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		<title>Kat Cole &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #359: AG1 CEO, Cinnabon President, Hooters Girl</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kat Cole, the CEO of AG1, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share her journey from Hooters Girl and President of Cinnabon to tripling the revenue of the top daily health drink.]]></description>
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<p>It&#8217;s all about quality. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Kat Cole. Kate is the CEO of AG1. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 359: Kat Cole &#8211; AG1 CEO, Cinnabon President, Hooters Girl</h2>



<p>Kat Cole, the CEO of AG1, joins the show to share her journey from Hooters Girl and President of Cinnabon to tripling the revenue of the top daily health drink. Hear why Cinnabon smells so good, the unique way Kat became CEO of AG1, what’s led to the growth of AG1, their marketing strategy, and the leadership skills she learned from her tough childhood. This episode covers everything from word of mouth to &#8220;Welcome to Moe&#8217;s!&#8221; Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What&#8217;s something people would be shocked to learn about Hooters</li><li>Why is Cinnabon in so many malls &amp; airports</li><li>What is AG1</li><li>How did Kat get into grad school without an undergraduate degree</li><li>What crazy fitness things does her husband Daley Ervin do</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Kat at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://drinkag1.com/" target="_blank">DrinkAG1.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcole/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katcoleatl/" target="_blank">@KatColeATL</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/drinkag1/?hl=en" target="_blank">@DrinkAG1</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/drink_AG1" target="_blank">@Drink_AG1</a>.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/kat-cole-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro, Hooters, and Cinnabon</strong><ul><li>[0:27] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#104;&#105;&#112;podi&#114;ect&#46;c&#111;m" target="_blank">ma&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;&#100;&#99;a&#115;ting&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:30] Connect with Kat at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://drinkag1.com/" target="_blank">DrinkAG1.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcole/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katcoleatl/" target="_blank">@KatColeATL</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/drinkag1/?hl=en" target="_blank">@DrinkAG1</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/drink_AG1" target="_blank">@Drink_AG1</a></li><li>[3:09] What&#8217;s something people would be shocked to learn about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hooters.com/" target="_blank">Hooters</a></li><li>[4:44] How did Kat move up the ranks at Hooters</li><li>[9:34] Why does <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cinnabon.com/" target="_blank">Cinnabon</a> smell so good</li><li>[12:26] Why is Cinnabon in so many malls &amp; airports</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Kat Cole" class="wp-image-11618" width="729" height="383" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SquadShot-Kat-Cole-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px" /><figcaption><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katcoleatl/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@KatColeATL</a></figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The AG1 Story</strong><ul><li>[18:01] How did Kat become CEO of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://drinkag1.com/" target="_blank">AG1</a></li><li>[22:49] What is AG1</li><li>[27:28] What&#8217;s led to the growth of AG1</li><li>[32:59] What is AG1&#8217;s marketing strategy</li><li>[38:31] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Kat every Friday</li></ul><ul><li>[38:32] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[38:34] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



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<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[39:13] How did Kat get into <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://robinson.gsu.edu/" target="_blank">grad school</a> without an undergraduate degree</li><li>[41:47] What crazy fitness things does her husband <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daleyervin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daley Ervin</a> do</li><li>[43:35] How did her tough childhood help teach her leadership skills</li><li>[46:52] Connect with Kat at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://drinkag1.com/" target="_blank">DrinkAG1.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcole/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katcoleatl/" target="_blank">@KatColeATL</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/drinkag1/?hl=en" target="_blank">@DrinkAG1</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/drink_AG1" target="_blank">@Drink_AG1</a></li></ul><ul><li>[47:40] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[47:44] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Kat</li></ul><ul><li>[47:46] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[47:47] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[47:48] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;d&#99;&#97;&#115;t&#105;&#110;g.c&#111;&#109;">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xpod&#99;a&#115;t&#105;&#110;g.com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[47:52] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;od&#99;a&#115;tin&#103;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;od&#99;&#97;sting&#46;&#99;&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Kat Cole on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And buy them some AG1. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Jess Loseke &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #358: Midwest Barrel Co., Used Bourbon Barrels &#038; Wine Barrels</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jess Loseke, the Co-Founder of Midwest Barrel Co., joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share her journey from suffering a scary injury to building the top provider of premium used bourbon, whiskey, and wine barrels.]]></description>
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<p>Be unreasonable. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Jess Loseke. Jess is the Co-Founder of Midwest Barrel Co. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 358: Jess Loseke &#8211; Midwest Barrel Co., Used Bourbon Barrels &amp; Wine Barrels</h2>



<p>Jess Loseke, the Co-Founder of Midwest Barrel Co., joins the show to share her journey from suffering a scary injury to building the top provider of premium used bourbon, whiskey, and wine barrels. Hear how to find your niche market, the best way to manage your inventory, how to make tough decisions as an entrepreneur, how to find that risk-taking ability you had at the beginning, and a lesson in barrel anatomy. This episode covers everything from bourbon barrels to bungholes. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What was going through Jess&#8217;s mind when Ben was buying &amp; selling so many items online</li><li>How did Jess turn Midwest Barrel Co. into a real company</li><li>What is a cooperage</li><li>Why did Midwest Barrel Co. move from Nebraska to Louisville, KY</li><li>Would Jess choose pickleball, pilates, or prosecco</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Jess at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midwestbarrelco.com/" target="_blank">MidwestBarrelCo.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://jessloseke.com/" target="_blank">JessLoseke.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/jessloseke" target="_blank">@JessLoseke</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebarrelgirl" target="_blank">@TheBarrelGirl</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessloseke/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/jess-loseke-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Spicy Bourbon Barrels</strong><ul><li>[0:27] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#104;&#105;p&#112;&#111;dir&#101;c&#116;.&#99;&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">max&#64;&#109;axp&#111;&#100;ca&#115;&#116;i&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:32] Connect with Jess at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midwestbarrelco.com/" target="_blank">MidwestBarrelCo.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://jessloseke.com/" target="_blank">JessLoseke.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/jessloseke" target="_blank">@JessLoseke</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebarrelgirl" target="_blank">@TheBarrelGirl</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessloseke/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:12] What do barrels have to do with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midwestbarrelco.com/pages/barrel-care" target="_blank">bungholes</a> &amp; sex toys</li><li>[3:23] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHv2dIM3t9I" target="_blank">The Great Cornholio</a>&#8221; from <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105950/" target="_blank">Beavis and Butt-Head</a></em></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Jess Loseke" class="wp-image-11578" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-Jess-Loseke-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Jess!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Midwest Barrel Co. Story</strong><ul><li>[5:08] How did Ben start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midwestbarrelco.com/" target="_blank">Midwest Barrel Co.</a></li><li>[6:57] What was going through Jess&#8217;s mind when Ben was buying &amp; selling so many items online</li><li>[8:22] Why did Jess join the business</li><li>[11:06] What markets do they sell <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midwestbarrelco.com/collections/all?%3Fsort_by%3Dmanul%26filter.v.availability%3D1&amp;customCss=true" target="_blank">used barrels</a> to</li><li>[13:30] How did they find their niche market</li><li>[14:48] How did Jess turn Midwest Barrel Co. into a real company</li><li>[18:05] How do you stay efficient as you scale</li><li>[20:06] What&#8217;s the best way to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/inventory-management.asp" target="_blank">manage your inventory</a></li><li>[22:40] What is a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/2012/07/20/wine-words-demystified-cooperage/" target="_blank">cooperage</a></li><li>[24:59] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capitalexpenditure.asp" target="_blank">CapEx</a> aka Capital Expenditure </li><li>[26:58] Why did Midwest Barrel Co. move from Nebraska to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gotolouisville.com/" target="_blank">Louisville, KY</a></li><li>[30:35] How do you make tough decisions as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li><li>[33:34] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/" target="_blank">The Couples Therapist Couch</a></em> by Shane Birkel</li><li>[34:24] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Jess every Friday</li></ul><ul><li>[34:25] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[34:27] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-1024x495.jpg" alt="Midwest Barrel Co." class="wp-image-11581" width="725" height="350" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-400x193.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-768x371.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-500x241.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-400x193@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-1280x618.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-1920x927.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-768x371@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-1024x495@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-500x241@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Kentucky-Warehouse-13192040-800x386@2x.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px" /><figcaption>Barrels on barrels. Literally</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[35:27] What&#8217;s a Quirk Jess has</li><li>[38:26] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent she has</li><li>[40:24] What&#8217;s her Biggest Pet Peeve</li><li>[42:00] Will <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.personio.com/hr-lexicon/work-ethic/" target="_blank">work ethic</a> always have value</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[43:16] How do you recover well from a scary injury</li><li>[45:02] What&#8217;s the best part of living in Louisville</li><li>[47:12] Would Jess choose <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebarrelgirl/" target="_blank">pickleball, pilates, or prosecco</a></li><li>[48:18] Connect with Jess at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midwestbarrelco.com/" target="_blank">MidwestBarrelCo.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://jessloseke.com/" target="_blank">JessLoseke.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/jessloseke" target="_blank">@JessLoseke</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebarrelgirl" target="_blank">@TheBarrelGirl</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessloseke/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[49:05] What are Jess&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[49:37] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[49:42] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Jess</li></ul><ul><li>[49:44] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[49:47] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[49:48] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;&#99;as&#116;i&#110;g.&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;ax&#112;od&#99;&#97;&#115;ting.&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[49:52] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Jess Loseke - Wild Business Growth Podcast #358: Midwest Barrel Co., Used Bourbon Barrels &amp; Wine Barrels" class="wp-image-4217" width="519" height="519"/></a></figure></div>



