#219 - Managing People at Work with Seth Goldman of JUST Ice Tea

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Seth Goldman, co-founder of JUST Ice Tea, co-founder of Eat the Change, and the visionary entrepreneur behind Honest Tea and PLNT Burger. 

Seth discusses how the new venture has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing iced tea brands in the United States, powered by a mission-driven approach that balances purpose, sustainability, and growth. 

Throughout the conversation, Seth reflects on the evolution of his leadership philosophy—emphasizing transparency, empowerment, and accountability—as well as the importance of treating employees as whole people and maintaining authenticity in business. He also offers insights on building efficient teams, setting achievable goals, and scaling responsibly while preserving company culture. 

This episode provides invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders striving to create businesses that do good while doing well. 

Tune in now!

Listen in as they share about: 

• Seth’s Entrepreneurial Journey
• Launch and Growth of JUST Ice Tea
• Leadership Philosophy: “Being Nice and Effective”
• Setting and Managing OKRs (Objectives & Key Results)
• Managing Different Work Styles
• Embracing the Whole Person at Work
• Communication & Structure
• Building Lean and Sustainable Culture
• Advice for Founders & Young Professionals

Episode Links:
Website: https://justicetea.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124/ 

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