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		<title>Len Kretchman &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #322: Uncrustables Creator, Bread Kneads Co-Founder</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Len Kretchman, the Creator of Uncrustables and Co-Founder of Bread Kneads, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from college football star to creating the crustless PB&#038;J sandwich that became a billion-dollar brand.]]></description>
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<p>Find a way to make it. 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, Len Kretchman. Len is the Creator of Uncrustables and Co-Founder of Bread Kneads. 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 322: Len Kretchman – Uncrustables Creator, Bread Kneads Co-Founder</h2>



<p>Len Kretchman, the Creator of Uncrustables and Co-Founder of Bread Kneads, joins the show to share his journey from college football star to creating the crustless PB&amp;J sandwich that became a billion-dollar brand. Hear how his wife Emily came up with the idea for Uncrustables, the insights that made them possible to produce, the moment they knew it would be a success, how they sold Uncrustables to Smucker&#8217;s, and Len’s favorite route to run as a wide receiver.&nbsp;This episode covers everything from PB&amp;J to Paintin&#8217; Manning. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What&#8217;s unique about the school food service industry</li><li>When did Len decide they needed a patent for Uncrustables</li><li>Did he ever think he&#8217;d sell the business one day</li><li>Cooperstown</li><li>What is Len&#8217;s favorite type of bread to eat</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Len at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://breadkneadsllc.com/" target="_blank">BreadKneadsLLC.com</a> and <a href="mailto:O&#114;&#100;er&#115;&#64;B&#114;e&#97;d&#75;&#110;e&#97;&#100;&#115;&#46;&#110;&#101;&#116;">&#79;r&#100;&#101;r&#115;&#64;B&#114;&#101;a&#100;&#75;&#110;&#101;&#97;d&#115;.&#110;e&#116;</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/len-kretchman-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Bread Kneads</strong><ul><li>[0:57] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#104;i&#112;&#112;&#111;di&#114;&#101;&#99;&#116;.c&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">ma&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xpo&#100;ca&#115;&#116;&#105;n&#103;&#46;c&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[1:14] Connect with Len at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://breadkneadsllc.com/" target="_blank">BreadKneadsLLC.com</a> and <a href="mailto:O&#114;d&#101;&#114;s&#64;Br&#101;adK&#110;&#101;a&#100;&#115;.&#110;&#101;t">&#79;r&#100;&#101;&#114;&#115;&#64;&#66;&#114;eadK&#110;ea&#100;&#115;.&#110;&#101;t</a></li><li>[2:40] How did he start selling <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://breadkneadsllc.com/" target="_blank">frozen bread</a> for a living</li><li>[3:45] What&#8217;s unique about the <a href="https://schoolnutrition.org/resources/industry-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">school food service industry</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/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack.jpeg" alt="Uncrustables" class="wp-image-10241" width="619" height="619" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack-500x500@2x.jpeg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack-200x200@2x.jpeg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack-200x200.jpeg 200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack-500x500.jpeg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0012357_smuckers-uncrustables-peanut-butter-grape-jelly-sandwich-4-pack-400x400@2x.jpeg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px" /><figcaption>YUM</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Uncrustables Story</strong><ul><li>[5:35] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5854102/2024/10/24/uncrustables-nfl/" target="_blank">Wait, NFL players eat how many Uncrustables?</a>&#8220;</li><li>[5:52] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.smuckersuncrustables.com/" target="_blank">Uncrustables</a> come from</li><li>[7:49] What insights made Uncrustables possible to produce</li><li>[9:57] What was the &#8220;aha&#8221; moment for Len&#8217;s wife Emily</li><li>[11:17] When did Len know Uncrustables would be a success</li><li>[12:08] Not to get technical</li><li>[14:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fyuCB0sxMQ" target="_blank">Paintin&#8217; Manning</a></li><li>[14:08] When did Len decide they needed a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uspto.gov/" target="_blank">patent</a> for Uncrustables</li><li>[16:15] How did <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.smuckers.com/" target="_blank">Smucker&#8217;s</a> buy Uncrustables</li><li>[17:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-j-m-smucker-company-announces-retirement-of-corporate-officer-300193166.html" target="_blank">Vince Byrd</a> </li><li>[17:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://investors.jmsmucker.com/governance/board-of-directors/default.aspx" target="_blank">Richard Smucker</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.jmsmucker.com/about" target="_blank">Tim Smucker</a></li><li>[18:16] Did Len ever think he&#8217;d sell the business one day</li><li>[19:08] Should you sell your business as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/blog/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li><li>[20:15] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91077676/uncrustables-billion-sales-inside-j-m-smucker-peanut-butter-jelly-travis-jason-kelce" target="_blank">The untold story of how Uncrustables became a nearly $1 billion brand. Yes, Uncrustables</a>&#8220;</li><li>[21:29] Why did Uncrustables become a success</li><li>[22:47] Cooperstown aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://baseballhall.org/" target="_blank">Baseball Hall of Fame</a></li></ul><ul><li>[22:57] 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 Len</li></ul><ul><li>[22:58] 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>[23:00] 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="200" height="280" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Len-Kretchman-NDSU.jpg" alt="Len Kretchman NDSU" class="wp-image-10243"/><figcaption>Len Kretchman in his NDSU days</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[24:02] What&#8217;s Len&#8217;s favorite memory from playing football at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gobison.com/honors/bison-athletic-hall-of-fame/len-kretchman/44/kiosk" target="_blank">North Dakota State University</a> (NDSU)</li><li>[25:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gobison.com/honors/bison-athletic-hall-of-fame/don-morton/101" target="_blank">Don Morton</a> </li><li>[26:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1yWSePMqsk" target="_blank">Al Pacino <em>Any Given Sunday</em> Speech</a></li><li>[26:50] What was Len&#8217;s favorite route to run as a wide receiver (WR)</li><li>[27:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Stadium" target="_blank">Met Stadium</a> (Metropolitan Stadium), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Rashad" target="_blank">Ahmad Rashad</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cris_Carter" target="_blank">Cris Carter</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Moss" target="_blank">Randy Moss</a></li><li>[28:41] What is Len&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://breadkneadsllc.com/" target="_blank">favorite type of bread</a> to eat</li><li>[30:02] Connect with Len at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://breadkneadsllc.com/" target="_blank">BreadKneadsLLC.com</a> and <a href="mailto:&#79;&#114;&#100;&#101;r&#115;&#64;&#66;r&#101;a&#100;&#75;&#110;&#101;&#97;ds.