The Harvest Growth Podcast
Listen to inspirational stories from successful inventors and entrepreneurs as our host, Jon LaClare, founder of Harvest Growth, leads interviews targeted at helping aspiring inventors and market-leading entrepreneurs alike. If you’d like to see how Harvest Growth can help grow your product business, click below.
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223 episodes
Beyond Chatbots and ChatGPT: Harnessing AI for Rapid Business Growth In The Digital Era - Vengo AI
What if you could build a sales team that never sleeps, never takes a coffee break, and knows exactly how to convert every single website visitor into a potential customer? Sounds like a fantasy, right? For today's guest, the answer is yes....
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Episode 222
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22:15
Scaling Through Specificity: How Narrowing Your Target Market Expands Your Business
When Jairo Zeitel noticed his grandchildren refusing to eat anything healthy, it sparked an invention that would revolutionize nutrition for picky eaters. Jairo's journey from concerned grandfather to innovative entrepreneur demonstrates how id...
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Episode 221
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26:25
From Side Hustle to Eight-Figure Empire: How Amish Farm Soap Built a Natural Skincare Revolution
In today's episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome George Jorgensen and Steve Ross, the duo who transformed Amish Farms Soap from a humble side business into an impressive ei...
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Episode 220
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30:54
Beyond the Kickstarter Trap: A Founder's Guide to Smarter Product Funding, Scaling, and Business Growth
In today’s episode, we dive into the incredible journey of serial entrepreneur Jacob Kirstein, who turned a simple idea into Chapie—a million-dollar brand redefining how we protect cosmetics, medicines, a...
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Episode 219
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33:30
“Make It Unique or Don’t Make It”: Linhart’s Philosophy for Standing Out in Competitive Markets
Today, we interview Dr. Zach Linhart and Michael Fensterstock, the forces behind Linhart, a premium dental care brand born from a prestigious 50-year dental practice. Driven by a philosophy of crafting only un...
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Episode 218
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29:45
Top Amazon Secrets for Beginners: How to Build a 7-Figure Business in Three Years
Today’s guest built her company to seven figures on Amazon and became a top 4% Amazon seller in just three years. She is Pallavi Pande, founder of DTO...
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Episode 217
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31:26
Ideas, Guts & Marketing: How Sergei Kaminskiy Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business from $70
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sergei Kaminskiy, a self-made entrepreneur and real estate investor who embodies the American dream. After immigrating to the US from Siberia and starting his journey in poverty, Sergei ...
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Episode 216
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30:10
Influencer Marketing that Works: Insights for Building an 8-Figure Brand With Influencer Marketing
In today's episode, we interview entrepreneur Justin Gardner, who built his business, Active Skin Repair, to eight figures through strate...
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Episode 215
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31:51
How To Build an Outstanding Brand Through Video and TV Marketing: The Door Hickey Formula
In today's episode, Host Jon LaClare speaks with inventors and video creation experts Ginger Thomson and Jay Vanduch. They share how they transformed a daily frustration into Door Hickey - a revolutiona...
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Episode 214
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26:53
The Alltimate Path to Innovation: Tactics for Building Breakthrough Solutions from Real-World Problems
Join us for a compelling conversation with Rashmi Hudson, founder of Alltimate Luggage, who transformed a common travel frustration into a patented innovation. With over 40 years of travel experience,...
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Episode 213
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The Focus Advantage: A Serial Entrepreneur's Insights for Peak Performance
After founding seven companies and successfully exiting three, today’s guest on the Harvest Growth Podcast transformed his personal quest for better health into a fast-growing business in the tough supplements market. He is Jim Phillips, Founde...
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Episode 212
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Creating Viral Products: How Identifying Gaps Leads to Product Innovations That Stick
When Christopher Ehde's 5-year-old son struggled with proper cleanup after using the bathroom, it sparked an invention that would revolutionize personal hygiene. Christopher’s journey from concerned parent to inventor showcases how identifying ...
