32 episodes

Conversations with brand builders who seduce, rather than sell, add myth to the material and let their brands shine - we call them Ueber-Brands. Go to www.ueberbrands.com for rich podcast notes, pictures, further reading and for our blog. We appreciate comments and (good) ratings ;-)

Ueber-Brands JP Kuehlwein & Wolf Schaefer

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 24 Ratings

Conversations with brand builders who seduce, rather than sell, add myth to the material and let their brands shine - we call them Ueber-Brands. Go to www.ueberbrands.com for rich podcast notes, pictures, further reading and for our blog. We appreciate comments and (good) ratings ;-)

    The joy and challenge of purveying better products and better lives – Interview with Dilhan Fernando, CEO Dilmah Tea

    The joy and challenge of purveying better products and better lives – Interview with Dilhan Fernando, CEO Dilmah Tea

    Dilmah Tea is the pioneer you might not have heard about when it comes to fairer trade practices, implementing sustainable operating processes, educating consumers and to being founded on the belief that purveying a superior product needs to go hand-in-hand with helping to create a better socio-economical and natural environment. Listen to our interview with its CEO. Continue reading →

    • 41 min
    S’well – From empty bottle to meaningful fashion accessory – Interview with Sarah Kauss, Founder and Chairwoman

    S’well – From empty bottle to meaningful fashion accessory – Interview with Sarah Kauss, Founder and Chairwoman

    S'well brand founder Sarah Kauss explains how she transformed water bottles into becoming meaningful and must-have fashion accessories and her vision for the brand's future. In this interview, you will hear many of the principles of Ueber-Branding and how they are being applied. Continue reading →

    • 40 min
    How ‘Slightly Fu**ed-Up’ motivates people to buy into- and work at Freitag – interview with Oliver Brunschwiler, ‘Lead Link’

    How ‘Slightly Fu**ed-Up’ motivates people to buy into- and work at Freitag – interview with Oliver Brunschwiler, ‘Lead Link’

    In the land of bags, 'Freitag' stands for 'messenger', 'made in Switzerland from recycled truck tarp', 'designed by the bros', and ... "slightly fucked up," as 'Lead Link' tells us .  And he is not only talking about the bags, but also about the brand and company culture, as you will hear in our interview with Oliver Brunschwiler. Continue reading →

    • 35 min
    How an Ueber-Brand responds in times of crisis – Alison Cayne, Haven’s Kitchen

    How an Ueber-Brand responds in times of crisis – Alison Cayne, Haven’s Kitchen

    Alison Cayne, founder of havens Kitchen, shares how she navigates through this crisis, setting her organization, business and brand up to not only survive but thrive, where possible. And she does so in her own humble, ethical but efficient and entrepreneurial way. Continue reading →

    • 43 min
    Haven’s Kitchen: About Sharing Life Skills and Sauces – Alison Cayne, Founder

    Haven’s Kitchen: About Sharing Life Skills and Sauces – Alison Cayne, Founder

    Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen, a cooking school and packaged food purveyor in New York tells us how her brand is made for 'hustlers' like her. This story is about a purpose-led and disciplined approach to brand- and business building, sans the 'unicorn' glazing. Continue reading →

    • 31 min
    FRoSTA: Putting your Money Where Your Mission Is – Felix Ahlers, CEO

    FRoSTA: Putting your Money Where Your Mission Is – Felix Ahlers, CEO

    Felix Ahlers, CEO of European frozen foods company FRoSTA tells us how he evolved and elevated the mission of the industrial food processor to: "Preparing meals the way grandma would" - using only natural ingredients and no synthetic additives. He shares lessons learned along the way that traditional manufacturers struggling to adjust to peoples' desires for a wholesome lifestyle and a healthy environment should learn from. Continue reading →

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

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24 Ratings

24 Ratings

marishiqwe ,

The best thing on branding out there

I stumbled into the podcast and then, of course, binged all the. episodes. I think it’s one of the best things out there on branding. The principles the hosts talk about are literally directly applicable to any kind of business, they are clear and actionable. I am so so thankful for this resource!!!

DSyMM19 ,

Ueber-good

Listen for insight and inspiration from thoughtful and talented brand builders. There are always takeaways you will use in your next meeting.

Minnielin ,

Loved it!

I am so impressed! This podcast is super insightful and gives such broad perspectives. It’s inspiring for young entrepreneurs to hear about these brands.

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