The Irresistible Factor

By Kristi Bridges

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The Irresistible Factor Podcast focuses on brands in the health and wellness space that want to become irresistible to consumers, investors and retailers. Kristi Bridges is the President and CEO of The Sawtooth Group where she has worked for over 20 years to create innovative, relevant strategies to bring brands and their consumers closer together. She is one of the creators of I-Factor®, the first and only research tool designed to understand today's digital consumer's relationship to brands.

Episode Date
The Scale Was Only The Beginning For A Company With A True Purpose with Paul Buckley
Jul 23, 2025
If you can’t find it, build it! With Peter Conroy
Jul 16, 2025
No shortcuts, just smart execution with Anthony Kjenstad.
Jul 10, 2025
Are Robots the Future of Massage? with Eswar Priyadarshan
Jul 08, 2025
The Business of Birth: Scaling Smart, Compassionate Care at Partum Health with Emily (Steinberg) McCareins
Jul 03, 2025
Rebuilding Telehealth from the Inside Out, with Mark Noble
Jul 01, 2025
Giving Cancer Patients More Than Care with Michele Gannon
Jun 26, 2025
What Founders Can Learn From Building A Successful Business—And Doing It Again, with Dr. Samuel Hetz.
Jun 24, 2025
The Startup That Pays You to Log Off—and Why Founders Should Pay Attention, with Corey Scholibo.
Jun 19, 2025
The Business Case for Guaranteeing Weight Loss, And Delivering It, with Dan LeMoine.
Jun 17, 2025
Redefining Cardiac Rehab: How RecoveryPlus Is Saving Lives Without Leaving Home, with Peter Niemi
Jun 12, 2025
The Clinic That Solves What Others Can’t—By Only Doing What Matters, with Dr. Clayton Skaggs.
Jun 10, 2025
When Big Brands Come for You—Why Ceres Chill Keeps Winning, with Lisa Myers.
Jun 05, 2025
Why Nurse-Led Clinics Are the Infrastructure No One Saw Coming, with Alicia Ortiz.
Jun 03, 2025
Could Rewiring The Brain Make Us Rethink Medication? With Dr. Kamran Fallahpour.
May 29, 2025
Healthcare Wasn’t Built to Keep You Well, But It Can Be Rebuilt, with Dr. Nisha Chellam.
May 27, 2025
Skin in the Game: The Visionary Founders Turning Aesthetics Into Access, with Mike Jafar and Ian Metz.
May 22, 2025
AI Is Making Longevity Care Scalable. Without Losing the Human Touch, with Samir Mitra.
May 20, 2025
From the Brink to Breakthrough: How Jigsaw Health Saved Itself by Scaling Back and Leaning into Fun, with Patrick Sullivan Jr.
May 15, 2025
From Runway to Real Peace: How a Fashion Editor Created a Mindfulness Movement, with Suze Yalof Schwartz.
May 13, 2025
When the Business Works but the Story Doesn’t: The Challenge of Scaling Complex Solutions, with Justin Roethlingshoefer
May 08, 2025
Building a Culture of Fitness and Family: How GreatLIFE is redefining what it means to live well. And do it together, with Nick Ovenden.
May 01, 2025
Rewriting the Rules of Medicine: Dr. Neil Correia on Healthspan, Not Just Lifespan
Apr 24, 2025
Redefining Confidence: Dr. Gregory Buford on the Wellness Side of Plastic Surgery
Apr 09, 2025
The Power of Personalized Care: A Conversation with Dr. Sonya Kim
Mar 26, 2025
Reclaiming Medicine: Empowering Patients and Physicians
Mar 19, 2025
Dr. Filippo Ongaro – From Space Medicine to Longevity Coaching
Mar 06, 2025
How AI is Revolutionizing Healthcare with Dr. Zaman Shah
Feb 28, 2025
Interview with Bala Enzyme Co-Founders – Dr. Farnoush Fadavi & Dr. Arash Aftabi
Feb 20, 2025
Interview with Founder of Daily Crunch – Laurel Orley
Feb 12, 2025
Interview with Ancient Drinks Founder & CEO - Josh Rogers
Nov 21, 2024
Interview with Bricia Lopez – I Love Micheladas Founder and CEO
Oct 16, 2024
Interview with Founder and CEO of Planet Bake – Kathrin Henon
Sep 18, 2024
Interview with Founder and CEO of Oat Haus – Ali Bonar
Sep 04, 2024
Interview with Founder of Butter Baked Co – Whitney Lounsbury
Aug 22, 2024
Interview with Purity Coffee Founder & CEO - Andrew Salisbury
Aug 07, 2024
Interview with Zonram Liao – Wellnergy Pets Founder and CEO
Jul 31, 2024
Interview with Co-Founders of Kelsi's Kitchen – Kelsi Peterson and Cassandra Hume
Jul 24, 2024
Interview with Jim Donnelly – Humanaut Health Founder and CEO
Jul 10, 2024
Interview with Rhonda Kallman – Boston Harbor Distillery Founder & CEO and Creator of Demon Seed Whiskey.
