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ContenderCast with Justin HonamanNESTFRESH EGGS :: HUMANE, SUSTAINABLE EGGS FROM FAMILY FARMSNestFresh started as a family company in Colorado in 1991. Their founders wanted to create an egg company focused on animal welfare and environmental sustainability. They believed that by treating animals right, both hens and humans benefit, and they are proud to maintain those founding values. In the early years, NestFresh Eggs were produced and sold exclusively in Colorado, and soon became Colorado's favorite egg brand. Today they use regional, family-owned farms to produce and supply farm fresh NestFresh Eggs in a local, sustainable system. Jason Urena joins Justin to discuss the egg industry and this growing egg brand!
2023-09-0430 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanOPEN WATER :: CANNED WATER FOR CLEAN OCEANSOpen Water is ultra-purified, electrolyte-packed canned water in BPA-free aluminum packaging. Recyclable? Check. Climate Neutral? You bet. P.S. Fill up at the tap whenever possible. No, really! Co-founders Jess Page and Nicole Doucet join Justin to discuss this innovative and fast-growing water brand! ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com || ContenderCast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contendercast-with-justin-honaman/id1253179825 Also check out: CPG Guys: http://CPGguys.com || FMCG Guys: http://FMCGguys.com
2023-08-2835 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMOVING THE MIDDLE :: TRANSFORMING MIDDLE PERFORMERS INTO HIGH ACHIEVERSMoving the Middle is a must-read for any leader, manager or coach looking for a way to tap into the unrealized potential of their middle performers. Why the Middle? Your customers – Your culture – The economics – The physics – Your potential. This book was written to change the way you think about solving your greatest opportunity and challenge – your middle performers. As Retail and CPG brands return to office, this topic takes on added importance. Author Jack Spartz joins Justin to discuss this moving concept. ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com ||. ContenderCast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contendercast...
2023-08-2427 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanDO GOOD FOODS :: DO GOOD CHICKEN :: DO GOOD!Do Good Foods is offering great-tasting products consumers know and love, that also have a tangible positive impact on the world. How? Today, 40% of the food we grow currently goes to waste. Can you imagine going to the store, filling five bags of groceries but then throwing two of them away? It's a waste of resources, time and money. And Do Good Foods is putting a stop to it. Rather than throw food away, Do Good Foods is upcycling it. Surplus grocery food is first shared with local food pantries — what's left over is then sent to their facility to...
2023-08-2121 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMOTHER RAW :: ORGANIC. PLANT-POWERED. DRESSINGS, DIPS, QUESO + MORE!At Mother Raw, their love of plants runs deep. They like to say they're plant-powered and inspired by all the possibilities that can grow from a single seed. Their life's work is to make plants crave-able because everyone benefits from digging into their awesomeness! That's why they select the best of Mother Earth's incredible bounty including organic, non-GMO plant-based ingredients, and create ridiculously delicious and versatile products and recipes. All of the flavor and goodness, with none of the crap. Put Good on Good™. CEO Kristi Knowles joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing food brand! Con...
2023-08-1430 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanINGREDIENT BROTHERS :: SOURCING INGREDIENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLDAs COO of Nuts.com, Eran Mizrahi watched as vendors changed up pricing, quality, and lead times on a whim. With so much at stake, he knew there had to be a better way. He partnered with fellow Nuts.com alumni Aalap Patel to start Ingredient Brothers, a company that is data-informed but relationship-driven and sources ingredients for consumer products from around the world. Eran joins Justin to discuss this growing brand. ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com || ContenderCast on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contendercast-with-justin-honaman/id1253179825 Also check out:
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2023-08-0721 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanARCHER ROOSE :: LUXURY WINE IN A CANFounded in 2015 by Marian Leitner-Waldman and her husband, David, Archer Roose is dedicated to producing affordable luxury wines with minimal intervention. How? Marian and David created the concept of a traveling vineyard. Instead of building a winery and committing to a specific geography and varietal, they wanted to offer wines from the most-renowned regions around the world. So, they fostered personal relationships with small, adventurous winemakers who preserve terroir, and approach viticulture with craftsmanship and deep respect for the environment. Through these close partnerships, they are able to produce unique, natural wines within 20 miles of their harvest location and...
2023-07-3130 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTHE CARBONAUTSThe Carbonauts host live, virtual workshops that help people optimize their lifestyles so that we can build a greener future. A natural sequel to TreeHugger.com, The Carbonauts inspires and guides people towards compelling, low-footprint ways of living and working by offering them live, time-efficient zoom courses that make it easy for them to slash their footprints at home and work while saving money and influencing others. Founder and CEO Graham Hill joins Justin to discuss this climate-friendly sustainability brand! ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com || ContenderCast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contendercast-with-justin-honaman/id1253179825 Al...
2023-07-2422 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanSHUG'S BAGELSFirst things first: the bagels. Shug's "Store 1," just steps from SMU, smells exactly like a bagel store should smell, which is not a surprise as every day they make all of their dough from scratch, in-house, then make their bagels the artisanal, old-fashioned way – including a necessary fermentation period, kettle-boiling them, then baking them in a massive, revolving tray oven. Founder Justin Shugrue works at Shug's every day, in his apron and baseball cap and joins Justin to discuss this growing bagel brand! ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com || ContenderCast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conten...
