EP:29 - (Part 2) Jaryd Terkelsen, Co-Founder of BYS Coffee: From $200k Mistakes to F1 Partnerships: Building a Brand That Endures

In the age of TikTok virality and overnight success stories, what does it really take to build a brand that people buy into—again and again? In this episode of Top of Mind, we’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive with Jaryd Terkelsen, co-founder of performance coffee brand Before You Speak. From F1 partnerships to Woolies shelves, we explore the messy middle between hype and long-term success. In this episode we unpack: The reality of launching into Woolies (and why it’s not always what it seems) Why physical brand activations are making a comeback The real difference between building brand in Australia vs the US What patience actually looks like when you're building something that matters The power of saying no to speed in favour of sustainability And why discipline behind closed doors is the key to staying top of mind If you're building a brand, chasing longevity, or wondering whether "doing the work" is still worth it—this one’s for you. Top of Mind is an extension of our business Gambit Collective, a pay-as-you-go marketing agency making marketing, social media and personal branding expertise accessible to everyone. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review - it helps our podcast grow and allows us to access amazing guests, and unlock more information for you to grow and scale your business. Follow along on your preferred channels: Jaryd Terkelsen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beforeyouspeakcoffee Jaryd Terkelsen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaryd-terkelsen-53994492/ Before You Speak on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforeyouspeakcoffee Top of Mind on IG: https://www.instagram.com/topofmind.pod/ Top of Mind on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topofmind.pod Gambit Collective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gambit.collective Gambit Collective on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gambitcollective/ Gambit Collective on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gambitcollective Hayley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hayleywestoby/ Hayley on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleywestoby/ Hayley on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleywestoby