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.
Episodes
210 episodes
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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From Concept to Market: Mastering the Art of Inventing and Launching Successful Products for First-time Inventors
Today's episode is a masterclass on product innovation and business growth, especially for first-time inventors and entrepreneurs. Our guest, Tania James, transitioned from an 18-year career as a child and youth worker to entrepreneurship, by e...
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Episode 197
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16:28
Doubling Business Every Year: The Simple Secret Behind Snug Plug’s Explosive Growth
Our guest on today’s episode, Salim Mitri, turned a common household issue into a thriving business by founding Snug Plug, an innovative solution for loose electrical outlets. Alongside his partner, Joel S...
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Episode 196
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14:28
Resilient Strategies: How Proud Grill Built a Brand That Dominates in Stores and Online
Breaking into a competitive retail market requires a clear brand vision, a resilient mindset, and a robust distribution strategy that integrates both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels. Today’s guest on the show has successfully woven the...
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Episode 195
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30:09
From DTC to 35,000 Retail Locations: How Strategic Expansion and Customer Insights Fueled More Labs’ Explosive Growth
In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we discover how a targeted retail expansion strategy, customer engagement, and in-depth research contributed to sustainable business growth for More Labs. Ou...
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Episode 194
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35:40
From Research to Market: How Deep Research and Fast Prototyping Can Transform Your Startup to a High-Growth Company
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Nick McEvily, a seasoned founder, product leader, and business consultant who has helped several early-stage companies achieve exponential growth including his startups that raised $36 million and was named t...
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Episode 193
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24:24
From One Location to 80 in 3 Years: How Creativity and Resilience Fueled Dirty Dough’s Rapid Growth
In this episode, we interview Bennett Maxwell, the visionary founder of Dirty Dough, a cookie franchise that has expanded from one location to over e...
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Episode 192
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21:44
From Indifference to Demand: How Elvy Lab is Transforming Men’s Skincare Routines
Today, we interview Lekha Vyas, an entrepreneur transforming the men's skincare industry with her brand, Elvy Lab. Focused on providing science-backed skincare solutions, Lekha is addressing a gap many men did...
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Episode 191
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27:22
Building Fashionable Brands: Insights for Growing an Outstanding Business Through Storytelling and Superior Customer Service
Today, we speak with Jimmy Zollo, co-founder of Joe & Bella, a clothing brand that meets the specialized needs of older adults through high-quality, fashionable, and easy-to-wear clothes. Through inn...
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Episode 190
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26:53
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Master Your Licensing Deals: Lessons on Licensing and Product Development
Are you looking to secure licensing deals from major brands for your product or invention but don’t know where to start? Join us as we speak with John Ellis, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in licensing and bringing new produc...
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Episode 189
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Organic Growth101: The Power of Face-to-Face Sales in a Digital World | AthletiPack
In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare speaks with Trent Hughes, founder of AthletiPack, who bootstrapped his brand to success by selling at live, in-person events, where he got in...
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Episode 188
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21:08
Golden Rules for Turning Niche Opportunities into Multi-Million Dollar Businesses: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur
In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we interview Cameron Taylor, a visionary who has scaled multiple businesses to 7 figures across diverse industries. From founding a national law firm and authoring bestselling books to working in v...
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Episode 187
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40:46
Scaling from Scratch: The Power of Strategic Foresight for Young Entrepreneurs
Today’s guest on the Harvest Growth Podcast is Gabriel Alba, a remarkable young inventor who started and scaled his business from his college dorm into an international brand with multiple innovative products. An MIT-trained mechanical engineer...
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Episode 186
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30:45
The Amazon Advantage: How to Win in Today’s Marketplace with an Amazon-First Strategy
"Almost everyone buys on Amazon." This is a statement we all might agree with, but do we truly understand its implications? In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we welcome Neil Twa, a renowned Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazo...
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Episode 185
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26:44