2023-07-1725 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCLUTCH COFFEEClutch Coffee was born in the Carolinas in 2018. With 20+ years of drive-thru coffee experience, combined with a burning desire to revitalize the lost art of customer service, they set out on a quest to build the best drive-thru beverage experience on the planet. They are passionate about people, providing opportunities, and creating a culture that is second to none. They are equally inspired to provide the best coffees, energy drinks and other specialty beverages that you've ever tasted. Co-founder and CEO Darren Spicer joins Justin to discuss this growing coffee bar brand! ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com || Conte...
2023-07-1024 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanHOLISTIC ROASTERS :: COFFEEHolistic Roasters is certified by Demeter USA. They source coffee directly from family-run, Regenerative Organic / Biodynamic farms and cooperatives. Holistic Roasters is certified by Demeter USA. They source coffee directly from family-run, Regenerative Organic / Biodynamic farms and cooperatives. Co-founder Gregory Kalinin joins Justin to discuss this growing coffee brand. ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com || ContenderCast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contendercast-with-justin-honaman/id1253179825 Also check out:
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2023-07-0325 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanT-SWIRL CREPEThe story of T-swirl Crepe starts thousands of miles away on the shores of Japan. The Japanese Crepe borrows from a western concept and modernized it into new level of versatility that you can gobble on the go. Building on this new concept, T-swirl started to research and have perfected the 100% gluten free rice flour batter, to craft a crispy thin chewy layer that embraces all the decadent condiments. T-swirl is synonymous with using the finest ingredients to construct a trendy/artistic crepe that arrives to your hand with incredible speed. We have standardized the process to give you...
2023-06-2909 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLATE JULY SNACKS + NIXIE SPARKLING WATERNicole (Nikki) Dawes is the CEO and Founder of Nixie Sparking Water and also the Founder of Late July Organic Snacks. Founded in 2018, Nixie Sparkling Water is a brand that delivers exceptional taste without synthetic solvents, carriers or artificial preservatives. Founded in 2003, Late July Snacks offers tortilla chips and crackers made of organic, non-GMO ingredients that the whole family can enjoy. Nikki joins Justin to discuss launching and growing two successful CPG brands. ContenderCast Website: http://contendercast.com ContenderCast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contendercast-with-justin-honaman/id1253179825 Also check out:
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2023-06-2648 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTHE JOURNEYMAN LIFE :: THE NOT-SO-PERFECT PATH TO A LIFE WELL-LIVEDIn the words of Tony Daloisio, "This book is about you, the man you have become and the man you hope to become! It is about assessing your life, with your vision of a life-well-lived as the standard, the setting of aspirational goals in the movement toward that vision and charting a path to achieve that vision." Tony joins Justin – for his second visit on the ContenderCast – to discuss his new book!
2022-02-0429 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanFORGING AN IRONCLAD BRAND :: A LEADER'S GUIDE - PART 1Good brand is just good business. Brand is the intentional leader's North Star. It helps us engage customers and employees, unleash our competitive advantage, and fuel enduring growth. And yet, despite this power, brand is grossly underused. Lindsay Pedersen deconstructs what brand is and why it is indispensable for leaders in this episode of the ContenderCast.
2020-10-0535 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanUNBREAK THE SYSTEM :: DIAGNOSING AND CURING THE TEN CRITICAL FLAWS IN YOUR COMPANYJosh Rovner is the author of Unbreak the System: Diagnosing and Curing the Ten Critical Flaws in Your Company. In the book, Josh covers everything from organizational blind spots to dysfunctional infrastructure. Josh joins Justin to unpack the big ideas in this new leadership book!
2020-08-2430 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanNOX HEALTH :: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR EMPLOYERS AND SLEEP-DEPRIVED PEOPLE EVERYWHEREMeet the one-stop solution company improving sleep health worldwide. Most people have been left in the dark when it comes to all the different health issues impacted by sleep. Nox Health provides a single platform to help companies and their employees address sleep disorders. John Letter, President and COO, joins Justin to discuss.
2020-08-1721 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanPETAL :: THE ZERO-ODOR GERM-FREEZING WASTE BINPetal is the world's first freezer disposal that naturally stops rot, eliminates odors and prevents the spread of germs before they start. Meet the new revolution in trash and diaper bins. David M. M. Taffet, CEO, joins Justin to discuss this consumer products startup.
2020-08-1029 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCOVID AND COLLEGE…ADMISSIONS (WITH RICK CLARK)The college admissions process has been turned upside-down just like most other processes, routines, and standards thanks to Covid-19. Rick Clark is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech and author of The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together. Rick joins Justin to discuss impacts to the college admissions process and provides coaching and guidance for those about to enter the process in the upcoming year.
2020-08-0328 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCOVID AND COLLEGE…FOOTBALL (WITH MR COLLEGE FOOTBALL)Saturdays in the South will not be the same this year. College football could / might be played and there are many elements to consider in planning to kick off a "safe" season. Mr. College Football (aka Tony Barnhart) joins Justin to provide his annual Fall preview on the ContenderCast.
2020-07-2730 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanPUNCHER'S CHANCE :: KENTUCKY BOURBON AND THE WOLF SPIRITUmberto Luchini is the founder and proprietor of Wolf Spirit LLC, a company that develops and owns spirit brands such as Blood x Sweat x Teams Vodka and Tom of Finland organic vodka. Umberto joins Justin for his second visit to the ContenderCast to discuss his company's new brand in the bourbon space – Puncher's Chance.
2020-07-2034 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanGOLIDZ :: GRAB 'N' GO CONVENIENCE (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)Food and drink on the go!? Yes…with GoLidZ! Founder and CEO Bonnie Strominger joins Justin to discuss launching GoLidZ, building the brand, and bringing the product to the food and beverage industry in this best-of-ContenderCast episode!
2020-07-1332 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE :: THREE SECRETS TO BUILDING STRONG LEADERSYes, you can learn the skills to effectively lead people, organizations, and employees. With the right motivation and knowledge, you can be a leader who knows what it takes to succeed. Throughout his extensive experience in training leaders, author Alain Hunkins discovered that many leaders shared a common trait. They were mainly focused on what they were doing but not so focused on how they were doing it, especially when it came to working with other people. In his new book, Alain shares three Master Keys to cracking the leadership code. Alain joins Justin to discuss.
2020-07-0633 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMENTRA :: GET 100,000 AUTISTIC ADULTS INTO THE WORKFORCE BY 2025Jhillika Kumar was the winner of the Georgia Tech Student of Vision Award and Ferst Entrepreneurship and Leadership Scholarship for her work with her startup at Georgia Tech, to improve the lives of those living with a disability and changing the stigma of cognitive competence in the autistic community. As an emerging technologist, she aims to raise awareness that accessibility has empowered entire communities of untapped potential. She is the founder of Mentra and an advocate for those with disabilities. Jhillika joins Justin to discuss all of this and more!
2020-06-2920 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanANTHONY SARANDREA :: THE MOST PROFITABLE 55 MINUTES IN BUSINESSAnthony Sarandrea started off door knocking and built his company to $100k/day with over 1M customers a year. He is recognized as one of the top lead generators in the world, running a team that specializes in driving thousands of inbound phone calls daily across a number of verticals including health, finance, legal, and education. He is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and philanthropist and is the founder of SiteFlood. Anthony joins Justin to discuss marketing, personal brand, 55 minutes that could change your business, and more!
2020-06-2219 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLEADERSHIP FORCES :: TURN YOUR COMPANY INTO A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURERoderic Yapp is a former Royal Marine Officer and the founder of Leadership Forces, a program that takes the high-performance principles of the Royal Marines and applies it to leadership development. Rod has exemplified leadership on the front lines (literally) in Afghanistan and Libya and now uses that experience in order to develop leaders within organizations such as Land Rover, HSBC, and NATO. Rod joins Justin to discuss bringing leadership forces to life.
2020-06-1528 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanPEEL AWAY LABS :: INSTANT CLEAN SHEETS (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)Maxwell Cohen is the founder and CEO of Peel Away Labs, the innovative start-up company that developed Peelaways, the bedding industry's first multilayered, disposable, waterproof fitted sheet designed for the home, industrial and healthcare markets. Maxwell joins Justin to discuss how he started the company and how he is growing it globally. Maxwell joins Justin to share his insights on launching the business on this best-of-ContenderCast episode!
2020-06-0819 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanPRO/SPUR :: HELPING PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS PROSPER!To quote Mike Yeo, "Receiving solid advice from someone with no skin in the game and no expectations is so helpful. Pro/spur's coaching style would be beneficial to every Head Coach in pro sports. Any top-notch Head Coach can run a good practice; today, it's about culture and communication. Pro/spur is very helpful with both." John Hartwig joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this "winning" business!
2020-06-0120 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTHE FOREVER TRANSACTION :: HOW TO BUILD A SUBSCRIPTION MODEL SO COMPELLING, YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL NEVER WANT TO LEAVERobbie Kellman Baxter is the world's leading expert on subscription pricing and membership models and also the author of The Membership Economy and The Forever Transaction. Robbie joins Justin to discuss her new book.
2020-05-2522 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLEADERSHIP & LIFE HACKS :: INSIGHTS FROM A MOM, WIFE, ENTREPRENEUR & EXECUTIVELeadership & Life Hacks is the perfect guidebook for anyone hungry to be more efficient and effective. Alyssa Rapp takes you into the boardroom and into her own home, providing invaluable strategies for everything from leading a meeting with key stakeholders and managing a household, to answering emails and taking colleagues to rock concerts. It's The 4-Hour Workweek meets Emily Post. Alyssa joins Justin to discuss.
2020-05-1826 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanWONDER DRINK KOMBUCHA :: TASTE THE GOODNESSStash Tea. Tazo Tea. Wonder Drink Kombucha. Extraordinary brands. And all founded or co-founded by a visionary leader – Steve Lee. Steve joins Justin to discuss the evolution of these brands, the tea beverage category, and discovering Kombucha.
2020-05-1143 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanSOCIAL SPARKLING WINE :: LIVE SOCIAL. DRINK CLEAN! (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)Social Sparkling Wine is a truly clean, organic, low-calorie, gluten and sulfite-free sparkling sake rice wine now available in more 4,000 retail locations nationwide. Leah Caplanis joins Justin to discuss her experience launching and growing the business. It's time to enjoy alcohol without compromising your healthy habits! Leah joins Justin to share her insights on launching the business on this best-of-ContenderCast episode.
2020-05-0427 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanJUST LISTEN :: DISCOVER THE SECRET TO GETTING THROUGH TO ABSOLUTELY ANYONEOriginally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston's expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators across the nation. Mark joins Justin to discuss leadership, psychiatry, and COVID-19.
2020-04-3035 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMAXWELL-SCOTT :: LEATHER CRAFTMANSHIP FOR THE MODERN DAYMaxwell-Scott is a family-run business based in the historic cathedral city of York in North Yorkshire. Despite honoring traditional craftsmanship, Maxwell-Scott is an eCommerce business that aspires to be at the very forefront of the digital age. With eight websites worldwide, the culturally diverse team works with every corner of the globe, from France to Australia! William Scott Forshaw, CEO and Founder, joins Justin to discuss the business.
2020-04-2722 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCPG-RETAIL :: CONSUMER MARKETS HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED DISRUPTION AT A FASTER PACE"The Consumer Markets have never experienced disruption at a faster pace than at this very moment, with implications, actions, and opportunities to serve. In a phrase, we are faced now with the ultimate "Black Swan" where business as usual is no longer an option. New technologies, changing consumer demands and digital-first companies will be in the vanguard, as should we all. As such, we can no longer talk about individual solutions and projects in isolation, we must work together, to solve for today and tomorrow!" - Michael Forhez. Michael has extensive, deep and diverse retail and consumer products sector ex...
2020-04-2333 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLIFE'S GRAPE :: VINE-DRIED GRAPESBasia and Courtney Gillespie are co-founders at Life's Grape – a family-owned, California-grown brand of vine-dried grapes (yes, they are technically raisins). Because their signature Selma Pete grapes used to make the product are dried directly on the vine rather than the ground like most raisins, they translate into a product with more flavor, nutrition and juiciness. Come hungry to this episode of the ContenderCast as we unpack a "grape" idea!
2020-04-2026 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLUNCH WITH LUCY :: MAXIMIZE PROFITS BY INVESTING IN YOUR PEOPLESherry Stewart Deutschmann founded her first venture, LetterLogic, in her basement and grew it to a $40 million company by putting her employees first and creating an empathetic work culture. Sherry initiated a practice called "Lunch with Lucy" where any employee could invite "Lucy" (Sherry's midday moniker) to lunch as a coworker and she credits this approach with the success of her company. She wrote "Lunch with Lucy" to share her insights into transformational leadership through empathy. Sherry joins Justin to talk about her business practices and new book.
2020-04-1317 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCANEWRAPS :: WRAP YOUR CANE TO MATCH YOUR STYLEStephen Opie and Charlotte Heim are the co-founders of Sweetmobility. With their combined insights and skills, they are delivering products that support mobility with decorative style. Sweetmobility's first product, CaneWraps, is a product set to help people who want to stay active and be seen as an individual. Stephen and Charlotte join Justin to discuss this new product!
2020-04-0919 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanNEVER GO WITH YOUR GUT :: HOW PIONEERING LEADERS MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS AND AVOID BUSINESS DISASTERSKnown as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases, which devastate bottom lines and bring down high-flying careers. His expertise and passion is developing the most effective and profitable decision-making strategies, based on pragmatic business experience and cutting-edge behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience, to empower leaders to avoid business disasters and maximize their bottom lines. Gleb joins Justin to discuss his new book and COVID-19
2020-04-0626 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS :: THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS! (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)Rick Clark, Georgia Tech's director of undergraduate admissions joins Justin to discuss the college admissions process – tactics that work and a few that don't!! Rick joins Justin to share his admissions experiences on this best-of-ContenderCast episode.
2020-03-3034 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanDRIVING INNOVATION FROM WITHIN :: A GUIDE FOR INTERNAL ENTREPRENEURSKaihan Krippendorff is the founder and CEO of Outthinker and bestselling author of Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs. Driving Innovation from Within provides the toolkit, frameworks, and know-how that leaders need to transform their organizations and drive growth by activating employee-driven innovation and entrepreneurship. Kaihan joins Justin to discuss all things innovation!
2020-03-2322 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanWORK ON YOUR GAME :: USE THE PRO ATHLETE MINDSET TO DOMINATE YOUR GAME IN BUSINESS, SPORTS, AND LIFEFor the past 15 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of over 60 million entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold thousands of copies of his books, courses and programs, pioneered personal branding through content, and built a business that helps tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports and in life, from the inside-out. Dre joins Justin to discuss his book "Work On Your Game: Use The Pro Athlete Mindset To Dominate Your Game In Business, Sports, and Life."
2020-03-1630 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTHE REGENERATIVE LIFE :: TRANSFORM ANY ORGANIZATION, OUR SOCIETY, AND YOUR DESTINYCarol Sanford is a recognized thought-leader working side by side with Fortune 500 and new economy executives in designing and leading systemic business change and design. Through her university and in-house educational offerings, global speaking platforms, multi-award-winning books, and human development work, Carol works with executive leaders who see the possibility to change the nature of work through developing people and work systems that ignite motivation everywhere.