&#110;et">O&#114;de&#114;s&#64;&#66;&#114;&#101;adK&#110;&#101;ads&#46;&#110;&#101;&#116;</a></li></ul><ul><li>[30:44] What are Len&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[30:55] 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>[31:22] 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 Len</li></ul><ul><li>[31:23] 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>[31:24] 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>[31:27] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;odca&#115;t&#105;&#110;&#103;&#46;c&#111;m">m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;x&#112;od&#99;ast&#105;ng.c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[31:35] 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;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;as&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.c&#111;m">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;stin&#103;&#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 Len Kretchman 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 pound some Uncrustables 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>Anthony Razzano &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #258: Against All Odds, Never Give Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anthony Razzano, the CPA, NFL Contract Advisor, and Author of Against All Odds, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from his horrific accident at age 12 to inspiring the next generation to turn tragedy into triumph.]]></description>
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<p>Find your passion. Keep chasing it, no matter what you&#8217;re going through. 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 Podcast</em></a> guest, Anthony Razzano. Anthony is the CPA, NFL Contract Advisor, and Author of <em>Against All Odds</em>. 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 Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 258: Anthony Razzano – Against All Odds, Never Give Up</h2>



<p>Anthony Razzano, the CPA, NFL Contract Advisor, and Author of Against All Odds, joins the show to share his journey from his horrific accident at age 12 to inspiring the next generation to turn tragedy into triumph. Hear what goes through your mind when you experience life-changing trauma, how he recovered, why it’s fulfilling to help others, how to keep going when you’re struggling, and the perks of having 1 hand. This episode covers everything from inspiration to youth sports. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What happened on Halloween, 1987</li><li>How did friends and family react when they found out what happened</li><li>Why should you never give up</li><li>How did Anthony get into the business advising space</li><li>What surprised him about writing <em>Against All Odds</em></li><li>Joe Montana</li><li>What&#8217;s Anthony&#8217;s favorite memory of coaching youth sports</li><li>Sweet Mary Ryan</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Anthony at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.anthonyrazzano.com/" target="_blank">AnthonyRazzano.com</a> and check out his <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank">book</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/anthony-razzano-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; Accident</strong><ul><li>[0:30] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;&#104;ipp&#111;d&#105;&#114;&#101;&#99;&#116;.c&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;x&#64;m&#97;xpo&#100;c&#97;stin&#103;.&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:40] Connect with Anthony at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.anthonyrazzano.com/" target="_blank">AnthonyRazzano.com</a> and check out his <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank">book</a></li></ul><ul><li>[2:57] Thank you, Anthony!</li><li>[3:30] What happened on Halloween, 1987</li><li>[3:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.popwarner.com/" target="_blank">Pop Warner</a></li><li>[3:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stadiumconnection.com/pa/stadium.php?id=3502" target="_blank">Taggart Stadium</a></li><li>[4:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24531-third-degree-burn" target="_blank">3rd-Degree Burns</a></li><li>[5:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ahn.org/services/burn-center" target="_blank">West Penn Burn Unit</a></li><li>[6:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.anthonyrazzano.com/" target="_blank">AnthonyRazzano.com</a></li><li>[6:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.anthonyrazzano.com/business-consulting" target="_blank">CPA</a> (Certified Public Accountant), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/" target="_blank">NFL</a> (National Football League)</li><li>[7:16] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank">Against All Odds</a></em> by Anthony Razzano</li><li>[7:42] What goes through your mind when you get caught on fire</li><li>[9:45] How did friends and family react when they found out what happened</li><li>[12:12] Shoutout, Alana!</li><li>[12:18] Randy Branstetter – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/randy-branstetter/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> #171</a>: The Chicken Man</li><li>[15:03] What did Anthony&#8217;s recovery look like</li><li>[15:52] ***TRIGGER WARNING: Skip ahead ~4 minutes if you don&#8217;t want to hear details***</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/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-1024x538.png" alt="Anthony Razzano - Wild Business Growth Podcast #258: Against All Odds, Never Give Up" class="wp-image-7840" width="703" height="369" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Razzano-Against-All-Odds-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-258-Against-All-Odds-Never-Give-Up-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px" /><figcaption>Anthony!!