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In this conversation, Brandon Horoho shares insights into building a legacy brand, the personal side of growth, the burden of responsibility, the impact of fast growth, the meaning of success, the journey to success, the true measure of success, and the entrepreneurial dilemma. The conversation delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by entrepreneurs, exploring the impact of zero, the relentless pursuit of success, and the internal struggle of never feeling satisfied. It also touches on the sacrifices made in balancing work and family, the importance of setting intentional seasons in life, and the power of small wins in overcoming a downward spiral.

Takeaways

• Building a legacy brand requires a long-term vision and a commitment to passing down the company for generations.
• Success is not just about financial achievements, but also about the impact on employees and the community.
• The burden of responsibility as a business owner involves making tough decisions and ensuring the company's growth and success. The emotional weight of zero in entrepreneurship
• The importance of setting intentional seasons in life

Chapters

• 00:00 Building a Legacy Brand
• 02:58 The Personal Side of Growth
• 05:57 The Burden of Responsibility
• 09:06 The Impact of Fast Growth
• 11:53 The Meaning of Success
• 15:01 The Journey to Success
• 18:00 The True Measure of Success
• 20:57 Legacy and Entrepreneurial Dilemma
• 29:37 The Weight of Zero
• 30:22 The Entrepreneurial Game
• 32:00 The Longevity of Entrepreneurship
• 33:30 Balancing Work and Family
• 34:51 The Four Burner Method
• 50:32 The Impact of Seasons
• 56:16 Overcoming a Downward Spiral

Brock Mammoser, founder of Frostbuddy, introduces new podcast segments and discusses the growth of Frostbuddy, including the back to school collection launch and the design off-site for future planning. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and empowering them for success.

Takeaways

• Building Frostbuddy's growth and culture
• Planning and executing product launches
• Empowering and developing the team

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to New Podcast Segments
• 01:28 Frostbuddy Updates and Backstory
• 03:54 Back to School Collection Launch
• 17:35 Design Off-Site and Future Planning

In today's episode, Brock talks about how his business started. He talks about how persistence is key to whatever struggles a person could have and that's how he created his first universal can cooler.

In episode 1, I talk about how Mitch and I founded Frost Buddy from 0 to $12MM in 1 year. From my college apartment, learning product development,  marketing and web design, and landing on a home run of a product, I talk about the processes involved with scaling Frost Buddy so fast. I discuss what it was like in our thoughts to get to our patent pending Universal can cooler, and all of the obstacles along the way. I take you from first starting to where we are today in an overview. 

In today's episode, Brock explains the story of how his Tik Tok video hit 18M views in less than a week. And on top of that, how they gained 200K followers as a result. He also explains the importance of businesses using Tik Tok, why followers will matter, and how to go viral with your own Tik Tok. He explains the steps you should take when making videos and how to use real strategy to go viral and gain hundreds of thousands of followers. You don't want to miss this one! 

Shark Tank Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@frostbuddy/video/7016674160197913861?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id7069601512468612613

18M View Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@frostbuddy/video/7017859660749245702?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id7069601512468612613

Recent Viral Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@frostbuddy/video/7067249200626519343?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id7069601512468612613

In today's episode, Brock does a Q&A and answers questions about how they moved forward after Shark Tank. Then he answers about how covid impacted Frost Buddy starting out, and still continues to impact the business moving forward. He talks a lot about getting punched in the mouth and still moving forward with the business.

In this episode, Brock responds to a question about how I built a fulfillment team and successfully supplied our product utilizing a third-party shipping firm.

In Today's episode, Brock talks about how to sustain your company by promoting your brand using different kinds of platforms and to attract consumers by setting a reputation in your brand

In this episode, Brock answers questions about getting denied from Shark Tank and what that was like. He talks about the pros and cons of not making it. He discusses going to the Kelley School of Business, a top 10 business school in the US, why it's kind of a scam for entrepreneurs, and what you can get out of it. Katie asks Brock what kind of struggles he has had growing Frost Buddy, and how he has overcome them. 

In today's episode, Brock talks about how he handles getting out of his comfort zone, how to be consistent with the process, and how people love our story as a founder. Subsequently, on how he always remain open to new opportunities

In today's video, Brock talks about how society is flawed regarding people's opinions and ideas with high-value people. That most people may agree or disagree.

In today's episode, Brock does a little Q&A from the buddies. He talks about what his true career plans were entering into college, and what his goals were. He talks about how his path changed, and what his thoughts are on the change. He ends up discussing more into business school, and learning how in the heck to start a business online. 

