Product Launch Rebel
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 056: On Becoming a Sales Virtuoso -- The Mickeli Bedore Interview
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it, many aspiring entrepreneurs are held back by a fear of selling.In this episode, I interview sales luminary, Mickeli Bedore, where he pr...
Ep. 055: Do you believe in LUCK?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode highlights the fascinating topic of luck. It explores important questions such as: (1) Do you believe in luck? (2) Have you experien...
Ep. 054: On Launching a Snowboard Outerwear Company — The Mike West Interview
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Mike West, the founder of 686 Outerwear, launched his snowboard brand just out of college, with no formal design experience. Listen as Mi...
Ep. 053: On Launching a Smartphone Accessory Brand — The David Barnett Interview
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how David Barnett, the founder of PopSockets, evolved from philosophy professor to entrepreneur, and quickly grew his smartphone accessory compan...
Ep. 052: On Launching a Performance Apparel Brand — The Joe Kudla Interview
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear this new episode where John interviews entrepreneur Joe Kudla, the founder of Vuori Clothing. Listen as Joe uses fear...
Ep. 051: On Launching a Tea Company — The Jim Lamancusa Interview
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear this inspiring interview of Jim Lamancusa, the founder of Cusa Tea company. Listen as he describes the joys of starting the world’s first...
Ep. 050: On Launching an Innovative Bedding Company — The Eugene Alletto Interview
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the spectacular entrepreneur journey of Eugene Alletto, the Founder of Bedgear, a performance bedding company. Learn how overcoming the loss o...
Ep. 049: On Launching an Innovative Pet Product Company — The Ken Goldman Interview
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the fascinating story of how Ken Goldman launched his dog gear company, Stunt Puppy. Learn how he started producing dog leashes and collars by...
Ep. 048: On Launching an Innovative Baked Goods Company — The Michael Tierney Interview
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how young Michael Tierney, the founder of Mikey’s Muffins, launched his company and, within three short years, is selling through major ...
Ep. 047: On Launching Justin’s Nut Butter — The Justin Gold Interview
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear this exciting interview with Justin Gold, the founder of Justin’s Nut Butter. Listen as he describes overcoming a deluge of obstacles in...
Ep. 046: On Launching a Healthy Food and Beverage Brand — The Rita Katona Interview
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Rita Katona followed her passion to launch a healthy food and beverage company called So Good Brands, Inc. Listen as she shares her inspirat...
Ep. 45: On Launching an Adventure Travel Clothing Brand — The Ryan Hitzel Interview
24 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the amazing startup story of the wildly successful Roark Revival apparel brand, founded by Ryan Hitzel. Learn how he channeled his experience as...
Ep. 044: How to Unleash Imagination and Create New Products — The Barry Kudrowitz Interview
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Barry Kudrowitz, a leading authority on design, innovation and new product development, helps people to think more creatively and unleash the...
Ep. 043: The Launch and Growth of Pure Cycles — The Michael Fishman Interview
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the exciting story of how three childhood buddies launched their own bicycle brand, in college. Learn how they first bootstrapped the business wi...
Ep. 042: On Launching a Domestic Bike Manufacturing Company — The Zak Pashak Interview
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this young Canadian serial entrepreneur moved to Detroit, USA, to start the largest US-based bicycle manufacturer, Detroit Bikes. Learn wha...
Ep. 041: On Starting and Growing a Pickle Company — The Rick Field Interview
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how a series of mid-life challenges, and a passion for pickles, drove Rick Field to launch Rick’s Picks, a fancy product line of pickles....
Ep. 040: On Disrupting the Food Condiment Business — The Scott Norton Interview
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the amazing story of how this young entrepreneur, Scott Norton, and his business partner, sought to disrupt the sleepy food condiment industry. L...
Ep. 039: On Launching a Women’s Surfwear Brand — The Amanda Chinchelli Interview
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this accomplished surfer started one of today’s hottest surf wear brands — Seea. Listen as she describes how entrepreneurship ...
Ep. 038: On Launching Two Ski Companies — The Jason Levinthal Interview
30 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the wild story about how Jason Levinthal started and grew Line Skis (the first modern twin-tip ski company) and ignited a youth ski movement and...
Ep. 037: On Launching a Line of Fitness Products — The Tee Major Interview
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how entrepreneur, Tee Major, expanded his fitness training business by launching a new line of unconventional fitness products, including ̵...
Ep. 036: On Starting an Outdoor Consumer Electronics Brand — The Caro Krissman Interview
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this perpetual entrepreneur, Caro Krissman, launched the consumer electronics brand, Outdoor Tech, to better serve outdoor enthusiasts. Le...
Ep. 035: How to Launch a Fitness Wearable Tech Company — The Davide Vigano Interview
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this successful Microsoft executive escaped the corporate world to start his own wearable tech company. Learn how he spotted the business opp...
Ep. 034: How to Launch a Green Juice Company — The Shauna Martin Interview
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how a life-threatening scare led to the life-changing creation of Shauna Martin’s hot new juice company, Daily Greens. Learn how Shauna ev...
Ep. 033: On Launching Love Your Melon Headwear — The Zachary Quinn Interview
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how entrepreneur, Zachary Quinn, co-created a business idea in college, dropped out, and led the astonishing growth of Love Your Melon headwear. ...
Ep. 032: How to Launch a Natural Nut Butter Company — The Andrew Kincheloe Interview
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Andrew Kincheloe started and grew his Buddy’s Nut Butter brand out of college, with absolutely no business experience. Learn how he hum...
Ep. 031: On How to Launch a Frozen Treat Company — The Erik Brust Interview
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this young entrepreneur, Erik Brust, started a company in honor of his cousin, who — with Erik — conceptualized the Jonny Pops ...
Ep. 030: On Starting a Natural Snack Brand — The Mary Kosir Interview
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Mary Kosir, the Co-Founder of WholeMe foods, talk about her journey to become an “accidental entrepreneur.” Learn the details of...
Ep. 029: On Launching Epic Provisions — The Taylor Collins Interview
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the astonishing success story of Taylor Collins, the Co-Founder and Chief of Epic Provisions. Learn how he and his wife channeled their athleti...
Ep. 028: On Launching a Ski Company and Movement — The Matthew Sterbenz Interview
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this young entrepreneur became a driving force in skiing’s revolution. Learn how the founder of 4FRNT Skis, Matthew Sterbenz, went fro...
Ep. 027: How to Launch a Pillow Company and Awaken a Sleepy Industry — The Mike Lindell Interview
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the extraordinary success story of Mike Lindell, the Founder of MyPillow, Inc. Learn how he overcame a deluge of rejection, legal mistakes and d...
Ep. 026: How to Launch in the Natural Products Channel — The Bob Burke Interview
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about launching a natural food or beverage product? Want to get your product into Whole Foods Market and other natural product retailers? This...
Ep. 025: Going from Rubble to Riches — The Sara and David Russick Interview
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this visionary couple grew an innovative garbage collection business into a windfall of profits. Listen as they describe careful planning a...
Ep. 024: How to Launch a Vodka Brand — The Ben Brueshoff Interview
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how this savvy, young co-founder and entrepreneur launched a vodka company, based on locally farm-raised beets. Hear how they found a distilling...
Ep. 023: On Launching a Farm-Based Distillery — The Cheri Reese Interview
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you long for a simpler life that is more meaningful? Then be inspired by Cheri Reese, who left the hectic city life with her husband to start ...
Ep. 022: How to Begin Your Personal Transformation in 2017 — with John Benzick
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you seek new growth opportunities? Are you frustrated with seeing only incremental change, at best, in your personal or professional life? In thi...
Ep. 021: On How to Launch a Yard Product Company — The Michael Miller Interview
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the story of how Michael Miller started a yard product business. Learn about his journey of bootstrapping the business; working with retailers,...
Ep. 020: On How to Launch a Healthy Food Company — The Donn Kelly Interview
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about how this entrepreneur started a healthy food product company. Learn his stories about bootstrapping the business; working with retailers, ...
