The Business Development Podcast
Business
Patience is Part of the Journey with Mitch Jacobsen
In the milestone episode 80 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Mitch Jacobsen, the CEO of Rviita, a Canadian energy tea company. Jacobsen shares his personal journey from working in the oil and gas industry to starting his own beverage company. He discusses his experiences as an energy drink addict and how he identified a need for a healthier alternative. Throughout the conversation, Jacobsen emphasizes the importance of taking risks and pursuing entrepreneurial ideas. Kennedy praises Jacobsen's accomplishments and commends him for his dedication and success in building a groundbreaking product. Listeners are provided with valuable insights and advice on business development, as well as a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
In a dynamic and engaging episode, Jacobsen and Kennedy delve into the entrepreneurial mindset and the path to success. They discuss the difficulties of entering the oil and gas industry during a downturn, and how Jacobsen's passion for sustainability led him to develop a healthier energy drink option. Jacobsen details his journey of starting a beverage company, from conducting research on Google to creating a product that is now distributed in over a thousand stores across Canada. Kennedy praises Jacobsen's resilience and determination, highlighting his remarkable achievements in a short period of time. The episode serves as an inspiring and informative resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and business development professionals looking to navigate the challenges of starting and growing a successful business.
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