Zack Schreier is the cofounder and CEO of Lifestacks, and previously the creator of Quevos Egg White chips for which he secured a deal on Shark Tank.
As a Type 1 Diabetic, Zack is obsessed with building a lifestyle that supports his health and performance holistically, and he's passionate about creating and sharing products that delight and empower others.
Zack recognized a widespread deficit in focus, energy, and willpower, leading to the founding of Lifestacks and the development of their first product, a delicious supplement-infused coffee creamer that helps consumers be at their best.
In This Conversation We Discuss:
- [00:41] Intro
- [02:03] Being your own health’s steward
- [02:49] Creating the world's first egg-white chips
- [03:41] Kick starting a more high-impact business
- [04:01] Gained exposure from evolving marketing channels
- [05:13] A pivotal experience at Shark Tank
- [05:44] Prepping to effectively pitch the business
- [06:26] A successful deal with an expert in the space
- [06:58] A sustained lift after the Shark Tank episode
- [08:00] Stockpiling inventory to accommodate future demand
- [08:51] Don’t let one time wonders deviate you
- [10:21] Balancing business management and personal goals
- [11:17] Good health means improved daily performance
- [12:50] Rebranding a high commodity product
- [13:51] Episode sponsors
- [19:00] Using a different approach to Lifestacks
- [20:19] Focusing on a specific & accessible target market
- [20:42] Validating products through customer feedback
- [21:22] Repeat purchase as success indicator
- [22:22] The circular causality of business
- [23:10] Driving more awareness to a broader audience
- [23:51] The importance of branding and brand message
- [25:16] The missionary, the mother, and the mechanic
- [26:11] Lifestacks thrive in formulation and R&D
- [27:10] Improving your health with Lifestacks
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