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Albert Swantner is an award-winning maker. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a software background, he is able to create products bridging these disciplines. Albert has led projects with companies like Adidas, FOX, Charity Miles, Moxxly, Socrative, and his own angel-funded startup Sway Water, among others. His work has earned companies like Charity Miles a Webby and an SXSW Interactive award, and his work has been covered by Wired UK, The Today Show, Forbes and Fast Company. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Albert Swantner. [2:30] Albert talks about working with Adidas and Derrick Rose. [5:50] Working with startups and helping to flesh out creative ideas. [9:00] Albert talks about utilizing AI. [11:00] How the work varies for Albert and his team. [15:30] What led Albert to start Sway Water? [17:30] Some of the first Sway Water flavors and the marketing process. [20:00] Albert talks about getting his product into stores and his logo design. [24:30] Why selling through stores is helpful. [26:30] Balancing work and family life. [28:00] Milestones that Albert has set for Sway Water. [30:00] Albert talks about giving back and his partnership with Big Brother, Big Sister. [33:30] What was it like working in a food pantry? [35:20] Albert talks about how he got involved with “Latinitas,” a non profit magazine. [36:30] The lowest point in business for Albert. [37:40] How did Albert get the entrepreneurial bug? Albert’s proudest business moment.  In this episode… How have your past experiences influenced your current path in life and business? Did you have a moment that you can trace back and identify as leading you to where you are in your career today? For Albert Swantner, his time working in the tech industry helped foster his innovative and creative tendencies which led to creating Sway Water. While Albert loves his work with Bohemian Innovation, you really get a sense of his passion for experimentation and creativity when you hear him talk about Sway Water and the awesome products they've been able to bring to the marketplace. Hear more about Albert’s fascinating story by listening to this engaging episode! When was that moment where you realized that you wanted to offer a product or service that would make a difference? How did your idea come to you? Have you acted on it? For Albert Swantner, that moment came when he was enjoying some refreshing cucumber water and started to wonder about the availability of healthy drink options on the marketplace. Before long, he and his wife had their first child and he circled back to this idea of healthy options and what choice his child would have as they got older. This curiosity and common concern led Albert to start Sway Water. What can you learn from Albert’s story? Make sure to listen to this episode of Inspired Insider for more information about Sway Water! Is there a good solution when it comes to work-life balance? Have you tried a regime in your schedule that works well? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Albert Swantner as he shares his story and how he’s found a way to maintain a healthy embrace of both. Working with his wife as a business partner, Albert discovered the necessity of creating healthy boundaries between work and family life early in his marriage. One solution that works well for Albert and his family is sticking to a strict cutoff time for all work-related issues so he can be fully present with his family at the end of the day. Discover additional insights and lessons from Albert’s story by listing to this episode! What is it that sets average performers from high capacity and high achieving leaders? While the answer to this question can have a thousand different responses, an important one to consider is a relentless pursuit of excellence. Albert Swantner is dedicated to getting Sway Water to the milestone of one million dollars in revenue that he clearly envisions and is working hard to reach. Too often leaders settle for small goals, achieve them, and never set new ones or ambitious ones at all. Don’t fall into that trap! Learn from Albert’s example and hear more of his story and the journey he’s been on with Sway Water by listing to this exciting episode of Inspired Insider! Resources Mentioned on this episode  www.swaywater.com http://bohemian.cc/ http://www.bbbs.org/ http://laslatinitas.com/ Derrick Rose Intro Music by Kidd Russell  Sponsor for this episode  Rise25 is where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level Mastermind group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out Rise25.com - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only.