<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;cas&#116;&#105;&#110;g&#46;com">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;ax&#112;o&#100;&#99;a&#115;tin&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Jess Loseke on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And buy a barrel for them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>David Lee &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #357: Nex Playground, Active Video Games for Your Living Room</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[David Lee]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nex Playground]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[David Lee, the Co-Founder &#038; CEO of Nex and Nex Playground, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from selling a company to Apple to creating the smart little cube with active video games that transforms your living room.]]></description>
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<p>Make it possible. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a>&nbsp;podcast guest, David Lee. David is the Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Nex and Nex Playground. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 357: David Lee &#8211; Nex Playground, Active Video Games for Your Living Room</h2>



<p>David Lee, the Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Nex and Nex Playground, joins the show to share his journey from selling a company to Apple to creating the smart little cube with active video games that transforms your living room. Hear how to break down a complicated problem, how David &amp; team put all this cool technology in a small box, how to build a subscription model, how Steve Jobs gave feedback, and David’s history with former NBA player David Lee. This episode covers everything from HomeCourt to <em>StarCraft II</em>. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>Why did Apple buy EditGrid</li><li>How did David develop the HomeCourt app</li><li>When did he realize this technology could work for active video games</li><li>How big is the Nex Playground</li><li>Why is there beauty in constraints</li></ul>



<p>Connect with David at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nexplayground.com/" target="_blank">NexPlayground.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/" target="_blank">PlayThatMovesYou.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/nexplayground" target="_blank">@NexPlayground</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlkf/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/david-lee-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Getting Acquired by Apple</strong><ul><li>[0:22] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;h&#105;p&#112;&#111;&#100;&#105;&#114;&#101;ct.c&#111;m" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;x&#64;&#109;ax&#112;&#111;&#100;c&#97;&#115;ti&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:36] Connect with David at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nexplayground.com/" target="_blank">NexPlayground.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/" target="_blank">PlayThatMovesYou.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/nexplayground" target="_blank">@NexPlayground</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlkf/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:30] What did David learn from his company being acquired by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.apple.com/" target="_blank">Apple</a></li><li>[5:50] Why did Apple buy <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EditGrid" target="_blank">EditGrid</a> </li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot David Lee" class="wp-image-11536" width="722" height="379" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SquadShot-David-Lee-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px" /><figcaption>The Real David Lee</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Nex Playground Story</strong><ul><li>[10:45] How did David develop the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.homecourt.ai/" target="_blank">HomeCourt</a> app</li><li>[13:23] How do you break down a complicated problem</li><li>[14:16] What was the &#8220;aha&#8221; moment for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.homecourt.ai/" target="_blank">AI tracking technology</a></li><li>[14:54] Which basketball coaches did David work with on HomeCourt</li><li>[17:02] When did David realize this technology could work for active video games</li><li>[20:44] How big is the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nexplayground.com/" target="_blank">Nex Playground</a></li><li>[21:31] How did David &amp; team put all this cool technology in a small box</li><li>[25:13] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkrasnow/" target="_blank">Ken Krasnow</a>!</li><li>[25:35] Why is there beauty in constraints</li><li>[27:52] How does David decide which <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nexplayground.com/games" target="_blank">games</a> are on Nex Playground</li><li>[31:44] How do you build a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nexplayground.com/play-pass" target="_blank">subscription model</a></li><li>[33:19] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like David every Friday</li></ul><ul><li>[33:21] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[33:22] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Nex Playground" class="wp-image-11538" width="584" height="584" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-200x200@2x.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-200x200.jpg 200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-768x768.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-500x500.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-400x400@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-768x768@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-1024x1024@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-500x500@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-800x800@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61Pg7ofgYHL-1280x1280@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /><figcaption><a href="https://www.nexplayground.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nex Playground</a></figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[33:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ_Redick" target="_blank">JJ Redick</a></li><li>[35:20] What was the hardest class at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hku.hk/" target="_blank">The University of Hong Kong</a> (HKU)</li><li>[36:00] How did <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs" target="_blank">Steve Jobs</a> give feedback</li><li>[37:28] Which <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://starcraft2.blizzard.com/" target="_blank">video game character</a> would David love to have dinner with </li><li>[38:52] What&#8217;s a funny story about former NBA player <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lee_(basketball)" target="_blank">David Lee</a></li><li>[39:37] Connect with David at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nexplayground.com/" target="_blank">NexPlayground.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/" target="_blank">PlayThatMovesYou.com</a>, on social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nexplayground" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@NexPlayground</a>, and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlkf/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[40:21] What are David&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[41:06] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[41:12] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like David</li></ul><ul><li>[41:14] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em>&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[41:15]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[41:17] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;maxp&#111;&#100;&#99;asti&#110;&#103;.co&#109;">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;dca&#115;&#116;i&#110;g.c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[41:19] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;ma&#120;&#112;o&#100;c&#97;&#115;ti&#110;&#103;&#46;c&#111;&#109;">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;g.&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to David Lee on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And play some Nex Playground with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Ben Lamm &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #356: Woolly Mammoth De-Extinction, Colossal Biosciences</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Colossal Biosciences]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[De-Extinction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ben Lamm, the Founder &#038; CEO of Colossal Biosciences, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from 5 successful exits to creating the company trying to de-extinct the woolly mammoth.]]></description>
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<p>Bringing back woolly mammoths. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a>&nbsp;podcast guest, Ben Lamm. Ben is the Founder &amp; CEO of Colossal Biosciences. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 356: Ben Lamm &#8211; Woolly Mammoth De-Extinction, Colossal Biosciences</h2>



<p>Ben Lamm, the Founder &amp; CEO of Colossal Biosciences, joins the show to share his journey from 5 successful exits to creating the company trying to de-extinct the woolly mammoth. Hear how to become a serial entrepreneur, the impact of bringing back woolly mammoths, whether the world is ready for de-extinction, mind-blowing aspects of genetics &amp; DNA, and the other species Ben wants to bring back.&nbsp;This episode covers everything from the dire wolf to artificial wombs. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What is mass extinction</li><li>How would woolly mammoths help the environment</li><li>What needs to happen to bring back the woolly mammoth</li><li>Big Hairy Audacious Goals</li><li>What would Ben&#8217;s college-aged Accounting-studying self think about present day Ben</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Ben at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/" target="_blank">Colossal.com</a>, on X <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/colossal" target="_blank">@Colossal</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlamm/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/ben-lamm-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Serial Entrepreneurship</strong><ul><li>[0:28] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;hi&#112;&#112;odire&#99;&#116;.&#99;om" target="_blank">m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;xp&#111;d&#99;&#97;st&#105;&#110;g.&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:39] Connect with Ben at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/" target="_blank">Colossal.com</a>, on X <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/colossal" target="_blank">@Colossal</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlamm/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:22] How do you have successful exits as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li><li>[4:38] How do you become a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchavez/2023/07/25/what-it-takes-to-be-a-successful-serial-entrepreneur/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">serial entrepreneur</a> </li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Ben Lamm" class="wp-image-11496" width="689" height="362" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Ben-Lamm-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px" /><figcaption>Ben &amp; friends</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Colossal Biosciences Story</strong><ul><li>[5:32] Betty Brennan – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/betty-brennan/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast #116</a>: Museum Experience Mogul, Founder of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://taylorstudios.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Studios</a></li><li>[6:26] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/" target="_blank">Colossal Biosciences</a></li><li>[6:45] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/de-extinction/" target="_blank">mass extinction</a></li><li>[9:35] How would <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/mammoth/" target="_blank">woolly mammoths</a> help the environment</li><li>[11:33] Is the world ready for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/de-extinction/" target="_blank">de-extinction</a></li><li>[14:26] How does de-extinction work</li><li>[18:38] How similar is the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/direwolf/" target="_blank">dire wolf</a> to the gray wolf</li><li>[21:28] What needs to happen to bring back the woolly mammoth</li><li>[23:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/george-church/" target="_blank">George Church</a></li><li>[23:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/big-hairy-audacious-goal-bhag.asp" target="_blank">Big Hairy Audacious Goals</a> (BHAG)</li><li>[23:38] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Ben every Friday</li></ul><ul><li>[23:40] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[23:41] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-1024x781.jpg" alt="Dire Wolf" class="wp-image-11498" width="609" height="464" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-1024x781.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-400x305.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-768x586.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-500x382.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-400x305@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-1280x977.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-1920x1465.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-768x586@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-1024x781@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-500x382@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dire-Wolf-800x610@2x.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px" /><figcaption>The Dire Wolf</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[23:48] What&#8217;s something surprising about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/de-extinction/" target="_blank">genetics</a> &amp; DNA</li><li>[24:52] What other animals does Ben want to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/species/" target="_blank">de-extinct</a></li><li>[25:31] What would his college-aged <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://admissions.web.baylor.edu/degrees/accounting" target="_blank">Accounting</a>-studying self think about present day Ben</li><li>[26:07] Connect with Ben at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://colossal.com/" target="_blank">Colossal.com</a>, on X <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/colossal" target="_blank">@Colossal</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlamm/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[26:25] What are Ben&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[27:10] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[27:17] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Ben</li></ul><ul><li>[27:26] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[27:27] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[27:28] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;sting&#46;&#99;o&#109;">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;axpod&#99;&#97;st&#105;&#110;g&#46;c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[27:29] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Ben Lamm - Wild Business Growth Podcast #356: Woolly Mammoth De-Extinction, Colossal Biosciences" class="wp-image-4217" width="519" height="519"/></a></figure></div>



<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;m&#97;&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;ast&#105;n&#103;.c&#111;m">&#109;&#97;x&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;d&#99;as&#116;i&#110;&#103;.co&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Ben Lamm on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And talk about your favorite Late Pleistocene species with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Vy Nguyen &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #355: Avocado Green Mattress, Top Organic Mattress</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Wild Business Growth Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Avocado]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Avocado Green Brands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Avocado Green Mattress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Furniture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mattress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vy Nguyen]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vy Nguyen, the Co-CEO of Avocado Green Mattress &#038; Avocado Green Brands, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from growing up in his family furniture business to creating the top organic mattress.]]></description>
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<p>Focus on quality. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a>&nbsp;podcast guest, Vy Nguyen. Vy is the Co-CEO of Avocado Green Mattress &amp; Avocado Green Brands. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 355: Vy Nguyen &#8211; Avocado Green Mattress, Top Organic Mattress</h2>



