At LEVO, they are passionate about discovering natural paths to wellness. Infusing at home, with fresh ingredients, unlocks a myriad of customizable recipes – from marinades to lip balm – that optimize the benefits of wholesome herbs. Their products empower you to choose each of your ingredients and give you the utmost control in what you consume. The process of herbal infusion has been utilized for centuries among some of the world’s earliest civilizations for cooking and medicinal practice. Today, it’s often found behind-the-scenes as the secret sauce of restaurant chefs and your favorite skincare brands. By extracting the components of the whole plant, the full spectrum of superior nutritional, therapeutic and medicinal benefits of infusions can be realized. Founder and CEO Chrissy Bellman joins Justin to discuss this growing brand!
Returnity believes there is a better way to ship goods. Single-use packaging is wasteful, expensive, and boring at best. Reusable shipping and delivery packaging can be more affordable, green, and exciting than your current single-use packaging, when integrated right. Returnity helps forward-thinking brands and retailers identify and build the closed-loop logistics systems needed for reusable packaging integration. CEO Mike Newman joins Justin to discuss this sustainability brand.
XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail technology and consumer goods sectors. Serial entrepreneur and investment partner Diana Melencio joins Justin to discuss industry trends, how to successfully launch and grow a consumer brand, and the venture capital approach at XRC Labs.
Born and raised in Michigan, Mike McFall began his journey with BIGGBY COFFEE as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing in 1996. Over the span of 23 years, with business partner Bob Fish, he has helped create one of the great specialty coffee brands in America. Today Mike is co-CEO with Bob, and BIGGBY has over 250 stores open throughout the Midwest. The company is in high growth mode, selling tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day. Mike joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing brand!
Elyse Kaye could not find a sports bra that worked. It is an engineering challenge not a design flaw, so she brought in top female minds from NASA, shipping and packaging experts and the celebrity corset designer of Oprah Winfrey to bring her vision to life. She wanted a bra that was comfortable, breathable, wire-free, adjustable and did not make her feel like she was wearing a suit of armor. Bloom Bras are designed to distribute weight across the back for comfort and posture. Each cup features a patented cincher adjusting to your breast type because we are not all symmetrical. And, they cover from a 28C - 56L making them the most inclusive line on the market. Elyse joins Justin to discuss this bra brand!
The Greeks knew a thing or two about dessert. They do hold the record for one of the first desserts in history known as Loukoumades (loo-koo-MAH-thez). Winners of the 776 BC Olympic were awarded these Heavenly Puffs as their prize over gold medals. In our opinion, if you are going to honor the Gods like the Ancient Greeks did through the Olympic Games, this could very well be the best way to do it. Fried dough puffs, with tons of honey and cinnamon! Crunchy on the outside and fluffy and airy on the inside. Today, Heavenly Puffs are still just as popular in many cultures of the world and have evolved into heavenly dessert creations! You can find Heavenly Puffs with all kinds of unique toppings including chocolate, powdered sugar, nutella, caramel, white chocolate, churro, jelly donut or just create your own. Tammy Levent, Creator and Founder, joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing brand!
For over 35 years, Universal Diamond has solidified its legacy as one of the top national trusted engagement ring and diamond jewelry businesses. Universal is one of the most respected buyers and sellers of engagement rings, diamonds, diamond jewelry, loose diamonds and estate jewelry. Ronnie Agami, Owner of Universal Diamond, joins Justin to discuss the diamond industry, how to find the right diamond / diamond jeweler, and more.
The Single Origin Food Co was founded with a focus on ethically sourced products. They proudly support small farmers with their sustainable practices. They deliver right from the source, allowing for maximum transparency between farmer and consumer. Sofco works with growers who don’t have a mainstream route to sell their produce and create a way for them to share their commodity with the world. They visit farms around the world to ensure they meet a criteria of quality. Once satisfied, they negotiate directly with them to bring their produce straight from farm to shelf. Where its grown, how its processed and when it's shipped all greatly affect the end result. CEO Belal El-Banna joins Justin to discuss this growing food brand!
When two of ROAM’s founders were building the TUMI brand, they were propelled by a desire to create the best luggage in the world. That quest for the extraordinary has always been their driver. They looked around and saw a sea of identical black luggage that didn't feel that exciting. They wanted to express their individuality in everything including how they travel. So, they created ROAM Luggage, the first brand that allows you to fully customize your suitcase to match your personality. By giving you the tools to design a piece the way you want it, then fulfilling that design with the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship, ROAM becomes your collaborator bringing your vision of the ultimate travel experience to reality. Charlie Clifford and Larry Lein join Justin to discuss this sky-high brand!
Launch snowboards are the leader in premium performance snowboards, Beyond Series snowboard bindings, and apparel. Founder and CEO Jon Callahan joins Justin to discuss this epic brand!
For the past 17 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of millions of entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold thousands of copies of his books, courses and programs, pioneered personal branding through content, and built a business that helps tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports and in life, from the inside-out. Dre joins Justin to discuss his new book “The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs.”
For the past 17 years, "DreAllDay" (Dre Baldwin) has changed the lives of millions of entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals, sold thousands of copies of his books, courses and programs, pioneered personal branding through content, and built a business that helps tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports and in life, from the inside-out. Dre joins Justin to discuss his new book “The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs.”
Peter S. Fader is the Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder and co-director of Theta, a predictive customer analytics firm. His expertise centers around the analysis of behavioral data to understand and forecast customer shopping/purchasing activities. Dr. Fader joins Justin to discuss Customer Lifetime Value in Retail and CPG.
Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services) and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a steady stream of starting new companies in media, rolling papers, and software. As a serial entrepreneur, he continues to start and invest in new startups including, Teamphoria (human resource engagement software), Event.Gives (fundraising event software), ADesk (crew production directory software) & Shine Rolling Papers. He also founded the Harbor Entrepreneur Center to provide a place to help others launch companies and create collision among the other entrepreneurs in the Southeast region. Patrick joins Justin to discuss how to think like an entrepreneur and how to brings good ideas to life!
SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker is America’s original craft “bean-to-bar” chocolate. Founded on the ideal that by sourcing the best cacao in the world, blending it in small batches, and gently processing it to maintain the subtle flavors in the beans would yield the richest, most flavorful chocolate. SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker was founded in San Francisco in 1996 by chocolate connoisseur Robert Steinberg and winemaker John Scharffenberger. As the first American “bean-to-bar” chocolate, SCHARFFEN BERGER led this country’s contemporary craft chocolate movement. CEO Paul Cherrie joins Justin to discuss this sweet brand!
Krisp Drinks LLC is a beverage company focused on delivering better for you hydration for the modern-day consumer. Their beverages are made from USDA certified organic ingredients and zero sugars. The base of their beverages is derived from natural spring water responsibly sourced from one of the purest springs in the world coming in at 6 ppm. Understanding the importance of reducing carbon footprint, their bottles are made from recycled plastic, 100% recyclable and BPA free. Founder and CEO Sean Banks joins Justin to discuss this refreshing new beverage brand!
Tom Finegan is the Chairman and CEO of Clarkston Consulting. He is also the author of a few book, Amplifiers – How Great Leaders Magnify The Power Of Teams, Increase The Impact Of Organizations, And Turn Up The Volume On Positive Change. Amplifiers are the people who intuitively know how to simultaneously influence up, lead others, and execute the mission of the firm. While some people are naturally true Amplifiers, the ability to magnify corporate outcomes can be enhanced by developing and nurturing Amplifier styles, motives, and traits. Tom joins Justin to discuss his new book.
Take back your table. Declutter your cannabis accessories on a rotating turntable organizer. The Blazy Susan spinning tray will help keep your space tidy. Blazy Brands designs, creates, and innovates new products and accessories for cannabis patients, enthusiasts, and businesses around the world. Founder and CEO Will Breakell joins Justin to discuss this unique brand!
Meet Christoper and Jennifer Jane (brother and sister co-founder duo). They understand eating well, making meals from scratch, and avoiding junk food can be tough when you're working on projects and staying active. Enter…Proper Good, a solution for them and a solution for us. Proper Good makes good-for-you meals with clean label ingredients in flexible transparent packaging at reasonable prices! All you have to do is grab your Proper Good meal, heat it up and enjoy. That’s it. Let’s eat! Christoper joins Justin to discuss this great brand!
Everybody wants "youth." As in a youthful feeling - ready, optimistic, energetic, in control...all expressed by that great big toothy grin. So being rebellious when it comes to the status quo, Obvi asked themselves, "why do all the products that supposedly help us look and feel youthful, seem so old, cold and clinical?" These dusty-looking things made getting better seem like some awful chore. No wonder it's hard to get started. It's no fun. Obvi Super Collagen Protein feature 10 grams of collagen protein per serving and is fortified with Biotin and Vitamin C. Co-founder and CEO Ronak Shah joins Justin to discuss this category-leading brand.
Created by two brothers, The Comfy® has been making the everyday better since launching on Shark Tank in 2017. Their line of wearable blankets are like living in a giant hug, all the time. Try one out for yourself and start living #TheComfyLife! Brothers Michael and Brian Speciale join Justin to share their exciting brand story!
Their story began with a crazy and kind kid named Luke, who absolutely loved Rhinos so much that he wanted to save them from extinction. Luke would even ask his friends to bring donations to his birthday parties in lieu of gifts. One day, his mom, Traci, who was famous for her creamy cilantro sauce, had a bright idea; "Let's start selling Diablo Verde to raise even more money to save Rhinos!" It was such a huge hit that Luke's brothers, Ayden and George, joined in to fulfill the family's vision of making the world better through entrepreneurship! Traci and her three sons Ayden, Luke, and George join Justin to discuss this hot new brand!
Meet Cristie Besu. She’s a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist. The Eat Me Guilt Free product line was created in her home kitchen in 2013 and was created to fill a void for her original customers, which were clients she worked closely with to craft nutrition programs, helping with everything from disease management to improving labs, to just being able to move and feel better about themselves. Eat Me Guilt Free is a brand that began with a team of three people, and has now grown to a team of 30. They are an ever-evolving company that is passionate about community, culture and food. Cristie joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing health and wellness food brand!
Lisa Lane is the inventor of the Rinseroo, a patented slip-on shower attachment hose that simplifies a whole host of our least favorite household chores. With the help of her son, Jake, she brought the Rinseroo from concept to store shelves. She launched the Rinseroo on her own website, as well as on others just over a year ago. Since then, her brand has become a top seller on Amazon making their “#1 New Release” list and it also sits atop their “most wished for” list. The Rinseroo has also become a popular with some of the top cleaning influencers on TikTok which has really helped in her effort to help make Rinseroo a household name. Lisa and Jake join Justin to discuss this upstart brand!
They are the mother-daughter duo team behind Get Mr. As a leading dermatologist, Dr. Goldstein (aka Dr. G) has treated 1000s of men for skin cancer and skin damage. She knew that most sunscreens were chemical-based, greasy and not really formulated for men's skin. With skin cancer rates among men skyrocketing, she knew something needed to change. Elianna grew up hearing more than most about skin care. She left the world of Venture Capital and joined with her mother in creating Get Mr. - a brand that helps men have healthy skin for life. Elianna joins Justin to discuss this new skincare brand!