Plant Based On Fire

Plant Based On Fire is a pioneering podcast that serves as inspiration for entrepreneurs and innovators within the flourishing plant-based industry. Hosted by Bryan Dennstedt, this series is a vibrant showcase of the minds and businesses propelling the plant-powered revolution forward. Through engaging interviews and insightful discussions, listeners are offered an exclusive look into the successes, challenges, and breakthroughs of plant-based entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned business owner in the vegan market or an aspiring entrepreneur, Plant Based On Fire provides the inspiration, strategies, and community connection needed to ignite your journey and contribute to a sustainable future. Bryan Dennstedt, the host, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the plant-based lifestyle to the podcast. With over 20 years in the IT field, working with giants like IBM and Xerox, and a personal transformation inspired by "Forks Over Knives," Bryan embo

Plant Based On Fire is a business podcast hosted by Real Men Eat Plants, with 82 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Real Men Eat Plants hosts Plant Based On Fire, a business show with 82 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  The Fight for Animal Rights: Inside Investigative Journalism and Policy Change with Gail Eisnitz

  Jul 29, 202632 minS2

  ------------ Do you like the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! Join the Plant-Based On Fire community today: >YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pbofpodcast >Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbofpodcast/ >Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbofpodcast/ >LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pbofpodcast/ >TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbofpodcast >Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbofpodcast

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  Episode #6

  Farming the Future: How Two River Mushrooms Scaled from a Garage to National Retail ft. KC Sullivan

  Mar 9, 202628 minS2

  In this episode of Plant Based on Fire , Bryan sits down with K.C. Sullivan, the visionary founder and CEO of Two River Mushrooms . A high school environmental science teacher by day, K.C. has spent the last decade transforming a passion for sustainability into a national consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand. Starting with a small-scale operation in his own apartment, K.C. bridged his experience in the restaurant industry with his scientific expertise to fill a gap in the market for local, organic specialty mushrooms. Today, Two River Mushrooms has scaled from shipping containers to a 25-acre farmland preserve in New Jersey, providing functional mushroom broths to retailers nationwide. In this episode, we discuss: The Overnight Success Myth: The reality of a 10-year journey from growing shiitakes on logs to national distribution. The Transition to CPG: How K.C. identified a gap in the functional mushroom market and secured a USDA Value-Added Producer Grant to launch a premium broth line. The Science of Scale: Navigating the technical hurdles of retort processing to create shelf-stable, preservative-free, vegan, and gluten-free products. Strategic Partnerships: The impact of industry accolades, such as the SoFi Gold Award, and collaborating with world-renowned vegan chef Derek Sarno as a brand ambassador. Retail Innovation: Creative placement strategies, like cross-merchandising shelf-stable broth in the fresh produce section to drive brand association. Key Takeaway for Entrepreneurs: K.C. emphasizes the importance of persistence and passion: "At some point you just have to dig in and start... Just try to immerse yourself amongst like-minded people. You just got to keep plugging" . Connect with Two River Mushrooms: Website: TwoRiverMushroom.com Availability: Find their award-winning broths at Sprouts nationwide , Amazon, and select retailers like Wakefern/ShopRite. Do you like the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! 📲Join the Plant-Based On Fire community today: >YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pbofpodcast >Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbofpodcast/ >Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbofpodcast/ >LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pbofpodcast/ >TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbofpodcast

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  Episode #5

  From Banking to Advocacy: Strategic Scaling for Animal Sanctuaries ft. Cheryl Moss

  Jan 5, 202632 minS2

  Cheryl Moss, a banking executive and children's author, discusses leveraging corporate strategic skills to build a high-impact advocacy platform and ensure the financial sustainability of animal sanctuaries. Key Topics and Bullets The Transition from Banking to Advocacy Applying risk assessment and strategic planning from a 20-year banking career to nonprofit advocacy. Recognizing the "reset" opportunity during COVID-19 to address broken food distribution and animal misuse. Sustaining Animal Sanctuaries The Summit: Focusing on best practices for fundraising, legal council, and PR for sanctuary owners. Underrepresented Spots: Why spotlighting smaller, struggling sanctuaries is a core value proposition of the podcast. Volunteerism: Advising aspiring sanctuary owners to volunteer first to understand the grueling physical and financial reality. Educational Advocacy Through Books The Trilogy: Gabriel (veal/cows), Cluck (fowl/turkeys), and Pickle (pigs/natural disasters). The Parenting Challenge: Navigating the "reverse psychology" and cognitive dissonance parents face when children ask tough questions about meat. The $100,000 Goal for Mercy for Animals Fulfilling a personal "stretch goal" through monthly donations, gala participation, and leveraging professional income. Why Mercy for Animals was chosen: Their ability to move the needle on a legislative and systemic level. Do you like the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! 📲 Join the Plant-Based On Fire community today: >YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pbofpodcast >Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbofpodcast/ >Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbofpodcast/ >LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pbofpodcast/ >TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbofpodcast >Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbofpodcast

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  Episode #5

  Building Riches in the Niche: Vegan, Ethical, & Allergy-Safe Travel ft. Karine Lang

  Dec 1, 202528 minS2

  Karine Lang, the founder of Lang Signature Travel and the Fine Veg Love dating community, is a master of niche business. As a 20-year vegan, she saw a gap in the market for truly ethical, luxury, and most importantly, allergy-safe plant-based travel . In this episode, Karine details her blueprint for building a mission-driven business from the ground up: The Power of Trust: How her decade-long dedication to the vegan community fueled the success of her new travel venture. Logistics & Luxury: Learn how she makes high-end amenities, like hiring a private vegan chef in Costa Rica, surprisingly affordable for group travel. Vetting for Values: Her strict process for choosing only the most ethical partners and why she personally vets every destination. Entrepreneurial Grit: Karine shares why consistency is the number one secret to generating leads in the small plant-based market and offers her key advice for new vegan entrepreneurs . If you're looking for inspiration on how to turn deep personal passion into a successful, specialized business, this episode is essential listening. Do you like the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! 📲 Join the Plant-Based On Fire community today: >YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pbofpodcast >Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbofpodcast/ >Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbofpodcast/ >LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pbofpodcast/ >TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbofpodcast >Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbofpodcast

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  Episode #3

  Beyond Vegan: Noah Hyams on the Future of Plant-Based Business and the Power of Community

  Sep 17, 202533 minS2

  🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! Today, Noah Hyams, founder of Vegpreneur, shares his journey from music and film to building a powerful community that gives mission-aligned, plant-based businesses an unfair advantage by providing resources, connections, and support in a rapidly evolving market. ✅ Don't Forget To: Like and Subscribe for more inspiring interviews. Share this video with your network of change-makers. Comment below with your thoughts. 🔗 Useful Links: Website: http://vegpreneur.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vegpreneur/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/vegpreneur X: https://twitter.com/vegpreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF4xlYwzwwOlQKzhdgxYiA 📲 Join the Plant-Based On Fire community and connect with us today: YouTube: / @pbofpodcast Instagram: / pbofpodcast LinkedIn: / pbofpodcast TikTok: / pbofpodcast X (ex Twitter): / pbofpodcast

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