Starting Small

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Sam Rockwell, founder of Happy Foodi, making healthy eating effortless by brining quality, chef inspired meals to the freezer aisle.    Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Peter Sterios, founder of Manduka, the leading brand in high-quality yoga mats.     Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tou...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Mike Reiney, co-founder of The Scribes, a mission-driven brand offering high quality journals. Working together in finance, Mike and his co-founders were often designated the role of note-taking in meetings... went by the banter name o...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Centeno, founder of Splendid Spoon, delivering ready-to-eat and nutrient-dense plant-based smoothies, soups, grain bowls, and noodles nationwide. Working in the marketing & sales field, Nicole was able to find a break from the s...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Ronak Shah, co-founder of Obvi, supplements with a focus on brining out the youth of the consumer. Working in nutrition marketing prior, Ronak and his co-founders branched to create Obvi, with the goal in mind to provide transparent pr...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Ray Li, co-founder of Sene, custom clothing, created on demand. Ray and his co-founder, Mark, realized the raising issue of custom clothing being time consuming and costly for consumers. Creating a proprietary platform, SmartFit, Sene...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Michael Wystrach, founder of Freshly, fully-prepared meals, delivered fresh and ready to eat. Noticing a major void, Freshly was built on Michael's personal mission to find convenient and healthy meal options for his fast-paced life. B...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Mike Matthews, founder of Legion, the #1 selling brand of all-natural sports supplements. Mike started Muscle For Life, where he wrote numerous best selling books, such as Bigger, Leaner, Stronger. As Mikes influence began to attract m...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Stacy Madison, founder of Stacy's Pita Chips, America's top selling and most renown pita chips. While running her food cart "Stacy's D'Lites", selling sandwiches, Stacy thought of an incentive idea for her customers. She began to make...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Laverty, co-founder of VIDE, ready-to-drink vodka and tequila sodas, without the unwanted sugar and carbs. Both students at Penn State, Ryan and his co-founder Sal, noticed a large void in the alcoholic beverage market. With heavy...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Kelsey Moreira, founder of Doughp, cookie dough delivered to your door, ready to eat raw or baked, you choose. Obtaining an opportunity to join Intel for a program, Kelsey began her career in tech at a young age. With the heavy social...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Sabin Lomac, co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster, brining authentic Maine lobster nationwide through food trucks and brick & mortar restaurants. Growing up in Maine, Sabin and his family had been absorbed into the seafood space, consis...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Raymond Lei, co-founder of Lumina, the world's first studio-quality 4k webcam powered by AI. Growing up with a heavy entrepreneurial spirit, Raymond created his first company, "ooShirts", while in high school. He came across the proble...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Jaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, one of the top natural deodorant brands in the world. Growing up with an entrepreneurial itch with running her own garage sales, lemonade stands, and baby sitting, Jaime went on to study bu...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Abby Taylor, founder of Playa Bowls, tropical super fruit bowls, prepared on demand nation wide. Surfing being a major part of Abby's upbringing, various açaí bowls were present at most surf towns she would visit. Taking this into acco...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Stan Hartling, Founder of The Hartling Group, a real estate sales and development firm specializing in luxury Caribbean condominiums and villas. Growing up in Canada, Stan was nurtured with the mindset where there is no such thing as "...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Kyle Widrick, Founder of Win Brands Group, a leading DTC platform to build and scale the most innovative customer-first brands in the world. At an early age, Kyle had an adaptation of entrepreneurship. Following his time in college and...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Geoff McFarlane, co-founder of Winc, a membership focused wine company, based off of your taste preference. Geoff studied finance and accounting at the University of Denver, in which he had a very unique experience, being in the midst...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Carl Richell, founder of System76, an American computer manufacturer, supporting free and open-source software. Working in tech previously, Carl has always had a fascination with computers and the operating systems within. Noticing a v...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Marc Werner, Founder of GhostBed, a DTC mattress in a box company. Marc comes from a very successful and iconic family background. His grandfather created the company Werner, which you most likely own one of their ladders. When his fat...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Paul Farago, founder of Ace Marks, premium Italian dress shoes, sold DTC. Growing up, Paul was nurtured into a family that also had a passion for the shoe business, where he was grounded into the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Paul...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Sashee Chandran, founder of Tea Drops, bagless, organic tea, pressed into shapes, which dissolve in your hot cup of water. Tea has always been a staple in Sashee's upbringing, especially being born to a Chinese mother and Sri Lankan fa...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Jeremy Howlett, co-founder of Altra Running, one of the top manufactures of road and trail running shoes. Jeremy grew up in Utah, where he was nurtured with an entrepreneurship mindset for discovery and marketing. As contrary as it may...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, America's largest manufacturer of kefir. Lifeway began in 1986, when Julie's parents, Russian immigrants Michael and Ludmila Smolyansky began making Kefir in the basement of their Skokie, IL home...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Kevin McCray, founder of Kevin's Natural Foods, clean, ready to eat entrees, sauces and seasonings. Kevin battled a severe auto-immune disorder for years. He then turned paleo when conventional medicine wasn't working and that lifestyl...