Albert Swantner is an award-winning maker. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a software background, he is able to create products bridging these disciplines. Albert has led projects with companies like Adidas, FOX, Charity Miles, Moxxly, Socrative, and his own angel-funded startup Sway Water, among others. His work has earned companies like Charity Miles a Webby and an SXSW Interactive award, and his work has been covered by Wired UK, The Today Show, Forbes and Fast Company. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: <ul> <li>[1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Albert Swantner.</li> <li>[2:30] Albert talks about working with Adidas and Derrick Rose.</li> <li>[5:50] Working with startups and helping to flesh out creative ideas.</li> <li>[9:00] Albert talks about utilizing AI.</li> <li>[11:00] How the work varies for Albert and his team.</li> <li>[15:30] What led Albert to start Sway Water?</li> <li>[17:30] Some of the first Sway Water flavors and the marketing process.</li> <li>[20:00] Albert talks about getting his product into stores and his logo design.</li> <li>[24:30] Why selling through stores is helpful.</li> <li>[26:30] Balancing work and family life.</li> <li>[28:00] Milestones that Albert has set for Sway Water.</li> <li>[30:00] Albert talks about giving back and his partnership with Big Brother, Big Sister.</li> <li>[33:30] What was it like working in a food pantry?</li> <li>[35:20] Albert talks about how he got involved with “Latinitas,” a non profit magazine.</li> <li>[36:30] The lowest point in business for Albert.</li> <li>[37:40] How did Albert get the entrepreneurial bug? Albert’s proudest business moment.</li> </ul> In this episode… How have your past experiences influenced your current path in life and business? Did you have a moment that you can trace back and identify as leading you to where you are in your career today? For Albert Swantner, his time working in the tech industry helped foster his innovative and creative tendencies which led to creating Sway Water. While Albert loves his work with Bohemian Innovation, you really get a sense of his passion for experimentation and creativity when you hear him talk about Sway Water and the awesome products they've been able to bring to the marketplace. Hear more about Albert’s fascinating story by listening to this engaging episode! When was that moment where you realized that you wanted to offer a product or service that would make a difference? How did your idea come to you? Have you acted on it? For Albert Swantner, that moment came when he was enjoying some refreshing cucumber water and started to wonder about the availability of healthy drink options on the marketplace. Before long, he and his wife had their first child and he circled back to this idea of healthy options and what choice his child would have as they got older. This curiosity and common concern led Albert to start Sway Water. What can you learn from Albert’s story? Make sure to listen to this episode of Inspired Insider for more information about Sway Water! Is there a good solution when it comes to work-life balance? Have you tried a regime in your schedule that works well? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Albert Swantner as he shares his story and how he’s found a way to maintain a healthy embrace of both. Working with his wife as a business partner, Albert discovered the necessity of creating healthy boundaries between work and family life early in his marriage. One solution that works well for Albert and his family is sticking to a strict cutoff time for all work-related issues so he can be fully present with his family at the end of the day. Discover additional insights and lessons from Albert’s story by listing to this episode! What is it that sets average performers from high capacity and high achieving leaders? While the answer to this question can have a thousand different responses, an important one to consider is a relentless pursuit of excellence. Albert Swantner is dedicated to getting Sway Water to the milestone of one million dollars in revenue that he clearly envisions and is working hard to reach. Too often leaders settle for small goals, achieve them, and never set new ones or ambitious ones at all. Don’t fall into that trap! Learn from Albert’s example and hear more of his story and the journey he’s been on with Sway Water by listing to this exciting episode of Inspired Insider! Resources Mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.swaywater.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.swaywater.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://bohemian.cc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bohemian.cc/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bbbs.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbbs.org/</a></li> <li><a href="http://laslatinitas.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://laslatinitas.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrick_Rose" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Derrick Rose</a></li> <li><a href="http://thesweetspotoflife.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Intro Music by Kidd Russell</a></li> </ul> Sponsor for this episode <a href="http://www.rise25.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rise25</a> is where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level <a href="http://www.rise25.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mastermind</a> group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out <a href="http://Rise25.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise25.com</a> - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only.

Creating and Marketing a Healthy Drink Alternative with Albert Swantner Founder of Sway Water & Bohemian Innovation

Albert Swantner is an award-winning maker. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a software background, he is able to create products bridging these disciplines. Albert has led projects with companies like Adidas, FOX, Charity Miles, Moxxly, Socrative, and his own angel-funded startup Sway Water, among others. His work has earned companies like Charity Miles a Webby and a SXSW Interactive award, and his work has been covered by Wired UK, The Today Show, Forbes and Fast Company. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Albert Swantner. [2:30] Albert talks about giving back and his partnership with Big Brother, Big Sister. [5:30] What was it like working in a food pantry? [7:30] Albert talks about how he got involved with “Latinitas,” a nonprofit magazine. [8:30] The lowest point in business for Albert. [10:00] How did Albert get the entrepreneurial bug? Albert’s proudest business moment.  In this episode… What drives thriving business leaders to start giving back to their community once they’ve reached a degree of success? Can they really make a difference? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and entrepreneur Albert Swantner. Albert shares his story and why giving back to his community means so much to him. He also opens up about some significant low points and high points in his career as well as how he caught the entrepreneurial bug in the first place. You don’t want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Albert! As a business leader, where does giving back to the community fit into your plans for local engagement? Have you had success in this area? Is it an area you haven't put very much time or resources into? Should every organization feel obligated to give back to the community? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from Albert Swantner as he explains how he gives back to his community and where that desire comes from. For Albert, the concept of giving back is rooted in his upbringing, his father is a Lutheran minister. From working at a food pantry for several years to working with Big Brother Big Sister, Albert takes this aspect of his life very seriously. To hear more about Albert’s story and the amazing organizations he works with, make sure to listen to this episode! For you, what was that moment that signaled a major milestone in your business career? Was it the first time you saw someone in public with your product that you didn’t know? Was it being able to hire someone to take the daily pressures of the job off of your shoulders? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Albert Swantner. Looking back at all the ups and downs of his journey, Albert is most proud of the first time he walked into his local grocery store and saw a random customer drinking a bottle of Sway Water. Albert has a lot of great insights to share about all the low points and successful moments of his journey, make sure to learn them on this powerful episode! Resources Mentioned on this episode  www.swaywater.com http://bohemian.cc/ http://www.bbbs.org/ http://laslatinitas.com/  Sponsor for this episode Rise25 is where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level Mastermind group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out Rise25.com - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only.

Albert Swantner is an award-winning maker. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a software background, he is able to create products bridging these disciplines. Albert has led projects with companies like Adidas, FOX, Charity Miles, Moxxly, Socrative, and his own angel-funded startup Sway Water, among others. His work has earned companies like Charity Miles a Webby and a SXSW Interactive award, and his work has been covered by Wired UK, The Today Show, Forbes and Fast Company. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: <ul> <li>[1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Albert Swantner.</li> <li>[2:30] Albert talks about giving back and his partnership with Big Brother, Big Sister.</li> <li>[5:30] What was it like working in a food pantry?</li> <li>[7:30] Albert talks about how he got involved with “Latinitas,” a nonprofit magazine.</li> <li>[8:30] The lowest point in business for Albert.</li> <li>[10:00] How did Albert get the entrepreneurial bug? Albert’s proudest business moment.</li> </ul> In this episode… What drives thriving business leaders to start giving back to their community once they’ve reached a degree of success? Can they really make a difference? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and entrepreneur Albert Swantner. Albert shares his story and why giving back to his community means so much to him. He also opens up about some significant low points and high points in his career as well as how he caught the entrepreneurial bug in the first place. You don’t want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Albert! As a business leader, where does giving back to the community fit into your plans for local engagement? Have you had success in this area? Is it an area you haven't put very much time or resources into? Should every organization feel obligated to give back to the community? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from Albert Swantner as he explains how he gives back to his community and where that desire comes from. For Albert, the concept of giving back is rooted in his upbringing, his father is a Lutheran minister. From working at a food pantry for several years to working with Big Brother Big Sister, Albert takes this aspect of his life very seriously. To hear more about Albert’s story and the amazing organizations he works with, make sure to listen to this episode! For you, what was that moment that signaled a major milestone in your business career? Was it the first time you saw someone in public with your product that you didn’t know? Was it being able to hire someone to take the daily pressures of the job off of your shoulders? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Albert Swantner. Looking back at all the ups and downs of his journey, Albert is most proud of the first time he walked into his local grocery store and saw a random customer drinking a bottle of Sway Water. Albert has a lot of great insights to share about all the low points and successful moments of his journey, make sure to learn them on this powerful episode! Resources Mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.swaywater.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.swaywater.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://bohemian.cc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bohemian.cc/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bbbs.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbbs.org/</a></li> <li><a href="http://laslatinitas.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://laslatinitas.com/</a></li> </ul> Sponsor for this episode <a href="http://www.rise25.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rise25</a> is where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level <a href="http://www.rise25.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mastermind</a> group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out <a href="http://Rise25.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise25.com</a> - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only.

[One Question] Giving Back and Making a Difference with Albert Swantner Founder of Sway Water & Bohemian Innovation