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October 1, 2024 41 mins

In my recent podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Neist, the visionary founder of Hostage Tape, a product designed to help people stop mouth breathing during sleep.

Mouth breathing is more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a significant contributor to poor sleep quality, fatigue, and even long-term health issues. Alex shared his personal journey of discovering the harmful effects of mouth breathing and how it led him to create Hostage Tape, a simple yet effective solution that promotes nose breathing.

During our conversation, Alex explained the science behind why nose breathing is essential for better health. When you breathe through your nose, your body produces nitric oxide, a molecule that helps increase oxygen absorption and improves circulation.

In contrast, mouth breathing leads to shallow breaths, snoring, and a lack of deep, restorative sleep. Hostage Tape is designed to keep the mouth gently closed during sleep, encouraging the body to breathe through the nose, which can improve sleep quality, boost energy levels, and enhance overall well-being.

Alex also shared stories from satisfied users who experienced life-changing improvements after using Hostage Tape. From reduced snoring to waking up feeling more refreshed, the benefits are undeniable. Whether you struggle with snoring or are simply looking to improve your health and sleep, Hostage Tape could be the solution you’ve been searching for.

Tune in to our full conversation to learn more about Alex's journey, the science of mouth breathing, and how Hostage Tape can help you breathe better and live healthier.



Bio:

Alex Neist is the founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, a product designed to promote nose breathing during sleep by gently keeping the mouth closed. With a passion for health optimization, Alex created Hostage Tape after discovering the detrimental effects of mouth breathing on sleep and overall health. His innovative approach has helped countless people reduce snoring, improve their sleep, and boost their overall well-being.


What to expect in this episode:

04:08 - The importance of nasal breathing.

16:07 - The impacts of mouth breathing.

18:43 - How Alex was able to grow Hostage Tape into a household name.

24:11 - Why it's predominantly men with sleep issues.

26:59 - What it takes to succesfully grow a product on Amazon.

30:15 - Having a product in retail vs online.

33:13 - Building a successful business from past failures.

37:21 - #1 advice on turning health story into a business.

38:48 - Marketing a product in 2024.


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Instagram - linkedin.com/in/alexneist/ 

LinkedIn - instagram.com/alexneist/ 

Website - hostagetape.com

X - x.com/alexneist 


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