Why Getting Into Walmart Almost Broke This Product Business

Why Getting Into Walmart Almost Broke This Product Business

May 25, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 270

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Scott Anderson shares his experience with the challenges faced by his product business, iFlex, when entering major retail stores like Walmart.

In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare sits down with Scott Anderson, entrepreneur, Air Force veteran, and founder behind multiple growing businesses, including iFlex, Optimal Weight and Wellness Med Spa, and Get VA Help. Scott shares the story of iFlex, a phone holder product that saw exciting early momentum in retail stores like Walmart, Office Depot, Staples, and Fred Meyer. But what looked like success on the surface quickly revealed a painful lesson: revenue does not ...

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Organizations: Walmart, Office Depot, Staples, Fred Meyer, iFlex, Optimal Weight and Wellness Med Spa, Get VA Help

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