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Ep 384: Revitalizing a Hydration Empire – Dan Crosby and the BioSteel Turnaround Story

Mar 4, 2024

Dan Crosby shares the turnaround story of BioSteel, a no-sugar electrolyte beverage with NHL ties. From bankruptcy to brand growth, retail optimization, and plans for grassroots expansion. Discover the Canadian CPG comeback in the making!

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Dan Crosby

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Quick takeaways

Acquiring BioSteel, Dan Crosby navigates bankruptcy, focusing on strategic decisions and sponsorships for a successful turnaround.

Expanding into the US market, BioSteel aims for brand authenticity, leveraging NHL partnerships and grassroots initiatives for growth.

Maintaining brand integrity, BioSteel's product strategy emphasizes limited flavors, retail partnerships, and diverse marketing channels for consumer engagement.

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BioSteel Acquisition by Dan Crosby

Dan Crosby, the Canadian protein mogul, successfully acquired BioSteel amidst its bankruptcy, taking over with a clean slate and a solid track record. BioSteel, known for its electrolyte beverage, was burning over $11 million monthly before the acquisition. With a focus on streamlining retail and maintaining brand equity, Dan plans to lead BioSteel to a strong comeback, emphasizing the importance of strategic decision-making and impactful sponsorships.

Introduction

2min

Acquisition of Biosdeal and the Unexpected Journey

4min

Entrepreneurial Journey and Real Estate Ventures

4min

Building Brand Equity and Strategic Partnerships

28min

Marketing and Operations Challenges

13min

Multi-Platform Engagement and Influential Connections

2min

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Building a Brand

3min

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Hello and welcome to DTC Podcast, is actually flowing through my internal organs as we speak. Today you'll meet, Dan Crosby the Canadian Protein Mogul who recently bid and to his initial surprise bought, Biosteel from the clutches of an ugly bankruptcy proceeding splashed all over the headlines...

https://biosteel.ca

Biosteel is a no sugar, clean ingredient electrolyte beverage that rose to mass awareness in Canada and hockey loving parts of the United states due to it's deep partnership as the official beverage of the NHL that not only includes intense branding, but a deep product market fit with players across all levels of hockey, plus lots of loyal superstar supporters in the NFL, NBA and more.

Before bankruptcy, Biosteel was burning over $11M a month, building brand equity and sales that grew 124% in the last fiscal year.

Now Dan gets to take over with a clean sheet, a strong track record, and an incredible opportunity that could easily be the Canadian CPG Comeback story of the year...

In this podcast Dan lays out his plans for righting the Biosteel ship, streamlining retail, maintaining the incredible brand equity he's building with NHL and extending it into the grass roots of the kids who actually collect the containers just like Prime.

Make sure you're truly hydrated, with electrolytes that guarantee the water gets where it needs to go...and on with the show!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Dan Crosby and the BioSteel Story

02:00 - The Strategy Behind Buying BioSteel

04:30 - Rebuilding BioSteel: Challenges and Wins

06:45 - The Future of Sports Nutrition with BioSteel

09:00 - Community Feedback and the Role of Social Media in Reviving Brands

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