Turning Point: Founder Journeys from Grit to Glory
Blaine Bertsch
83 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch talks with James Oliver, founder and CEO of Atlas Bars, about how he turned a college project into a thriving nutrition brand. James shares his journey from selling Cutco knives and mowing lawns to bootstrapping a seven-figure company built on clean ingredients, high protein, and zero sugar. He opens up about limiting risk, learning by doing, and why success comes from relentless execution—not just a good idea. This conversation dives deep into...
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In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch talks with James Oliver, founder and CEO of Atlas Bars, about how he turned a college project into a thriving nutrition brand. James shares his journey from selling Cutco knives and mowing lawns to bootstrapping a seven-figure company built on clean ingredients, high protein, and zero sugar. He opens up about limiting risk, learning by doing, and why success comes from relentless execution—not just a good idea. This conversation dives deep into...
Robert Grazioli of Bread: Entrepreneurship, Product Development & Startup Growth Strategies
Turning Point: Founder Journeys from Grit to Glory
56 minutes
9 months ago
Robert Grazioli of Bread: Entrepreneurship, Product Development & Startup Growth Strategies
In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch sits down with Robert Grazioli, Managing Partner of Bread, a Brooklyn-based digital agency, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship and the challenges founders face when moving from service-based businesses into product development. Robert shares his candid experiences with overcoming imposter syndrome, leveraging customer feedback, and making the critical mindset shifts required to succeed in new ventures. The discussion dives into the of...
Turning Point: Founder Journeys from Grit to Glory
In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch talks with James Oliver, founder and CEO of Atlas Bars, about how he turned a college project into a thriving nutrition brand. James shares his journey from selling Cutco knives and mowing lawns to bootstrapping a seven-figure company built on clean ingredients, high protein, and zero sugar. He opens up about limiting risk, learning by doing, and why success comes from relentless execution—not just a good idea. This conversation dives deep into...
