173: Building EarthKind: Integrity, Innovation, and Knowing When to Let Go with Kari Warberg Block

Brief Summary Kari Warberg Block joins Gary Frey and Ben McDonald to share her anything-but-typical journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family to founding EarthKind, a nationally recognized plant-based pest-prevention company. Kari discusses the near-death experience that changed the direction of her life, the challenges of creating a new product category, and why she temporarily removed her products from major retailers to protect customer trust. She also shares how she learned to release control, build a diverse leadership team, and transition out of the CEO role without selling her company. Resources Mentioned EarthKind Kari Warberg Block Plant-based pest prevention Regenerative and organic agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Calls to Action Learn more about EarthKind: earthkind.com Connect with Kari Warberg Block: kariwarbergblock.com Subscribe to Anything But Typical for more real stories from entrepreneurs. Like, share, and send this episode to a business owner or founder.