Nathan Keane Building a Business: The Good Wolf Story

Nathan Keane, owner of Good Wolf Priobiotic Soda is my guest for episode 89.

Nathan is generously offering a discount to The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast listeners to try Good Wolf products:

https://drinkgoodwolf.com/discount/COURAGE30In this conversation, Nathan shares his journey from moving to Oregon with his wife to starting Good Wolf Probiotic Soda. He discusses the challenges he faced in entrepreneurship, including mental health struggles, co-packing issues, and the importance of a support system and his faith.

Nathan emphasizes the need for resilience and adaptability in business, as well as the significance of balancing work and family life. He also highlights the philosophy behind Good Wolf and its mission to promote healthy choices through probiotic beverages.

In the bustling world of health beverages, Nathan Keane's story stands out as a testament to resilience and innovation. He has navigated personal challenges and entrepreneurial hurdles to create a product that not only promotes gut health but also embodies his passion for quality and community.

Join us as we delve into his inspiring journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Sound Bites

"I'm a dad, growing family, growing business."

"I guess I need to kind of make money."

"It's going to take longer than you think."

Takeaways

• Nathan moved to Oregon in 2018 with his wife, inspired by her family's connection to the area.
• His journey into entrepreneurship began with personal health challenges related to gut health.
• The idea for Good Wolf was born from his passion for creating a better-tasting probiotic drink.
• Nathan faced significant challenges with co-packing and legal issues early in his business.
• Mental health struggles, including anxiety and ADHD, played a crucial role in his entrepreneurial journey.
• He emphasizes the importance of a strong support system, including family and friends.
• Workaholism was a challenge, but Nathan learned to balance work and family life.
• He developed a structured routine to manage stress and anxiety effectively.
• Nathan's experience highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in business.
• Good Wolf aims to promote healthy choices through its probiotic sodas.

Keywords:

Nathan Keane, Good Wolf, Probiotic Soda, entrepreneurship, mental health, family, business challenges, Oregon, kombucha, small business, support system