Liquid Death Sold Water Like Beer — And Built a $1.4B Brand!

How Leaders Lead with David Novak July 17, 2025
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How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more. Other guests include: - CEO of Starbucks - CEO of Target - Co-founder of Home Depot and many others... David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wisdom of these leaders into actionable insights you can use to elevate your own leadership game. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading teams, this show helps you build the confidence you need to lead well.

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They sold a $300 coffin. Sold a can with Ozzy Osbourne’s DNA. And built a $1.4 billion beverage brand doing it. In this episode, Mike Cessario — founder and CEO of Liquid Death — joins David Novak to break down how outrageous creativity, smart strategy, and brand discipline turned canned water into one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the world. This isn’t just about shock value. It’s a masterclass in how to stand out, connect emotionally, and disrupt a category ruled by giants. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to break through the noise with bold, unconventional marketing - What it really takes to build a challenger brand from scratch - How to compete with legacy players (even without their budget) - Why connecting emotionally with customers beats traditional advertising - The Liquid Death mindset: irreverent on the surface, strategic underneath Whether you're building a brand, leading a team, or just love next-level marketing — this one’s packed with insights. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes with today’s top leaders and disruptors. Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa4HLorpafz21UwJem_OnGg?sub_confirmation=1 #liquiddeath #mikecessario #howleaderslead #marketingstrategy #ceo #leadershipdevelopment #brandbuilding #leadershippodcast #startuptips

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