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Ep. 35 — Greg Lavecchia

How Bloom Built the Playbook Every Founder Will Copy in 2026

2:07:40 · 20 chapters · JUN 30, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Greg Lavecchia, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Nutrition, to unpack how he bootstrapped a company to $180Mcompany to $180M with his wife, his mom, and his best friend from high school. Greg breaks down the influencer machmachine behind 15 billion-plus-plus views, why Bloom runs zero attribution, and the nostalgia-first product formula behind their energy drinks.

We also go deep on the $1.36M restock day, the cartel that jacked three 18-wheelers of product on Christmas, and the Nutrabolt partnership that put Bloom on Dr. Pepper trucks in 50,000 doors. The American Dream, fully operationalwhy Bloom runs zero attribution, and the nostalgia-first product formula behind their energy drinks.

We also go deep on the $1.36M restock day, the cartel that jacked three 18-wheelers of product on Christmas, and the Nutrabolt partnership that put Bloom on Dr. Pepper trucks in 50,000 doors. The American Dream, fully operational. Enjoy!

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