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.Follow Mike on InstagramFollow Mike Fata on LinkedIn& be sure to get a copy of his book - it's chock full of practical business advice!Episode show notes can be found on my website |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/The WAVE™ Mastermind: where Canadian female entrepreneurs scale from 0-10k / months and 10-50k / months. Learn more about our group + explore upcoming events |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindWork with me 1:1 as your Marketing Consultant |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Subscribe to our Email Newsletter |www.kelseyreidl.com/dose