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Mid-Day Squares - UNCENSORED!
by Nick, Lez & Jake
The Mid-Day Squares story: how we're trying to build the next biggest Chocolate Company, family business, and our unfiltered thoughts on entrepreneurship. Nothing is off topic, no subject is off limits. Entrepreneurship the way it should be told with no fucks given.
Episodes
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The Secret To Achieving Peak Performance: It’s All In Your Mind
Achieve your highest potential with this Mid-Day Squares podcast episode featuring Jake, Nick, and Lez. Discover the secret to maintaining the right mindset during challenging times, leverage the principle of consistency to achieve forward momentum and learn the key to unlocking your brains…
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Mentorship is a CHEAT CODE!
In this episode, Jake, Nick and Lez answer questions from the audience on our upcoming flavor and tips they would give to new founders building in the CPG space We discuss Jake taking over R&D without permission, how we pump ourselves up when stress gets too high, how mentorship is a cheat code…
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Misery is a Choice.
In an impromptu podcast recording, Nick and Lez choose to no longer be miserable. We discuss the issues that have arisen in the last few weeks and the mindset we’ve adopted on misery and how even though things are tough at Mid-Day Squares, we’re choosing to no longer be miserable. We share key...
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Why Survival is Painful.
Description: This episode is about how it's sometimes necessary to take 3 steps backwards to take 10 steps forward. We discuss the transition we're going through at Mid-Day Squares moving from a 2 square per package to a 1 square per package product and how it's slowly eating away at our spirits...
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Where The F*CK Have We Been?
EP 35: After 11 months- we’re back. We dive into where the f*ck we’ve been and scratch the surface on what the f*ck has happened since our hiatus. But first, we focus on the power of “just starting” as a key component of winning. We discuss how important it is to stick to a plan and touch on the...
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WHY THERE'S NO TURNING BACK AFTER DECIDING TO BLITZ SCALE
EP 34 : When scaling a business, every growth point brings the same struggles with higher stakes, and for MDS the stakes have never been higher! Just months away from closing a 10 million dollar raise, it's time to distil what blitz scaling actually means and why once you hop on the train…
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How to Make your First $1 Million In The Upcoming Roaring 20's
Ep 33: MDS founders Lez, Nick and Jake share their strategies on how to make money in the ROARING 20's! A data driven, roundtable with tons of takeaway, as the entrepreneurial minds of MDS use what they've learned to identify what's next in the world of CPG. We Also Talk ... - Trends - Data Makes...
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Should you Raise Money vs Making Profits?
EP. 32 : The great debate! Is it better to build a company that's self-funded or start one that raises money to scale? Spoiler alert: It doesn't matter! We discuss why conviction is the only thing you should care about. We Also Talk ... - Mentors - Money Is Fictitious - What Side Are You On? -...
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Laughter, Lessons from Mentors, and a $20 Million Sales Trip
Ep 31 : It's all jokes as we unpack our recent trip to the US and discuss the importance of face to face meetings, being kind, and the legends we look to as we blaze our way to the top. Special Shout Out to … - Mark Smith, President, Pandion Investments Ltd. - Barry Turner, Founder, Lenny & Larry…
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Using Strategy, Influencers, and 5,000 key people to get to $100 million
Ep. 30 : The US launch is in full swing and our boldness is paying off! It’s time to update listeners on our brand growth, international presence, and the marketing strategies we’re using to do it. We also talk … - The Influencer Game is Alive and Well … in fact, it’s THRIVING! - When it’s time…
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Why your Team needs a Business Therapist: Interview w. Dr. Gavin
Ep. 29 : In a very special episode, the founders of Mid-day Squares honour the man, the myth and the legend that is Jim Gavin as he joins the team to discuss the business benefits of healthy communication. We also talk … The importance of therapy for a successful start up Resistance to therapy as…
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How To Get More Out Of Your Business By Doing Less
Ep.28: In a world of constant noise we discuss who to listen to, where to share your story and how to satisfy a glutinous audience. We also talk ... - When to block out Social Noise - Another Platform, Another Way Of Telling The Story - Piloting Product Release - Keep It Fucking Simple; Quality...