<p>Vy Nguyen, the Co-CEO of Avocado Green Mattress &amp; Avocado Green Brands, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in his family furniture business to creating the top organic mattress. Hear how to offer a high-quality organic product, how to stand out as a brand, how to inspire repeat customers, how to take a 1-minute nap, and where to travel in Vietnam.&nbsp;This episode covers everything from furniture to pho. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>How hard is it to bag mattresses</li><li>What are the core pillars behind Avocado Green Mattress</li><li>Why does the story of Avocado Green Mattress resonate with consumers</li><li>How did Vy learn to juggle or semi-juggle</li><li>What&#8217;s a California King</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Vy at <a href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AvocadoGreenMattress.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vy-nguyen-830400107/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/vy-nguyen-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Family Furniture Business</strong><ul><li>[0:28] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;h&#105;&#112;podi&#114;&#101;&#99;&#116;.co&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;ax&#64;m&#97;&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;g.com</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:38] Connect with Vy at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" target="_blank">AvocadoGreenMattress.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vy-nguyen-830400107/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[1:38] Love you, Dana!</li><li>[2:30] What foreshadowed Vy being in the mattress business</li><li>[2:45] What type of furniture business did his dad have</li><li>[3:12] How did Vy help out the business in high school</li><li>[3:28] How hard is it to bag mattresses</li><li>[4:00] Did people wear <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://copperfitusa.com/collections/back?srsltid=AfmBOopNuagX9oePOuTy2MJAr1DAIVFO_SXNL4lpGYZAXT6ra_pD4jMO" target="_blank">back braces</a> lifting mattresses</li><li>[4:08] What opportunity did Vy see in the furniture industry</li><li>[6:35] What are the perks of keeping a big asset in the family</li><li>[7:14] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.brentwoodhome.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooAyrHDlfxd9RRapjLH3mZg8LK26_IBeAwn7QhqI0cR--KtXLFR" target="_blank">Brentwood Home</a> </li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Vy Nguyen" class="wp-image-11467" width="731" height="384" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Vy-Nguyen-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px" /><figcaption>Vy!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Avocado Green Mattress Story</strong><ul><li>[8:54] What are the core pillars behind <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" target="_blank">Avocado Green Mattress</a></li><li>[11:29] How do you offer a high-quality organic product</li><li>[13:52] How do you stand out as a brand</li><li>[16:17] How do you inspire <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.zendesk.com/blog/5-secrets-encourage-return-customers/" target="_blank">repeat customers</a></li><li>[18:25] What should your priorities be as <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vy-nguyen-830400107/" target="_blank">Co-CEO</a></li><li>[18:47] What are <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eosworldwide.com/blog/managing-quarterly-rocks" target="_blank">Rocks</a> in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eosworldwide.com/" target="_blank">EOS</a> (Entrepreneurial Operating System)</li><li>[19:38] How do you get better at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ramp.com/blog/what-is-business-finance" target="_blank">finance</a></li><li>[21:56] What has Vy learned about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/" target="_blank">marketing</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/creativity" target="_blank">creativity</a></li><li>[22:52] Why does the story of Avocado Green Mattress resonate with consumers</li><li>[23:43] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Vy every Friday</li></ul><ul><li>[23:45] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[23:46] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-1024x576.jpg" alt="Avocado Green Mattress" class="wp-image-11469" width="731" height="410" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-400x225.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-768x432.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-500x281.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-400x225@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-768x432@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-1024x576@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-500x281@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-800x450@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Avocado-Green-Mattress-1280x720@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px" /></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Unusual: Weird Talents &amp; Pet Peeves</strong><ul><li>[24:00] What&#8217;s a Quirk Vy has</li><li>[24:48] How do you take a 1-minute nap</li><li>[25:58] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://jockopodcast.com/" target="_blank">Jocko Podcast</a></em> with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://jocko.com/" target="_blank">Jocko Willink</a> of <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057" target="_blank">Extreme Ownership</a></em></li><li>[26:29] What&#8217;s Vy&#8217;s Biggest Pet Peeve</li><li>[27:44] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent he has</li><li>[27:58] How did he <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/juggling/comments/46ygah/best_way_to_learn/" target="_blank">learn to juggle</a> or semi-juggle </li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[28:31] What&#8217;s Vy&#8217;s favorite memory from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.usc.edu/" target="_blank">USC</a> (University of Southern California)</li><li>[29:38] How did he stop hanging with the wrong crowd</li><li>[30:33] What&#8217;s something surprising about the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/furniture-industry" target="_blank">furniture industry</a></li><li>[31:15] What&#8217;s a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/products/green-natural-organic-mattress?variant=42732827738262" target="_blank">California King</a></li><li>[32:11] What is <a href="https://saigon-cafe.biz/menu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chef&#8217;s Special Pho</a></li><li>[32:37] What&#8217;s the most underrated Vietnamese dish</li><li>[33:00] How spicy is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BAn_b%C3%B2_Hu%E1%BA%BF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bún Bò Huế</a></li><li>[33:15] Where should you travel in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%E1%BB%99i_An" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vietnam</a></li><li>[34:20] Connect with Vy at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" target="_blank">AvocadoGreenMattress.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vy-nguyen-830400107/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[34:54] What are Vy&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[35:21] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[35:25] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Vy</li></ul><ul><li>[35:26] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em>&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[35:27]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[35:28] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;ma&#120;pod&#99;&#97;s&#116;ing.&#99;om">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;axpo&#100;castin&#103;&#46;com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[35:31] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Vy Nguyen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #355: Avocado Green Mattress,  Top Organic Mattress" class="wp-image-4217" width="519" height="519"/></a></figure></div>



<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;odc&#97;st&#105;&#110;&#103;.&#99;&#111;m">max&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;c&#97;stin&#103;&#46;&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Vy Nguyen on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And buy them an Avocado Green Mattress. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Dr. Kathrin Hamm &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #354: Bearaby, Weighted Blankets &#038; Naps</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bearaby]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Kathrin Hamm]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Napping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sleep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weighted Blankets]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kathrin Hamm, the Founder &#038; CEO of Bearaby, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share her journey from the best nap of her life to creating the brand of weighted blankets &#038; home wellness products.]]></description>
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<p>Do the opposite. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Dr. Kathrin Hamm. Kathrin is the Founder &amp; CEO of Bearaby. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 354: Dr. Kathrin Hamm &#8211; Bearaby, Weighted Blankets &amp; Naps</h2>



<p>Dr. Kathrin Hamm, the Founder &amp; CEO of Bearaby, joins the show to share her journey from the best nap of her life to creating the brand of weighted blankets &amp; home wellness products. Hear how to get comfortable taking risks as an entrepreneur, how to quickly scale your business, how to become the leader in your product category, the science behind weighted blankets &amp; napping, and Kathrin’s famous puppet shows. This episode covers everything from a good night&#8217;s sleep to Kaiserschmarrn. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>Why did Kathrin&#8217;s stress-relieving products cause her so much stress in the beginning</li><li>How did she come up with the first prototype for Bearaby</li><li>What has driven the growth of Bearaby</li><li>How did Kathrin become an expert on weighted blankets &amp; napping</li><li>What&#8217;s her best travel hack</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Kathrin at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bearaby.com/" target="_blank">Bearaby.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/mybearaby/" target="_blank">@MyBearaby</a> on Instagram, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinhamm1/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/dr-kathrin-hamm-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Best Nap Ever</strong><ul><li>[0:29] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:max&#64;h&#105;&#112;&#112;&#111;direct&#46;c&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;d&#99;a&#115;t&#105;&#110;g&#46;&#99;&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:33] Connect with Kathrin at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bearaby.com/" target="_blank">Bearaby.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/mybearaby/" target="_blank">@MyBearaby</a> on Instagram, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinhamm1/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[1:57] What was the best nap of Kathrin&#8217;s life</li><li>[4:48] How does it feel to wake up from a long nap</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-683x1024.jpg" alt="Dr. Kathrin Hamm Bearaby" class="wp-image-11433" width="454" height="681" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-267x400.jpg 267w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-500x750.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-800x1199.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby.jpg 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-267x400@2x.jpg 534w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dr.-Kathrin-Hamm-Bearaby-500x750@2x.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /><figcaption>Dr. Kathrin Hamm</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Bearaby Story</strong><ul><li>[7:07] How did Kathrin start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bearaby.com/" target="_blank">Bearaby</a></li><li>[10:09] How do you get comfortable taking risks as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li><li>[12:45] Why did Kathrin&#8217;s stress-relieving products cause her so much <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11874-stress" target="_blank">stress</a> in the beginning</li><li>[13:50] How did she come up with the first <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/how-to-create-a-prototype" target="_blank">prototype</a> for Bearaby</li><li>[16:02] How did they get so many <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp" target="_blank">sales</a> right away</li><li>[18:20] How do you quickly scale your business </li><li>[20:35] How do you become the leader in your product category</li><li>[23:03] What has driven the growth of Bearaby</li><li>[24:01] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Kathrin</li></ul><ul><li>[24:03] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[24:04] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-1024x682.jpg" alt="Bearaby Weighted Blanket" class="wp-image-11435" width="733" height="488" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-400x267.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-768x512.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-500x333.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-400x267@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-768x512@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover.jpg 2000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-500x333@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bearaby_cover-800x533@2x.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px" /><figcaption>Bearaby Weighted Blanket</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Science of Weighted Blankets &amp; Naps</strong><ul><li>[24:21] What are the benefits of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bearaby.com/collections/weighted-blankets" target="_blank">weighted blankets</a></li><li>[26:19] What are the benefits of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/sleep/benefits-of-napping" target="_blank">napping</a></li><li>[27:41] How did Kathrin become an expert on weighted blankets &amp; napping</li><li>[29:31] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X" target="_blank">StrengthsFinder 2.0</a></em> by Gallup &amp; Tom Rath</li><li>[31:03] Glorified Dot Connector (GDC)</li></ul></li><li><strong>The Unusual: Weird Talents &amp; Pet Peeves</strong><ul><li>[31:30] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent Kathrin has</li><li>[32:02] What kind of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://puppet.org/" target="_blank">puppet shows</a> does she do</li><li>[33:15] What&#8217;s her biggest Pet Peeve</li><li>[34:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_U-Bahn" target="_blank">Berlin Metro Map</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[34:46] How do you get better at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/" target="_blank">knitting</a></li><li>[35:33] What&#8217;s something surprising about the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/home" target="_blank">World Bank</a> or being an economist</li><li>[36:35] What&#8217;s Kathrin&#8217;s best travel hack</li><li>[37:30] What&#8217;s a hidden gem <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiserschmarrn" target="_blank">German food</a></li><li>[38:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thetakeout.com/choose-one-potato-salad-german-or-american-answer-now-1835375539/" target="_blank">American Potato Salad vs. German Potato Salad</a></li><li>[38:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.daringgourmet.com/homemade-german-spaetzle/" target="_blank">Spätzle</a> or Spaetzle</li></ul><ul><li>[39:07] Connect with Kathrin at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bearaby.com/" target="_blank">Bearaby.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/mybearaby/" target="_blank">@MyBearaby</a> on Instagram, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinhamm1/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[39:32] What are Kathrin&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[40:09] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[40:12] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Kathrin</li></ul><ul><li>[40:15] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[40:19] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[40:20] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;d&#99;a&#115;t&#105;&#110;&#103;.&#99;&#111;m">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;&#97;xpod&#99;asti&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[40:23] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;d&#99;&#97;st&#105;&#110;g&#46;&#99;om">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;d&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.c&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Dr. Kathrin Hamm on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And get them to take a nap with a Bearaby. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Dylan McDonnell &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #353: Celiac Disease &#038; Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus, Foodini</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dylan McDonnell]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dylan McDonnell, the Founder &#038; CEO of Foodini, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from finding out he has celiac disease to creating the dietary intelligence company with over 150 personalized menus for diets &#038; allergens.]]></description>
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<p>Solve your own problem. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a>&nbsp;podcast guest, Dylan McDonnell. Dylan is the Founder &amp; CEO of Foodini. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 353: Dylan McDonnell &#8211; Celiac Disease &amp; Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus, Foodini</h2>



