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Beyond the Fear: Embracing Change and Perserverance with Mitch Jacobson P.Eng., CEO of Reviita Energy Tea
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In today’s episode, we discuss entrepreneurship, sharing your story on social media and perseverance.
Our guest today is Mitch Jacobson, Mitch Jacobsen, CEO of Rviita Energy Tea. Rviita Energy Tea is a clean pick-me-up drink made with caffeine from tea, organic honey, and vitamins, packed in a low carbon footprint, recyclable beverage pouches. Rviita is now a company centered around inspiring others and helping people become healthier and more productive. Rviita is a Calgary-based company that distributes energy teas in over 1000 stores across Canada, rapidly expanding in Canada and the USA.
Mitch graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He got a job right out of school as a Water Strategist and Water Sustainability Engineer for an oil and gas company but during that time he witnessed a close friend have a heart attack which was attributed to unhealthy energy drinks - Mitch believed there had to be a better product which supplied energy and was also made of healthy ingredients.
Mitch used his experience in sports combined with a lot of trial and error in the lab to create a low sugar energy tea made to give you a little energy when you need it most, without the crash and unhealthy ingredients.
TIMESTAMPS
[2:36] Mitch introduces Rviita tea and himself
[5:59] Why Mitch and team decided release a mango flavour
[6:44] Mitch sharing his career story
[10:58] Caffeine and the CFIA drink recalls
[13:11] Things entrepreneurs should focus on
[15:43] How do you get your product on supermarket shelves
[17:38] Building up your sales skills
[21:34] How small interactions make a big difference in someones day
[22:50] Why Mitch has been so open with his journey on LinkedIn
[29:33] Mitch's opinion on hiring individuals with a social media presence
[32:30] How has the transition been employing individuals
[35:19] What does career growth look like at Reviita
[39:56] Books and movies Veronica and Mitch have enjoyed
[45:57] Mitch's definition of success
[50:33] Mitch's advice for students listening
[51:44] Where you can find Mitch
LinksEntrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy
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SHOWNOTES Website: https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-episode-79/109 episodes
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