Episode 69. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Matt McLean, founder of Uncle Matt's Organics. Celebrating its 25th year, Uncle Matt's is America's leading organic juice brand.

Matt shares his family's deep roots in Florida's citrus farming, transitioning from conventional to organic agriculture, and the journey of building a national brand. The conversation explores topics such as selling the business to Dean Foods, buying it back after their bankruptcy, competing against industry giants like Coke and Pepsi, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Matt emphasizes the importance of leadership, sales skills, and financial literacy in building a successful business.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
• 01:53 Matt McLean's Business Roots and Early Career
• 04:00 The Birth of Uncle Matt's Organics
• 06:38 Challenges and Successes in Organic Farming
• 12:44 Building and Scaling the Business
• 16:16 Selling and Reacquiring the Business
• 22:15 Navigating the Orange Juice Industry
• 22:57 Commitment to Organic Farming
• 24:09 Innovations in Juice Products
• 25:21 Challenges Competing with Giants
• 28:23 Expanding Product Lines
• 30:53 Lessons from Failures
• 33:53 Family Dynamics in Business
• 38:51 The Perfect Glass of Orange Juice
• 42:06 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 43:33 Where to Find Uncle Matt's Products

Episode 68. In this episode of The Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Annie Bergevin, a fractional CFO and advisor for tech startups based in Montreal.

As the founder of On Point Business Plans and a guest lecturer at Columbia Business School, Annie shares her career journey from investment banking at Credit Suisse and CIBC World Markets to entrepreneurship. The conversation dives into her role in helping startups raise capital from VCs, tips for creating the perfect pitch, and the importance of a solid financial foundation.

Annie also discusses the evolving landscape of startup funding and educational changes for MBA students aspiring to enter the entrepreneurial world.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:16 Meet Annie Bergevin: Fractional CFO and Advisor
• 01:11 Annie's Role in Helping Startups
• 04:15 Annie's Career Journey
• 06:26 Starting On Point Business Plans
• 07:44 Navigating the VC Landscape
• 09:24 Raising Capital: Tips and Challenges
• 12:39 The Importance of Financial Organization
• 19:11 The Role of Personality in Entrepreneurship
• 21:17 The Current State of Venture Capital
• 33:22 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 37:26 Annie's Future Goals and Final Thoughts
• 39:04 Conclusion and Farewell

Episode 67. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Pat Brough, author of 'The Real Confident You'. Pat shares his intense story of battling anxiety and depression, culminating in a suicide attempt at 16. They discuss Pat's journey to recovery, the impact of social media, and his newly found confidence.

Pat explains why he wrote his book, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges high school students face today. The conversation also touches on career fulfillment, gratitude, and how to find positivity in life. Finally, Pat offers advice to parents navigating their children's relationship with social media.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:17 Meet Pat Brough: Author and Survivor
• 00:27 Pat's Journey: From Rock Bottom to Recovery
• 08:14 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
• 13:42 Struggles with Identity and Authenticity
• 17:50 The High School Experience and Its Challenges
• 19:01 The Unseen Pressures of Modern Youth
• 19:58 Pat's Suicide Attempt: A Turning Point
• 21:23 Understanding the Struggles of Mental Health
• 22:11 Parental Reactions and Empathy
• 22:56 The Journey to Recovery
• 23:19 Overcoming Overstimulation
• 25:25 Building Self-Confidence
• 29:07 Finding Passion and Career Fulfillment
• 34:53 The Importance of Patience and Perspective
• 38:05 The Role of Gratitude and Positivity
• 42:34 Advice for Parents on Social Media
• 43:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts