417. The Secret to Building a Brand People Love with Steve Carse

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What if the thing that makes your business unforgettable has nothing to do with the product and everything to do with the people and purpose behind it?

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Steve Carse, founder of King of Pops, to unpack how an idea became one of Atlanta’s most beloved brands. From pushing a single cart up the street to producing tens of thousands of pops a day, Steve shares what it really takes to build a culture-driven company, stay relevant, and scale without losing your identity.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Why true differentiation starts with curiosity, courage, and a willingness to stand out
How to build a brand that grows through authentic community connection
What it takes to scale culture, empower your team, and expand into new markets

Want to build something people rave about and love doing it? This episode shows you what it requires.

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Show Notes:

02:34 — Steve shares why showing up consistently matters more than talent or timing

03:52 — The early fear that King of Pops might be a fad and how they pushed through uncertainty

07:30 — How artisan-level craft, sourcing, and process became their lasting competitive advantage

09:40 — The moment Steve realized the brand was becoming something bigger than a seasonal idea

12:36 — The challenge of scaling a beloved local brand into unfamiliar markets

14:07 — How COVID unexpectedly unlocked a new business model and created the cartrepreneur movement

19:39 — Why culture must be driven from the front and why leaders must care more than anyone else

38:24 — How becoming a parent changed Steve’s leadership, perspective, and purpose

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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