2020-03-0918 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanJIMINY'S: FOR HEALTHIER PETS & A HEALTHIER PLANETAnne Carlson is the founder and CEO of Jiminy's LLC. Anne decided one day that while she enjoyed working in the pet industry, she wanted to be a part of something that made a positive impact on the environment and on pet health, so she founded Jiminy's dog treats. They come in a variety of different flavor combinations, and contain all-natural dog-friendly ingredients, including CRICKET (yes!) protein powder, which is found to be an actual superfood! Anne joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business.
2020-03-0224 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanSTORYTELLING: EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL (BEST-OF-CONTENDERCAST)Janece Shaffer is an award-winning and internationally produced playwright and has written more than a dozen works. Janece has translated her story-telling expertise into a business collaborating with companies and individuals to create impactful stories for professional success and also a class at Georgia Tech. Janece joins Justin to share her story on this best-of-ContenderCast episode.
2020-02-2423 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTOUGH THINGS FIRST: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY'S LONGEST SERVING CEORaymond D. "Ray" Zinn is an inventor, entrepreneur and published author. In addition to a number of significant inventions improving wireless radio (RF) communication and voltage/power regulation devices, he is also the longest-serving Chief Executive Officer of a Silicon Valley company (Micrel Corporation). Ray joins Justin to discuss his experience creating a winning business and winning with employees and staff.
2020-02-1728 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLEADERSHIP IS LANGUAGE: THE HIDDEN POWER OF WHAT YOU SAY - AND WHAT YOU DON'TCaptain David Marquet imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work—a place where everyone is a leader. David is the best-selling author of Turn The Ship Around: A True Story Of Turning Followers Into Leaders and his newest book, Leadership Is Language: The Hidden Power Of What You Say - And What You Don't. David joins Justin to discuss intent-based leadership!
2020-02-1028 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanELIQS: MAKE THE CAN YOUR CANVASMax Berg is one of the founders of Eliqs, a start-up that creates custom-designed craft beverage cans for any occasion worth celebrating. Max joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this unique beverage start-up!
2020-02-0317 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanDan Chan: Master MagicianDan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Dan Chan Presents is the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind. Dan joins Justin to discuss building the family magic business!
2020-01-2722 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTerraCycle: Recycling Innovation (Best-Of-ContenderCast)Ever thought of starting a business in the garbage space?! Tom Szaky did – from Princeton dorm room to global business leader – he's built one of the most innovative global recycling companies focused on recycling hard-to-recycle waste. Tom joins Justin to discuss launching, growing and evolving the business. Enjoy this "best-of-ContenderCast" episode.
2020-01-2016 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe Clean Pet Food Revolution: How Better Pet Food Will Change the WorldThe Clean Pet Food Revolution lifts the lid on the current pet food industry: its claims of what constitutes a "natural" diet for pets, its shocking record on animal welfare, and its devastating effect on the environment and climate change. The book explodes myths about "grain-free" diets, protein intake, and what our pets "want." Finally, it details the many exciting scientific developments in alternative proteins. Ryan Bethencourt joins Justin to discuss the book.
2020-01-1322 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better RelationshipsBryan Falchuk is a life and executive coach, public speaker, C-level executive and the best-selling author of "Do a Day," in which he teaches people how to overcome challenges and achieve goals. His most recent book, "The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships," deals with an issue all of us face – tough relationships – and shares a path to making them more supportive, productive, happy and overall, better. Bryan joins Justin to discuss.
2020-01-0231 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying TogetherRick Clark is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech and author of The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together. Rick joins Justin for part 2 of their conversation on the college admissions process!
2019-12-3032 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMy Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days (Part 2)!Michael O'Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author including his most recent book, My Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days. Michael helps elevate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael joins Justin for part 2 of their conversation – this episode focused on conversational intelligence.
2019-12-2328 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanHelping People Work Better Together: 11 Laws of Likeability, Nail The Interview and More!Connection Creator, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Author and CEO - Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with organizations large and small, she's identified the common struggle…it's people challenges. Michelle joins Justin for Part 2 of their "connector" conversation!
2019-12-1626 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe Inventor Coach: You And Your Ideas (Part 1) (Best-of-ContenderCast)What do you do with an idea!? The answer is in today's podcast! Inventor Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and Executive Director of the United Inventors Association (UIA). He is the author of Inventing Secrets Revealed, You & Your Big Ideas and Invention Playbook for Inventors with Big Ideas. Brian joins Justin to discuss bringing ideas to life. Enjoy this "best-of-ContenderCast" episode.
2019-12-0927 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanSri Yanta: Tattoos – What You Visualize, You Materialize!Have you ever thought about being a tattoo artist? Celebrity tattoo artist Dillon Forte isn't just doing it, he is setting the standard in the space. Dillon is the founder of Sri Yantra tattoo studio. And even finding new ways to do it in an environmentally friendly way. Dillon joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business.
2019-12-0221 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanTotem: The Feel-Good GameTotem is a truly unique, fun and only positive self-discovery conversation card game. The game helps players discover their strengths and qualities through other people's eyes. Totem creator Jade Tremblay joins Justin to discuss the game and how it can be used with family, friends, teams, and groups!
2019-11-2520 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanEmpowered Eyewear: Interchangeable Frames And LensesJoe Flinn is a Cofounder of Empowered Eyewear – a company centered on providing a solution to the problem of interchangeable eyewear frames. Now no one needs to settle for one look. Customizable eyewear is finally here. Joe joins Justin to discuss launching the business.
2019-11-1819 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanHow to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority (Best-of-ContenderCast)Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor at Buckhead Church and joined Justin on the podcast to discuss his then-new book, "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority." Enjoy this "best-of-ContenderCast" episode.
2019-11-1129 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMy Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad DaysMichael O'Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author. Michael helps elevate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael joins Justin to discuss both his first and second books – and most importantly, how to "shift" your mindset in dealing with setbacks.
2019-11-0422 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMethodology: A Personal Chef For Time-Starved ProfessionalsMethodology is a personalized meal delivery service that brings fresh, delicious, nutritionally-designed and ready to eat meals tailored to your diet straight to your home or office. The meals are all pre-cooked with the highest quality ingredients, making eating a clean meal a no-brainer. Founder and CEO Julie Nguyen joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business.
2019-10-2820 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanAdversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial SuccessRandy Ginsburg's new book focuses on the stories and psychology behind a group of both highly diverse and successful entrepreneurs who were bullied in adolescence. All of these individuals have overcome the aggressors from their past and used their negative experiences as stepping stones for personal and entrepreneurial growth. Randy joins Justin to discuss the book.
2019-10-2120 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanPlaine Products: Tackling The World's Single-Use Plastic CrisisPlaine Products is one family's answer to the earth's single-use plastic crisis. Offering a line of toxin-free personal care products on a per-item or subscription basis, Plaine Products come in aluminum bottles that can be sent back and refilled time after time. Lindsey McCoy joins Justin to discuss co-founding and building the business.
2019-10-1420 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanRunning With My Head Down: An Entrepreneur's Story of Passion, Perseverance, and PurposeFrank V. Fiume II is a pioneer in the franchise industry and the founder of i9 Sports—the nation's leading franchisor of youth leagues and camps. In his new book, Running With My Head Down, Frank shares his inspirational story of his search for purpose and meaning. Frank joins Justin to discuss his new book.
2019-10-1021 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLaura Vanderkam: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (Best-of-ContenderCast)No more excuses for not having time in the week to pursue your passions, spend time with the family, or explore your creative endeavors. Time management and productivity author, speaker and all-around expert Laura Vanderkam joins Justin to discuss her insights on making the most of your 168 hour week.
2019-10-0720 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanKing of Pops: Pops, Pups, Elves, and More!There was never really a plan for King of Pops. It started as a conversation that three brothers were having on an epic trip through Central America. Over the years, that conversation turned into a dream and when the youngest of the three, Steven, was laid off from his corporate job during the Great Recession – that dream became a reality. Steven Carse joins Justin Honaman and Taj Akmal to discuss how the business has evolved and grown! Grab a Pop!
2019-09-3026 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only The Unconventional OnesFormer portfolio and hedge-fund manager turned leadership author and global financial thought-leader, Joel Salomon, returns to the ContenderCast to discuss his new book!
2019-09-2326 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanIQ BAR: Nutrients For The Brain. Protein For The Body. Fiber For The Gut.Will Nitze is the Founder and CEO of IQ BAR, a Boston-based brain and body nutrition company. After studying psychology as an undergrad at Harvard, Will became fascinated with the human brain and how it functions. After countless iterations in his kitchen, he launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in late 2017 and launched IQ BAR. Today, IQ BAR is in national distribution and growing rapidly. Will joins Justin to discuss launching the business.
2019-09-1633 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanNanobubble Aeration: Eliminating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)Nanobubble technology is the first aeration device registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for the natural elimination of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), which can spread dangerous toxins in recreational lakes and ponds. The scientific community believes that exposure to these toxins may lead to the development of neurological diseases like ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's later in life. Until now, the only solution for HABs and other nuisance algae was pesticide use - so this is an extremely exciting step towards sustainability in our communities! Bo Burns, an aquatic biologist with SOLitude Lake Management joins Justin to discuss.
2019-09-0918 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanDYLN: Living Water Bottle (Best-of-ContenderCast)DYLN, is a company that creates reusable water bottles that turn water into alkaline water. Since 2015, DYLN has eliminated more than 80 million plastic bottles worldwide by preventing the need to buy single-use alkaline bottles. Dorian Ayres is the founder of the company and his life journey and the story of the brand are both very inspiring. Dorian joins Justin to discuss building the business, preserving the environment, and inspire healthy lives, one bottle at a time.
2019-09-0328 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanMoney Garden: How To Plant Seeds For A Lifetime Of IncomeJulie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, and innovation keynote speaker. Her patented product, swiggies, wrist water bottles, have been a NASDAQ product of the year semi-finalist and are currently sold in 24 countries. Julie joins Justin to discuss innovation trends and how to plant seeds for a lifetime of income!
2019-08-2920 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanDaisy Jing: A Tragedy Called PerfectionDaisy Jing, a YouTube vlogger (with 70+M views) and young entrepreneur who founded and bootstrapped a now multi-million beauty product line named Banish, joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business and how her YouTube channel drives activity and sales.
2019-08-2621 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanRecycleballs: Reuse All Tennis BallsNationwide, approximately 125 million used tennis balls wind up in America's landfills every year. That is 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing, near non-decomposable rubber waste. U.S. tennis players recognize this as a significant environmental problem that no longer represents their sport. Derrick Senior, Founder and CEO of Recycleballs, joins Justin to discuss building the business.
2019-08-1917 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanWild Earth: The Clean Pet Food Revolution!Wild Earth is challenging the status quo with clean, sustainable, plant-based protein pet food made without animal ingredients and their mission is to provide healthier foods for our pets. Ryan Bethencourt, founder and CEO, joins Justin to discuss launching the business, the dog food market, and his experience on Shark Tank!
2019-08-1236 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanEagle Pen Company: The Apollo 11 PenEagle Pen Company is a provider of luxury fountain and rollerball pens to writers, art collectors, and history lovers. Their focus is building beautiful, American-made pens that incorporate historical artifacts such as Wright Brothers' material, wood and metal from Presidential estates, original bricks from the White House, etc. Jeremy Piper, co-founder and CEO, joins Justin to discuss growing the business (in the USA) and releasing their Apollo 11 pen.
2019-08-0522 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanDixie Southern Vodka – Cheers Y'all!Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Dixie Southern Vodka is the largest premium craft vodka produced in the Southeast United States and the 9th fastest growing spirit brand in the country as ranked in 2019 by the Beverage Information Group. Matti Anttila joins Justin to discuss his move from investment banking into the spirits business.
2019-07-2927 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanGood Grit Magazine – Part 1: Launching A New Media VentureCould the magazine world be hungry for something new?! Absolutely, according to Laura Quick, CEO and Founder of Good Grit Magazine! GGM brings a new approach to meeting readers where they are and serving advertisers. Laura and team are passionate about stories that lie on the outskirts of mainstream media and curating the work and lives of makers, creatives, authors, podcasters, artists, leaders and those that capture the spirit of the vibrant South. Laura joins Justin to discuss launching the business.
2019-07-2230 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanWolf Spirit Distillery: Vodka And The Wolf SpiritUmberto Luchini is the founder and proprietor of Wolf Spirit LLC, a company which develops and owns spirit brands – such as Blood x Sweat x Teams Vodka of Eugene, OR -- as well as imports and markets others, such as Tom of Finland Organic Vodka from Finland. Umberto joins Justin to discuss launching and growing a new spirits brand. Che bello!
2019-07-1523 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanWhat Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering The 5 Misconceptions That Hold Leaders BackRich Berens is the CEO of Root and author of What Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering The 5 Misconceptions That Hold Leaders Back. What Are Your Blind Spots equips you with the tools needed for a personal leadership reset. You'll discover how to increase engagement, productivity, and growth in your own organization. This is an invaluable guide for executives, managers, team leaders, and human resource professionals looking for an effective way to engage and motivate employees at every level of an organization. Rich joins Justin to discuss the book.
2019-07-0829 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanChickenGuard: Lock The Chicken Coop!Ben Braithwaite is the Owner and Brand Creator of ChickenGuard - producers of the ChickenGuard automatic coop door opener and the world's first, self-locking door kit. Chicken keeping is on a steady rise throughout the world and with ChickenGuard, Chicken keepers don't have to dash home at dusk to close the coop and keep their hens safe from predators, and they can even sleep later as the door opens automatically in the morning. Ben joins Justin to discuss chicken, eggs, and consumer products!
2019-07-0123 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe Connectors Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and ImpactMichelle Tillis Lederman one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Likability Nail the Interview, Land the Job; Heroes Get Hired and the #1 new release The Connectors Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact Michelle is also a connection creator and CEO of Executive Essentials. Michelle joins Justin to discuss being a connector and application of her new book.
2019-06-2723 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanManagement Jazz: Lead like a BandleaderAdam Cole is an author, business leader and co-director of the Grant Park Academy of the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam's new book focuses on helping business leaders improve team performance via a structured improvisation model. Adam shows how bandleaders get the most out of their teams and how to translate that into office interactions.
2019-06-2418 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanBailey's Blossoms: Affordable Made BeautifulBailey's Blossoms was born in 2009, at a kitchen table in Arizona, and was strictly hair accessories at first, but grew quickly into clothing and accessories as well. Bailey's Blossoms is now a multi-million dollar, socially driven ecommerce children's clothing line. Erin Hooley joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this ecommerce business.
2019-06-1726 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanAnne Beall: Strategic Market ResearchAnne Beall is the CEO of Beall Research and author of Strategic Market Research: A Guide to Conducting Research that Drives Businesses. Anne joins Justin to discuss the book, how emotions influence purchasing, and even how animals and people help one another.
2019-06-1021 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanAdventurist Backpack Co.: Crazy About Adventure, Serious About PeopleAdventurist Backpack Co. designs minimalist backpacks for travel, and for every backpack sold, they provide 25 meals to families in need across the country. Since their recent launch they have been able to provide over 75,000 meals to families in need across the U.S. Kelly Belknap joins Justin to discuss launching the business. You'll want to opt outside with this backpack!
