How BUBS Got Started | Ep. 3 The Cult of Recreationalism

In this episode, Sean Lake, Johnna Ward, and Nathan Morris discuss the origins of BUBS Naturals and how it was inspired by Glen 'Bub' Doherty. They talk about Glen's larger-than-life personality and how he motivated and inspired those around him. Sean shares how he started taking collagen and experienced its benefits, which led to the idea of starting a company. They discuss the early days of BUBS Naturals, from working out of Sean's kitchen to setting up shop in TJ's garage. The first products they developed were collagen and MCT oil powder. In this episode, Sean Lake shares the story of how Bubs Naturals started and the journey it has taken since 2017. The conversation covers topics such as launching collagen and MCT oil powder, testing and selecting the best collagen brand, finding a supplier in Peabody, Massachusetts, and the role of Glenn in the company. Sean also discusses starting the company with limited funds, obtaining third-party accreditations, expanding the product line, and future plans for BUBS Naturals.
 
00:00 Introduction and Surprise 
02:52 The Inspiration Behind Bubs Naturals 
07:06 Starting Bubs Naturals in Sean's Kitchen 
22:48 The First Products: Collagen and MCT Oil Powder 
23:18 Introduction and Background 
24:03 Launching Collagen and MCT Oil Powder 
26:20 Testing and Selecting the Best Collagen Brand 
30:10 Finding a Supplier in Peabody, Massachusetts 
33:12 Glenn as the North Star of the Company 
36:00 Starting the Company with Limited Funds 
38:02 Third-Party Accreditations: NSF and Whole30 
43:39 Expanding the Product Line 
49:43 Future Plans for Bubs Naturals 
50:08 Closing Remarks 
 
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