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How we're thinking like Linkedin & Tesla for Growth!
Ep 27 : Hold on tight as we talk blitz-scaling through first principles thinking, non-traditional hires and how identifying your superpower will blow up your business. We also talk … - Verbalizing vs Communicating, Stop talking AT each other - Revenue solves everything - Do management levels…
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Why Can't We Say P*SSY Like Cardi? : Building a Brand by giving Zero Fucks
Episode 26 : Building a brand begins with giving zero fucks. Listen up as we share how upping your boldness, scaling grass roots and making people feel something leads to massive returns. We also talk ... - Why we wear hoodies - The pay off of atypical partnerships - When PR comes into play - The...
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How To Make Money By Being Nice
Episode 25 - We’re kicking off 2021 with EMPATHY! Why? Because it’s the only way to build a billion dollar business. We discuss how leading your team with empathy is the key to building revenue. We also talk … - Filling the tank to go the distance; the importance of recharging your mind and…
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The NFL, Gwyneth Paltrow, and How to Launch the USA.
Episode 24 – In our final podcast of the year we share our strategies on launching in the US and reveal the unaverage decisions that lead to BIG money! We also talk … - Nailing the customer experience – they are the center of everything! - Hammering down your network to build the HYPE - Winning...
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The Covid Pump Up You Need To Hear
Episode 23 we are unpacking the emotional roller coaster of 2020 and what obstacles each one of us has had to overcome. We also talk -Jake gets into "The Year of the Failing Extrovert" -The pic of the Starbucks cold brew we were talking about:...
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Play Offense when everyone is playing Defense.
Episode 22 we wanted to distill the importance of playing offense during times where everyone is playing defense. We use our experience navigating the Pandemic to make our point on the importance of offence. We also talk -Not naming the first price when someone asks you how much are you willing…
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Why Perseverance & Good Vibes are the key to Success.
Episode 21. This episode is all about finding that inner perseverance. Blocking the negativity and tripling down on good vibes only. -We talk about our preparation to get a deal down with the Ellen Show. -We discuss the books were reading: Hug your Customers...
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How to train your entrepreneur Muscle!
Episode 20! Can't believe we made it to 20. This episode is a continuation of last episode. We try to distill how you can build your entrepreneur muscles. - We talk about the confidence it took for the Dunkin' Donuts founder to forge through - Question: Is Entrepreneurship a game that can be...
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Are entrepreneurs born or made?
In Episode 19 we try to answer a question asked by one of our listeners "Are entrepreneurs born or made?" -The show starts with updates on setting up our Automated Production Facility. -We talk about our consensus that Entrepreneurs are made. -Some people are born with traits that may make...
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Why "Not giving a F*ck" is the key to Entrepreneurship.
Episode 18 is all about "Jake The Rover" and what lead him to figure out the key to winning at this game of Entrepreneurship is "Not giving a F*ck". -We talk about starting our new manufacturing line fore the first time! -We finally get to talk to Jake solo and focus on his past. -Jake talks…
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Entrepreneurship Thoughts & Reforming the Schooling System
Episode 17 is a great roundtable discussion about what has been on our mind lately as Entrepreneurs trying to grow Mid-Day Squares. -We talk about good books you could be reading -The importance for you or any company to have a "cheerleader" on your team -Lez gets into the pressures of having to…
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Why you should consider an IPO
Episode 16 is about how important an IPO may be to actually unlocking the full value of your Brand. We get into the misconceptions of brand value to private market investors. -Its Lez's 30th Birthday! - We talk about how the CEO of Dunkin' Donuts proved the true value of brand. - There's no ONE...
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Should you start a business with your Spouse & more.
In Episode 15 we talk about being married and starting business with your spouse. We also get into some good conversation and answer questions from our audience: - We talk about the biggest mistakes we've made so far in the Mid-Day Squares Journey. - Why hiring and firing is something you should...
