EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 1H
Ep 47 | From Beverage to Apparel Brand: The Swing Juice Story with Jon Mason
from Wealth Wisdom: Building Wealth, Building Legacy · host Fox Hill Wealth Management
Whenever you're ready, we can help you in one of two ways: Take our free financial health assessment: https://www.foxhillwealth.com/financial-health-quiz Join us in our free Wealth Wisdom Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/wealth-wisdom-collective DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions. Follow along at: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-hill-wealth 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxhillwealth 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoxHillWealthManagement This week on Wealth Wisdom, Jon Mason — the founder of Swing Juice — joins us to share how a simple golf energy drink idea turned into one of the most surprising brand pivots in the game. Originally launched as a natural energy drink for golfers, Swing Juice evolved into a bold lifestyle apparel brand that now partners with the USGA and MLB Players Association. Jon shares the full story — from mixing formulas in his kitchen and hustling for shelf space, to selling 1,800 shirts in 36 hours after a viral moment. We dive into what it really takes to reinvent a brand, the lessons learned from years of trial and error, and how staying true to a vision can turn a small idea into a lasting movement. We get into: ⛳ How “Swing Juice” started as a golf energy drink in 2003 💡 The turning point that led Jon to shut down the beverage and pivot into apparel 👕 Building a lifestyle brand in a conservative golf market 🔥 The viral “Go Get That!” t-shirt moment and how it changed everything 📦 Bootstrapping, printing shirts at 4 a.m., and the grind behind growth 🤝 Partnering with the USGA, MLB Players Association, and Coors Light 💬 What Jon learned about licensing, brand building, and entrepreneurship 💭 How he defines wealth and success after 20 years in business A huge thank you to Jon Mason for joining us and sharing the incredible Swing Juice story — a true reminder that reinvention is always possible. Timestamps: 00:14 Introducing John Mason and Swing Juice 01:54 The Origin Story of Swing Juice 12:23 Challenges in the Beverage Industry 15:55 The Big Pivot to Golf Apparel 20:35 Building the Swing Juice Apparel Brand 28:55 The Viral T-Shirt Sensation 31:43 Dealing with Legal Challenges 32:50 Reflecting on Business Decisions 36:32 Expanding the Brand 37:45 Networking and Licensing Deals 39:54 Entrepreneurial Insights and Advice 47:32 The Importance of Support Systems 50:56 Rapid Fire Questions #Entrepreneurship #BrandBuilding #PivotStory #SwingJuice #GolfLifestyle #StartupJourney #Ecommerce #ViralMarketing #SmallBusiness #WealthWisdom
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Whenever you're ready, we can help you in one of two ways: Take our free financial health assessment: https://www.foxhillwealth.com/financial-health-quiz Join us in our free Wealth Wisdom Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/wealth-wisdom-collective DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions. Follow along at: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-hill-wealth 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxhillwealth 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoxHillWealthManagement This week on Wealth Wisdom, Jon Mason — the founder of Swing Juice — joins us to share how a simple golf energy drink idea turned into one of the most surprising brand pivots in the game. Originally launched as a natural energy drink for golfers, Swing Juice evolved into a bold lifestyle apparel brand that now partners with the USGA and MLB Players Association. Jon shares the full story — from mixing formulas in his kitchen and hustling for shelf space, to selling 1,800 shirts in 36 hours after a viral moment. We dive into what it really takes to reinvent a brand, the lessons learned from years of trial and error, and how staying true to a vision can turn a small idea into a lasting movement. We get into: ⛳ How “Swing Juice” started as a golf energy drink in 2003 💡 The turning point that led Jon to shut down the beverage and pivot into apparel 👕 Building a lifestyle brand in a conservative golf market 🔥 The viral “Go Get That!” t-shirt moment and how it changed everything 📦 Bootstrapping, printing shirts at 4 a.m., and the grind behind growth 🤝 Partnering with the USGA, MLB Players Association, and Coors Light 💬 What Jon learned about licensing, brand building, and entrepreneurship 💭 How he defines wealth and success after 20 years in businessA huge thank you to Jon Mason for joining us and sharing the incredible Swing Juice story — a true reminder that reinvention is always possible.Timestamps:00:14 Introducing John Mason and Swing Juice 01:54 The Origin Story of Swing Juice 12:23 Challenges in the Beverage Industry 15:55 The Big Pivot to Golf Apparel 20:35 Building the Swing Juice Apparel Brand 28:55 The Viral T-Shirt Sensation 31:43 Dealing with Legal Challenges 32:50 Reflecting on Business Decisions 36:32 Expanding the Brand 37:45 Networking and Licensing Deals 39:54 Entrepreneurial Insights and Advice 47:32 The Importance of Support Systems 50:56 Rapid Fire Questions #Entrepreneurship #BrandBuilding #PivotStory #SwingJuice #GolfLifestyle #StartupJourney #Ecommerce #ViralMarketing #SmallBusiness #WealthWisdom
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