Jun 20, 2024
Interview with Andrew Pudalov – Rush Bowls Founder and CEO
Jun 05, 2024
Interview with Emily Gilels – Founder and CEO of Dosa by DOSA
May 23, 2024
Interview with Julie Cartwright – Pvolve President
May 08, 2024
Interview with Carol Frank – Birdseye Advisory Group Founder & Managing Director
May 01, 2024
Interview with Ret Taylor – Ned Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Apr 24, 2024
Interview with Jamie Smith – Innovative Pet Lab Co-Founder & CEO
Apr 17, 2024
Interview with Eva Maran – Partner at Shroomwell
Apr 04, 2024
Interview with David Spungen – Partner and Wealth Advisor at Corient
Mar 28, 2024
Interview with Addison LaBonte – Sweet Addison's Founder and CEO
Mar 21, 2024
Interview with Meryl Farr – Co-Founder and Owner of 4Sisters Rice
Feb 28, 2024
Interview with Caitlin Cash – Founder of Kinship Milk Tea
Feb 14, 2024
Interview with Danielle Kidney - Founder of The Creative Pack
Feb 07, 2024
Interview with Megan Klein - Founder and CEO of Little Saints
Jan 22, 2024
Interview with Taylor Grant - Tribini Co-Founder & CEO
Jan 11, 2024
Interview with Scott’s Protein Balls CEO and Co-Founder – Lori Levine
Dec 14, 2023
Interview with Ava Faustini — 1023 Gelato Founder
Dec 06, 2023
Interview with Alan Cohen — Kokomio Founder and CEO
Nov 29, 2023
Interview with Molly Fedick — Buzzkill Wines Founder
Nov 15, 2023
Interview with Luigi Marulo — Pastificio Marulo Founder
Oct 17, 2023
Interview with Joseph Zeppilli – Bad Monkey Co-Owner and Co-Founder
Sep 07, 2023
Interview with Katina Mountanos — Kosterina CEO
Aug 31, 2023
Interview with Tony Rivas - Chifles CEO
Aug 23, 2023
Interview with Margaret Coons – Nuts for Cheese Founder & CEO
Aug 14, 2023
August Vega – Founder of MALK Organics, Fractional CEO of MommaStrong & Board Member at Miyoko’s
Jul 20, 2023
Interview with Nina Tickaradze – NADI Founder
Jun 20, 2023
Interview with Monica Cepak —Wisp CMO
Jun 14, 2023
Interview with Claudio LoCascio — Mochidoki CEO and President
May 24, 2023
Interview with Shawn Askinosie — Askinosie Chocolate Founder and CEO
May 17, 2023
Interview with Sorosh Tavakoli – Stockeld Dreamery Founder
May 11, 2023
Interview with Nick Saltarelli – Mid-Day Squares Co-Founder
May 05, 2023
Interview with Alison Cayne – CEO and Founder of Haven's Kitchen
Apr 26, 2023
Interview with Anthony Corsaro – Outlaw Ventures CEO
Apr 19, 2023
Interview with Anna Peck and Steve Ford — Co-Founders of Chia Smash
Mar 29, 2023
Interview with Kimmi Wernli — President and Owner of Crazy Richard's
Mar 22, 2023
Interview with Kenshiro Uki – President of Sun Noodle North America and Europe
Mar 15, 2023
Interview with Justin Gill – Bachan’s Founder and CEO
Mar 01, 2023
Interview with David Habib – Founder and CEO of Yo Mama's
Feb 23, 2023
Interview with Colin Schilling – Schilling Cider Founder and CEO
Feb 15, 2023
Interview with Steve Molino – Principal at Clear Current Capital
Feb 08, 2023
Interview with Zel Crampton – Diggs Founder and CEO
Feb 01, 2023
Interview with Samantha Citro Alexander – Co-Founder of Bitewell
Jan 25, 2023
Interview with Amberlee Venti – Pippy Sips Co-Founder and CEO
Jan 18, 2023
Interview with David Delcourt – Seed Ranch Flavor Co. and Grown As* Foods Chief of Flavor
Jan 12, 2023
Interview with Austin Patry – Rollin’ n Bowlin’ and Realsy Co-Founder
Jan 04, 2023