Ep. 019: On How to Launch a Fitness Equipment Company — The Tim Porth Interview
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Tim Porth, Co-Founder of Octane Fitness, describe his successes, joys and frustrations in building one of the most respected fitness equipment ...
Ep. 018: How Elite Athletes Conquer Fear — The Levi LaVallee Interview
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how 10-time X-Games medalist, Levi LaVallee, went from small-town snowmobiler to elite athlete, world-record holder and entrepreneur by conqueri...
Ep. 017: On How to Change the Face of Bicycle Apparel — The Brent Gale Interview
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen how Brent Gale, Co-Founder of Twin Six, became fed up with the uninspired choices for bike gear to spark a revolution in bicycle apparel. Lea...
Ep. 016: How We Launched a Line of DIY Project Kits
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Josh Porter and his MakersKit co-founders went from zero sales to over 300,000 units sold in less than three years. Listen as he describes th...
Ep. 015: 8 “Must Do” Tips on How to Launch a Physical Product — With John Benzick
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about launching a consumer product business? Then get the inside scoop on how to boost your chances for success. Listen to John&#...
Ep. 014: How to Find Your Career “Sweet Spot” — with John Benzick
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In your career, do you feel like you’re using your talents and being rewarded for them? Are you operating in the best environment, with the ri...
Ep. 013: How to Launch a Wearable Tech Brand — The Andrea Perdomo Interview
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Be inspired by this young female entrepreneur, and her co-founder, and how they’re blazing a revolutionary new trail in wearable technology. Hea...
Ep. 012: How to Conquer Rejection (Even If You’re In a Sea of Self Doubt) — With John Benzick
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is the fear of rejection holding you back? Hear John Benzick, the host of the Product Launch Rebel podcast, explain his “Top 8 Tips for Conqueri...
Ep. 011: On Launching an Apparel Company — The Mike Arbeiter Interview
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear serial entrepreneur, Mike Arbeiter, explain how he started two apparel brands, and a technology company. Listen to his ideas on how to raise capi...
Ep. 010: On Launching a Pet Tech Product — The Lisa Lavin Interview
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen how Lisa Lavin explains her launch of PetChatz, the revolutionary pet technology product. Hear how she wisely began with solid “voice-of-...
Ep. 009: Selling to Large Retailers — The Chad Hetherington Interview
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen how Chad Hetherington helps entrepreneurs find retail partners to launch and grow their products. Learn the keys to success in distributing pro...
Ep. 008: On Launching a Nutritional Beverage — The Will Brown Interview
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as William Brown describes how he was inspired to improve the nutrition of cancer patients. Hear about his challenges of raising capital, marke...
Ep. 007: On Disrupting the Bottled Water Industry — The Matthew Swanson Interview
06 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the inspiring story of how this young entrepreneur is disrupting the bottled water industry. Listen as he describes his secret to raising money, ...
Ep. 006: On Launching a Brewery — The Adam Sjogren Interview
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thrilling entrepreneurial journey of brewery founder, Adam Sjogren, of Northgate Brewing. Listen as he describes why and how they started, wh...
Ep. 005: On Launching Three Beverage Companies — The Joe Heron Interview
23 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Joe Heron explain the keys to success in launching three beverage companies and selling two to PepsiAmericas and MillerCoors. Listen how Joe Hero...
Ep. 004: On Launching Handsome Bicycles — The Ben Morrison Interview
12 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the exciting entrepreneurial journey of bike-company co-founder, Ben Morrison, of Handsome Cycles. Hear Ben describe how he and his co-fou...
Ep. 003: On Launching a Drum Accessory Company — The Jeff Sevaldson Interview
03 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how two bootstrapping college roommates launched a drum accessory company. Hear how they networked with industry insiders, attended key trade sh...
Ep. 002: On Launching a Beverage Company — The Bob Safford Interview
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the thrilling startup journey of beverage-company founder, Bob Safford. Hear Bob describe how he got serious about his business idea, how ...
Ep. 001: Introduction to Product Launch Rebel Podcast
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings everyone, this is John Benzick from Venture Superfly.com, and I’m excited to tell you about my podcast called “Product Launch Rebel.” ...