Time To Grow
By Time to Grow
Time To Grow Apr 11, 2024
Securing a $1,000,000 Dragon's Den Investment into Cedar Valley - The World's Best Pita Chips
Nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30, a Dragon's Den appearance, Best Local Supplier Partner Award at Sobey's in 2021, and the list continues to grow. Welcome back to another episode of the Time To Grow Podcast! On this episode, Kyle sits down with the President & Co-Founder of Cedar Valley, Ameen Fadel. They go on to discuss a range of topics, from his nomination for the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list, to securing a $1,000,000 investment on Dragon's Den, wins and losses he's experienced on his entrepreneurial journey, and advice he would give to aspiring entrepreneurs. This is one episode you don't want to miss! -------------------- Learn more about Ameen Fadel and Cedar Valley's mission by visiting cedarvalleyselections.ca Follow Cedar Valley on social! @cedarvalleyinc -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kyle.marsham
Beck's Broth - Take Better Care of Your Gut Health with this Must-Try Product - Beckie Prime
From her time as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist to now Founder & CEO of Beck's Broth, Beckie Prime has always been passionate about the intersection between good health and good taste. It first started when she discovered that bone broth has the ability to support gut health, nourish the body, and offer a clean source of protein - so she wanted to help others incorporate it into their diets. On this episode of the Time To Grow Podcast, Kyle and Beckie dive into the founding story of Beck's Broth and the ups and downs that inevitably come with bringing an innovative product to market. She shares stories of her challenges she's faced along the way, insight into the day-to-day behind building a cohesive brand, plans for the brand in 2024, and advice for entrepreneurs that you don't want to miss. -------------------- Learn more about Beckie Prime and the Beck's Broth mission by visiting becksbroth.com Follow Beck's Broth on social! @becksbroth -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kyle.marsham
Reviving BioSteel - How Dan Crosby Plans to Rebuild Canada's Favourite Sports Drink After Bankruptcy
On this episode of the Time To Grow Podcast, Kyle welcomes the one and only Dan Crosby - a serial entrepreneur from Windsor, Ontario recently became the new owner of Canada's favourite sports drink; BioSteel. Dan credits his success to years of dedication to mastering his craft and business acumen through multiple business ventures, including health supplements, real estate, and most recently, the CPG industry. Throughout the episode, Dan offers countless pieces of advice and lessons learned from his own self-taught experience to entrepreneurs and career professionals. From late nights building one of Canada's largest supplement brands out of his basement, to an in-depth look into what it takes to be successful in scaling multiple businesses, and how he plans to revive the BioSteel brand, this is one episode you do not want to miss. -------------------- Learn more about Dan by visiting dancrosby.com -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kyle.marsham
Stacey Kravitz & Melinda Zoccoli, UNFI: The KEY To Leadership That Nobody Is Talking About
Welcome back to another episode of the Time to Grow Podcast with Kyle Marsham! On this episode, Kyle sits down with Stacey Kravitz and Melinda Zoccoli, President and VP Marketing and Supplier Relations at UNFI. They discuss a variety of insightful topics, from successful CPG brand case studies, what it takes to become a strong leader, their experiences as women working in a male dominated industry, and advice for brands looking to make their mark in their respective categories. -------------------- Learn more about UNFI and their mission by visiting UNFI.ca -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kyle.marsham
Smoothie On a Stick™ Changing the Frozen Dessert Game with Nana Shake
On this episode of the Time to Grow Podcast, Kyle is joined by Yazeed Yasin and Tamara Al Dip - a husband and wife duo who founded Nana Shake with the goal of developing a unique line-up of frozen desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth, fuel your body with essential nutrients, healthy fats, protein and fibre, and most importantly leave you feeling great afterwards. Throughout the episode they discuss what it takes to be successful in business as a husband and wife duo, their journey in creating Nana Shake, and the advice that they would give to aspiring entrepreneurs in their industry. -------------------- Learn more about Nana Shake and their mission by visiting nanashake.com Follow @thenanashake on social! -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kcmarsham
From Convict to Kernels; The Incredible Comeback Story of Emily O’Brien, Founder of Comeback Snacks
In this episode, Kyle and Emily discuss the unique inception of Comeback Snacks, her experience in Canadian Federal Prison, and the empowering mission behind the brand to raise awareness and help those seeking their own comeback story to find employment after incarceration. -------------------- Learn more about Comeback Snacks and their mission by visiting comebacksnacks.com Follow @comebacksnacks3030 on social! @comebacksnacks -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kyle.marsham
Culture Strategy for High Growth Tech Companies to Founder and Chief Flavour Officer of Sachili, a globally inspired seasoning brand
In this episode of the Time To Grow Podcast, Kyle sits down with the Founder and Chief Flavour Officer of Sachili, Sachi Kittur, who is bringing globally-inspired flavours to your plate with her gourmet chili seasoning.