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong><em>Against All Odds</em>, Life Lessons, and Business Lessons</strong><ul><li>[21:12] Why should you never give up</li><li>[23:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/finance.asp" target="_blank">Finance</a></li><li>[24:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoVM9nm42E" target="_blank">Jimmy V Speech</a> (Jim Valvano)</li><li>[25:30] How did Anthony get into the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.anthonyrazzano.com/business-consulting" target="_blank">business advising</a> space</li><li>[26:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/" target="_blank">Tony Robbins</a>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331" target="_blank">Think and Grow Rich</a></em> by Napoleon Hill, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034" target="_blank">How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People</a></em> by Dale Carnegie, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/" target="_blank">Stephen Covey</a></li><li>[28:44] Why is it fulfilling to help others</li><li>[30:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/profitmargin.asp#:~:text=%25%2025%25%200%25-,What%20Is%20Profit%20Margin%3F,subtracting%20all%20of%20its%20costs." target="_blank">Profit Margin</a></li><li>[31:37] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy" target="_blank">Bankrupt</a></li><li>[32:13] How do you keep going when struggling as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li><li>[33:36] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/top-10-ways-to-prepare-for-retirement.pdf" target="_blank">Retirement</a> </li><li>[34:59] Introspectivity</li><li>[35:40] Why should you read <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank">Against All Odds</a></em></li><li>[36:01] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Elon-Musk-SpaceX-Fantastic-Future/dp/006230125X" target="_blank">Elon Musk</a></em> by Ashlee Vance</li><li>[37:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ncnewsonline.com/archives/legendary-coach-lindy-lauro-dies-at-90/article_96c2b48c-0649-5db5-aa68-2e3d166073e1.html" target="_blank">Lindy Lauro</a></li><li>[38:47] What surprised Anthony about writing <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank">Against All Odds</a></em></li><li>[40:57] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us" target="_blank">Psychology</a></li></ul><ul><li>[41:09] 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><ul><li>[41:12] 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></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/2023/10/Against-All-Odds-Anthony-Razzano.jpg" alt="Anthony Razzano - Wild Business Growth Podcast #258: Against All Odds, Never Give Up" class="wp-image-7841" width="430" height="635" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Against-All-Odds-Anthony-Razzano.jpg 677w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Against-All-Odds-Anthony-Razzano-271x400.jpg 271w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Against-All-Odds-Anthony-Razzano-500x739.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Against-All-Odds-Anthony-Razzano-271x400@2x.jpg 542w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" /><figcaption><em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Against All Odds</a></em> by Anthony Razzano</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[41:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.profootballhof.com/players/joe-montana/" target="_blank">Joe Montana</a></li><li>[42:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Former-49ers-scout-Razzano-dies-2800636.php" target="_blank">Tony Razzano</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.49ers.com/" target="_blank">San Francisco 49ers</a></li><li>[42:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nflpa.com/agents/how-to-become-an-agent#:~:text=It%20is%20a%2060%2Dquestion,source%20documents%20must%20be%20printed." target="_blank">NFL Agents Examination</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nflpaweb.blob.core.windows.net/website/PDFs/CBA/March-15-2020-NFL-NFLPA-Collective-Bargaining-Agreement-Final-Executed-Copy.pdf" target="_blank">Collective Bargaining Agreement</a> (CBA)</li><li>[42:54] Bazinga</li><li>[43:17] What&#8217;s Anthony&#8217;s favorite memory of coaching youth sports</li><li>[45:23] What&#8217;s a fun fact about having 1 hand</li><li>[46:22] Sweet Mary Ryan</li><li>[46:28] Shoutout, Tyrek &amp; Alex!</li><li>[47:31] Connect with Anthony at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.anthonyrazzano.com/" target="_blank">AnthonyRazzano.com</a> and check out his <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394199716?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RY0WEDDBHHBKV801E7JS" target="_blank">book</a></li></ul><ul><li>[49:00] What are Anthony&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[50:41] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> 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>[50:51] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </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>[50:54] Connect with me on <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.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[50:57] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;&#120;podc&#97;&#115;&#116;i&#110;g&#46;com">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;st&#105;&#110;g.com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[51:02] 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></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 Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> 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 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;&#112;&#111;&#100;ca&#115;&#116;in&#103;&#46;c&#111;m">max&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;in&#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 Anthony Razzano on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>.<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 Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Scott Hanson &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #170: Host of NFL RedZone</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scott Hanson, the Host of NFL RedZone, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from being engrossed in watching TV as a kid to hosting 7 hours of commercial-free football every Sunday during the NFL season.]]></description>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>&#8220;7 hours of commercial-free football start NOW!&#8221;</p></blockquote>



