Founder to Mentor

In this episode, Mike is joined by Nicholas Reichenbach. Nicholas is the Founder, Executive Chairman, and former CEO of Flow Alkaline Spring Water. Throughout this episode, Nicholas talks about when he knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, building Flow Alkaline Spring Water, strategic thinking for market and channel, how his role at Flow Alkaline Spring Water has changed, and more. Nicholas is an...

In this episode, Nicholas Reichenbach joins Mike for a Question & Answer session with other founders. Throughout this session, Nicholas answers questions about expanding distribution, when to ‘divorce’ from your company, how to enter new ventures, and more.  Nicholas is the Founder, Executive Chairman, and former CEO of Flow Alkaline Spring Water- one of 11 companies he has built- and has...

In this episode, Isabele Chevalier, the founder and former CEO of Bio-K+, answers other natural products founder’s questions. Some of the topics that she provides her insights and answers to are about building a business with family members, what she looks for when investing in other founders, getting customers to try your product, raising equity, and more. Follow Isabele Chevalier on LinkedIn Fol...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Isabele Chevalier, the founder and former CEO of Bio-K+. Bio-K+ is a Canadian company that provides premium-quality probiotic products backed by science.  Since launching Bio-K+ over 20 years ago, the company has been massively successful and expanded internationally. Throughout this episode Isabele shares her story of building Bio-K+ with her family and wha...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Dror Balshine the founder of Sol Cuisine (which was acquired by Plant Plus for $125mm). Dror first launched Sol Cuisine back in 1997 and the company has had incredible success over it’s 25+ years in the plant based food industry. Throughout this episode Dror shares the story of building Sol Cuisine and what has changed from the early stages in the industry to now...

In this episode, Mike hosts a Q & A session with Sol Cuisine Founder, Dror Balshine. Dror answers questions about working with wholesalers, building brand awareness, what he would tell his younger self, channel expansion, packaging, and more. Follow Dror Balshine on LinkedIn Sol Cuisine Website  Connect with Mike on LinkedIn Follow Mike on Instagram Get Mike’s free mentorship tools at&nbs...

Here is the Audience Q&A with Mike and Lezlie Karls, Jake Karls and Nick Saltarelli, the founders of Mid-Day Squares. Check out Mid-Day Squares Connect with Lezlie Karls on LinkedIn  Connect with Jake Karls on LinkedIn  Connect with Nick Saltarelli on LinkedIn  Connect with Mike on LinkedIn Get Mike’s free mentorship tools at  Www.fatafleishman.org Check out all things Mike...

In this episode, Mike is joined by the legendary Canadian businesswoman, Arlene Dickinson. Arlene talks about her mission and vision behind her marketing firm, Venture Communications, how she balances her time, lessons from raising funds, what she looks for in Canadian entrepreneurs as an investing Dragon on CBC’s show, Dragons’ Den, and more! Connect with Arlene on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on L...

Here is the Audience Q&A with Mike and Arlene Dickinson the founder of Venture Communications. Connect with Arlene on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn Get Mike’s free mentorship tools at  Www.fatafleishman.org Check out all things Mike at  Www.mikefata.ca Get Mike’s free mentorship tools at  Www.fatafleishman.org Check out all things Mike at  Www.mikefata.ca

In this episode, Mike is joined by Lezlie Karls, Jake Karls and Nick Saltarelli, the founders of Mid-Day Squares. They tell the story of the early stages of the brand, how the business began to scale, why their number one focus is the customer, lessons from raising capital, and more. Check out Part 2 to hear their answers to founders' questions! Check out Mid-Day Squares Connect with Lezlie Karls...