How a former Navy SEAL created a new kind of sports drink from scratch – with Todd Ehrlich

Todd Ehrlich, Kill Cliff, Bootstrapping, Brand (branding), eCommerce, Food, Physical Product

I usually talk about tech startups and intangible things like software but today we’re going to talk about an off-line business.

Joining me to do that is Todd Ehrlich. Todd was a Navy SEAL who was in such pain while training one day that he wished somebody had created an anti-inflammatory drink that actually tasted good and was better for you then drinks like Gatorade.

Since no one else had created the drink he wanted, Todd decided he was going to create it himself. About 10 years later, he launched the drink called Kill Cliff.

Since then, Kill Cliff has expanded to protein bars, cold-brew coffee, and they even have apparel.

I invited him here to talk about how he did it and how he’s created a movement on social media.

Todd Ehrlich

Kill Cliff

Todd Ehrlich is the founder of Kill Cliff, recovery drinks and energy bars.

Andrew: Hey there, freedom fighters, my name is Andrew Warner. I’m the founder of Mixergy.com, home of the ambitious upstart. I usually talk about tech startups. I usually talk about intangible things like software.

Today we’re going to talk about an off-line business, about something you can actually feel, taste. And joining me to do that is Todd Ehrlich. He was a Navy SEAL who was in such pain while training one day that he wished somebody would create an anti-inflammatory drink that actually tasted good and was better for you then energy drinks like Gatorade. As a runner myself, I can’t taste, I can’t drink, Gatorade. It’s not for real athletes. It’s not for real workouts. I get it. Since no one else created the drink that he wanted, Todd decided he was going to create it himself. About 10 years later, he launched the drink called Kill Cliff. That is also the name of the company.

Since then, the company has expanded. They have...

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