<p>If you watch <em>NFL RedZone</em>, there&#8217;s one man who greets you every Sunday with his unbelievable passion for football and ability to do the play-by-play for several games at once &#8211; he&#8217;s this week&#8217;s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> guest, Scott Hanson. Scott is the Host of <em>NFL RedZone</em>. 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://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</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="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary"><strong>Episode 170: Scott Hanson – Host of <em>NFL RedZone</em></strong></h2>



<p>Scott Hanson, the Host of <em>NFL RedZone</em>, joins the show to share his journey from being engrossed in watching TV as a kid to hosting 7 hours of commercial-free football every Sunday during the NFL season. Hear the behind-the-scenes of <em>NFL RedZone</em>, how Scott got the job, what the set looks like on game day, what it was like being on <em>The Simpsons</em>, and how he holds his bladder for so long. This episode covers everything from game day on <em>NFL RedZone</em> to Scott&#8217;s lifelong passion for football. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What about Scott&#8217;s upbringing foreshadowed what he does today</li><li>How many letters did he write to Coach Mac</li><li>What does the <em>NFL RedZone</em> set look like</li><li>How did Scott become the Host of <em>NFL RedZone</em></li><li>What&#8217;s the most difficult part of the job</li><li>How does Scott know when to cut to the next game</li><li>What is his fantasy football team name</li><li>How does he handle the offseason</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Scott at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/redzone/" target="_blank">NFL.com/RedZone</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ScottHanson" target="_blank">Twitter</a> at @ScottHanson and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/scotthanson1/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @ScottHanson1.</p>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.</p>



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



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Football</strong><ul><li>[0:38] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;hi&#112;&#112;&#111;di&#114;&#101;&#99;&#116;.c&#111;m" target="_blank">&#109;a&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;odc&#97;&#115;tin&#103;&#46;c&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:49] Connect with Scott at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/redzone/" target="_blank">NFL.com/RedZone</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ScottHanson" target="_blank">Twitter</a> at @ScottHanson and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/scotthanson1/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @ScottHanson1</li></ul><ul><li>[2:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/redzone/" target="_blank">NFL RedZone</a></li><li>[2:27] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_and_Jerry" target="_blank">Tom and Jerry</a></em>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://familymatters.fandom.com/wiki/Steve_Urkel" target="_blank">Steve Urkel</a></li><li>[2:38] The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm" target="_blank">Mt. Rushmore</a> of TV Characters</li><li>[2:57] How many letters did Scott write to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_MacPherson" target="_blank">Coach Mac</a> (Dick MacPherson)</li><li>[3:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://cuse.com/" target="_blank">Syracuse</a></li><li>[3:14] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ncaa.com/sports/football/d3" target="_blank">Division III (DIII) College Football</a></li><li>[3:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/broadcast-and-digital-journalism/" target="_blank">Syracuse Sports Broadcasting</a> </li><li>[3:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li>[5:06] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ncaa.com/" target="_blank">NCAA</a> (National Collegiate Athletic Association)</li><li>[5:17] What about Scott&#8217;s upbringing foreshadowed what he does today</li><li>[5:44] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086815/" target="_blank">Thomas the Choo Choo Train</a></em> <em>(Thomas &amp; Friends)</em></li><li>[7:33] Scott Hanson: 99 Focus Rating in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/player-ratings" target="_blank">Madden</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>The NFL RedZone Story</strong><ul><li>[7:59] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/network/" target="_blank">NFL Network</a></li><li>[8:06] How did Scott become the Host of <em>NFL RedZone</em></li><li>[8:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-hemann-12a4366" target="_blank">Jamie Hemann</a></li><li>[9:22] Scott has passion for football?!</li><li>[10:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-weinberger-916a0a4" target="_blank">Eric Weinberger</a></li><li>[10:58] How dare you mix sports metaphors!</li><li>[11:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/tom-brady-corrects-robert-kraft-over-classic-first-patriots-meeting-story" target="_blank">Tom Brady &amp; Robert Kraft</a></li><li>[11:55] My math has never been more wrong</li><li>[12:16] What does the <em>NFL RedZone</em> set look like</li><li>[12:40] Shoutout Esther, Scott, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-guilanians-9313395" target="_blank">Tim</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/shlomosprung/2020/09/12/nfl-redzone-week-1-nfl-2020-scott-hanson-covid-football/" target="_blank">Bryan</a>!</li><li>[14:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.atlantafalcons.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta Falcons</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.miamidolphins.com/" target="_blank">Miami Dolphins</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chicagobears.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Bears</a></li><li>[14:39] How does Scott know when to cut to the next game</li><li>[14:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_zone_(gridiron_football)" target="_blank">Red Zone</a></li><li>[15:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.patriots.com/" target="_blank">New England Patriots</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/" target="_blank">Cleveland Browns</a></li><li>[15:10] That&#8217;s more like it!</li><li>[15:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/" target="_blank">Fantasy</a></li><li>[15:29] It&#8217;s not Uncle Scott&#8217;s fault</li><li>[16:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/" target="_blank">Dallas Cowboys</a></li><li>[16:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ScottHanson" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li>[17:15] What&#8217;s the most difficult part of the job</li><li>[18:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-practice-squad-tracker-team-by-team-roster-signings" target="_blank">Practice Squad</a></li><li>[18:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/joe-buck" target="_blank">Joe Buck</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.packers.com/" target="_blank">Green Bay Packers</a>, <a href="https://www.detroitlions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Detroit Lions</a></li></ul><ul><li>[19:17] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;max&#112;&#111;d&#99;&#97;&#115;ti&#110;&#103;.