<p>Dylan McDonnell, the Founder &amp; CEO of Foodini, joins the show to share his journey from finding out he has celiac disease to creating the dietary intelligence company with personalized menus for over 150 diets &amp; allergens. Hear how celiac disease works, how Foodini keeps allergies &amp; dietary restrictions simple for restaurants, how Foodini improves the food experience at stadiums, the place Dylan’s traveled to that didn’t live up to the hype, and his all-time favorite memory as a sports fan. This episode covers everything from gluten-free foods to the beaches in Sydney. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What&#8217;s Dylan&#8217;s personal history with celiac disease</li><li>How did Dylan start Foodini</li><li>Why should restaurants partner with Foodini</li><li>How do you adjust to living in a new country</li><li>What&#8217;s the most underrated Irish food</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Dylan at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foodini.co/" target="_blank">Foodini.co</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mcdonnell-a5787574/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/dylan-mcdonnell-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Celiac Disease</strong><ul><li>[1:28] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;&#104;&#105;&#112;&#112;&#111;d&#105;re&#99;&#116;.co&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;g.c&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[1:40] Connect with Dylan at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foodini.co/" target="_blank">Foodini.co</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mcdonnell-a5787574/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:54] Does anyone call <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mcdonnell-a5787574/" target="_blank">Dylan</a> D-Mac</li><li>[3:52] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/" target="_blank">celiac disease</a></li><li>[4:56] What are <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/understanding-intestinal-villi-562555" target="_blank">villi</a></li><li>[5:50] What&#8217;s Dylan&#8217;s personal history with celiac disease</li><li>[8:02] What was going through his mind when he was mysteriously sick</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Dylan McDonnell" class="wp-image-11400" width="663" height="348" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SquadShot-Dylan-McDonnell-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px" /><figcaption>D-Mac</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Foodini Story</strong><ul><li>[9:28] Is Dylan a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harry-Houdini" target="_blank">Harry Houdini</a> fan</li><li>[9:45] How did Dylan start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foodini.co/" target="_blank">Foodini</a></li><li>[11:34] What did the tech side of Foodini look like in the early days</li><li>[16:23] How does Foodini simplify the training process for restaurants</li><li>[18:18] How does Foodini improve the food experience at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foodini.co/solutions/stadiums-events" target="_blank">stadiums</a></li><li>[22:24] Why should <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foodini.co/solutions/restaurants" target="_blank">restaurants</a> partner with Foodini</li><li>[25:04] What&#8217;s driven the growth of Foodini</li><li>[27:29] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Dylan</li></ul><ul><li>[27:30] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[27:32] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Foodini.png" alt="Foodini" class="wp-image-11403" width="369" height="99" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Foodini.png 434w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Foodini-400x107.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px" /></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: Living around the World</strong><ul><li>[28:08] How do you adjust to living in a new country</li><li>[30:21] What are Dylan&#8217;s favorite &amp; least favorite places he&#8217;s lived</li><li>[32:15] What&#8217;s a place he traveled to that didn&#8217;t live up to the hype </li></ul></li><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[34:37] What&#8217;s a Quirk Dylan has</li><li>[35:30] What&#8217;s his biggest Pet Peeve</li><li>[36:16] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent he has</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[37:30] What&#8217;s Dylan&#8217;s favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cider/comments/wb3llp/cider_recommendations_in_the_us_aside_from_angry/" target="_blank">cider brand</a></li><li>[39:07] What&#8217;s the most underrated <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/irishtourism/comments/1asc27f/traditional_irish_dishes/" target="_blank">Irish food</a></li><li>[40:11] What&#8217;s the best <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://celiac.org/gluten-free-living/gluten-free-foods/" target="_blank">gluten-free food</a></li><li>[41:47] What&#8217;s Dylan&#8217;s all-time favorite sports memory</li><li>[43:37] Connect with Dylan at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foodini.co/" target="_blank">Foodini.co</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mcdonnell-a5787574/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[43:53] What are Dylan&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[45:23] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[45:25] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Dylan</li></ul><ul><li>[45:36] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em>&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[45:40]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[45:45] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;ax&#64;&#109;ax&#112;od&#99;as&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.c&#111;m">ma&#120;&#64;ma&#120;p&#111;dcasti&#110;g&#46;co&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[45:50] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Dylan McDonnell - Wild Business Growth Podcast #353: Celiac Disease &amp; Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus, Foodini" class="wp-image-4217" width="519" height="519"/></a></figure></div>