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The truth they don't tell you about Entrepreneurship
In Episode 14 we talk the hard truth about being an entrepreneur. Nick talks about having a good Cry. We go around the table talking about our own individual experience so far and how it could help you. We talk about the importance of truthfully being fearless in order to build a truthfully...
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2 year Anniversary = What we've learnt so far
In Episode 13 we celebrate our 2 year anniversary. For Jake's birthday, we ask him what he's learned during his 27 years on the planet. We talk why it's important to be told you're not good enough early in life. We discuss the Mid-Day Squares journey and what you could learn from it so far.…
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How to launch a New Flavour
In Episode 12 we dive into everything that went into launching our new flavour "Busta PEANUT" This is a great show for any of you that are interested in what it takes to develop a food product to sell to consumers. We talk about experimenting with flavour profiles. Making a recipe that matches…
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How to build a Community with your Brand
One of the number one questions we get asked is: "How do you build a community?". In this episode, we try to answer that question from our unique journey of building Mid-Day Squares. We also touch on the most impact thing that Mid-Day Squares has taught us over the last 12 months.
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From 13 year old Drop Out to a $419 Million Business: Manitoba Harvest
This is our first ever episode in "The Interview" Series. We welcome Mike Fata to the show, founder of Manitoba Harvest. We start at the early beginning of the idea all the way through the sale of the company at $419 million dollars. We talk about the education system. How hemp went from being...
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Founder Knowledge Drops
Episode 9 is all about trying to give you value based on some things we've been through on the Mid-Day Squares journey so far. We talk about the importance of building the right team. We touch on things we believe they don't tell you when becoming a founder. As well, we get into the tension that...
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The difference between Branding and Marketing.
Episode 8 is all about that Branding vs Marketing and NEW FLAVOUR ALERT. We talk finding your groove and role in a company as a Founder. Jake gives an epic Braveheart speech. We discuss how you as founders should be seeking therapy and why it's so important. We also talk about why it's hard…
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How we think at Mid-Day Squares
In Episode 7 we get into Lez, Jake and Nick's minds. We talk about our new automation machinery. We discover which of our own capabilities have surprised us. Why obsessive customer service is a must. Why we think you should start a Brand in your hometown. We revisit getting your products into...
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Why Manufacturing = Winning
Episode 6 is all about that Manufacturing life. We each choose two things we believe will make your Brand rock. We talk why its important for you to balance how fast you grow based on your circumstance. Why creativity is your key and Manufacturing inspires it. How to scale up from micro...
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Online vs Retail: How to Play
Episode 5 is fresh and hot out the oven. It's all about how to make Online work for your Retail CPG business. Social is a MUST. It's networking on steroids. "Sneezers" are important to a Brand growing. Building up hype before launching your Brand in a City. Dealing with stress and hitting mini...
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Creating a Brand & Family Business
Episode 4 We talk all about how much energy to give to Customer Service and Experience, Jake still not showering, the difference between a Brand and a Food Company. Also, Jake denies being anxious, Lez was a DJ, and Nick was just Nick. We end it with the most exciting things happening at Mid-Day...
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Raising Money and Why Storytelling is King!
This episode is all about our journey raising money for Mid-Day Squares, how to get started without money, the type of investors to choose, making sure your product is great. Oh and we find out more about Lez: She was a cartoon character!
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How we Get Ideas Started and some other Things lol
Episode 2 is all about Founder Tension, fact-Checking Jake, how Gym Steam Rooms are epic for Networking, and most importantly "How we believe you can Make Ideas happen!". We also find out Lezlie tried starting a Hotel. Happy Friday!
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How Mid-Day Squares Got Started
Our first episode! We talk all things business and how we launched Mid-Day Squares. Saucy Friday. For show notes and photos please check out our website: https://www.middaysquares.com/mid-day-squares-uncensored
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The Mid-Day Squares story: how we're trying to build the next biggest Chocolate Company, family business, and our unfiltered thoughts on entrepreneurship. Nothing is off topic, no subject is off limits. Entrepreneurship the way it should be told with no fucks given.
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