Kyle and Sachi discuss her entrepreneurial journey with Sachili in the CPG Industry, her career transition from Tech to CPG, what it truly means to build a strong company culture, and her advice for any aspiring entrepreneurs in the CPG space.
Will Nitze The Founder of IQBAR
Will Ntize is the founder of IQBAR, which has two product lines: IQBAR protein bars and IQMIX hydration mixes.
Throughout this conversation, Will talks about starting IQBAR on Kickstarter, what differentiates IQBAR in the bar category, challenges he faced early on, how big the company is today, advantages of launching on ecommerce, writing on LinkedIn, working with his wife, and so much more.
Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/
Check out IQBAR: https://www.eatiqbar.com/
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/
Register for the CHFA Trade Show and Conference September 22-24, 2023 https://www.chfanow.ca/toronto/
Support Save Our Supplement here https://www.saveoursupplements.ca/
Sheri Evans of Sobey's - Canada's 2nd Largest Grocer shares insights into what it takes to do business in Canada.
Welcome back to another episode of the Time to Grow Podcast with Kyle Marsham! In this episode, Kyle sits down with Sheri Evans; the Local Business Development Manager at Sobeys Inc. They go on to discuss the current landscape of the CPG industry, advice for entrepreneurs looking to kickstart their careers in CPG, and the one thing that brands need to know if they're looking to scale through retail. -------------------- Learn more about Sobeys by visiting corporate.sobeys.com -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kcmarsham
Save the Planet by Elevating Ethical Food Brands - Corwin Hiebert VP of Strategic Partnerships & Ric Williams CO-CEO of Ethical Food Group
Welcome back to another episode of the Time to Grow Podcast live from CHFA Now 2023! In this episode, Kyle sits down with Corwin Hiebert (VP, Strategic Partnerships), and Ric Williams (Co-CEO) of Ethical Food Group; the strategic creative, marketing and business operations consultancy for food brands who want to save the planet. They discuss the landscape of the CPG industry and how Ethical Food Group takes brands from a simple promise or early market traction to market disruption and beyond -------------------- Learn more about Ethical Food Group's mission by visiting ethicalfoodgroup.com -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kcmarsham
Disrupting the Product Sampling Space with Kambi Co-Founder of Uptaste (Live from CHFA)
In this episode, Kyle sits down with Uptaste Co-Founder Adekambi Laleye to discuss their mission to disrupt the product demo space through their innovative sampling machines, as well as Adekambi's journey to entrepreneurship.
Learn more about Uptaste's mission by visiting uptaste.ca -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kcmarsham
The Strategy for CPG in Canada's Tech Offices - Salesforce, LinkedIn, Netflix: James Tjan's Founder & CEO Mindful Snacks
In this episode Kyle sits down with James Tjan, Founder and CEO of Mindful Snacks; the company that's leading the health revolution and fuelling productive workplaces by offering healthy snack alternatives in company offices like LinkedIn, Salesforce, Netflix, Google and more James discusses the opportunities and challenges on his path to entrepreneurship with Mindful Snacks, and offers valuable insights for anyone looking to begin their career in CPG. -------------------- Learn more about the Mindful Snacks mission by visiting mindfulsnacks.com -------------------- Keep up with Kyle on social! LinkedIn: Kyle Marsham Instagram: @kcmarsham
Scott Currie - CEO at WakeWater Beverage Company
Scott Currie is the CEO of WakeWater Beverage Company, a brand redefining the energy drink category. WakeWater is flavoured naturally and uses green tea caffeine paired with L-Theanine to ensure consumers have long-lasting energy without the crash.
