Episode 10 - Success isn’t linear with Bret Caretsky

Contenders Wanted

English - November 02, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 9 - The key to getting the plane of success off the ground with Tim Bratz

Next Episode: Episode 11 - Leaning into discomfort to overcome personal barriers with Travis Lachner

Show Notes:

Do you ever look back on your life and notice things that appeared to be random changes or events in your life at that time that then later turned out to be key stepping stones to where you are today? Well our guest on the show today is Bret Caretsky and he walks us through the ups and downs and random twists and turns of his story that have all paved the way for where he is today. Bret is the CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Drinks, an innovative CPG and food service brand known most widely for their hugely popular drink the Unicorn Frappuccino. Bret went to the University of Maryland and the University of Massachusetts where he studied Business Communication and Economics while playing Varsity Lacrosse attending 3 Final Fours and a National Championship. Out of college, Bret worked across Finance, Healthcare and Construction sectors as a strategic business consultant for Morgan Stanley, United Healthcare and Turner Construction, where he excelled in dynamic cross-functional roles alongside company leadership. After leaving his corporate jobs he became the co-founder of two highly successful brands and companies, Montauk Juice Factory and The End Brooklyn. On the show today we cover:

Who is Bret and what does he do (3:19)Lessons learned from sports (4:23)Bret's favorite book (14:24)How Bret's corporate jobs set him up for success now (19:21)Lessons from starting his own companies (28:05)The real life of a start-up company CEO (41:54)The importance of clear communication (48:00)Why boundaries are important (51:05)What it means to him to be a contender (55:27)

Resources:

How to learn more about Bret and what he does:

Unicorn Drinks WebsiteBret's email: [email protected]Bret's LinkedInInstagram: Little Juice DreamingInstagram: Drink Unicorn

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges

Contact Me:

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