The Harvest Growth Podcast

If you've ever given up on finding unique ideas for business or content, today's guest will inspire you to reawaken the spark. Thyme Lewis is a celebrated actor, humanitarian, and Hollywood stuntman whose career spans three decades with over 200 appearances in TV and Film. Recently, Thyme became a full-time writer, making it his job to think outside the box.   Thyme joins us on the podca...

Dr. Rob Yonover Inventor SeaRescueSteamer.com    Dr. Rob Yonover, the inventor of the See Rescue Streamer , joins us today on the Harvest Growth podcast. Dr. Rob's product is a unique invention - it makes it easy for stranded persons to be spotted on sea or land from a distance, a feat that smokes and flares fail at once they dissipate. Still, while unique, safety products like Streamer (that...

On today's episode, Jon LaClare, your host and CEO of Harvest Growth , reveals Harvest Growth’s “secret sauce” for launching products. Our 3-step launch process works for any market and has brought billions in revenue for small and large brands we have helped. To get actionable tips and support on how to start using this process, join us on the podcast now.   In today’s episode of the Harvest...

Bob and Mollie Thorsen LittleBurros.com Today we are joined on the podcast by Bob Thorsen, Co-founder and inventor of the Little Burros's products, and Mollie Thorsen, Chief Operating Officer at the Little Burros . Over the years, our guests have built their business into a success and have sold their product in major retail stores. They did this by ignoring generic, conventional e-commerce a...

Seema Shenoy Founder and CEO of ZeroKnowledge.shop When Zero Knowledge launched ZK Bar, its delicious organic nutrition bar, in January 2023, the company entered uncharted waters. It previously had no background, expertise or contacts from the food and beverage industry. All Zero Knowledge had was the Founder's obsession with tasty, nutritious food.   "I've literally tried every sin...

Winston Mok, Founder WooshAir.com   Today we talk with Winston Mok, Founder of Woosh , a start-up producing air filtration products that leverage WiFi, mobile apps and real-time data to keep the air clean at a lesser cost. Winston reveals how he mustered the courage to leave his lucrative 9-5 at Google to focus on Woosh, what inspired the start-up, and what he has learned as a Founder wearing many...

The Oxi Clean Story | Behind The Scenes Our host and founder of Harvest Growth, Jon LaClare, recounts the behind-the-scenes story of Oxi Clean.  Hundreds of outside marketers and agencies worked on pieces of the Oxi Clean brand over the past 20+ years, but Jon has a unique perspective FROM THE INSIDE.   Jon was a Brand Manager for Orange Glo International (the makers of Oxi Clean) for several year...

Les Cookson Inventor of Lucy Drawing Tool   Today's guest on the podcast is Les Cookson, inventor of the LUCY Drawing Tool. Since 2018, LUCY has been sold to thousands of artists, made millions, attracted an investment on Shark Tank, and gotten featured on mainstream media outlets.   But Les started LUCY with nothing - he spent four years building the product in his garage - and struggled to...

Akshita Iyer, Founder & CEO omekitchen.com Before her product could hit the shelves, Akshita Iyer pitched it to investors on Shark Tank, impressing them and earning an investment offer. But she did not take the deal. "Even today, I would say that I'm glad I didn't take the deal because I did not know enough about business to use that capital efficiently," Akshita tells us o...

Dull, unmemorable messaging is why many marketing campaigns fail. In a world where millions of new content are created per second, a boring ten-second TV or Social Media Ad is the last thing people - your target audience included - want to see.   To breach this mental wall, make your marketing "stick" in people's minds, and grow sales, use humor. Join Jon LaClare, Founder and CEO at...

Brian Boggess, Author and Narrator MountainPhilosopher.com   Ever thought of writing a book about your expertise or business journey as part of your marketing strategy to gain thought leadership, expand your network, and enhance your brand's perception? Although a great idea, writing a book is hard and requires a huge time commitment. Today’s guest found that an easier and faster alternative...

Alex Arkhangelskiy, CEO & Co-Founder BrakeFreeTech.com     Today we talk with Alex Arkhangelskiy, CEO and Co-Founder of BrakeFreeTech , makers of Brake Free, an easy-to-use accessory for bike helmets to keep riders safe. From its launch in 2020 to date, Alex's company has enjoyed significant success, including endorsements from celebrity entrepreneurs and an upward trajectory in profit.  ...

