Episode 43
Building a Super Food Empire, Ingredients for Success and the Power of Lion's Mane Mushrooms - Justin Snyder, Founder of Forest Super Foods
Justin Snyder
Justin is the founder of Forest Super Food, an online store for natural health products
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WE SPEAK TO: Justin Snyder
Justin is the founder of Forest Super Foods. He started the company from his spare bedroom in Melbourne. Since then the company has grown significantly. Forest Super Foods recently made headlines after it achieved a spike in sales following the Netflix documentary, Fantastic Fungi, and its discussion of the benefits of Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
WE’RE DRINKING:
- David: Morning Shake feat. Naked Greens from Forest Super Foods
- Terng: Fun Toast Coffee
- Justin: 100% Australian Coffee + Lions Mane Mushroom from Forest Super Foods
WE CHAT ABOUT:
- Our interview with Mat Stillone
- Australian Grown Coffee – any good?
- Achieving the ultimate work life balance
- Backpacking across India
- How Forest Super Foods started
- The importance of Customer Lifetime Value
- Optimising an e-commerce website
- Creating the best experience for your customers
- Growing your own produce and self-sufficiency
- Impact of Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi
- Integrity in Business
- The best superfoods for different types of people
Be a part of the Forest Super Foods Community – Facebook Group
Write to Justin at justin@forestsuperfoods.com.au with any of your superfoods inquiries.
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