In this conversation, Scott talks about the competition WakeWater is up against in the energy drink category, how the business has evolved since it launched, what areas of the business Scott is currently focusing on, his experience at Procter and Gamble and so much more!
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-currie-2400ba1a/
Check out WakeWater: https://www.wakewater.ca/
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/
Register for the CHFA Trade Show and Conference September 22-24, 2023 https://www.chfanow.ca/toronto/
Support Save Our Supplement here https://www.saveoursupplements.ca/
Agency: https://www.greenfreshmarketing.ca/
Toodu: https://thetoodu.com/
Aaron Skelton: President and Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Health Food Association
Aaron Skelton is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Health Food Association, Canada’s largest national trade association dedicated to the natural health and organic products industry. CHFA represents the manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, growers, and importers of natural and organic products that contributes $3.5 billion to the Canadian economy.
In this episode, Aaron talks about all things CHFA, when he joined, what he has learned since being a part of CHFA, nurturing a good company culture, qualities of a successful leader, understanding the Canadian consumer, the upcoming conference, his role leading Natural Value with Canada's largest grocery Loblaw Companies Limited and so much more.
Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronskelton/
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/
Register for the CHFA Trade Show and Conference September 22-24, 2023 https://www.chfanow.ca/toronto/
Support Save Our Supplement here https://www.saveoursupplements.ca/
Ruth Elnekave - Founder and CEO of JOYÀ
Joining me in this episode is Ruth Elnekave, Founder and CEO of JOYÀ. JOYÀ is reimagining wellness supplements by turning them into a joyful daily ritual. Their Superblends and Functional Chocolates are created by chefs for an amazing taste that is easy to incorporate into your daily routine. JOYÀ products are expertly-formulated using 100% pure, time-tested botanicals. Ruth and her team are on a mission to help people feel and live their best so that they can do the things they love with joy, each and every day.
In this episode, Ruth talks about her career as a corporate lawyer, her personal health challenges, how she began prioritizing her health and wellness, what the inspiration for JOYÀ was, challenges from the early stages of the brand, growing the company, adapting to the changing marketing landscape, and so much more.
Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-elnekave/
Check Out JOYÀ: https://www.thejoyalife.com/
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/
Leila Keshavjee - Founder of Happy Pops
Leila Keshavjee launched Happy Pops, a brand of all-natural ice pops made with real fruit and sweetened with a hint of organic cane sugar, in 2016 after graduating with a degree from the University of Toronto. With her kinesiology education and experience as an athlete and coach, Leila was inspired to create ice pops that were both healthy and delicious as a snack on the go, post-workout, or any other moment throughout the day. Incorporating flavors from her South Asian heritage, Happy Pops are handcrafted in small batches without artificial ingredients and are sold at retail stores, farmers markets and festivals across the country.
In this episode, Leila talks about what pushed her to start a brand, the inspiration behind Happy Pops flavors, challenges building the business, the increase in women CPG leaders, how she’s executed unique elements of Happy Pops, how she has stayed connected to Happy Pops consumers throughout building the brand, mentors in her life, and so much more.
Connect with Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilakeshavjee/
Check Out Happy Pops: https://happypops.ca/pages/about
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/
Sasha Rajamani - Founder of Pokko Snacks
Growing up, Sasha Rajamani’s favorite snack was his mother’s recipe for “Ribbon Pakoda”; a crunchy, spicy, South Indian inspired chip mix. As he began making it himself and friends, famiy members, and colleagues wanted to buy it from him, Sasha knew there was potential to turn his favorite nostalgic snack into a business. Sasha founded Pokko in 2021 and has since grown the business to be in retailers and online. Both Pokko’s Original and Spicy chips are filled with turmeric, chickpeas, asafetida, and kashmiri chilis. Once you start eating Pokko, you won’t be able to stop!