&#99;o&#109;">max&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;dca&#115;t&#105;n&#103;&#46;c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="695" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-1024x695.jpg" alt="Scott Hanson - Wild Business Growth Podcast #170: Host of NFL RedZone" class="wp-image-5032" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-400x272.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-768x521.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-500x339.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-400x272@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-1280x869.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-1920x1303.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-768x521@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-1024x695@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-500x339@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-800x543@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7179-1280x869@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>I was somewhat excited to speak with Scott (from Mom&#8217;s closet)</figcaption></figure>



<ul id="block-baade927-068a-4c27-9f19-e7e74b0a4476"><li><strong><em>NFL RedZone</em> Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A aka The Witching Hour</strong><ul><li>[19:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://popculturalstudies.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/nfl-red-zone-and-the-golden-age-of-television/" target="_blank">The Witching Hour</a></li><li>[19:39] What&#8217;s the secret to holding your pee in for so long</li><li>[19:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Kiper_Jr." target="_blank">Mel Kiper, Jr.</a></li><li>[19:53] What is Scott&#8217;s fantasy football team name</li><li>[20:04] What does Scott do in the offseason (thanks Dad)</li><li>[21:09] What was it like being on <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfKnLhSFhwA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Simpsons</a></em></li><li>[21:24] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Selman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matt Selman</a> (Executive Producer)</li><li>[22:03] <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfKnLhSFhwA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL PuntZone</a></em></li><li>[22:29] Connect with Scott at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/redzone/" target="_blank">NFL.com/RedZone</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/ScottHanson" target="_blank">Twitter</a> at @ScottHanson and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/scotthanson1/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @ScottHanson1</li><li>[23:08] Watch out for Hott Scanson!</li><li>[23:19] What are Scott&#8217;s Final Thoughts (hey that rhymes)</li><li>[23:29] <a href="https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Prime</a></li><li>[23:54] Follow the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about the podcast</li></ul><ul><li>[24:05] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </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>[24:07] Connect with me on <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>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[24:10] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;m&#97;xp&#111;dc&#97;s&#116;&#105;n&#103;.com">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;p&#111;d&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</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"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Scott Hanson - Wild Business Growth Podcast #170: Host of NFL RedZone" class="wp-image-2734" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-200x200@2x.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-200x200.jpg 200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-768x768.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-500x500.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-400x400@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-768x768@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-500x500@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-800x800@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1280x1280@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, 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 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;a&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;podcas&#116;i&#110;g.&#99;o&#109;">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;c&#97;&#115;ti&#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 Scott Hanson on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about it. Then go watch NFL RedZone without going to the bathroom. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <em><strong>Bring on the Bongos!!</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Blake Sorensen &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #146: Snack Tackler, Founder of Blake&#8217;s Seed Based</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blake Sorensen, the Founder of Blake's Seed Based, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from star linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers to creating allergy-friendly snacks made from seeds, fruit, and chocolate.]]></description>
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<p class="has-drop-cap">When the thing you need doesn&#8217;t exist, tackle it yourself. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> guest, Blake Sorensen. Blake is the Founder of Blake&#8217;s Seed Based. 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://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</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="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary"><strong>Episode 146: Blake Sorensen – Snack Tackler, Founder of Blake&#8217;s Seed Based</strong></h2>



