{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Brand Growth Heroes","title":"Ep71 $500M: OLIPOP *Explodes* the USA Soda Market","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2784,"description":"$500M: OLIPOP explodes the USA Soda Market\nJoin us for Fiona Fitz’s recent conversation with OLIPOP Co-Founder & President David Lester, recorded live at the Bread and Jam Festival.\nOLIPOP Co-Founders David Lester and Ben Goodwin landed on the foundational recipe for “a new kind of soda”, redefining how consumers perceived the category. OLIPOP has successfully persuaded consumers to swap out sugary, familiar favourites for healthier alternatives.\nIn colourful cans with vintage logos and fantastic flavours, OLIPOP aims to smash its target of $500 million in sales in 2024.\nListen to this episode and find out how they've done it.\nDavid reveals:\nThe eight-year journey behind OLIPOP's rapid growth, explaining that despite its apparent surge since the 2018 launch, the company actually underwent a crucial four-year trial process beforehand.\nThe importance of balancing taste with health benefits and the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being a founder.\nWe all expected this interview to be about how he and Ben grew the business. In fact, David offers candid insights on ego, vulnerability, and the true meaning of success.\nIf you are still alive then you are succeeding.\nUseful links:\nhttps://drinkolipop.com/\nBread and Jam Festival\nIf this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, don't forget to click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review!\nYou won’t want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth. Plus, your small gesture will be truly appreciated.\nPlease don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!\nFollow us across our socials: Brand Growth Heroes on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.\nSign up for the latest news and information on the Brand Growth Heroes Accelerator...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0ozOtqRzcBWmBZEqvRDok1E7iKs6EmkwTVPod03PH6o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YzI2/ODgyOTczYWUxZTg4/YmUxMzI3MzUxMGM5/NmExOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}