Brock Mammoser shares his personal journey through rapid business growth, mental health challenges, faith, and authenticity. He discusses the pressures of scaling Frost, the importance of faith and mental well-being, and embracing vulnerability in building a genuine brand.

keywords

entrepreneurship, mental health, faith, business growth, authenticity, leadership, personal development

key topics

Business scaling and growth challenges

Mental health and anxiety management

The role of faith and spirituality in leadership

• Building Through Faith: Brock Mammoser’s Journey of Growth and Authenticity
• The Pressure of Scaling: Mental Health and Faith in Business

"Love cares about who you are"

"Be authentic, be real"

"Keep building, don’t stop"

Chapters

00:00 Morning Rituals and Seeking Purpose

10:03 The Pressure of Rapid Growth

19:53 Finding Peace Beyond Success

29:57 Building a Relatable Brand

resources

Word on Fire Bible - https://wordonfire.org/products/the-word-on-fire-bible

Matthew Kelly's Books - https://www.matthewkelly.com/

FrostBuddy - https://frostbuddy.com/

Episode 1: Welcome to the Deep End

In this kickoff episode, Brock Mammoser shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind why he started The Deep End. After building a multi-million dollar company, Brock opens up about the mental and emotional cost of chasing success — from panic attacks and anxiety to a deeper journey of healing, faith, and self-understanding.

This episode is part origin story, part confession, and part rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, spiraling, or unseen.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or just someone trying to make sense of the chaos in your mind — this is for you.

Topics include:
• Why Brock started this podcast
• What success doesn’t fix
• Panic attacks, anxiety, and the silent war within
• How therapy, faith, and real connection changed everything
• The mission behind The Deep End and what to expect next

In today's episode, Brock tells the story of how the got denied by the massive convenience store chain, Buc-ees, but then later got into the store. He talks about the dialogue, the luck, and the persistence it took to get into their first big chain of stores. 

In this episode, Brock talks about past business ideas, ventures, and more importantly failures. He discusses how these failures led him to Frost Buddy and why failure is so important. He talks about how to look at failure and learn from it along with why you should jump into any ideas you may have that you want to start. His goal in this episode is to give some background on his story and inspire anyone who may be scared to start! 

In today's episode, Brock & Chas talk about:

- One thing Brock could go back and change about Frost Buddy 

- How Brock came up with the name Frost Buddy

- Work / Life balance with a multi million dollar business at age 24

In Today's episode Brock talks about how to manage $30M company and how to re invest and save money for inventory.

In today's episode Brock shares on how to make million dollar Business.

In today's video, Brock talks about different perspectives in life and who you surround yourself with. Also, eye-opening experiences to help you achieve your goals.

In today's episode, Brock talks about focus and going all in with anything you want to do in life.

In today's episode, Brock answers the question of how he started a multi-million dollar business while still in college for a year. He discusses splitting time between classes, track practice, and growing Frost Buddy. He talks about what it has been like to go full time with Frost Buddy, and how that has changed the business and his personal life. Then he finishes up talking about mentors he has had, how he feels about mentors, and how to find the right mentors for you. Give it a listen! 

In this episode, Brock discusses the amount of time he spent developing the new Frost Buddy app and his plans to launch it.

In today's video, Brock talks about juggling a lot of things at once can be difficult without time management and how to have better time management with everything that happens in life.

In today's Episode, Brock talks about dealing with unexpected challenges in business including taking action with the worst case scenario

In today's episode, Brock talks about how he started to get away from chronic anxiety and depression. He explains how he wins every day from the time he wakes up to the time he goes to bed. 

In today's episode, Brock talks about how to make your routines better with your everyday priorities.

In today's episode Brock talks about the problem in society with looking at peoples' stats and overlooking how people are treated and if we live the right way.

In today's episode, Brock talks about his time as a D1 pole vaulter at Indiana University. From walk-on  to all american, he talks about taking what created success in track & field into the start up world.

In today's episode, Brock discusses the challenge he is doing, which is 75 HARD. 75 HARD was developed by Andy Frisella and it's a simple challenge

75 Days with these tasks each day: 
1. Follow a strict diet (no cheat meals/no alcohol)
2. 2x 45 workouts everyday (one must be outside)
3. Drink 1 gallon of water a day 
4. Read 10 pages of non-fiction a day
5. Take progress picture 

Brock talks about the impact the challenge has had on him physically, mentally, and emotionally through 59 days, and what his thoughts are on the entire process! 

In today's episode, Brock gives advice to his younger self from 2 years ago when he was first starting Frost Buddy. 

In this episode, Brock talks about the value of marketing and gives a personal example of how he used effective advertising strategies.

In this conversation, Brock Mammoser discusses the remarkable sales growth and shipping volumes achieved by his company. He highlights a staggering 355% increase in sales compared to the previous months and shares insights into their record-breaking shipping day, where they shipped 35,000 units, far surpassing their previous peak of 7,000 units. This conversation sheds light on the strategies and market conditions that contributed to this unprecedented performance.

Takeaways

We have done more in sales than we did in the first four months of the year combined.
355 % year over.
Our biggest day was like 7,000 units shipped last year.
Now they shipped out 35,000 units.
This is Monday.
This is November 17th.
This is not black Friday.
That's not even the most that they'll get.
This is truly a remarkable achievement.
The shipping volumes reflect a significant market demand.

In today's video, Brock talks about setting expectations with yourself and your goals. And the importance of teamwork and having visions as a team and not just for yourself.

In this episode, Brock discusses how to develop a team that can handle specialized tasks that must scale as well as how to grow a business.

In today’s episode Brock answers questions and shares ideas on how to execute a unique product into reality using the resources that you have.

In today’s episode, Brock answers the question, what does it mean to be an entrepreneur? Over the past 18 months, he’s had a perspective change on what it truly means to be an entrepreneur. Everyone has a different “why” whether it be money, family, social cause, etc., and this episode sheds a light on something that may be a bit surprising to people! 

Give it a listen! 

In today's episode, Brock talks about his failures, mistakes, and setbacks. He talks about how looking at those mistakes can change your life

In today's episode, I have my first guest, my brother, Scott Mammoser. Scott and I started 75 HARD together this year and in honor of our last day, we decided to have a podcast to talk about our experience. You get a deep dive into my perspective of the program and Scott's perspective. We talk about the challenges we each faced, and what parts of the program were the most difficult on us. We discuss memorable moments in the program along with the impact it has on us both physically and mentally. If you have been thinking about changing your life or starting a new program, then this is the episode for you!! 

In today's episode, Brock talks about the challenges and experiences with hiring employees. He's hired over 20 employees in the past 12 months and he breaks down his learnings. 

In today's episode, Brock discusses his college hobbies and balancing hustle and quality time.

In today's video, Brock talks about following your passion for what you do and how much money you need to have a fulfilled life. 

In today's video, Brock talks about the past and present times with moments in life and with decisions in life.

In today's episode, Brock talks about how to be yourself with the society and culture around people.

Summary

In this conversation, Brock Mammoser shares exciting updates about FrostBuddy, including new product launches, licensing agreements, and insights into customer preferences. He discusses the importance of understanding customer identity, the challenges of seasonal product planning, and the need for innovation in product design. Brock emphasizes the significance of community engagement and maintaining a small business feel despite growth, while also outlining future product launches and customization options.

Takeaways

We landed the Ghostbusters license, which is huge for Halloween.
Everything needs to glow for Halloween next year.
Drinkware is an experience and an identity.
We're speaking to identities harder and harder, leading to significant growth.
We did like 3 million in licensing last year, aiming for 10-15 million this year.
Planning takes so much more as we grow.
Innovation is key to setting us apart in the market.
Customization is essential for customer engagement.
If products aren't meaningful, we discontinue them.
Community engagement is vital for maintaining our small business feel.

Chapters

00:00 FrostBuddy Updates and New Licenses
02:51 Product Development and Market Insights
06:05 Understanding Customer Identity and Preferences
09:01 Licensing and Seasonal Strategies
11:56 Planning and Execution in Business
14:41 Innovation and Product Design
17:56 Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement
20:29 Future Product Launches and Customization
23:39 Community Engagement and Company Culture

In today's video, Brock talks about a current issue wherever we go. or wherever we are People who create problems for us and how we can solve these problems in all aspects of life.

Summary

In this episode of the FrostBuddy Podcast, Brock Mammoser shares exciting updates about the company's growth, including new retail partnerships and product launches. He discusses the challenges of planning for future growth while managing day-to-day operations. Brock also opens up about his personal journey with mental health, emphasizing the importance of understanding anxiety and finding satisfaction in the work he does. The episode concludes with a look ahead at upcoming projects and the excitement surrounding the future of FrostBuddy.

Takeaways

FrostBuddy is expanding its retail presence with new partnerships.
Understanding the needs of retailers is crucial for success.
Planning for growth requires significant effort and foresight.
Mental health awareness is important for entrepreneurs.
Brock emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-care.
The company is launching exciting new products and designs.
Brock reflects on the challenges of running a growing business.
Finding satisfaction in planning is essential for long-term success.
The unpredictability of product launches can be stressful.
Brock is committed to continuous growth and innovation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Company Updates
02:47 Retail Partnerships and Product Launches
05:56 Planning for Growth and Future Strategies
08:43 Mental Health and Personal Insights
17:35 Conclusion and Future Outlook

In today’s episode, Brock talks about why he is so open about his faith in a world that is crazy. He talks about the reason frost buddy supports the military, police, and first responders in such a controversial time in society. And finally he discusses being authentic, and why he values authenticity in business so much. 

Listen in for a good one! 

Today, I got to talk to Julie Hill, co-founder of Ginger Ales. Ginger Ales has quintillion drink recipes and it is a drink only drive through business.  After backing up traffic because their lines were so long all day, they decided to franchise and are going to be one of the fastest growing franchises in the US in a couple of years!

worth the listen :)