In this episode, Sasha shares the early days of founding Pokko, his “why” for starting the business, how being a father has changed him, advice for new entrepreneurs, how his perspective of the CPG industry has changed, and so much more.
Connect with Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-rajamani-02872618/
Check Out Pokko: http://www.pokko.ca/
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/
Category Manager Health & Wellness Metro Ontario - Charles Buhagiar S2EP2
In this week's episode, we are joined by Category Manager & leading trendsetter Charles Buhagiar of Metro Ontario. Metro is a Canadian food retailer operating in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Metro is the third largest grocer in Canada, after Loblaw Companies Limited and Sobeys. There are 365 locations in Ontario and Quebec.
The Canadian Health Food Association and CHFA NOW is the largest health and wellness trade show for the natural products industry. Brands, brokers, retailers, distributors and service providers gather to discover brands, uncover industry insights, network, and spot new and exciting trends for the upcoming year.
Enjoy!
Grocery Insights from the Director of Centre Store at Longo's George Maia: Season 2 Ep.1
To kick off season 2, we are joined by the Director of Grocery at Longo's, George Maia. Longo's is a chain of 36 retail supermarkets and grocery delivery service serving Southern Ontario, Canada, controlled by Sobeys parent Empire Company in partnership with the founding Longo family. Its corporate office is located in Vaughan and operates locations mainly in the Greater Toronto Area.
George has been in the industry for many years. He started his career at Sobeys, then moved to Longo's as a category manager, then he managed their grocery gateway business in the midst of COVID-19, and now he is the Director of Grocery, Diary & Frozen, overseeing the responsibilities of the category management team.
In this episode, George gives us insights into the retailer's perspective during the pandemic, what it takes to win with a category manager and execute a successful sales meeting, the importance of tailoring your strategy to meet the demands of an omnichannel consumer, and so much more.
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Building A Buzz Around Superfood Creamer with BUZZD Founder Lauren Bensadoun
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by Lauren Bensadoun, co-founder of BUZZD Nutrition. Lauren and her partner Alex saw a gap in the market and created a superfood coffee creamer, leading them to building the BUZZD together. Throughout this episode, Lauren talks about how BUZZD came to be, the highs and lows she’s experienced as an entrepreneur, what she’s learned along the way, her experience running a business with a partner, and so much more. Lauren’s journey building BUZZD is one that all entrepreneurs can learn from, enjoy! Shop BUZZD Products Follow Lauren on LinkedIn Follow BUZZD on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram Kyle Marsham’s Instagram Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Produced by GreenFresh Media.
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13 Year Old Dropout to Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur and Now Mentor with Mike Fata
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by the one and only Mike Fata. After dropping out of school at just 13 years old, Mike joined the workforce earlier than most. When he found himself weighing upwards of 300 pounds at 18 years old, Mike began a weight loss journey that would spark his passion for the health industry and lead him to founding Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998. With Mike as Chairman & CEO, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods became massively successful and was sold in 2019 for $419 million dollars. Throughout this conversation, Mike describes the lessons that dropping out of school at 13 years old taught him, his current focus on mentorship, the qualities of a great founder, and more. Mike’s entrepreneurial story is unlike any other and his wealth of knowledge is valuable for all!
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Quenching Consumers’ Thirst for Calm with Daydream founder Alex Simonelli
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by Alex Simonelli, founder and CEO of Daydream, a lifestyle brand that is changing the beverage industry. Daydream drinks have no sugar, no caffeine, and contain a mix of powerful adaptogens and hemp extracts that work with the body’s endocrine system to increase focus and find calm. Without any prior brand building experience, Alex’s success with Daydream has been remarkable as more and more consumers are turning to plant based beverages. Tune in to learn how Alex caught the entrepreneurial bug, how he grew Daydream during a global pandemic, his process for raising money, what his advice is for young entrepreneurs, and more!
