Mike Fata is a founder, investor, health advocate, and builder of movements. After losing 100 pounds, he co-founded Manitoba Harvest and grew it into a $100M+ hemp foods powerhouse, later guiding its $419M sale to Tilray. He’s now the CEO of Fata & Associates, host of the Founder to Mentor podcast, and an advisor to world-class natural product brands. Whether he’s mentoring founders or plunging into ice baths, Mike is all about growth - with purpose.He joins Jeff to talk about the discipline behind transformation, how to pitch in 60 seconds, why personal branding matters more than ever in 2025, and what it really means to live with purpose after the exit. From health to storytelling to deep work, this conversation goes way beyond business.We cover:Why discipline > motivationBuilding your personal brand without faking itThe power of a 60-second pitchLetting your story sellSleep, hydration, and health as your unfair advantageWhat burnout taught him after the $100M exitHow to find your purpose (and stop lying to yourself about it)And so much more!Connect with Mike:LinkedInmikefata.caBook: GrowPodcast: Founder to MentorChapters00:00 Intro04:10 The Importance of Storytelling09:24 Flipping the Switch: Discipline Over Motivation14:20 Spiritual Growth and Healing the Self20:01 Abundance, Flow, and the “Treasure Hunt” Mindset23:36 Rest, Recovery, and the Myth of Busy26:32 Life After Exit: Redefining Freedom and Fulfillment31:12 How to Actually Find Your Purpose34:32 Building a Healthy Body: Sleep, Hydration, and Movement39:09 Daily Routines, Electrolytes, and “Showering the Inside”42:52 Business Lessons: When It Is Personal 46:28 Disrupting the Hemp Industry: From Niche to Mainstream 48:06 Building a Personal Brand in 2025 53:51 Connection, Community, and Showing Up Online 55:34 The 20-Year Dream: Restoring His Westfalia Van 57:18 Growth, Grit, and What He’d Tell His 13-Year-Old SelfConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

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