ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Nebula Snacks creates and produces delicious and healthy snacking options that won't weigh you down with the gravity of added sugars or artificial ingredients. Their snacks are both Better for Humans and Better for the Earth with zero sugar, vegan chocolates that are shipped directly to your door in eco-conscious packaging. Co-founder David Jacobowitz joins Justin to discuss this up-and-coming bra...

The Black Rain Pepper Mill has taken off in popularity and has quickly surpassed its $20,000 funding goal. This milestone means Black Rain is ahead of schedule and will deliver its precision pepper mill to backers this Fall. Black Rain is designed to quickly dispense fresh ground pepper with one hand, at the desired exact grind, every time. No cranking, adjusting, or tightening required. Black Rai...

Better Choice Company, Inc. is a rapidly growing pet health and wellness company focused on providing pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier and longer lives. They offer a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness products for dogs and cats sold under our Halo brand across multiple forms, including foods, treats, toppers, dental products, chews, and supplements....

Whether you're a surfer, athlete or mom and dad Keto Krisp is there for you when you need an extra pick me up to kick those afternoon carb cravings, a pre-workout snack at the gym, or even a keto-friendly snack to satisfy that sweet tooth. All without the added sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, cheap binders or fillers that are harsh on your digestive system. Their protein snacks are free of...

Proteus sets the new standard for branded in-store promotions. They offer smart displays as a service. Their sustainable smart solution is a welcome alternative to the cardboard consuming display typically found in retail stores. It is co-developed and backed by invested retailers and brands. Their promise is to drive increased ROI and improved operational insights using built-in sensors. Creator...

Wheyward Spirit's founder and CEO, Emily Darchuk, forged her career as a food scientist in the natural food and dairy industry. While working with dairies she observed firsthand the problem of whey waste impacting small communities. What she saw made her motivated enough to do something about it. As a scientist Emily knew she could convert whey into alcohol. However, as a consumer who cares about...

As a teenager, Seattle native Billy Price suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became difficult, but using his creative mind and unyielding spirit, he never gave up. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. Born out of a need, BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle of inclu...

Sean Castrina is the founder of The Weekend MBA, a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, and still seeks to launch a new venture annually. He is the author of 4 bestselling business books including 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World, Developing The Entrepreneur Within and World's Greatest Business Pl...

Entrepreneur, motivational leader, and internationally recognized public speaker Sterling Hawkins shows readers how to get comfortable with discomfort to create breakthrough results in life and business using his #NoMatterWhat system for transformative change.

Kimberly Carney is the Founder and CEO of FashWire and GlossWire. Kimberly holds 15+ years of experience of owning a multi-brand women's and men's specialty boutique in the contemporary fashion space. This experience gave her a unique brand perspective for selling products. Additionally, she holds 20+ years of experience in mobile and tech (formerly AT&T Wireless and DotCom companies). It's the co...

Experience Durant Vineyards estate-grown and crafted wines from the beautiful Dundee Hills Wine Tasting Room at Red Ridge Farms. Perched above the dramatic Willamette Valley, the Durant Vineyards features incredible views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, and miles of diverse agricultural land. And while there, hit the Olive Mill too. Durant Olive Mill is the premier purveyor of Oregon milled Extra Virg...

Et Fille, which means "and daughter", was co-founded in 2003 by father and daughter winemakers and is now in its second generation with daughter Jessica making elegantly complex wine inspired by her late father's legacy and daughter's future. They craft wines from sustainably farmed vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Jessica joins Justin to discuss this growing wine brand!

Barb, co-founded by Sheena Lister and Megan Andrews, creates hair styling products for women, non-binary and trans people, or anyone who expresses themselves through short hair (Aka: Barbs). Sheena and Megan have had short hair for 15+ years. Before Barb, they were faced with an industry where nearly all short hair products were made for and marketed to men. So in 2021, they launched Barb to provi...

Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. creates foods that bring freedom and joy back to those on restorative diets. Their line of baking mixes is G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R! Co-founders Kerry Brown and Heather McDonough join Justin to introduce this new and growing brand.

