From 3 Acres to Nationwide: How Matt McLean Built Uncle Matt's Organic Juice Empire

Join Don Williams as he sits down with Matt McLean, the visionary founder of Uncle Matt's Organic, in this inspiring episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show. Dive into a captivating narrative of entrepreneurship that begins with a family legacy in citrus farming and transforms into a nationwide organic juice brand.

Discover how Matt turned a simple request from a German client into a game-changing business opportunity, pioneering organic juice in the United States before the USDA organic seal even existed. Learn about the challenges he faced, including the devastating citrus greening disease that threatened to destroy his entire business, and how resilience, prayer, and strategic pivoting became his ultimate survival tools.

Key Highlights:

• The journey from a three-acre family grove to a nationwide organic juice brand
• Scaling strategies that took Uncle Matt's from local markets to major retailers like Publix, Kroger, and Whole Foods
• Overcoming the citrus greening crisis by developing global supply relationships
• A remarkable business comeback story, including buying back the company during the pandemic and more than doubling its size

Matt shares candid insights about entrepreneurship, including the importance of persistent yet respectful relationship-building, the value of family support, and staying true to your passion. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a food industry enthusiast, or simply love an inspiring business story, this episode offers valuable lessons in innovation, adaptability, and perseverance.

Don't miss this extraordinary tale of turning agricultural roots into a thriving organic juice empire!

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