EP 386 - This week we revisit our chat with Thomas Robson Kanu, who pivoted from a top level premier league and international football career into entrepreneurship, setting up family business the Turmeric Co.Based on a formula that he and his father developed to aid his recovery and pain relief (he was pain free in six weeks of consistent consumption) Thomas is now taking the same drive that fuelled his paying career into business.We talk about:Why so many superficially healthy drinks on our shop shelves contain so little nutrition and so much sugar that you might as well have a coke and enjoy itWhy it is so difficult to get natural remedies into the mainstream (hint, it’s to do with moneyAndWhy f**king up every day is the route to successIt’s a fascinating chat especially when you hear the drive and ambition for the Turmeric Co to emulate the global success of health drinks from a previous century (yes, we are talking about Coca Cola).*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Thomas Robson-Kanu00:32 The Birth of The Turmeric Company01:52 Andy's Intro 02:10 Thomas's Journey from Football to Entrepreneurship04:20 Challenges and Rewards of Professional Sports07:53 The Power of Natural Remedies16:01 Launching a Health Brand25:27 Clinical Studies and Health Benefits34:11 The Importance of Health and Nutrition35:41 Challenges in the Juice Industry37:12 Manufacturing and Shelf Life39:42 Business Growth and Strategy43:39 Consumer Trends and Functional Beverages52:32 The Reality of Juice Products58:18 Quickfire - Get To Know Thomas01:03:07 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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