In an effort to fight off a debilitating autoimmune disorder that struck him years ago, Kevin McCray turned to a strict Paleo diet free of gluten, refined sugars, and soy. It was a decision that would spark a truly inspirational and wildly successful entrepreneurial mission. The President and Co-founder of the healthy prepackaged meal company Kevin’s Natural Foods joins us to talk about how his clean-eating lifestyle took him from the hospital bed to spearheading a brand that can now be found in some of the largest retail stores across the country.
Tune in to learn:
- The origins of Kevin’s Natural Foods (2:06)
- How Kevin negotiates prices with suppliers (14:40)
- Advice on getting a product into major retail stores (24:00)
- The importance of fortifying a brand position (30:55)
Mentions:
- Dr. Mark Hyman
- Dan Costa
- 23andMe: DNA Genetic Testing For Health, Ancestry And More
- Chief Health Hacker
- Cookout With Kev
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