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The Story of a Brand Show

CommerceFocused Media, Inc.
Entrepreneurship
E-Commerce
Health and Wellness
Sustainability
Consumer Behavior
Influencer Marketing
Covid-19
Consumer Brands
Nutrition
Gratitude
Consumer Packaged Goods
Affiliate Marketing
Pandemic
Consumer Goods
Gut Health
Women's Health
Venture Capital
Fashion
Hydration
Direct-To-Consumer

Welcome to The Story Of A Brand Show. Hear the unique entrepreneurial journeys of 1000+ Consumer Brand founders. We tap into the doubts, failures, wins and inspirations that come with building Consumer Brand startups in extremely competitive times. Whether you own a brand or work for one, you will learn from our guests as they share the building blocks of their brand's evolution. Who knows, you ma... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1313Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Getting on shelf is not the win. Staying there is the business.

Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures and co-host of The Story of a Brand Show, sits down with Michael Marquis, CEO of Raw Sugar, for a masterclass in what retail really reveal... more

Most supplement brands start with a formula. Jason Dyer started with a philosophy.

Ramon Vela sits down with Jason Dyer, Co-Founder of Farmana, for a deeply thoughtful conversation about twenty-two years of experience in the health and wellness i... more

A flood destroyed the factory, the FDA shut them down, and the company had almost no cash and then something remarkable happened.

Ramon Vela sits down with Alex Whitmore, Founder & CEO of Taza Chocolate, for a deeply human conversation about twen... more

Pet food looks like a food category, but it behaves like a trust category and nobody understands that better than Michael Meyer.

Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures and co-host of The Story of a Brand Show, sits down with Michael for an o... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Whitmore
Founder and CEO of Taza Chocolate
Taza Chocolate
Episode: Taza Chocolate - Stay True to the Craft. Outlast the Competition
Michael Meyer
Operator with pattern recognition across premium pet brands and private equity-backed businesses
I and Love and You; Made by Nacho; Just Food for Dogs
Episode: I and Love and You - The Operator's Playbook for Pet
Shizu Okusa
Founder and CEO of Apothékary
Apothékary
Episode: Apothékary - She Left Wall Street to Redefine Wellness
Marina Pavlovic
Co-founder and CEO of Eli Health
Eli Health
Episode: Eli Health - Your Hormones Are Talking. Are You Listening?
Steve Weiss
Co-founder of Snakkidz
Snakkidz
Episode: Snakkidz - The Snack Bar Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Ryan Alovis
Founder/CEO of LensDirect
LensDirect
Episode: LensDirect - The Founder Who Refused to Quit
Rachel Solomon
Co-founder of Boarderie
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Episode: Boarderie - How Boarderie Cracked the Code on Premium D2C Food
Dan Kessler
COO of The Mind Company
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Episode: The Mind Company - Train Your Brain Like You Train Your Body
Mahsa Vazin
Founder and CEO of PawCo Foods; Founder of Genius Dog
PawCo Foods / Genius Dog
Episode: PawCo & Genius Dog - Your Dog is Like Family. Feed them Like it.

Hosts

Ramon Vela
Host of The Story of a Brand Show
Rose Hamilton
Host of The Story of Brand Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Building a business? Listen up

    One of the top 5 podcasts I listen to for business expertise- love the expert stories and Ramon’s voice is soothing not intense like other bro biz media

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boddiingsytikgd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always insightful, fun and valuable

    Ramon and the team at Story of a Brand are awesome! Great guests and topics who seem to really get along well, speak transparently and give all of us entrepreneurs tons of actionable takeaways. Keep up the strong work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mad Max 3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible stories

    Great balance of the wonderful businesses and the people behind them, lead by an amazing host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Nyhus
    United Statesa year ago
  • a must listen for all founders

    I learn so much from hearing the true story behind the next up and coming brands. It's an inspirational listen. Thank you for all that you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wendypodcast
    Canada2 years ago
  • Inspirational!

    Incredible stories from founders who risk it all to bring you your next favorite products. Each is different and each is motivating. Ramon does a wonderful job of talking to each founder and CEO on a personal level. His communication skills focus on sharing those stories and making it more than just a brand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IowaDude
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are described as authentic with valuable, practical insights for entrepreneurs.
The show is valued for inspiring brand stories and genuine conversations with founders.
Listeners praise the host's engaging, conversational style and the ability to extract actionable takeaways.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Apothékary - She Left Wall Street to Redefine Wellness
Q: How do you use TikTok without letting the algorithm dictate your brand?
We treat TikTok as an education-first channel powered by creator partnerships and close affiliate collaboration; the platform accelerates learning and awareness but we keep brand thesis, language, and strategic channel roles intact to avoid chasing trends and weakening the brand.
Apothékary - She Left Wall Street to Redefine Wellness
Q: Why was liquid the right format for Apothékary?
Liquid format allows higher absorption and a differentiated retail story, enabling a more ritualistic experience that fits busy daily life; it also aligns with longevity goals and makes it feasible to be omnichannel while keeping a defensible formula IP and a narrative around heritage.
Apothékary - She Left Wall Street to Redefine Wellness
Q: Tell me more about what people don't know in your Wall Street to Wellness Brand story.
The core is that the pivot was not just a personal change but a strategic rethinking: we shifted from a wall-street mindset to building a brand system that is a 24-hour ritual, where education, form factor, and a clear thesis guide product architecture and consumer behavior, not just a single product.
Eli Health - Your Hormones Are Talking. Are You Listening?
Q: When can listeners expect other hormones like testosterone and progesterone to be added online?
There isn't a fixed date yet, but newsletters will notify subscribers as soon as new products come online, with testosterone and progesterone planned for future releases.
Eli Health - Your Hormones Are Talking. Are You Listening?
Q: What has been the most challenging aspect of bringing this product to market, beyond the science?
Marketing and go-to-market education are challenging because you're introducing a first-of-its-kind category. Creating awareness, building a community, and helping consumers understand how to act on their hormonal data are key hurdles beyond the technical development.

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This show centers on first-hand founder journeys in consumer brands, with a strong emphasis on authentic storytelling, practical brand-building lessons, and real-world tactics for growth. Across episodes, listeners hear how teams design products, navigate pricing, distribution, and partnerships, and scale with-minded strategies—from DTC innovations and retail bets to logistics, sustainability, and customer experience. Notable throughlines include the importance of brand purpose, testing with real customers, and balancing speed with disciplined execution, often framed by personal anecdotes from founders. The format tends to mix tactical advice, market positioning, and lessons learned from navigating growth, making it a valuable resource for ... more

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Recent guests on The Story of a Brand Show include:

1. Alex Whitmore
2. Michael Meyer
3. Shizu Okusa
4. Marina Pavlovic
5. Steve Weiss
6. Ryan Alovis
7. Rachel Solomon
8. Dan Kessler

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