<p>Blake Sorensen, the Founder of Blake&#8217;s Seed Based, joins the show to share his journey from star linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers to creating allergy-friendly snacks made from seeds, fruit, and chocolate. Hear how to gather feedback at different stages of your business, enforce quality standards for your offering, raise funding on Kickstarter, the toughest road environment Blake played at, and the player he’s most proud he tackled. This episode covers everything from taste testing to sauna sitting. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What&#8217;s the biggest lesson Blake took from football to entrepreneurship</li><li>What worked so well for his Kickstarter campaign</li><li>How does he make sure his products are allergy-friendly</li><li>How frequently does he taste test these days</li><li>How does his workout regimen compare to his football days</li><li>When did he start liking YETI</li><li>Why is he The Sauna Superman</li><li>What is his favorite Jimmy Buffett song</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Blake at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">BlakesSeedBased.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Blakes-Seed-Based-Variety-Friendly/dp/B07Y5KBB74/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=blake%27s+seed+based&amp;qid=1622650389&amp;sr=8-5" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/blakesseedbased/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @BlakesSeedBased, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakesorensen" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.</p>



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



<ul><li><strong>Intro</strong> <strong>&amp; Playing Linebacker for Wisconsin Football</strong><ul><li>[0:29] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;hi&#112;p&#111;&#100;ir&#101;ct&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;po&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;&#105;n&#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>[0:38] Connect with Blake at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">BlakesSeedBased.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Blakes-Seed-Based-Variety-Friendly/dp/B07Y5KBB74/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=blake%27s+seed+based&amp;qid=1622650389&amp;sr=8-5" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/blakesseedbased/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @BlakesSeedBased, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakesorensen" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://uwbadgers.com/" target="_blank">Wisconsin Badgers</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bigten.org/" target="_blank">Big Ten</a> (B1G), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuhoosiers.com/" target="_blank">IU</a> (Indiana Hoosiers), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/" target="_blank">OSU</a> (Ohio State Buckeyes)</li><li>[2:44] What&#8217;s the biggest lesson Blake took from football to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp" target="_blank">entrepreneurship</a></li><li>[3:20] My football career was alllllllmost as successful as Blake&#8217;s</li><li>[3:40] What was his favorite memory from playing at Wisconsin</li><li>[4:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2015/8/21/GEN_2014010132.aspx" target="_blank">Camp Randall</a>, &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tODlPxhbGF8" target="_blank">Jump Around</a>&#8221; by House of Pain</li><li>[4:37] What were the toughest road environments in the Big Ten</li><li>[4:56] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hawkeyesports.com/" target="_blank">Iowa Hawkeyes</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.icgov.org/" target="_blank">Iowa City, IA</a></li><li>[5:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Meccano-Construction-Motorized-Building-Education/dp/B000GOF5S2" target="_blank">Erector Set</a></li><li>[5:24] What was the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/9/23/16320460/iowa-hawkeyes-pink-locker-rooms" target="_blank">Iowa Pink Locker Room</a> like</li><li>[5:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/24/sports/football/hayden-fry-dead.html" target="_blank">Hayden Fry</a></li><li>[6:32] What caught Blake by surprise about playing at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ncsasports.org/football/division-1-colleges" target="_blank">D-1</a> level in the Big Ten</li></ul></li><li><strong>The Blake&#8217;s Seed Based Story</strong><ul><li>[7:17] The Pros of Business</li><li>[7:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://graduate.indiana.edu/admissions/programs.html" target="_blank">Grad School</a> (Graduate School), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/index.html" target="_blank">Kelley School of Business</a></li><li>[7:33] Shoutout <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/profile.html?id=FISHERG" target="_blank">Greg Fisher</a>!</li><li>[7:48] How did Blake decide to study Entrepreneurship at IU</li><li>[8:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-dichter-89681a53" target="_blank">Kenny Dichter</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://wheelsup.com/" target="_blank">Wheels Up</a></li><li>[9:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/finance.asp" target="_blank">Finance</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/strategy/business-operations/" target="_blank">Operations</a> (Ops)</li><li>[9:20] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/terinaallen/2020/02/26/this-is-what-it-takes-to-become-a-successful-management-consultant/" target="_blank">Management Consulting</a></li><li>[9:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitbloomington.com/" target="_blank">Bloomington, IN</a></li><li>[9:48] Where did the idea for Blake&#8217;s Seed Based come from</li><li>[9:59] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://admissions.indiana.edu/education/majors-degrees-programs/degree/social-entrepreneurship-ac-iu-bloomington-scentracrt" target="_blank">Social Entrepreneurship</a></li><li>[10:10] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://medium.com/nyc-design/what-is-a-prototype-924ff9400cfd" target="_blank">Prototype</a></li><li>[10:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/light-bulb+moment" target="_blank">Light Bulb Moment</a></li><li>[10:48] Did the idea feel like a good fit right away</li><li>[10:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.yourfreecareertest.com/dietician/" target="_blank">Dietitian</a></li><li>[11:13] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brand.asp#:~:text=The%20term%20brand%20refers%20to,actually%20touch%20or%20see%20them.