Email: hi@drinkdaydream.com
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Making Healthy Eats Taste Like Treats with Stellar Eats Founder Stella Vanstone
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by Stella Vanstone, CEO and founder of Stellar Eats. Stella has always believed that choosing healthy foods shouldn’t restrict the great flavors that you love. She is on a mission to make “healthy eats taste like treats” through Stellar Eats variety of baking mixes that pack a nutritional punch. Throughout this episode you will learn Stella’s journey as an entrepreneur, how she experienced disordered eating through diet culture, what she envisions for Stellar Eats future, and so much more.
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Surviving and Profiting From Radical Change with Jonathan Brill Author of Rogue Waves
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by Jonathan Brill, author of the book Rogue Waves: Future-Proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change. After spending 25 years running product innovation firms and working for HP as a global futurist, Jonathan began to ask the question: how do you survive and profit from radical change? This became the foundation for his book, Rogue Waves. Throughout this episode, Jonathan talks about the concept of a rogue wave, the steps needed to create a system that is resilient to change, the current rogue waves going on in the world, the undercurrents that will impact the CPG industry, and so much more. Tune in to learn how to turn resiliency into your new strategy for growth!
Uncovering the Tequila Industry with Sandeep and Riti Gupta, founders of Cada Dia Tequila
Monica Walker: Head of Food & Grocery at Healthy Planet - Sales 101
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by Monica Walker, the head of Food and Grocery for Healthy Planet. Unlike the past guests we’ve had on the show who have their own business, products, and services that they sell, Monica is the first on the show that sits on the other end of the transaction where she decides what products and brands get to go on the shelf. Coming from the UK with a vast sales experience at Xerox to coming to Canada and having her own business to holding a role at Marsham International and more career successes, she has racked up so much wisdom and experience in the sales industry, which she shares on this episode. If you want to grow in the sales industry or want to learn how to get your products listed in stores, this episode is a must-listen!
Monica's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/monica-walker-846a7618
Healthy Planet website: https://www.healthyplanetcanada.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4qCKBhAVEiwAkTYsPL5Mkx-EQS2Sm5XvVLLcJd0fEyBuo5sL_7RyoPhcN-9dnsSwjwIKmRoCE8sQAvD_BwE
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Inside the Software World with David Sorbara, Founder of Barkley HQ
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by David Sorbara, the founder of Barkley HQ. Barkley HQ is a software platform designed for pet groomers to automate some of their daily tasks so they can focus more on grooming. David shares his journey as an entrepreneur and how he has launched and scaled a software company. Find out his tips for starting a company, his take on the future of technology, and more!
Website: https://barkleyhq.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmsorbara/ & https://www.instagram.com/barkley_hq/
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Episode with Josh and Amar, the founders of Brüst Protein Coffee
In this week’s episode, Kyle is joined by Josh and Amar, the founders of Brüst protein coffee. After meeting during their MBA course at Western University, Josh and Amar found a gap within the Canadian CPG market and decided to create protein coffee that tastes amazing. This episode shares their experiences and tips on starting a business, navigating their business strategies during COVID times, and more. Learn how Josh and Amar are making an impact within the Canadian market.
Website: https://www.brustbeverages.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brustbevco/
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Mimosas & Entrepreneurship with Mitchell Stern, Co-Founder of Station Cold Brew and most recently Darling Mimosa
Join Kyle and Mitchell Stern, Co-Founder of Station Cold Brew, to discuss navigating the Canadian CPG space drawing from his experience of over 12 years. He is also the Co-Founder of Darling Mimosa, Canada's first canned mimosa drink sold in over 100 LCBO stores in Ontario. Mitch is very invested in building community, developing meaningful relationships, and is passionate about helping out other entrepreneurs. Join them as they give an insight into the day-to-day activities of an entrepreneur and tips on embracing every part of the entrepreneurial journey!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgstern/
Instagram: @mitchellstern, @darlingmimosa, @Stationcoldbrew & @greenfresh.media
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Inside the World of the Creator Economy with Samantha E Cutler, Content Creator & Co-Founder of Clout Jam
In this week's episode, Kyle is joined by Samantha E Cutler (@thefitfatale). From content creator and tech start-up founder to podcast host and meditation guide, Samantha discusses her incredible achievements in the marketing industry and creator economy. She not only built her own brand from the ground up but co-founded her company Clout Jam with the goal of helping other creators manage their work. Find out her top tips and advice for starting your own brand and the power of meditation to stay grounded through it all!
