The Harvest Growth Podcast

In today's episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Elina Furman, the founder and CEO of Kahlmi, a brand dedicated to baby massage and wellness. Elina's journey from concept to a thriving business is nothing short of inspiring. With over a million followers on her social media platforms, Elina has mastered the art of building authority and engaging with her a...

Welcome to The Harvest Growth Podcast! In today's episode, host Jon LaClare chats with Eric Barnhart, the innovative mind behind Boomin Belts , a unique Bluetooth belt buckle speaker born from a simple desire to have walk-up music like a baseball player while on the golf course. We'll delve into Eric's journey of 16 months of prototyping, the challenges of viral video marketing, and...

Securing funding from investors can stabilize your startup operations and accelerate growth, but it can also derail your business’s future if the investors are not the right fit. In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we talk with entrepreneur Remy Warren, who turned down an enticing investor offer - one she had initially worked hard to secure - after carefully reading the fine print.   Re...

Are you tired of competing in crowded markets? Or in despair because you can’t sell your brand-new innovation as no one understands the product and it has no pre-existing category? Worry no more because the solution may be closer than you think; by identifying uncontested market niches, you can drive new demand for your product. Just like our guest on this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast did...

Today, join us as we explore the transformative power of humanizing your business into a brand that accelerates growth and positions you as a market leader. Our guest, Aviad Shahar, is an esteemed brand strategist renowned for elevating numerous e-commerce ventures into eight-figure brands. As the CEO of Project Human , a leading e-commerce branding agency, Aviad has been called a “visionary think...

If you want to turn your product idea into a successful business that you can sell for the right price and exit on your terms, our guest on today's episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast is your best resource. Matt Damman is a seasoned entrepreneur and experienced Mergers and Acquisitions (M & A) advisor whose latest product has sold in over 10,000 retail stores nationwide. He has also hel...

In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we dive into the potential of social media groups and communities on business growth and how new businesses can leverage the benefits of small communities against larger competitors. Our guest is Sarah Dillingham, an amazing entrepreneur who credits much of her business success to a Facebook group she runs. Sarah is the CEO and Co-Founder of Grace and...

Did you know that a 26% improvement in marketing performance can double your business revenue? Join us on today's special episode as host Jon LaClare reveals how focusing on three growth metrics is a faster, simpler and more efficient strategy for growing your business. In less than five minutes, you’ll discover 15 proven tips for increasing traffic to your websites and sales pages, convertin...

In this episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast, host Jon LaClare interviews retired physician and successful serial entrepreneur, Rick Chesbrough. Rick is an ingenious inventor and healthcare entrepreneur, whose career has been marked by the creation of innovative medical products that have made significant impacts on patient care. Today, Rick shares his journey of inventing the Space Cadet Closet...

Welcome to The Harvest Growth Podcast! In today's episode, we'll be diving into the impact of video marketing. Our host, Jon LaClare, will be sharing insights and strategies based on his extensive experience in video marketing. He discusses the power of video campaigns, drawing from his successful endeavors in various industries including consumer goods, household products and more. Jon...

Today, we shine a light on a critically undervalued yet pivotal element shaping success or failure in business: the business model. With a strategic model, even startups wielding groundbreaking innovations can offer inexpensive solutions while remaining profitable, ultimately evolving into household names. Like our featured brand, MyGuardianDoc , a swiftly expanding virtual health program providin...

Today’s guest, Lisa Guenst, is the Owner of ToothShower , a fast-selling new flossing alternative for shower use that gained over $400,000 on Kickstarter and sold on QVC. In this interview, Lisa reveals how she grew her business from the ground up as a new entrepreneur and shares the important lessons that she picked up along the journey. Part of this includes reducing the cost of manufacturing, o...

Today, we feature an entrepreneur who turned a personal-use invention into a booming business through inventive marketing and product development strategies. She is Marilyn Pianelli, the Owner and President of Headlight Harness , maker of various successful dog safety products. Initially driven by a desire to create a one-of-a-kind harness for her dogs’ safety during walks, Marilyn recognized its...

