Drew's Crazy Stories

Send us Fan MailDrew pulls back the curtain on his nine-year journey at Fresh Patch, revealing the hilarious, challenging, and sometimes disastrous moments that have shaped his experience from warehouse worker to Marketing Director.The conversation kicks off with Drew's unforgettable first marketing event at the Beverly Hilton. What should have been a glamorous opportunity to showcase Fresh Patch to celebrities quickly devolved into chaos as torrential rain flooded the outdoor venue with four inches of water. Picture Fresh Patch products literally floating away and team members trudging through water with soaked shoes – a baptism by fire that left Drew vowing "never again" to outdoor events during rainy season!Before his marketing days, Drew mastered warehouse operations where efficiency was paramount. He recalls the evolution from frustratingly slow strapping machines to more streamlined packing processes, and the creation of "Warehouse Olympics" – friendly competitions to see who could tape boxes, wrap pallets, and cut grass the fastest while maintaining quality standards. Even years later, Drew still enjoys showing newer warehouse staff he hasn't lost his touch.The most epic tale involves a cross-country adventure delivering Fresh Patch supplies to their Georgia warehouse. Driving a 26-foot box truck limited to 65 mph through Texas highways with 80 mph speed limits, Drew watched in frustration as vehicles zoomed past. When his co-pilot revealed he couldn't drive at night or in windy conditions, Drew handled nearly all driving duties himself. The experience gave him profound respect for professional truck drivers who navigate these challenges daily.These stories don't just entertain – they reveal the dedication, flexibility, and good humor that have helped build Fresh Patch into the successful company it is today. Catch Fresh Patch at upcoming events like Pups in the Park at Dodger Stadium and Cat Con in Pasadena – just don't expect to see Drew there if rain is in the forecast!Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit