Episodes

Are you sabotaging your product's success? If your factory is not the right fit for your product or your company's growth goals you could be hurting your product's success drastically!! If you are unsure of the questions you need to be asking yourself and/or your factory make sure you watch "How To Find a Factory That Meets Your Production Needs" on our bonus episode of Founder's Field Notes! In this episode, ⚙️Jason Klug

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, your host, Jason Klug, engages in a dynamic conversation with Jeremy Howlett, an accomplished growth marketer and co-founder of Altra, a revolutionary shoe brand. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened as Jeremy takes us through the incredible journey of creating a distinctive shoe brand that redefined comfort and functionality. Episode Highlights: The Genesis of Innovation: Discover the fascinating story behind Altra's inception, from the creation of a ...

Discover the inspiring journey of Jen Clyde and Michelle Money Weir, co-founders of Fore All, a trailblazing women's golf and lifestyle brand. Hosted by Jason Klug, Founder and CEO of Klugonyx Group, this episode delves into Fore All's commitment to enhancing the golf experience for women with stylish accessories and apparel. Learn from their insights on team building, embracing imperfection, staying focused, and leading by example. Tune in to Founder's Field Notes for a dose of entrepreneurship...

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, host Jason Klug invites Michael Wolfe, the founder of both Wolfe Optics and Wolfe Media, to share his unique journey of innovation and entrepreneurship. Throughout their discussion, Wolfe provides an inside look into his experiences developing his own line of goggles and sunglasses, breaking down complex processes, and sharing insider knowledge gained from his time working with ski and golf shops. Together, they delve into the realities of patent filings...

Show Bio: In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, host Jason Klug engages in an insightful conversation with Zach Miller, founder of ZLM Lighting, an Atlanta-based manufacturing representative. Zach's expertise in the lighting industry makes this episode a must-listen for founders and entrepreneurs seeking guidance for their startups. They discuss key aspects of running a successful business, sharing personal stories and highlighting valuable lessons learned along the way. During the podcast, ...

In this episode, host Jason Klug sits down with Rachel Nilsson, the CEO and Founder of Rags to Raches, a rad apparel company. Rachel's entrepreneurial journey began in high school, where she discovered her talent for creating custom clothing. From selling her tees to a JMR, a skate boutique in Utah, to finding a niche market in second-hand kids' clothes, Rachel realized the demand for her unique creations. One highlight of Rachel's journey is her appearance on Shark Tank. She reveals how the exp...

On the latest episode of Founder's Field Notes we dive into an insightful conversation with Jon Bradshaw, multi-founder and current President of Codebase. During the episode, Jon shares his personal story of overcoming self-doubt and depression, which ultimately led him to develop the business idea for Codebase. As the President of Codebase, Jon leads a company focused on scaling teams by connecting businesses with talented software developers. He also sheds light on the intricacies of working w...

Show Bio: In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, Jason Klug sits down with Jared Ward, CEO and founder of Luminous, to discuss his vast experience in launching products and sourcing and selling new things. Jared shares his tips and tricks for working in China and sourcing products. He also talks about his journey of starting Luminous, how he identified a gap in the process and created a software to follow through with the RFQ process, and the significance of being intentional with equity dist...

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, host Jason Klug sits down with Allyse Jackson, Founder and CEO of Beehive Meals. Beehive Meals is a women-owned business that provides pre-assembled slow cooker-ready freezer meals and delivers them straight to your front door. Allyse shares her journey of turning her skills and passions into a successful and fast-growing business, including how she started out by prepping freezer meals while pregnant with her first child and giving them to neighbors in ...

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, we sit down with Allison Roberts, CEO and Co-Founder of Fastercise, a science-backed fitness program that aligns your lifestyle with your body's survival mechanisms to help users lose excess fat easily. Allison shares her self-discovery journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges she overcame to launch a successful business with her father, Dr. Denis Wilson. She emphasizes the importance of shifting your focus to internal motivators, relying o...

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, host Jason Klug sits down with Jarom Watts, the Director of Sales and Honorary "founder/inventor” of Easy to Use Products. Easy to Use Products was founded in 2006 by Kevin Taylor and his son Michael. It is a U.S.-based manufacturer of consumer products that focus on mobility aids, memory aids, and dressing aids to make daily living easier. Jarom joined Easy to Use Products in 2018 and has played a crucial role in not only selling their existing products...