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Episode 211
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19:19
Customer-Driven Innovation: Winning in Competitive Markets by Listening and Adapting to the Market
Are you struggling to create a standout product in the competitive pet food market? Then you'll love today's episode featuring Kyle Feigenbaum, founder of healthybud, who turned a passion for pet nutrition i...
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Episode 210
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21:52
From Idea to Empire: How Puffin Drinkwear Became America's 12th Fastest-Growing Consumer Product Business
If you want to turn your product idea into a retail success story that dominates its category, our guest on today's episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast is your perfect resource. Tyrone Hazen is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of
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Episode 209
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33:11
The Legacy Behind the Pitch: A Conversation with Billy Mays III About Talent, Generosity and Kindness
In this deeply moving episode, we sit with Billy Mays III, son of America’s most famous pitchman, for a conversation about legacy, transformation and purpose. From experimental musician to nonprofit leader, Billy reveals how he's honoring his f...
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Episode 208
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49:46
Young Founder Holden Bierman on Building Coastal Cool During High School
Today, we interview Holden Bierman, a remarkable 17-year-old entrepreneur who started his journey at just 12 years old during the COVID-19 lockdown. What began as selling t-shirts from his bedroom has evolved into
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Episode 207
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22:43
Smart Growth: How QL Claw Combined Organic Marketing with Strategic Manufacturing to Accelerate Growth
Are you wondering how to build a successful business without substantial startup capital? Meet Ben Ayd, Founder of Back and Muscle Solutions and Inventor of
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Episode 206
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29:59
From a Struggling Tech Brand to $2M+ Revenue: the Battarix Success Story
We’ve all experienced that moment of panic when our phone dies at the worst possible time - whether at a sports game, during travel, or in an emergency. In our first episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast this year, we interview an entrepreneur ...
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Episode 205
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30:42
Expanding Your Business to Asian Markets: Insights from Ankomn's Success Story
Expanding Your Business to Asian Markets: Insights from Ankomn's Success Story In today's episode, we explore how you can successfully expand into Asian markets through the lens of Ankomn, a...
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Episode 204
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21:58
From Prototype to Product Line: How Strategic Marketing Transformed GoodWag into a Success Story
In today's episode, we explore how Sandy Stinson, President of GoodWag, turned a common pet owner's frustration into a thriving business. E...
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Episode 203
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20:18
From Overwhelmed to Organized: Strategies for Reclaiming Your Time and Boosting Productivity
If you’ve ever struggled to keep up with the endless demands of tasks, emails, and work projects while staying productive, happy, and healthy, then today’s guest is a must-hear resource. She is Leslie Shreve, Founder & CEO of
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Episode 202
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21:04
The $500M Growth Story: How to Build Scalable Systems and Cut Costs with Scott Springer
Today’s guest on The Harvest Growth Podcast is Scott Springer, a seasoned executive consultant with a proven track record of driving exponential growth. Scott was pivotal in Vital Proteins’s growth from $30M to $500M in revenue before its acqui...
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Episode 201
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17:40
From Pizza Box Prototype to Thriving Air Filter Company: Filters Direct USA's Story of Innovation and Grit
Today marks our 200th episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast, and what a journey it’s been! From the first episode, we’ve celebrated everyday people solving big problems through entrepreneurship and shared stories of resilience, innovation and g...
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Episode 200
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23:37
Cutting Manufacturing Costs by 90% and Scaling Smart: Key Insights for Exponential Growth
What if you could cut your manufacturing costs by 90% without compromising quality? Today’s guest, Jeffrey Dakin, founder of The Scrubbie, has done just that—and much more. Starting with a simple idea,...
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Episode 199
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30:26
Launching a Product That Sticks: Insights and Tactics for Entrepreneurs Competing in Saturated Markets
Today, we talk with Bruce Borenstein, a visionary leader in audio technology whose journey demonstrates the power of innovation and perseverance. Known for his pioneering work with AfterShokz (now Shokz), Bruce helped introduce bone conduction ...
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Episode 198
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