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๐๏ธ From Dropout to 9-Figure CPG Empire | Mike Fata on Building, Selling & Giving Back
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๐ขI talk๐๏ธwith Mike Fata, CPG Exit, Author of Grow and Investor and Mentor for many companies and individuals ๐๐ท ๐ ๐ โจ ๐ ๐ฅ ๐
Professional Speaker, Best Selling Author, Founder and CEO, Chairman of the Board, Investor, Advisor, Ambassador, Host and Producer
Mike Fata went from a 10th grade dropout weighing 300 lbs to building and selling three CPG companies for NINE FIGURES. ๐คฏ On this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, Mike shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, how he founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods, and the mindset that turned adversity into abundance.
๐ฅ Topics Covered:
- Losing 100 lbs and turning it into a business
- Building the global leader in hemp foods ๐ฑ
- Selling to private equity + exiting big ๐ฐ
- Mentorship, peer networks (YPO), and mass mentorship resources ๐
- The real grind of building a CPG brandโno shortcuts here
Why he's all-in on helping the next generation of founders through FataFleishman.org, 60 Second Pitch, and more ๐ฏ
๐ Resources Mentioned:
โ Free mentorship tools: https://fatafleishman.org
โ Mikeโs book "Grow": https://mikefata.ca
โ Mike on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikefata๐
Follow โจ@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMESTโฉ for more inspiring interviews from founders, makers, and brand builders!
#entrepreneurship #cpgfounders #hemp #mentorship #thirstythursdays #mikefata #manitobaharvest #founderstory #cpgsuccess #growbook #jakekarls #60secondpitchEmbark on a transformative
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Mike Fata (00:00:00)
2. The Importance of Giving Back (00:02:18)
3. Defining Entrepreneurship (00:03:53)
4. The Abundance Mindset (00:05:31)
5. Dropping Out of High School (00:06:48)
6. Health Journey and Its Impact (00:08:54)
7. The Birth of Manitoba Harvest (00:10:35)
8. The Entrepreneurial Mindset (00:12:15)
9. Growth and Success of Manitoba Harvest (00:15:05)
10. Transitioning to Mentorship and Investment (00:16:30)
11. The Power of Mentorship (00:18:22)
12. Building a Supportive Community (00:22:30)
13. Resources for Entrepreneurs (00:24:16)
14. Podcasting Journey and Insights (00:25:03)
15. The Importance of Growth Mindset (00:30:30)
16. Navigating Business Challenges (00:32:43)
17. Final Thoughts and Encouragement (00:34:35)
18. Produced by Fedora J Productions (00:36:29)
19. Tune in Next Thursday & Have a Great Week! (00:36:51)
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