<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;ma&#120;p&#111;&#100;castin&#103;&#46;&#99;&#111;m">&#109;a&#120;&#64;ma&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;g&#46;co&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Dylan McDonnell on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And take them out to lunch. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Jason Liebig &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #352: Candy Historian, Collecting Candy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jason Liebig, the Candy Historian and TV Consultant &#038; Storyteller, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from DC Comics &#038; Marvel Comics to becoming the leading expert on candy, snacks, and nostalgia for shows like Stranger Things and Mad Men.]]></description>
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<p>Choose to have fun. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Jason Liebig. Jason is the Candy Historian and TV Consultant &amp; Storyteller. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 352: Jason Liebig &#8211; Candy Historian, Collecting Candy</h2>



<p>Jason Liebig, the Candy Historian and TV Consultant &amp; Storyteller, joins the show to share his journey from DC Comics &amp; Marvel Comics to becoming the leading expert on candy, snacks, and nostalgia for shows like Stranger Things and Mad Men. Hear how to get good at collecting things, the top candy entrepreneurship stories, which candies are related to each other, the most unusual candies in history, and the most creative use of chocolate. This episode covers everything from nostalgic candy to Thanksgiving Dinner OREOs. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>Why is there so much demand for nostalgia</li><li><em>Krazy Kids&#8217; Food!</em></li><li>How many different colors of Heinz EZ Squirt were there</li><li>Nerds Gummy Clusters</li><li>&#8220;The Junior Mint&#8221;</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Jason at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.collectingcandy.com/" target="_blank">CollectingCandy.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/?hl=en" target="_blank">@CollectingCandy</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-liebig-22b27a8/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/jason-liebig-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Nostalgia</strong><ul><li>[0:27] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;a&#120;&#64;hi&#112;&#112;&#111;d&#105;rec&#116;&#46;c&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;&#100;cas&#116;&#105;n&#103;&#46;&#99;&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:33] Connect with Jason at <a href="http://www.collectingcandy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CollectingCandy.com</a>, on social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@CollectingCandy</a>, and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-liebig-22b27a8/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:41] Why is there so much demand for nostalgia</li><li>[4:54] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Future-Shock-Alvin-Toffler/dp/0553277375" target="_blank">Future Shock</a></em> by Alvin Toffler</li><li>[5:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html" target="_blank">McDonald&#8217;s</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tacobell.com/" target="_blank">Taco Bell</a></li><li>[7:07] Shoutout, Mom&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hersheyland.com/reeses" target="_blank">Reese&#8217;s</a> Cookies!</li><li>[7:37] Shoutout, Tyrek!</li><li>[7:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hersheyland.com/kisses" target="_blank">Hersey&#8217;s Kisses</a></li><li>[8:35] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Street,_U.S.A." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Main Street, U.S.A.</a> in Disney Land</li><li>[9:38] <a href="https://playatmcd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McDonald&#8217;s Monopoly</a></li><li>[9:58] <a href="https://mcdonalds.fandom.com/wiki/Grimace" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grimace</a></li><li>[10:22] <a href="https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/full-menu/the-grinch-meal.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Grinch Meal</a>, <a href="https://mcdonalds.com.au/menu/grinch-meal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McDonald&#8217;s Snow Globes</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Jason Liebig" class="wp-image-11369" width="732" height="385" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Jason-Liebig-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px" /><figcaption>Maxy vs. Jason</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Collecting Candy Story</strong><ul><li>[11:32] Why did Jason start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.collectingcandy.com/" target="_blank">Collecting Candy</a></li><li>[12:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dc.com/" target="_blank">DC Comics</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.marvel.com/" target="_blank">Marvel Comics</a></li><li>[13:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_space" target="_blank">Negative Space</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMYK_color_model" target="_blank">CYMK</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RGB_color_model" target="_blank">RGB</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://printhouse.co.uk/2010/01/what-is-trapping-and-how-is-it-used-in-print/" target="_blank">Trapping</a></li><li>[13:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a></li><li>[13:47] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://roundaboutbookstore.com/products/krazy-kids-food-b-n-1?srsltid=AfmBOorDB3l7i7LCQLxOhdOyB9svDJiH6JCeaqiwpTfXsfxOo7ygQ2um" target="_blank">Krazy Kids&#8217; Food!</a></em> by Steve Roden &amp; Dan Goodsell</li><li>[14:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hottamales.com/" target="_blank">Hot Tamales</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/vintageads/comments/le5ejh/who_remembers_that_long_chewy_piece_of_heaven_the/" target="_blank">Marathon Bar</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Crisp" target="_blank">Super Sugar Crisp</a></li><li>[15:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickey_Henderson" target="_blank">Rickey Henderson</a></li><li>[16:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonliebigstuff/" target="_blank">Flickr</a></li><li>[19:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://the-foods-we-loved.fandom.com/wiki/Heinz_EZ_Squirt" target="_blank">Heinz EZ Squirt</a></li><li>[20:06] How many different colors of Heinz EZ Squirt were there</li><li>[20:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/consumertc/status/1851261818909405255" target="_blank">Heinz EZ Squirt Super Pizza Sauce</a></li><li>[21:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/CuratedCommercials/videos/pop-secret-pop-qwiz-colored-microwave-popcorn-commercial-1992/180930483228524/" target="_blank">Pop Secret Pop Qwiz</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/116038127873136821/" target="_blank">Ore Ida Funky Fries</a></li><li>[22:08] How do you get good at collecting things</li><li>[25:48] How did Jason start consulting &amp; starring on TV</li><li>[26:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.demandfarm.com/blog/white-space-opportunities/" target="_blank">White Space</a></li><li>[27:29] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804503/" target="_blank">Mad Men</a></em></li><li>[28:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://faoschwarz.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo8NgghRLaGSfmrkv0QCFYWSvaX0TVQHXHRa6GPm88V-FGeBXRd" target="_blank">FAO Schwarz</a></li><li>[28:18] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/" target="_blank">Stranger Things</a></em>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.leggomyeggo.com/en_US/products/waffles.html" target="_blank">Eggo Waffles</a></li><li>[28:41] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Jason</li></ul><ul><li>[28:42] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[28:44] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-1024x683.jpeg" alt="Collecting Candy" class="wp-image-11371" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-500x333.jpeg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-400x267@2x.jpeg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-768x512@2x.jpeg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-1024x683@2x.jpeg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-500x333@2x.jpeg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/832-collecting-candy-photo-credit-krista-schlueter-vrtom-800x533@2x.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Photograph by <a href="https://www.kristaschlueter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Krista Schlueter</a></figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Entrepreneurial Candy Stories</strong><ul><li>[29:02] What are some candy entrepreneurship stories</li><li>[29:37] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bigleaguechew.com/" target="_blank">Big League Chew</a></li><li>[30:10] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mavericksindependentleague.com/portland-mavericks/" target="_blank">Portland Mavericks</a>, The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thesavannahbananas.com/" target="_blank">Savannah Bananas</a></li><li>[33:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GenX/comments/xjlu9m/remember_chu_bops_miniature_album_covers_with_a/" target="_blank">Chu-Bops</a></li><li>[35:02] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunmark_Corporation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunline</a></li><li>[35:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/bjtqkf/fun_dip_lickmaid/" target="_blank">Lick-m-aid</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ferraracandyshopusa.com/brands/fun-dip" target="_blank">Fun Dip</a></li><li>[36:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ferraracandyshopusa.com/brands/pixy-stix" target="_blank">Pixy Stix</a></li><li>[38:36] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetartscandy.com/" target="_blank">SweeTARTS</a></li><li>[39:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menlo_F._Smith" target="_blank">Menlo Smith</a></li><li>[40:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetartscandy.com/products/giant-chewy" target="_blank">Chewy SweeTARTS</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/candy/comments/1dl51no/anybody_else_miss_tangy_taffy/" target="_blank">Tangy Taffy</a> aka Laffy Taffy</li><li>[41:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdscandy.com/home" target="_blank">Nerds</a></li><li>[41:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdscandy.com/crunchy-gummy-yummy" target="_blank">Nerds Gummy Clusters</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A: Unusual Candy Edition</strong><ul><li>[42:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/256022163209" target="_blank">Molas-o-Mint Lifesavers</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Nestle-Musk-Lifesavers-Amazon-6-Pack/dp/B004EHX2NM" target="_blank">Musk Lifesavers</a></li><li>[44:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.oreo.com/products/oreoid-thanksgiving-dinner-cookie-tin" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Dinner OREOs</a></li><li>[44:41] What&#8217;s the most creative use of chocolate in history</li><li>[46:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwipmZjgiLSRAxXiX0cBHZUAJysYACICCAEQAhoCcXU&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hcD1pv3gqfjUccURy-umtQ9piUPmqtRrsu7XmRxpFxUHdHWbUOMYzhoCKgMQAvD_BwE&amp;cid=CAAS0gHkaE98rnmU1uTEm2YoEaANjaeIWQU0QYlYsQG4W1ym5k63cQy01TtB9u5OPwLne2gfLcv3Ro88_hvfQwLYrmAhOkIwZ6I1FVsSLq-vij0MBkSQN-Hf_4E-jBF3wHox7r8E6n7akV9ltrW0U5jQZHJa2tCXDP_cHEY5fh003DvoXJamX5X9AqF7GFGl78Q7-iRQO1DYZQ82-2D53CwIRud-ktTjUcg90XJ8ZicBtM6Zg1jylfBFU7Wi3uj6IZHWrcmsOxapT7XRYZkRHDOjZSVooxI&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_33&amp;sig=AOD64_2Ze1aXKceihULsIifjCJg6kAyxDg&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi885DgiLSRAxUmEVkFHdQEFJwQ0Qx6BAgVEAE" target="_blank">Japanese Kit Kat</a></li><li>[48:18] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0697715/" target="_blank">The Junior Mint</a>&#8221; <em>Seinfeld</em> Episode</li><li>[50:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tictac.com/us/en/" target="_blank">Tic Tac</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/candy/comments/17td2vn/dynamints_discontinued_candy_popular_in_70s_and/" target="_blank">Dynamints</a></li><li>[53:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/?zx=1765406109755&amp;no_sw_cr=1" target="_blank">Google</a></li><li>[53:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_a_Showgirl" target="_blank">Taylor Swift Album Announcement</a></li><li>[53:21] What would the Jason Candy Bar have in it</li><li>[53:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bazookajoe.com/" target="_blank">Bazooka</a></li><li>[55:04] Connect with Jason at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.collectingcandy.com/" target="_blank">CollectingCandy.com</a>, on social media <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/?hl=en" target="_blank">@CollectingCandy</a>, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-liebig-22b27a8/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[56:08] What are Jason&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[56:38] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[56:46] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Jason</li></ul><ul><li>[56:49] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[56:50] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[56:52] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;max&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;t&#105;&#110;g&#46;&#99;&#111;m">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;pod&#99;&#97;stin&#103;.&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[56:54] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;ax&#64;maxp&#111;dc&#97;s&#116;i&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;&#111;m">m&#97;&#120;&#64;max&#112;o&#100;c&#97;&#115;tin&#103;.co&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Jason Liebig on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And give them some candy. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Fran Maier &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #351: BabyQuip, Match.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fran Maier, the Founder &#038; CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share her journey from starting the 1st online dating site to creating the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families.]]></description>
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<p>Live well. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Fran Maier. Fran is the Founder &amp; CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 351: Fran Maier &#8211; BabyQuip, Match.com</h2>



