What do you get when you mix a failed juicer business, Gordon Ramsay’s DMs, and the Harley Davidson of cookware? It’s a billion-dollar brand called Hexclad.

Nik sits down with Danny Winer, the founder who turned frying pans into a lifestyle. Danny breaks down how Hexclad went from selling one pan in 2016 to becoming a global powerhouse, built on storytelling, design, and a community that actually cares about cooking.They talk failure, product launches, Costco roadshows, and how Hexclad became more of a media company than a cookware brand.

Plus, Danny shares why Q4 is about planting seeds all year long.

If you want to learn how to build a brand that people don’t just buy from but believe in, this episode’s for you.

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