Episodes Archives - Page 50 of 73

Insider Episode 55 - October 11, 2019:

The Profitable Way To Build a Disruptive Brand

+ Chris Kirby, Ithaca Craft Hummus

Chris Kirby, founder/president of Ithaca Craft Hummus, spoke about how he identified white space in the hummus category and what he learned during four years of operating his own production facility. He also urged entrepreneurs to be thoughtful about their retail relationships and deliberate about expenses, and discussed why he hires people that are highly self-sufficient.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 55: The Profitable Way To Build a Disruptive BrandRay Latif2021-04-18T18:49:53+00:00

Episode 183 - October 8, 2019:

Death & Co.: Alex Day

Alex Day, co-founder of trendsetting cocktail bar Death & Co., spoke about his thoughtful approach to innovation and branding. He also explained why articulating the brand’s style is an “ongoing process,” why the Death & Co. considers itself a content creator as much as a bar, and why it never “follows trends out of fatigue.”

Taste Radio Ep. 183: Death & Co.’s Day: To Set The Bar, Keep Pushing The EnvelopeRay Latif2019-10-10T11:11:33+00:00

Insider Episode 54 - October 4, 2019:

The ‘Better’ Way to Rethink Brand Strategy

+ Ashleigh & Trey Lockerbie, Better Booch

In this episode, we’re joined by Ashleigh and Trey Lockerbie, the co-founders of organic kombucha brand Better Booch, who joined us for a conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly of a brand revamp. As part of our conversation, they discussed how the process helped shape the strategy that now serves as the foundation for the company’s future.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 54: The ‘Better’ Way to Rethink Brand StrategyRay Latif2021-04-18T18:49:53+00:00

Episode 182 - October 1, 2019:

Tessemae's: Greg Vetter

Greg Vetter, the co-founder/CEO of organic dressing brand Tessemae’s, spoke about the huge wins and unexpected losses from his first decade in business. He also explained why his “positively intense” approach is not for everyone, the dangers of bad employees and advisors, and why he believes that “the key to this game is surrounding yourself with people that you really trust.”

Taste Radio Ep. 182: ‘The Key To This Game Is Surrounding Yourself With People You Really Trust’Ray Latif2019-11-08T15:51:07+00:00

Insider Episode 53 - September 27, 2019:

The 10:07 Huddle & Other Habits Of An Ultra Successful Entrepreneur

+ Mark Rampolla, Zico/Powerplant Ventures

Mark Rampolla, founder of Zico and co-founder of venture capital firm Powerplant Ventures, spoke about why he reviews long-term goals on a daily basis and the importance of thoughtful communication with employees and colleagues. He also explained why daily huddles are key for highly effective organizations and why getting to bed early every night is the most underrated habit of all.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 53: The 10:07 Huddle & Other Habits Of An Ultra Successful EntrepreneurRay Latif2021-04-18T18:49:54+00:00

Episode 181 - September 24, 2019:

GoodBelly: Alan Murray

In this week’s episode, GoodBelly CEO Alan Murray explained the roles that ambition and leverage played into his first CEO job, how observing others helped frame his own leadership style, and why hanging out by the coffee machine is key to understanding company dynamics. He also discussed how GoodBelly has honed in on its core consumers and what elicited its partnership with General Mills.

Taste Radio Ep. 181: GoodBelly’s CEO On The Three Things Great Leaders Do Really WellRay Latif2019-09-24T11:52:40+00:00

Insider Episode 52 - September 20, 2019:

The Path Never Traveled Might Be The Best One

+ Grant Gyesky, Rise Nitro Brewing Co.

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Rise Nitro Coffee Co. co-founder/CEO Grant Gyesky who spoke about how the fast-growing brand considers innovation and distribution amid an evolving market for RTD coffee, why first-time entrepreneurs often make better decisions than industry veterans, and why it’s critical to choose the right advisors.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 52: The Path Never Traveled Might Be The Best OneRay Latif2021-04-18T18:50:08+00:00

Episode 180 - September 17, 2019:

Boulder Brands/Sunrise Strategic Partners: Steve Hughes

Influential natural foods entrepreneur and investor Steve Hughes reflected upon his roles as the founder of Boulder Brands and co-founder of investment firm Sunrise Strategic Partners. As part of our conversation, he explained why he believes the funding environment for natural CPG brands is “capitalism at its absolute best,” and what he sees as the most exciting development for the industry.

Taste Radio Ep. 180: Billions Invested In Natural Food Is ‘Capitalism At Its Absolute Best’Ray Latif2019-09-17T11:52:10+00:00

Insider Episode 51 - September 13, 2019:

The ‘Death’ of Modern Brands

+ Mike Cessario, Liquid Death

In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Cessario, the founder and CEO of Liquid Death, a canned water brand whose heavy metal vibe and edgy marketing has generated considerable online buzz and attracted funding from a range of prominent investors. Cessario spoke about his experience as a creative director for Netflix and how it played into the brand’s development, why he views Liquid Death as a rebuke to extreme marketing, and why truly innovative ideas always sound crazy.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 51: The ‘Death’ of Modern BrandsRay Latif2021-04-18T18:50:08+00:00

Episode 179 - September 10, 2019:

High Brew Coffee: David Smith

High Brew Coffee founder/CEO David Smith reflected upon his 20 year journey as a beverage entrepreneur, from the development and eventual sale of Sweet Leaf Tea to his next act in the coffee business. During our conversation, he explained why a strong company culture is key to success, the importance of planning for growth, and why, no matter how well you plan, mistakes are unavoidable. This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.

Taste Radio Ep. 179: High Brew Coffee’s David Smith: ‘Culture Is Everything’Ray Latif2019-09-20T11:50:57+00:00