Interview with Richard Riccardi – DFW CPG Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Dec 21, 2022
Interview with Marilyn Yang – Popadelics Co-Founder and CEO
Dec 07, 2022
Interview with Larissa Russell – Pod Foods Co-Founder and CEO
Nov 30, 2022
Interview with Daina Trout – Health-Ade Co-Founder and Chief Mission Officer
Nov 23, 2022
Interview with Paul Evers ­– Riff Co-Founder and CEO
Nov 16, 2022
Interview with Josh Groff – More Labs CEO
Nov 09, 2022
Interview with Micha Magid – Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Nov 02, 2022
Interview with Clint Chao – Moment Ventures Co-Founder
Oct 26, 2022
Interview with Jessica Hanson and Tera Peterson – NuFACE CEO and Co-Founder
Oct 24, 2022
Interview with Zak Holdsworth – Hint Health Co-Founder and CEO
Oct 19, 2022
Interview with Haley Russell – Chippin Founder & CEO
Oct 17, 2022
Interview with Sherry Zhang – Molecular Biologist and GenoPalate Founder
Oct 12, 2022
Interview Ben Conniff ­– Luke’s Lobster Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Oct 10, 2022
Interview with Ashley Thompson – Mush Co-Founder and CEO
Oct 05, 2022
Interview with Margaret Wishingrad – Three Wishes Co-Founder and CEO
Oct 03, 2022
Interview with Vincent Biscaye – Step Two Advisors Founder and BeyondSKU Co-Founder
Sep 28, 2022
Interview with Taylor Grant – Cedar Capital Founder and General Partner, and Tribini Founder and CEO
Sep 26, 2022
Interview with Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni ­– TRUFF Co-Founders
Sep 21, 2022
Interview with Stacey Marcellus – Cappello’s Co-Founder
Sep 19, 2022
Interview with Marshall Rader – GFB Co-Founder
Sep 14, 2022
Interview with Jeremy Vandervoet – Little Secrets Chocolate CEO
Sep 12, 2022
Interview with Jani Tuomi – Imaware Co-Founder
Sep 07, 2022
Interview with Matt Weiss – RIND Founder and CEO
Sep 05, 2022
Interview with Rodeo CPG Founder – Zachary DeAngelo
Aug 31, 2022
Interview with Jim Donnelly – Restore Hyper Wellness Founder and CEO
Aug 29, 2022
Interview with Boba Bam Chairman and Founder Bob Yau, and The Big Boba Boss, Brian Khoddam
Aug 24, 2022
Interview with Liz Myslik – Loft Growth Partners and Champion of Mission-Driven Brands
Aug 22, 2022
Interview with Sarah Galletti – Tattooed Chef Founder
Aug 17, 2022
Interview with Tommy Kelly – Drink Sound Co-Founder
Aug 12, 2022
Interview with Corey Scholibo — Wile Co-Founder, President and COO
Aug 10, 2022
Interview with Deb Luster and Paul Earle — Goodles Co-Founders
Aug 08, 2022
Interview with Eric Koppelman — Ruby Jewel CEO
Aug 03, 2022
Interview with Ashleigh and Trey Lockerbie — Better Booch Co-Founders
Aug 01, 2022
Interview with Joey Bergstein — Sabra CEO
Jul 27, 2022
Interview with Bert Cohen — Clover Vitality Co-Founder and Partner
Jul 20, 2022
Interview with Cedar Carter — The Good Patch CEO
Jul 13, 2022
Interview with Robert Petrarca — Maxine’s Heavenly Co-Founder and CEO
Jul 06, 2022
Interview with Joe Ens — HighKey CEO
Jun 29, 2022
Interview with Joe Tonnos — Ketch Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Jun 22, 2022
Interview with Scott Jensen — Rhythm Superfoods Co-Founder and CEO
Jun 15, 2022
Interview with Manny Lubin — Slate Milk Co-Founder
Jun 08, 2022
Interview with Shelby Taylor — Chickapea Founder and CEO
Jun 01, 2022
Interview with Geoff Alexander — Wow Bao President and CEO
May 25, 2022
Interview with George Thomas Dave — GT’s Living Foods Founder and CEO
