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My First Million · August 24, 2026 · 1h 16m

I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibes

Allison Ellsworth
Show Notes

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview Allison Ellsworth, founder of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi. Ellsworth shares how she built the $2 billion brand from a farmer's market side-hustle, using creative, low-budget marketing stunts and authentic social media content to drive viral growth and secure a deal on Shark Tank.

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Curious

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Soda as a Healthier Functional Beverage Platform
Poppi reformulated soda into a 'healthy' functional drink by adding prebiotics and apple cider vinegar, creating a new trendy beverage category.
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Highlights

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Building a Billion-Dollar Brand on Relatable Content
Allison Ellsworth built Poppi into a $2 billion brand by using raw, relatable social media content and creative, low-budget marketing stunts instead of traditional polished advertising.
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Shark Tank as a Breakout Growth Moment
Appearing on Shark Tank served as a major catalyst for Poppi, creating a surge in brand visibility and consumer trust that fueled national retail expansion.
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