2019-06-0315 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanBusy Baby Mat: Time To End The "Toddler Toss!"Beth Fynbo is an Army Veteran, full-time working mom, and came up with the first-ever placemat to keep toys in place! Time to end the toddler toss. Beth joins Justin to discuss creating the product and launching the business.
2019-05-2719 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanCatskill Provisions: See What We're Buzzing About!Ever thought about being a beekeeper? Or about using honey as a key ingredient for spirits? Claire Marin didn't just think about it, she is doing it as founder and CEO of Catskill Provisions. Claire joins Justin to discuss how she turned her beekeeping hobby into an award-winning artisanal fine food and spirits business. Buzz!
2019-05-2021 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanBeatbox Beverages: The World's Tastiest Portable Party PunchBeatBox was founded by three millennial friends in 2011: their Party Punch was originally a blend of vodka, Crystal Light and cranberry juice served up in re-purposed Franziabags. A 2014 appearance on Shark Tank formalized things, as did the$1 million dollar investment from Mark Cuban. Co-Founder (and CMO/CXO) Brad Schultz joins Justin to discuss launching, growing and evolving the brand.
2019-05-1327 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanFiddlestix Candy Company: Lollipop! Lollipop!The mission at Fiddlestix Candy Company is to make people smile! You will be smiling too after you hear Stephanie Murray's story. Stephanie joins Justin to talk lollipops and more on the Contendercast!
2019-05-0617 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanBravespace Workplace: Making Your Company Fit For Human LifeMoe Carrick, a best-selling author and Founder of Moementum, Inc., helps brave people do the hard things that make organizations great and benefit people, results, partners, the environment, and the community. Carrick seeks to help people thrive in the companies for which they work and grounds her approach in a unifying and undeniable truth: successful work is dependent on human relationships. Moe joins Justin to discuss her new book Bravespace Workplace: Making Your Company Fit for Human Life (Maven House).
2019-04-2926 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe Bundle Game: Celebrate Life's Greatest Moments!Sisters Jacklyn and Cassie Collier were looking to give their parents a unique gift for the holidays. Finding nothing in the stores, they designed a board game from scratch, crafted with their own memories and family traditions. They converted that idea into a commercial game and join Justin to discuss launching this "bundle" of fun game and a new business.
2019-04-2219 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanExtra Special People: Engage. Connect. ThriveLaura Whitaker is the Executive Director of Extra Special People (ESP) – an organization that serves children and young adults with developmental disabilities and their families through year-round thrive programs, family support, and community involvement. Laura joins Justin to discuss her leadership journey and future growth for this incredible organization.
2019-04-1526 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanKPOP Foods: Bringing Korean Flavors To AmericaTheo Lee is the CEO & Cofounder of KPOP Foods, a Korean food consumer packaged goods company. Theo spent four years working in finance and banking and then received his MBA from UCLA Anderson, where he focused on entrepreneurship. Theo and his co-founder, Mike Kim, started KPOP Foods while at UCLA Anderson and continue to focus on making KPOP Foods the premier Korean food brand for America. Theo joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business! Come hungry.
2019-04-0818 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanSocial Sparkling Wine: Live Social. Drink Clean!Social Sparkling Wine is a truly clean, organic, low-calorie, gluten and sulfite-free sparkling sake rice wine now available in more 4,000 retail locations nationwide. Leah Caplanis joins Justin to discuss her experience launching and growing the business. It's time to enjoy alcohol without compromising your healthy habits!
2019-04-0127 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanRetailROI: Helping Vulnerable Children WorldwideGreg Buzek is the Founder and President of IHL Group and one of the Founders of the Retail Orphan Initiative, a charitable foundation that seeks to help the 400 million orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. Greg joins Justin to discuss launching his business and this global charitable organization.
2019-03-2538 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanThe Inventor Coach: Bringing Product Ideas to Life (Part 2)What do you do with an idea? Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and Executive Director of the United Inventors Association (UIA). He is the author of Inventing Secrets Revealed, You & Your Big Ideas and Invention Playbook for Inventors with Big Ideas. Brian joins Justin for Part 2 of a conversation centered on bringing product ideas to life.
2019-03-1837 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanNOW Corp: A World Without ARLara Hodgson is the Founder and CEO of NOW Corp. NOW's mission is to create "A World without AR" for all businesses that sell to other businesses and governments – essentially redefining how businesses get paid. NOWaccount®, enables businesses to get paid immediately and partners with businesses to free-up cash-flow. Lara is a globally recognized business and entrepreneurship leader and joins Justin to discuss growing the business.
2019-03-1433 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanLéon & George: Bring Nature IndoorsLéon & George, the trendsetter of indoor house plants, is providing the best experience in buying quality greens paired with architectural designer pots. Gorgeous, responsibly-sourced living plants are pre-potted and delivered right to your doorstep—thriving even when shipped across the country.Bring Nature Indoors: Premium plants, potted and delivered. Ron joins Justin to discuss launching the business.
2019-03-1121 minContenderCast with Justin HonamanBill Curry: Ten Men You Meet In The Huddle"There are two pains in life – the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. The first is temporary. The other lasts forever". Justin and Coach Bill Curry discuss football and more in kicking off a new year on the ContenderCast.
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