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Gem Misa — FullGreen Founder and CEO
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Susan Griffin-Black — EO and Everyone Co-Founder and CEO
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Betsy Hamm — Duck Donuts CEO
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Norm Snyder — Reed’s Ginger Beer CEO
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Zach Brinley — Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum Owner
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Rick Gillis — Tinley Beverage Company President
May 18, 2022
Bonus Episodes Week! Interview with Mark Timbie — Former President of McCormick & Co
May 18, 2022
Interview with Joe Oblas — Stryve Co-Founder and CEO
May 11, 2022
Interview with Yanni Hufnagel — Lemon Perfect Founder and CEO
May 04, 2022
Interview with Bob Burke — Natural Products Consulting Consultant
Apr 27, 2022
Interview with Andrew Pudalov — Rush Bowls Founder and CEO
Apr 20, 2022
Interview with Greg Hoyt — Gather Venture Group Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Apr 13, 2022
Interview with Kevin Rutherford — Nuun CEO
Apr 06, 2022
Interview with Jessica Kates — Private Equity Investor and Rellevant Co-Founder
Mar 30, 2022
Interview with Adam Grossman — Papa & Barkley Founder and CEO
Mar 23, 2022
Interview with Ayeshah Abuelhiga — Mason Dixie Founder and CEO
Mar 16, 2022
Interview with Jake Kneller — Sweet Nothings CEO and Co-Founder
Mar 09, 2022
Interview with Proper Good Team — CEO, Christopher Jane, and Al Sambar, General Partner at XRC Labs
Mar 02, 2022
Interview with CJ Rapp — Founder of Karma Water
Feb 23, 2022
Interview with Nick Saltarelli — Co-Founder and CEO of Mid-Day Squares
Feb 16, 2022
Interview with Jason Shiver — CEO of Waterloo Sparkling Water
Nov 11, 2021
Interview with Jordan Silbert — CEO & Founder of Q Mixers
Oct 05, 2021
Interview with Dana Ehrlich — CEO & Founder of Verde Farms
Sep 21, 2021
Interview with Lee Wallace — CEO and Owner of Peace Coffee
Sep 16, 2021
Interview with Hudson Gaines-Ross — Co-Founder and CEO of Plant People
Sep 15, 2021
Interview with Ryan Harvey — Founder & Katherine Harvey - Co-Founder of Bare Bones
Sep 10, 2021
Interview with Pete Maldonado — Co-founder & CEO of Chomps
Sep 07, 2021
Interview with John McDonnell — Investor in Ghost Tequila
Aug 11, 2021
Interview with Elly Truesdell — Former Whole Foods Global Director of Brands & Product Innovation
Aug 10, 2021
Interview with Keith Belling - Founder and CEO of Right Rice
Aug 10, 2021
Interview with Gail Becker - Founder and CEO of Caulipower
Jul 20, 2021
Interview with Reuben Ben Jehuda - CEO of PopBar
Jul 16, 2021
Interview with Mark R. Warren- President and Co-Founder of FitVine Wine
Jun 15, 2021
Interview with Brandon Fishman- CEO of Vita Cups
Jun 09, 2021
Interview with Kristi Knowles- CEO of Mother Raw
May 24, 2021
Interview with Charles Coristine - CEO of Lesser Evil
May 07, 2021
Interview with Michael Paladini - CEO & Founder of Penelope Bourbon
Mar 11, 2021
Interview with Sean Peris and Warren Pala - Co-founders of Three Forks
Mar 10, 2021
Interview with Chris Kirby - Founder of Ithaca Hummus
Feb 23, 2021
Interview with Stu Strumwasser - Managing Director of Green Circle Partners
Feb 23, 2021
Interview with Paul Shapiro - Founder of The Better Meat Co.
Feb 08, 2021