&amp;text=Brands%20often%20use%20identifying%20markers,brand%20identities%20within%20the%20marketplace." target="_blank">Brand</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/customer.asp#:~:text=Consumers%20are%20defined%20as%20individuals,consumers%20or%20alone%20as%20customers." target="_blank">Consumer</a></li><li>[11:28] What were the first few steps Blake took</li><li>[11:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/a26064214/best-food-processors-review/" target="_blank">Food Processor</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitbloomington.com/things-to-do/downtown/" target="_blank">Downtown Bloomington</a></li><li>[12:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/431412993/blakes-nut-free" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a></li><li>[12:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/undergrad/index.html" target="_blank">Undergrad</a></li><li>[12:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.intran.mx/minimum-production-run-size/" target="_blank">Minimum Production Run</a></li><li>[12:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://simplicable.com/new/product-demand#:~:text=Product%20demand%20is%20customer%20willingness,that%20drives%20a%20firm's%20revenue." target="_blank">Demand</a></li><li>[13:05] What worked so well for Blake&#8217;s Kickstarter campaign</li><li>[13:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.prsa.org/about/all-about-pr" target="_blank">PR</a> (Public Relations)</li><li>[13:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakesorensen" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/blake.sorensen.1" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li>[13:44] What allergy does Blake have</li><li>[14:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.epipen.com/en" target="_blank">EpiPen</a></li><li>[15:04] Shoutout Andrew!</li><li>[15:26] How does Blake make sure his products are allergy-friendly</li><li>[15:56] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">Nut-Free</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">Gluten-Free</a></li><li>[16:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ama.org/the-definition-of-marketing-what-is-marketing/" target="_blank">Marketing</a></li><li>[16:36] How did Blake decide what seeds and ingredients to use</li><li>[17:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stilltasty.com/" target="_blank">Shelf Life</a></li><li>[17:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/products/bars?variant=32976929488959" target="_blank">Bar Line</a></li><li>[17:51] How is Blake getting <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.helpscout.com/blog/customer-feedback/" target="_blank">feedback</a> on what&#8217;s working</li><li>[18:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/" target="_blank">Surveys</a></li><li>[18:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Blakes-Seed-Based-Variety-Friendly/dp/B07Y5KBB74/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=blake%27s+seed+based&amp;qid=1622650389&amp;sr=8-5" target="_blank">Amazon Reviews</a></li><li>[18:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://atneventstaffing.com/food-and-beverage-sampling/" target="_blank">Sampling Event</a></li><li>[19:26] How did the brand-and-product-actually-look side of things come about</li><li>[19:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-microsoft-paint-a6b9578c-ed1c-5b09-0699-4ed8115f9aa9" target="_blank">Microsoft Paint</a></li><li>[20:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">Packaging</a></li><li>[20:32] Shoutout <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/blogs/news/working-at-a-startup" target="_blank">Bella</a>!</li><li>[21:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sprouts.com/" target="_blank">Sprouts</a></li><li>[21:44] Where did the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/pages/all" target="_blank">parrot logo</a> come from</li><li>[22:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.jimmybuffett.com/" target="_blank">Jimmy Buffett</a>, <a href="https://islandjay.com/blogs/islander-blog/92534659-what-is-a-parrothead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parrot Heads</a></li><li>[22:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/collections/gear/products/parrot-hat" target="_blank">Parrot Hat</a></li><li>[22:38] That pun was <em>nuts</em></li><li>[23:03] What is the hardest thing Blake&#8217;s Seed Based has had to overcome so far</li><li>[23:26] <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accounting.asp#:~:text=Accounting%20is%20the%20process%20of,regulators%20and%20tax%20collection%20entities." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Accounting</a>, <a href="https://www.thebalancesmb.com/successful-selling-2948353" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selling</a></li><li>[24:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting</a></li><li>[24:09] What&#8217;s been helpful for Blake hiring team members</li><li>[25:11] What&#8217;s been the biggest driver in the growth of Blake&#8217;s Seed Based</li><li>[26:01] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;m&#97;&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;s&#116;i&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;o&#109;">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;casti&#110;g&#46;c&#111;&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="783" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-1024x783.jpg" alt="Blake Sorensen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #146: Snack Tackler, Founder of Blake's Seed Based" class="wp-image-4435" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-400x306.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-768x587.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-500x382.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-400x306@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-1280x979.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-1920x1469.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-768x587@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-1024x783@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-500x382@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-800x612@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5515-1280x979@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Right before Blake tackled me</figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources</strong><ul><li>[26:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/photos/top-11-fastest-40-yard-dash-runs-0ap3000000917865" target="_blank">40-time</a></li><li>[27:06] How can you be and stay creative</li><li>[27:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.michigan.org/great-lakes/lake-michigan" target="_blank">Lake Michigan</a></li><li>[27:42] How does Blake&#8217;s workout regimen compare to his football days</li><li>[28:02] Meathead 101</li><li>[28:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ironman.com/" target="_blank">IRONMAN</a></li><li>[28:31] What time of day does Blake work out</li><li>[29:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/decision-fatigue#:~:text=Decision%20fatigue%20is%20a%20psychological,brain%20will%20be%20more%20fatigued." target="_blank">Decision Fatigue</a></li><li>[29:44] Mush Brain</li><li>[29:51] Most Fresh (Speaking of Mush Brain)</li><li>[30:27] What other creative hobbies does Blake have</li><li>[30:58] How did he get into <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.myactivesg.com/Sports/Waterskiing/How-To-Play/Waterskiing-for-Beginners/Water-skiing-events-Slalom" target="_blank">slalom water skiing</a></li><li>[31:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.exploreminnesota.com/list/5-ways-to-enjoy-minnesotas-10000-lakes" target="_blank">10,000 