<p>Fran Maier, the Founder &amp; CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, joins the show to share her journey from starting the 1<sup>st</sup> online dating site to creating the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families. Hear how to keep your business simple, how to build a business powered by moms, how BabyQuip started partnering with Vrbo, how to define your ideal customer avatar, and the best things to do in Santa Fe. This episode covers everything from online dating to baby gear. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>14.4 kbps in a 28.8 kbps environment</li><li>How did Fran pitch moms on contributing to the BabyQuip gig economy</li><li>What&#8217;s driven the growth of BabyQuip</li><li>Who is the ideal customer avatar for BabyQuip</li><li>What&#8217;s the best food dish unique to Santa Fe</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Fran at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.babyquip.com/" target="_blank">BabyQuip.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/fran-maier-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Match.com</strong><ul><li>[0:34] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;ax&#64;&#104;ip&#112;&#111;&#100;&#105;rec&#116;.c&#111;m" target="_blank">ma&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;dcasti&#110;&#103;&#46;c&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:37] Connect with Fran at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.babyquip.com/" target="_blank">BabyQuip.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:40] How did Fran start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.match.com/" target="_blank">Match.com</a> &#8211; the 1st online dating site</li><li>[3:08] 14.4 kbps in a 28.8 kbps environment aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dial-up_Internet_access" target="_blank">dial-up</a></li><li>[4:17] Do you have to share your weight on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.match.com/" target="_blank">dating apps</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Fran Maier" class="wp-image-11327" width="725" height="381" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SquadShot-Fran-Maier-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px" /><figcaption>Fran!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The BabyQuip Story</strong><ul><li>[9:18] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.babyquip.com/" target="_blank">BabyQuip</a> come from</li><li>[11:28] Should I watch <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319931/" target="_blank">American Idol</a></em></li><li>[12:35] How do you keep your business simple</li><li>[16:05] How did Fran pitch moms on contributing to the BabyQuip <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gig-economy.asp" target="_blank">gig economy</a></li><li>[16:54] It did</li><li>[18:15] How did BabyQuip start partnering with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.vrbo.com/product/babyquip/" target="_blank">Vrbo</a></li><li>[20:25] Happy Anny, Dana! I love you</li><li>[20:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/babyquip/" target="_blank">BabyQuip on <em>Shark Tank</em></a></li><li>[20:52] How did COVID change how BabyQuip approached sanitization &amp; cleanliness</li><li>[21:52] What is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://customergauge.com/benchmarks/blog/4-key-ingredients-fuelling-apples-high-net-promoter-score" target="_blank">Apple&#8217;s Net Promoter Score</a> (NPS)</li><li>[23:55] How do you navigate macro factors as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li><li>[25:04] What&#8217;s driven the growth of BabyQuip</li><li>[26:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.seo.com/ai/answer-engine-optimization/" target="_blank">Answer Engine Optimization</a> (AEO)</li></ul><ul><li>[26:15] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Fran</li></ul><ul><li>[26:16] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[26:18] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.babyquip.com/"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo.png" alt="BabyQuip" class="wp-image-11329" width="701" height="189" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo.png 873w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-400x108.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-768x208.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-500x135.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-400x108@2x.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px" /></a></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: Finding Your Target Customer</strong><ul><li>[26:40] Who was Match.com&#8217;s original <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/target-market-vs-target-customer" target="_blank">target customer</a></li><li>[26:53] Shoutout, JoAnn!</li><li>[27:46] Who is the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/henrydevries/2019/09/25/what-is-an-ideal-customer-avatar/" target="_blank">ideal customer avatar</a> for BabyQuip</li><li>[28:29] How do you define your ideal customer avatar</li><li>[29:40] What&#8217;s the difference in working with the Match.com target customer &amp; BabyQuip target customer</li></ul></li><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[32:11] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent Fran has</li><li>[33:28] What&#8217;s a Quirk she has</li><li>[34:01] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-candido-5156929" target="_blank">Anne Candido</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-martini-3197644/" target="_blank">April Martini</a> of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://forthright-people.com/" target="_blank">ForthRight People</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forthright-business.com/" target="_blank">ForthRight Business</a>, and <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategic-counsel-by-forthright-business/id1538045387" target="_blank">Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business</a></em></li><li>[35:08] What&#8217;s Fran&#8217;s biggest Pet Peeve</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[36:18] What&#8217;s a fun fact about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hiddenvalley.com/" target="_blank">Hidden Valley Ranch</a> (HVR)</li><li>[37:55] What do you learn about entrepreneurship as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/role-of-brand-assistant-manager" target="_blank">ABM</a> aka Assistant Brand Manager or Associate Brand Manager</li><li>[38:35] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/" target="_blank">Hippo Direct</a></li><li>[39:15] What&#8217;s the best thing to do in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.santafe.org/" target="_blank">Santa Fe</a>, NM</li><li>[40:34] What&#8217;s the best <a href="https://cookieandkate.com/christmas-enchiladas-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">food dish</a> unique to Santa Fe</li><li>[40:53] What does Fran miss most about dial-up Internet</li><li>[41:31] Connect with Fran at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.babyquip.com/" target="_blank">BabyQuip.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[41:57] What are Fran&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[42:13] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[42:23] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Fran</li></ul><ul><li>[42:24] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[42:25] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[42:27] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;&#111;dca&#115;ting.&#99;o&#109;">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;o&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;ing&#46;c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[42:30] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;ma&#120;&#112;&#111;dca&#115;ti&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;o&#109;">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;x&#112;odc&#97;s&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.com</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Fran Maier on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And try out BabyQuip with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Emma Weinberg &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #350: Buttah</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Emma Weinberg, the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her cousin’s husband, Max Branstetter.]]></description>
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<p>Cheers! It is here. The 8th Annual Thanksgiving Family Special. This time, our <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest is Emma Weinberg. Emma aka Emmy aka Em aka Emmalation 2025 is the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 350: Emma Weinberg – Buttah</h2>



