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    Knook #43: Happy Hour
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Sep 15, 2021
    • 4 min

    Knook #43: Happy Hour

    I talk with co-founder Liv McGregor about hard kombucha, the parallels of entrepreneurship and having small kids, and growing new category.
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    Knook #41: Fix & Fogg Part 2
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Aug 3, 2021
    • 7 min

    Knook #41: Fix & Fogg Part 2

    For part two, I catch up with Roman to talk about Fix & Fogg's expansion in the US and getting traction in an export market.
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    Knook #39: Roam
    Sam MacKinnon
    • May 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    Knook #39: Roam

    I talk with founders Rae and Andrius about the sports nutrition scene, new product development and business not being straightforward.
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    Knook #38: Two Islands
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 5 min

    Knook #38: Two Islands

    I talk with founder and CEO Julia Matthews on health food perceptions, listening to your customer and exciting marine collagen innovation.
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    Knook #37: Amino Mantra
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 6 min

    Knook #37: Amino Mantra

    I talk with co-founder Pritesh Kajaria about being wholefood, the challenges of getting to market and building a product that people want.
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    Knook #36: Wellington Chocolate Factory
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 5 min

    Knook #36: Wellington Chocolate Factory

    I talk with founder Gabe Davidson about being bean-to-bar, finding a purpose greater than the business itself, and investing in design.
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    Knook #35: Brave Brewing Co.
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 5 min

    Knook #35: Brave Brewing Co.

    I catch up with Brave Brewing Co co-founder Gemma Smith to talk Tigermilk, launching in saturated markets and being nice in business.
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    Knook #29: Te Aro Wine
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Oct 27, 2020
    • 4 min

    Knook #29: Te Aro Wine

    I catch up with Jules van Costello to talk urban wineries, building a strong channel to market and being authentic with customers.
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    Knook #27: Animals Like Us
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Sep 29, 2020
    • 5 min

    Knook #27: Animals Like Us

    I talk with Animals Like Us co-founder and CEO Rob Achten about premium pet food, market research and staying focused on your purpose.
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    Knook #24: Froth Technologies
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Aug 18, 2020
    • 6 min

    Knook #24: Froth Technologies

    I talk with Froth Tech founders Simon Cooke and Ryan Carville about brewing yeast, forging a new path and the value of market research.
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    Knook #21: Libertine Blends
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Jul 7, 2020
    • 5 min

    Knook #21: Libertine Blends

    I talk with Jax Wales, founder of Libertine Blends, about blending tea, running your business from overseas and staying strategic.
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    Knook #20: Coffee Supreme
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 7 min

    Knook #20: Coffee Supreme

    I catch up with Al Keating, CEO of Coffee Supreme to talk all things coffee, building an army of fans and focusing on what's important.
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    Knook #18: Heilala Vanilla
    Sam MacKinnon
    • May 26, 2020
    • 4 min

    Knook #18: Heilala Vanilla

    I talk with Heilala Vanilla co-founder Jennifer Boggiss about her award-winning business, positive social impact and lessons in exporting.
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    Knook #16: Dancing Sands
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 5 min

    Knook #16: Dancing Sands

    I talk with Dancing Sands founder Ben Bonoma about their award winning distillery, product development and the craft spirits explosion.
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    Knook #15: Appleby Farms
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Apr 14, 2020
    • 5 min

    Knook #15: Appleby Farms

    I talk with Appleby Farms CEO Mike Brown about their A2 protein ice cream, crafting a path to export and adjusting your pitch for markets.
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    Knook #14: Good Buzz
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Mar 31, 2020
    • 5 min

    Knook #14: Good Buzz

    I talk to Good Buzz co-founder Amber Campbell about kombucha, hustling, and running an FMCG business.
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    Knook #12: Six Barrel Soda
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 5 min

    Knook #12: Six Barrel Soda

    I talk with co-founder Joe Slater about making wonderful drinks, building brand recognition when exporting and challenges of FMCG.
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    Knook #7: All Good
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Nov 20, 2019
    • 5 min

    Knook #7: All Good

    I sat down with All Good co-founder Matt Morrison to talk entering the commodity market, and doing good for everyone in your supply chain.
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    Knook #3: J.M.R. Cocktail & Co.
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Aug 15, 2019
    • 4 min

    Knook #3: J.M.R. Cocktail & Co.

    I caught up with Amy Alexander of J.M.R. Cocktail & Co to to talk cocktails, getting people onboard with your dream, and staying focused.
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    Knook #2: Fix & Fogg
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Jul 4, 2019
    • 4 min

    Knook #2: Fix & Fogg

    I caught up with Roman Jewell (CEO, Fix & Fogg) to talk all things peanut butter, running a small business and taking on the USA.
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