Lakes</a></li><li>[31:27] <a href="https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/paddleboarding.html">Paddle Boarding</a></li><li>[31:58] What does Greg Fisher mean to Blake and Blake&#8217;s Seed Based</li><li>[33:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6248-how-to-find-mentor.html" target="_blank">Mentor</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/trends/how-to-find-a-qualified-small-business-advisor/" target="_blank">Advisor</a></li><li>[33:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/2018/10/what-is-senioritis" target="_blank">Senioritis</a></li><li>[33:24] How frequently does Blake taste test these days</li><li>[33:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/products/bars?variant=33296311287871" target="_blank">Rice Crispy Treats</a></li><li>[34:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/nick-coleman/" target="_blank">Foodpreneur</a></li><li>[34:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/market-research.asp#:~:text=Market%20research%20is%20the%20process,in%20the%20product%20or%20service." target="_blank">Market Research</a></li><li>[34:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.freshbooks.com/hub/leadership/find-investors-small-business" target="_blank">Investor</a></li><li>[34:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-a-days_(football)" target="_blank">Two-a-Days</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Wild Business Shoutout of the Week</strong><ul><li>[34:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://simplicable.com/new/creative-marketing#:~:text=Creative%20marketing%20is%20the%20process,products%20in%20an%20inspiring%20experience." target="_blank">Creative Marketing</a></li><li>[35:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.yeti.com/en_US" target="_blank">YETI</a></li><li>[35:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAZ5PoEUL2_clEdDBrFF-aQ" target="_blank">YETI YouTube</a> Series</li><li>[35:58] Shoutout Sam, Matt, and Ollie!</li><li>[36:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.yeti.com/en_US/gear/dogs/bowls/YB8DB.html" target="_blank">YETI Dog Bowl</a></li><li>[36:19] When did Blake start liking YETI</li><li>[36:45] The Blake Brand Ambassador</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-1024x683.jpg" alt="Blake Sorensen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #146: Snack Tackler, Founder of Blake's Seed Based" class="wp-image-4437" width="676" height="451" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-400x267.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-768x512.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-500x333.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-400x267@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based.jpg 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blake-Sorensen-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-146-Snack-Tackler-Founder-of-Blakes-Seed-Based-500x333@2x.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" /><figcaption>Blake&#8217;s Seed Based Snack Bars</figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[37:01] What&#8217;s a quirk Blake has</li><li>[37:46] Slow Walkers</li><li>[37:52] What&#8217;s a pet peeve Blake has</li><li>[38:38] What&#8217;s a weird talent he has</li><li>[39:01] Where does his heat tolerance come from</li><li>[39:21] Does it apply to heat outdoors</li><li>[39:37] The Sauna Superman</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[39:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">Pepitas</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.davidseeds.com/pumpkin-seeds/pumpkin-seeds" target="_blank">DAVID Pumpkin Seeds </a></li><li>[40:13] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M7gijb_1JQ" target="_blank">A Pirate Looks at Forty</a>&#8221; by Jimmy Buffett</li><li>[40:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beanie_Wells" target="_blank">Beanie Wells</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BellLe00.htm" target="_blank">Le&#8217;Veon Bell</a>, <a href="https://msuspartans.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michigan State Spartans</a></li><li>[40:52] <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GreeSh00.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shonn Greene</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Clay_(running_back)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Clay</a></li><li>[41:14] What was Blake&#8217;s favorite part about <a href="https://www.visitmadison.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Madison, WI</a></li><li>[41:48] How do you survive the Wisconsin cold</li><li>[42:12] <a href="https://www.britannica.com/place/Midwest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Midwest</a></li><li>[42:18] Did Blake wear long sleeves</li><li>[42:31] &#8220;You can&#8217;t wear long sleeves.&#8221;</li><li>[43:05] Connect with Blake at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blakesseedbased.com/" target="_blank">BlakesSeedBased.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Blakes-Seed-Based-Variety-Friendly/dp/B07Y5KBB74/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=blake%27s+seed+based&amp;qid=1622650389&amp;sr=8-5" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/blakesseedbased/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @BlakesSeedBased, and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakesorensen" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[43:48] What are Blake&#8217;s final thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[44:26] Follow the <em style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em><span style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-style: var(--fontStyle, inherit); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"> and tell a friend about the podcast</span></li></ul><ul><li>[44:37] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </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>[44:41] Connect with me on <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>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[44:48] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;dcas&#116;&#105;n&#103;&#46;&#99;om">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;ax&#112;o&#100;ca&#115;&#116;i&#110;&#103;.com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; Jungle Tribe &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, 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 podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;ma&#120;&#112;od&#99;&#97;s&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.co&#109;">max&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;in&#103;.&#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 Blake Sorensen on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <em><strong>Bring on the Bongos!!</strong></em></p>
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