<p>Emma Weinberg, the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her cousin’s husband, Max Branstetter. Hear how she met her husband Ben from across the pond, her manufacturing trips to Turkey, how she successfully teased Buttah’s first drop, the best memories from skiing in Stratton, and the New York vs. London Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A. This episode covers everything from production runs to <em>Marcell the Shell</em>. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>When did Emma know Ben was her soulmate</li><li>How did Lou and Em decide what was in Buttah&#8217;s first drop</li><li>What will future Buttah drops look like</li><li>How do you learn to ski as an adult</li><li>Emma&#8217;s accent</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Emma at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @ButtahLondon, and on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/EmmaGWein/" target="_blank">@EmmaGWein</a></p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/emma-weinberg-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Meeting Ben</strong><ul><li>[0:32] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;hipp&#111;&#100;irec&#116;.&#99;om" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;x&#64;max&#112;o&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;in&#103;.com</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:37] Connect with Emma at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @ButtahLondon, and on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/EmmaGWein/" target="_blank">@EmmaGWein</a></li><li>[3:09] How did Emma meet her husband Ben</li><li>[3:27] Happy Anny, Emma &amp; Ben!</li><li>[4:48] When did Emma know Ben was her soulmate</li><li>[5:38] How did Emma &amp; Ben continue their romance</li><li>[6:25] How would Emma&#8217;s college self react if she knew she&#8217;d marry Ben </li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-1024x538.png" alt="Emma Weinberg SquadShot" class="wp-image-11285" width="732" height="385" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SquadShot-Emma-Weinberg-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px" /><figcaption>Emmy!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Buttah Story</strong><ul><li>[7:43] Check out Buttah at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a></li><li>[8:38] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">Buttah</a> come from</li><li>[9:05] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/pages/about-us" target="_blank">Lou</a>!</li><li>[10:45] What makes Lou a great business partner</li><li>[11:55] How did Lou and Em meet each other</li><li>[13:31] How did Lou and Em design the Buttah clothes &amp; Buttah brand</li><li>[15:53] How were their manufacturing trips to Turkey</li><li>[19:29] Shoutout, Karen &amp; Scott!</li><li>[20:38] How many production runs did it take for it to feel like Buttah</li><li>[21:38] How did they decide what was in Buttah&#8217;s first drop</li><li>[23:19] How long before the launch did they start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Buttah&#8217;s Instagram</a></li><li>[25:18] How do you have a successful clothing brand launch</li><li>[26:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.itsbagels.com/" target="_blank">It&#8217;s Bagels</a> Collab</li><li>[27:47] UGC (User-Generated Content) post on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li>[27:56] How&#8217;s it make Emma feel to see people wearing Buttah clothes</li><li>[29:10] What will future Buttah drops look like</li><li>[30:19] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Emma</li></ul><ul><li>[30:20] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[30:22] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1024x683.jpg" alt="Emma Weinberg MOH Buttah" class="wp-image-11287" width="730" height="487" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-400x267@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-768x512@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1024x683@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-500x333@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-800x534@2x.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" /><figcaption>G.M.O.H.O.A.T.</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: Skiing in Stratton, Vermont &amp; Dance</strong><ul><li>[30:58] Shoutout, Steve &amp; Phyllis!</li><li>[31:09] What do Emmy&#8217;s childhood memories skiing in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stratton.com/" target="_blank">Stratton</a>, Vermont mean to her</li><li>[32:24] How do you learn to ski as an adult</li><li>[34:04] What was the hand thing Emmy did when she was cold</li><li>[35:28] What does she love about dance </li></ul></li><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[38:28] What&#8217;s a Quirk Emma has</li><li>[39:15] What&#8217;s her biggest Pet Peeve</li><li>[40:04] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent she has</li><li>[40:39] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/VF9-sEbqDvU?si=14m4CnqYpXrnzRhS" target="_blank">MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON</a></em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A: New York vs. London</strong><ul><li>[41:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/167jr7e/nyc_iconic_must_try_food_items/" target="_blank">Food</a></li><li>[41:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60763-Activities-c20-New_York_City_New_York.html" target="_blank">Nightlife</a></li><li>[42:10] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.westend.com/" target="_blank">Theatre</a> or Theater</li><li>[42:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/London" target="_blank">Cost of Living</a></li><li>[42:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://whufc.com/en" target="_blank">Sports Fandom Culture</a></li><li>[44:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-British-Accent-and-a-New-York-Accent" target="_blank">Accent</a></li><li>[45:49] Connect with Emma at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @ButtahLondon, and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/EmmaGWein/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@EmmaGWein</a></li></ul><ul><li>[46:41] What are Emma&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li><li>[47:27] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li><li>[47:38] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Emma</li><li>[47:42] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em>&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[47:45]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li><li>[47:47] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;p&#111;dc&#97;&#115;t&#105;n&#103;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">max&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;&#100;c&#97;&#115;&#116;i&#110;g&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[47:52] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;ax&#64;ma&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;&#115;ting.&#99;om">m&#97;x&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;d&#99;&#97;s&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.&#99;&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Emma Weinberg on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. Buy some Buttah. And have a Happy Thanksgiving! Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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