Hosted by Duncan Alney
We feature leaders of mission-driven food and beverage brands. Come listen to origin stories - and insights about current industry trends, connecting with your audience, building a community, making the world a better place, and of course, #founderlife.
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On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Jeremy Klein, Director of Sales at Think Jerky, about their journey in the healthy food industry. Jeremy talks about Think Jerky and why it exists, what makes Think Jerky’s flavors unique, advice for future entrepreneurs in the food industry, and top-notch marketing strategies.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Dr. Juan Salinas, the Founder and CEO of P-nuff Crunch, about his journey in creating a crunchy, delicious, and nutritious snack. Dr. Salinas talks about P-nuff Crunch, how he stays inspired, the future goals for P-nuff Crunch, and their exciting flavors.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Jet Cessant, the Co-founder and CMO of Tastelli, about creating and running a healthy jelly snack. Jet talks about Tastelli, their accomplishments and target audience, and the most popular flavors.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Kyle Maggard, the Founder and CEO of Over Easy, about his journey of starting and running a delicious and healthy breakfast food brand. Kyle explains how Over Easy was started, the inspiration behind its growth, the importance of supporting small brands, and why people should eat healthily.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Marinés Romo, the Co-founder of Three Siblings Co., to discuss how they’re innovating in the candy industry. Marinés talks about Three Siblings Co. and what they are producing, the inspiration behind the company, the mascot for their brand, and what’s next for the Swums Candy division.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Tony Varni, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Nutty Gourmet, about walnut healthy snacking. Tony talks about Nutty Gourmet and their flavors, the health benefits of walnuts, and advice to people launching their brand.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Mike McDonald, the Co-founder of Small Wins, about tasty, better-for-you gummies that are low in sugar. Mike and Tony talk about Small Wins, how it was founded, its ownership structure, and share their thoughts on running a family business.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Wade Pugh, the Founder and Chief Growth Officer of ChocXO, and Rob Greenhow, the Head Chocolatier at ChocXO, about running a successful, healthy chocolate brand. They explain the process of how to make chocolate from a cocoa pod, the challenges of running a chocolate brand, and the experience of running a business with other parties involved.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Shant Reganyan and Vicken Kejejian, the Co-founders of Chili Chews, about their sweet, sour, and spicy candy. They go into detail about the Chili Chews brand, what they are doing to stay innovative in the candy industry, and their founder lives.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Caleb and Mackay Keech and Nick Moore of the brand “Keech” about the ingredients and people behind a newly crafted diabetic-friendly keto chocolate. Together, they discuss the various chocolate flavors, the figs they come from, and the founders behind this guilt-free, sugar-free delectable dessert. Stay tuned for some sweet secrets!
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Mariam Raji, the Founder and CEO of Green Sahara, about her entrepreneurial journey and running a brand. Mariam discusses Green Sahara’s African-style potato chips, the inspiration behind her company, exciting accomplishments, and how they connect with their audience.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Chris Peruzzi, the COO and Founder of The Functional Chocolate Company, about how he used chocolate as a fun, sweet, and effective way to care for his kids’ health realities. Chris talks about their product and what makes them different from others in the market, the inspiration behind his brand, his proudest moment, and their marketing strategy.
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