Taking Down Big Gum with Drew Shuman

TAKEAWAYS

• Harmful ingredients in conventional chewing gum
• Creation of healthy alternative "Nogum" by Drew Shuman
• Toxic ingredients in conventional gum
• Benefits of Nogum
• Challenges of entrepreneurship
• Potential market for the product
• Flavors of Nogum
• Price point of Nogum
• Potential expansion of the product line

TIMESTAMPS

The introduction (00:00:00) Introducing the podcast and the hosts, setting the stage for the discussion.

Toxic Ingredients in Conventional Gum (00:01:14) Discussion about the harmful ingredients in conventional chewing gum and the need for a healthy alternative.

Creation of Nogum (00:02:29) Drew Shuman explains his background and motivation behind creating a healthy alternative to conventional chewing gum.

Harmful Effects of Conventional Gum (00:06:26) Discussion about the toxic ingredients in most chewing gum and the potential health issues associated with them.

Formulating Nogum (00:09:32) Drew Shuman explains the process of formulating the healthy alternative gum and the challenges faced during the creation.

Entrepreneurship and Challenges (00:14:25) Drew Shuman discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry and the early stages of the product.

Market Reaction and Potential (00:17:21) The discussion shifts to the market reaction, including positive reviews, and potential consumer segments, such as kids and athletes.

Flavors and Price Point (00:18:52) Details about the available flavors, upcoming flavors, and the price point of the Nogum product.

The dental impact (00:20:35) Discussion about the impact of sugar in conventional gum on dental health and the oral benefits of xylitol.

Nogum as an alternative (00:21:09) Exploring how Nogum provides a healthier alternative to conventional gum and the mission behind creating it.

Vitamin and mineral boost (00:22:31) The potential benefits of having vitamins and minerals in gum and the idea of incorporating different nutrients into the product.

Rollout plan and marketing strategy (00:23:32) Drew's focus on direct-to-consumer sales, retail expansion, building brand awareness, and influencer marketing.

Brand partnerships and events (00:27:00) Discussions about potential brand partnerships, sponsoring events, and the relevance of Nogum in fitness and wellness settings.

Manufacturing and functional gum (00:26:23) Insights into the manufacturing process of functional chewing gum and candy, and the expertise of the manufacturer.

Financial background and investments (00:28:09) Drew's background in wealth management and its relevance to his entrepreneurial journey.

Promoting Nogum and future plans (00:29:01) Where to purchase Nogum, social media handles, and hopes for the product's success.

Closing thoughts and contact information (00:29:32) Appreciation for the guest, promotion of the podcast, and contact details for the hosts and the guest.

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