Avoid Waste + Season Meaningfully = A.W.S.M. AWSM Sauce is the world's first guilt-free sauce brand - AWSM delivers the best sweet and savory condiment ingredients right to your door for a convenient and eco-conscious way to enjoy your favorite meals. At AWSM, they prioritize three things: Taste, Sustainability, and Satisfaction. With a keen focus on these key values, they have successfully revolu...

From beer importer to Shark Tank success story, Boost Oxygen CEO Rob Neuner hasn't had the most traditional career path. After all, a "canned oxygen" business isn't the easiest concept to explain to doubtful customers and retailers. But in a matter of 15 years, he and his unwavering staff have managed to turn an airy idea into the #1 most trusted brand of supplemental oxygen on the market. Rob joi...

EZMILK is a natural, filling trail mix for breastfeeding and nursing moms made with just five ingredients, including almonds, raisins, organic pumpkin seeds, organic watermelon seeds and fennel seeds to help support a mom on her breastfeeding journey. Nourishing and delicious, EZMILK is naturally free of gluten, grain, dairy, soy, added sugars and fenugreek. Founder Cynthia Nambiar joins Justin to...

Flyers was born from a thirst to relish life without compromise - inspired by wanderlust thrill seekers, for those who desire the best. Tired of sacrificing days and mental wellbeing to dreaded hangovers, the Flyers guys took matters into their own hands (and mouths) to seek a better choice. A choice beyond the ties of alcohol - one that has lower calories, has more natural ingredients, still give...

Bacon makes everything taste better. It is the ultimate food! But did you know there's a way to enjoy the taste of bacon that actually makes it even ultimate-er? TBJ Gourmet Bacon Jam is made with real bacon, brown sugar, and caramelized onions to create a delicious spread, dip, and marinade all in one. Each jar is full of enough sweet 'n' savory flavor to transform even the simplest snack into a...

Stewart's Enterprises (SEI) is an alcohol beverage business based in the United States. SEI successfully launched Stewart's Spiked Seltzer in February 2021. Under a global license, SEI also launched Hard Rock Seltzers in July 2021 and Hard Rock Read-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails in December 2021. SEI also holds the exclusive license to distribute the post-social replenishment drink, Bounce Back, in the...

Giannuzzi Lewendon plays an active role over the life span of a consumer product company, from the beginning of an idea to growing the company to a successful exit, and beyond. Their team has served as counsel to a vast array of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and founders in the food, beverage, lifestyle, beauty, and wellness sectors, helping them clear day-to-day hurdles and navigate opportunit...

As the Founder & Chief Formulator of JBK Wellness Labs, Dr. Jenelle Kim continues to preserve the medical history of her family, and further her love of medicine and her understanding of the human mind and body. Dr. Kim completed extensive training in East Asia under some of the most respected doctors in the field of Oriental Medicine and is the custodian of her family's proprietary Bi Bong formul...

Ayr Wellness serves customers best by learning who they are, why they use cannabis, and what we they do to elevate their experience through products and services. This deeper understanding gives way to invaluable insight and drives product innovation, a unique approach to retail, and better relationships in the communities they serve. Chairman and CEO Jon Sandelman joins Justin to discuss this fas...

David Perry is the CEO of Carro, an e-Commerce partnership network used by over 30K Shopify brands. David leapfrogged industries from video games to e-Commerce in 2017 after Sony PlayStation acquired his previous company Gaikai for $380 million. Currently, David helps brands gain attention, sales, and new customers by partnering with other brands in the Shopify network. David joins Justin to discu...

Few mortals can resist the devastating temptation of Bon Dévil's wickedly delicious coconut-based desserts. Born from the deepest darkest desires of grocery consumers,  Bon Dévil comes in four different flavors and is 100% plant-based, gluten free, no evil GMO's, under 120 calories and sin free. Pure pleasure without the guilt, find Bon Dévil in major US Natural, Conventional and Mass Grocers. Fou...