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, host Jason Klug sits down with Tyler Green, CEO and Co-Founder of Cache, the company behind the world's first modular tailgate system. Tyler shares his entrepreneurial journey, from jumping around different retail jobs to finally landing on an idea that gave him the inspiration to start his own business with his brother Dylan. Listeners will learn about the importance of seeking help from investors, preparing for unexpected challenges, and remaining opti...

In this episode of Founder's Field Notes, Jason Klug, serial entrepreneur and host of the show, sits down with Josh Little, CEO and founder of Volley, Maestro, Bloomfire, and Qzzr, as well as a passionate educator and "brinemaster." Little shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting out as an educator to founding several successful companies focused on education and communication. He provides valuable insights for aspiring founders, including the importance of building trust through keepin...

In this week's episode, we sat down with Bennett Maxwell, the CEO and founder of Dirty Dough, the cookie franchise that has taken the dessert industry by storm! Bennett is a true sales guru and a mental health advocate who believes that true joy comes from knowing yourself and finding real fulfillment. During the episode, Bennett shared his sales journey, how he identified opportunities and chased them, and his plans for using the success of Dirty Dough to build his Life is Sweet Foundation. Ove...

Welcome to this week's episode of Founder's Field Notes! Our guest for this episode is Madelyne Van Hoff, a successful entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in building and managing businesses. Madelyne is the founder of Mustang Media, Tangible School, and her latest venture, ShareHouse. She has become an expert in marketing, communication, and building key connections to help businesses grow! During her conversation with Jason Klug, Founder of Klugonyx, Madelyne shared valuable insights on ...

In this episode of Founder’s Field Notes, Jason Klug, CEO and Founder of Klugonyx, continues his conversation with Kirk Ouimet in PART 2 of his entrepreneur story with us! Kirk is a true pioneer in the tech and entrepreneur world, with a proven track record as a programmer, inventor, entrepreneur, and investor. He co-founded the successful company Scan, and is getting ready to launch Stack, a health supplement company that is going to take the world by storm! In Part 1 of our interview, Kirk sha...

In this episode of Founder’s Field Notes, Jason Klug, CEO and Founder of Klugonyx, chats with Kirk Ouimet. Kirk is a programmer, inventor, entrepreneur, and investor who co-founded Scan, and is currently working on a new project called Stack. We had such a great conversation with Kirk that we had to split it into two parts. In Part 1, we dive deep into Kirk's background and learn how he got into programming and hacking. Kirk also shares the story of how he co-founded Scan and grew it into a succ...

In this episode of the Founder's Field Notes, host Jason Klug sits down with Earl Foote, the CEO and founder of Nexus IT. With a wealth of experience and insights to share, Earl takes listeners on a journey through his 23 years of entrepreneurial success, his launch of Nexus IT and exploring the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. With a focus on the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement, Earl and Jason delve into the key to success for entrepreneurs and business own...

Mother of Four and Founder of Ayla & Co, Nikki Day, chats with Jason Klug, founder of Klugonyx and serial entrepreneur, to discuss starting a business and the challenges of designing your own products. Watch or listen in to learn more about how Nikki went from running a successful fitness franchise to creating her own diaper bag system to sell to consumers.

Sofia Opmanis, founder of Moss & Fawn, sits down with Jason Klug, Founder and CEO of Klugonyx, to talk about her start as a founder and her journey of making Moss & Fawn the baby brand it is today! Listen in and learn about her journey of how she narrowed in her creative ideas to a single product and made the leap into starting her own brand and business! #Moss&Fawn #foragefeeder #babyproducts #productdevelopment #manufacturing #foundersfieldnotes About Sofia Opmanis and Moss & Fawn: Sofia is th...

Steven Wilcox, Founder of PARKIT, joins Jason Klug, Founder and CEO of Klugonyx, for a deep dive into Steven's journey of starting PARKIT Co. The outdoor lifestyle brand that became a chair. Listen in and learn about Steven's complex and long development process of building the next level upgrade on a classic lawn chair, his breakout success on Kickstarter, and the growth he is currently experiencing with PARKIT Co. #Parkit #Klugonyx #EnjoyTheExploration #productdevelopment #manufacturing #found...