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May 15, 2023 57 mins

Growing up hungry in inner-city Miami put a fire in Michael Baptiste 's belly to build a career in the food business and end food insecurity. 

Tune in to hear how Michael and his college business partners built a successful company, Banana Wave, and made their mark in the alternative milk market, attracting the attention of major retailers such as Walmart and Whole Foods.
From finding product market fit to negotiating distribution deals and financing you won't want to miss Michael's story of perseverance and drive.

Don't miss this episode as we discuss his journey of becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of mentors, the significance of having a strong personal drive and purpose. We'll talk about how building successful, scalable systems into your business model can make you more attractive for acquisition. And why "immersion" is more than just the best way to learn a language.

We'll delve into pattern interruptions as a marketing tool, finding stories within your brand story, the best ways to use storytelling in business and how connecting with your "why" keeps you purpose-driven.

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Everyone has a story to tell and someone who needs to hear it. What better way to align your mission, your market and your message than with a story that’s uniquely yours.

Because stories matter.

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