Tidemark Talks
Tidemark Talks
Podcast Description
Tidemark Real Estate Services is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate company based in Orange County, California. Our mission is to create value for our clients through creative, professional and effective brokerage and management services with a focus in Orange County industrial real estate.
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The podcast explores a variety of themes centered around business growth, entrepreneurship, and innovative strategies, with episodes detailing personal stories such as Steve Pixley's journey from industrial vending to selling his company, Steve Dickler's transition from a knife sharpening side gig to a $100M restaurant supply empire, and Wing Lam's development of Wahoo’s Fish Taco into a booming brand with over 50 locations.
Tidemark Real Estate Services is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate company based in Orange County, California. Our mission is to create value for our clients through creative, professional and effective brokerage and management services with a focus in Orange County industrial real estate.
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Discover how Darren Rude went from bottling pickles at age 5 to founding Youtheory, one of the most recognized wellness brands in the world. In this episode of Tidemark Talks, Darren opens up about his entrepreneurial roots, servant leadership, faith, and building a global impact—from Costco shelves to Indian turmeric farms. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned business owner, this story will inspire you.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Darren Rude, Founder of Youtheory
02:17 – Family legacy: Pickles, Progresso & passion for food
07:51 – Early exposure to Costco & grocery sales
18:11 – The moment Youtheory was born
19:43 – The shelf-space lesson that changed everything
23:46 – Starting Youtheory during a legal battle
26:10 – Marketing through passion: NASCAR, concerts, and Kind Bars
29:34 – How he got into 60,000+ retail stores
32:11 – Hands-on leadership: forklift nights & production lines
37:39 – Giving back: water & education for Indian farming villages
43:52 – Life after exit: Building an organic ranch in Wyoming
49:56 – Leading without fear through faith
53:09 – Books that shaped his mindset
59:45 – How a cold call at age 15 led to a real estate empire
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