Website: Clout Jam & GreenFresh Media
Instagram: @thefitfatale & @greenfresh.media
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E-Commerce Strategies to Win in Grocery with Andrew Maida, Founder of Flourish Pancakes
This week join Kyle and Andrew Maida, Founder of Flourish Pancakes, as they dive into Andrew's impressive e-commerce background and the strategies he continues to use to grow his protein pancake mix business. Whether promoting his products in-store or online, his simple and successful digital marketing funnel has led to rapid growth over the past few years. Learn how Flourish is crushing it in the natural foods industry!
Website: Flourish Pancakes & GreenFresh Media
Instagram: @flourishpancakes & @greenfresh.media
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Why Every Brand Should Invest in Influencer Marketing and Content Creation with Joseph Anderson, Co-Founder of Mighty Scout
This week Joseph Anderson, Co-Founder of Mighty Scout joins Kyle to discuss everything you need to know about influencer marketing. From budget and content, to reaching target audiences, this episode provides the template your brand needs to get started with influencers. Find out how Joe used his tech background to start Mighty Scout, a leading influencer marketing platform, from the ground up. Learn from the tips, tricks, and experiences that one of the industry’s top influencer experts has to share.
Website: Mighty Scout & GreenFresh Media
Instagram: @mightyscoutapp & @greenfresh.media
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Bar Owner Turned Cold Brew Coffee Guru with David Schneiderman, Co-Founder of Two Bears Coffee
Energize your day with everything coffee from Kyle and David Schneiderman, Founder of Two Bears Coffee. The two discuss David’s love for coffee and travelling, leading him to become a coffee expert by visiting coffee farms in Columbia (and even learning Spanish!). The two discuss his passion for flash brewing, oat milk, and the impact social media has had on growing Two Bears.
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Natural Sanitizers and Chemical Mindfulness with Andrew Miller, Co-Founder of Purple Frog Products
In this episode, Kyle is joined by Andrew Miller, Co-Founder of Purple Frog Products to discuss everything from natural hand sanitizers to how to avoid harmful chemicals in everyday products. Andrew touches on how his childhood experiences sparked an interest in the natural and plant-based wellness industry. Join them as they follow Andrew’s incredible entrepreneurial journey.
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Introduction Episode: Meet Kyle Marsham & Find Out Why He Started Time To Grow and GreenFresh Media
Welcome to Time to Grow with your host Kyle Marsham! Kyle discusses what sparked this curiosity-driven journey of discovering what lies behind the scenes of the top CPG food and beverage brands. He introduces himself and shares his extensive experience in the Canadian natural foods industry. From social media marketing to food brokers he's setting out to discover what gets products off of shelves and into consumer’s hands.
Don’t miss a sneak peek of the exciting guests and brands that are to come!
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Starting off Direct to Consumer, Hiring a Broker and the Power of Overnight Oats with Zoey Li, Co-Founder of Yumi Organics
In this episode, Kyle is joined by Zoey Li, Co-Founder, and President of Yumi Organics Overnight Oats. The two of them discuss how her experience as a registered dietician led to her filling a gap in the healthy food market for a simple and nutritious breakfast. Zoey shares her thoughts on how having a science background can be an asset for entrepreneurs and advice for others looking to get started in natural foods.
Website: https://www.yumi-organics.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yumiorganics/
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High Performance Athlete, The Magic of Bone Broth & Building a CPG Food & Beverage Business with Connor Meakin, Founder of Bluebird Provisions Bone Broth
Welcome to Time to Grow! In the premiere episode, Connor Meakin, Founder of Bluebird Provisions joins Kyle to discuss the ten-year journey that led him to start his own organic bone broth company. In a story with lots of twists and turns, Connor explains how being a high-performance athlete and working early on at Hootsuite landed him where he is today in the natural food industry.
Website: https://bluebirdprovisions.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purebonebroth/
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