Beth Fynbo, Founder, Inventor, and CEO BusyBabyMat.com    The saying, "Show me your friend, and I'll tell you who you are'' may be a cliché but it still rings true within the business space. Being able to connect with people in an honest, helpful, and valuable way is the x-factor for both first-time entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders. "The main key (to our company...

Solanda Moran-Blanch, Co-Founder GoBeKids.co   In the first year of its launch, start-up GoBeKids.co sold over $100k of its flagship product, gaining widespread acceptance among customers. This year, GoBe has found even more success as revenues have already exceeded $4 million.   How did GoBe become so successful so quickly? That's what Solanda Moran-Blanch, Co-founder and wife to the other C...

Sean Kelly, Founder and COO DraftTop.com Today we speak with Sean Kelly of Draft Top , a start-up that's attracted almost a million dollars through crowdfunding and landed a deal from investor Daymond John during its appearance on Shark Tank. Here, Kelly shares with us the most important lessons he's picked up on the journey, and how that's helped his company thrive, even when Covid...

Lisa Lewolt, Digital Marketing Manager HarvestGrowth.com   Today's guest on the podcast is Lisa Lewolt, one of our senior digital marketers at Harvest Growth and a Facebook/Instagram Marketing expert. Since joining the team, Lisa has been an indispensable part of our clients’ campaigns, helping them launch and grow highly profitable brands. On today's episode, you'll discover her in...

Regina Crisci, Founder TheDiaperDust.com    Building a startup without substantial financial backing, without a team and without a network of wealthy investors is a huge mountain to climb. But today's guest on the podcast, Regina Crisci, managed to acquire all three for her bootstrapped business, Diaper Dust , shortly after launching. Regina shares this inspiring journey with us, revealing ti...

Linda Villena, Inventor & Founder Susan Culmo, Sister & Co-Founder DryZzz.com   When thousands of defect products were delivered from their suppliers in China, DryZzz 's founders, Linda Villena and Susan Culmo, took a major hit. They forfeited a major marketing event at the last minute due to the subsequent lack of samples and couldn't get any refunds from the suppliers despite a...

Hans Dose, Founder Tenikle.com   How to Stay on Your Path in the Face of Challenges to Achieve Big Success - Tenikle.com Seeing your success come to fruition is the fun part of entrepreneurship, but it doesn’t come without facing challenges along the way. Much like a surfer paddling through the crashing waves, every business owner is going to get hit with a ton of different things, but if you can...

Bryce Kenimer, Sales Director CrocodileCloth.com    Finding Entrepreneurial Success Without Building a Company from Scratch - CrocodileCloth.com   The old model of creating a business - discovering an idea, testing the idea, improving on the idea or discarding it - is fraught with uncertainty and risks. But as today's podcast guest - Bryce Kenimer, Sales Director at Crocodilecloth.com - revea...

Dinesh Tadepalli, Co-Founder IncredibleEats.com   Building a Business for the Future by Prioritising User Experience – IncredibleEats.com   Creating a business to solve difficult problems may be inspiring but it doesn't guarantee success. To succeed, you must prioritize the customers' wants and needs while designing every part of the business. These are some of the lessons from today&apo...

Learning to overcome your fears is an essential step for entrepreneurs, but this entrepreneur used her fears to find a solution and innovate a product that can help save lives at home and in schools across the country. Today’s guest, Anna Reger, Founder and CEO of FlipLok.com , shares with us how she found purpose in her business journey by developing a product that not only protects her family bu...

Jon LaClare appeared as a guest on the Garlic Marketing Show recently, and the response was so positive that we wanted to share with our audience.  Listen to Jon's interview with Ian Garlic, host of the Garlic Marketing Show. From the Garlic Marketing Show podcast: Do you have a new product, but aren’t sure how to begin launching and promoting it? Are you ready to give up after a failed launc...

What are the ins and outs of influencer marketing?  How do you find the right influencers in a niche market? How can you as a business owner use your background and expertise to help you get success? Harrison Smiddy, CEO & Founder of Enduro Power, answers these questions and many more. If you want to learn how to launch a business and grow it exponentially and profitably in the first few month...

Ron Pritchett, Founder and Inventor TripleLite.com    How to Build a 7-figure Business in An Overcrowded Market - TripleLite.com Today's guest, Ron Pritchett, is an Innovator and the Founder of TripleLite.com , a successful new entrant in the flashlight market traditionally dominated by household brands such as Energizer. In this interview, Ron shares with us how he transformed and protected...