Ever wondered how a successful entrepreneur turns a creative idea into a booming business? Meet Barbara Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Go Be Sleeves, who cracked the code to success with her innovative product line. Barbara shares the inspiration behind her innovative product, which is an airplane tray cover made from eco-friendly, antimicrobial materials. She discusses how her background as a f...

  Today, we talk with Jarod Sievers and Neal Desai, Founders of Mart Cobra , a fast-growing company with an impressive list of successful safety and survival products like the highly-reviewed Fire Blanket . Despite being new entrepreneurs, both founders have accelerated to the top through ambition, grit, trial and error, and a vision for solving old problems in unique ways. In this episode, they s...

Are you trying to harness the power of analytics in growing your business? Then, you would love today's episode. Our guest, Josh Chandler, President of Checkpoint Health , demystifies how using a data-driven strategy in a lean model - consistently running small-scale experiments to discover the best business solutions - can help you scale and outcompete in any market. Josh will dive into the...

Loyal customers are the lifeblood of every successful business. However, most startups wait too long to prioritize customer needs. Leveraging research insights during product development and building for customer satisfaction and retention can bring thriving long-term success to your business, and in this episode, we speak with a Founder who did just that.  Tony Petkovich is the Founder of Board R...

In this special episode, host Jon LaClare shares a deeply personal and touching story about his father, passing on a valuable life lesson about honesty and integrity. Jon reflects on the impact his father's legacy has had on his own business decisions and offers insightful lessons on the importance of integrity in business and life. Join us as we delve into the profound influence of personal...

Inventing a new product, getting it into big stores and selling millions of units is the dream for most entrepreneurs. But landing a shelf space does not guarantee success. Matty Schirle, Founder and CEO of SkinKick , a natural skincare brand whose products have amazed all who has seen or used them - customers, journalists and retailers. Unlike most, Schirle was not obsessed with getting on retail...

Understanding your target buyer is the first step to designing a successful product. For entrepreneurs like Nicole Cuervo, the Founder and CEO of Springrose , this meant interviewing over 500 prospects and studying their challenges over three years while designing her Springrose adaptive bra.   In today's episode, she sits down with host Jon LaClare to share her success story with us and reve...

In this episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast, host Jon LaClare sits down with Leeanna Gantt, the founder of TookTake . Leeanna shares her journey from beating breast cancer to developing and growing her innovative product that helps people keep track of their medication. She discusses how she successfully connected with retail buyers from major stores like CVS and Walmart, as well as her strategi...

Yates Dew, the visionary behind GRILLKIT , has gone from bootstrapping a startup to gracing the pages of Forbes, The Men's Journal, and Charleston Magazine in a few years. GRILLKILT, renowned for its comfortable and breathable grilling aprons, has become a sensation, minimizing trips from the kitchen to the grill and earning constant praise on social media. In this episode, Yates shares insig...

  Entrepreneurs trying to disrupt a long-established market must be prepared to fight against larger competitors to win market share. Today's guests on the show did this by developing a unique selling point that addressed their customer's pain points - and infusing it into their product design, marketing and branding. They are Trey Coleman and Trey Anderson of Rrhoid Rage , a startup tha...

Identifying and interacting with the right customer segment can help you achieve marketing goals faster and with less effort. But most startups skip this preliminary step and end up with failed campaigns and low sales. In today's episode, we speak with an entrepreneur who got it right - and has built a thriving business as a result.   Kent Yoshimura is a Co-founder and the CEO of Neuro , make...

In today's episode, we explore the critical issue of intellectual property (IP) protection and the alarming trend of larger companies threatening the survival of smaller startups. Our guest, Celebrity Yoga Instructor and Founder of Chi Universe , Bobbi Hamilton, opens up about her battles to safeguard her creations and shares invaluable advice for entrepreneurs on how to guard their brands an...