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Mike Adair sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about how he was balancing family and starting up Red’s. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. After that we talk about Red’s. We discuss the lessons he learned along the way running a business. In addition, he shares how they go about creating new products and the successes that stands out in his career. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Mike Adair
Mike Adair is the Founder / CEO of Red’s, a clean label frozen food brand. Mike started Red’s 14 years ago based on his wife’s famous Taco Tuesday dinners. In addition, he named the company after their beloved dog Red. Red’s is now one of the largest natural frozen food brands in the country and makes delicious, clean label and convenient burritos, breakfast sandwiches and other handheld items.
In addition to his commitment to feeding families like his own, Mike is also passionate about creating a sustainable supply chain and advocating for the frozen food industry. With recent advances in technology, he’s seen firsthand how we can deliver high quality ingredients without sacrificing flavor or using artificial ingredients, while also capturing food at its peak nutrition and limiting supply chain waste. Mike lives in Nashville with his wife Paige and their three kids, daughters Finley and Samantha, and son Hunter. Make sure you go to Red’s website at redsallnatural.com and look for Red’s products in your grocery store.
About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.