helicopters, to speak about the company’s rich legacy, as well as current developments with the company.Brad begins by providing an engaging overview of MD Helicopters' storied history. He highlights the brand's deep roots in the aviation industry and its longstanding reputation for innovation and reliability. Brad expressed his belief that what makes MD Helicopters unique is its unwavering commitment to quality, and its ability to adapt to the evolving demands of...2024-06-0451 min
Beyond 8 FiguresBouncing Back and Rebuilding Stronger with Brad Pedersen, LomiFailures might knock you down, but the real test is how you rise. In this episode, Brad Pedersen, founder of Lomi, shares the crucial lessons of his entrepreneurial journey and explains how learning from failure can lead to building a more robust business model.About Brad PedersenBrad Pedersen is an entrepreneur with a knack for innovation and sustainability. In 2008, he founded a leading toy company in Canada and later merged it to co-found Basic Fun. Brad also co-founded Pela, where he introduced sustainable phone cases, creating a new market category valued at $100M. 2024-05-0834 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaBrad Pedersen From Toy Maker To Sustainable Device And Accessory MakerWith over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Brad Pedersen has seen every side of the journey. He has been both the founder and the fired. He has built both bootstrapped and venture-backed companies. He has shipped billions of toys around the world as the real-life Santa Claus. He even wrote a book on it. Now, as co-founder of Lomi and Pela, Brad has leveraged his battle scars with a passion for sustainability.Through all the trials, one lesson stands out: adversity isn’t a barrier—it’s an opportunity. Challenges can build character by shaping us, teaching us, and th...2024-05-0719 min
The Primed Mind Podcast097 - Brad Pedersen - Lessons in Entrepreneurship and SustainabilityBrad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. In 2008, he founded and scaled Canada’s top toy company, Tech 4 Kids, and subsequently co-founded Pela, the $100m sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category. In 2021, Brad and the team at Pela successfully launched a record-breaking $9.8M crowd-sourced campaign for the Lomi, the world’s first smart waste kitchen composter. Brad has a passion for faith, fitness, adventure, and outdoor pursuits and lives in the mountains of British Columbia with his amazing wife, where they are building a beautif...2024-03-1331 min
LeaderImpact PodcastEp. 52 - Brad Pedersen - Turning Struggle into StrengthEmbark on an inspiring journey with Brad Pedersen, whose story of resilience and transformation unfolds with raw honesty. As he reflects on the highs of leading Canada's top toy company to the lows of bankruptcy, Brad doesn't shy away from sharing the tough lessons that paved his path to redemption. Witness the power of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, and how Brad's newfound commitment to sustainable practices with ventures like Pela and the Lomi composter is changing the game for future generations.In the heart of our conversation, Brad digs deep into how adversity...2024-02-2134 min