343 How Mike Fata lost 100lbs and built a $100M business
Today we're diving into the inspiring journey of CPG founder and mentor Mike Fata, a nine-figure entrepreneur and co-founder of Manitoba Harvest.
In this episode, we explore Mike's personal brand strategy (he's CRUSHING on LinkedIn), treating platforms like Instagram as dynamic trade shows, and the importance of building genuine community connections.
Mike shares invaluable insights on engaging with content, the necessity of continuous self-improvement, and optimizing your schedule for high-ROI activities in business and in life.
We also delve into Mike’s inspiring personal health journey—shedding 100 lbs of weight and championing the benefits of healthy lifestyles as entrepreneurs who often neglect themselves in pursuit of business growth (at all costs).
We also discuss his strategic networking approach, prioritizing collaboration over competition, and the importance of fostering a "minimum viable community" for significant sales impact.
Episode Time Stamps:
[00:00] Mike Fata’s health journey and how his passion drove dietary change
[12:38] Success through authenticity, storytelling and community building
[13:28] Build community, and friendships will help secure business foundation.
[19:13] Sharing experiences will build community and personal brand.
[30:01] Calendar time blocking has replaced traditional lists.
[35:24] Unconventional lessons Mike learned that allow him to gain personal and entrepreneurial growth.
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