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Ben Jacobsen founded Jacobsen Salt Co. in 2011. They are the first company to harvest salt in the Pacific Northwest since Lewis & Clark. The company has transformed from a local small business to a nationally recognized brand and one of America’s leading premium salt makers. Their products can be found at such retailers such as William-Sonoma, Whole Foods, and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ben Jacobsen. [2:30] Ben talks about the start of his small business. [4:30] Unexpected uses of their salt and how they come up with flavors. [10:00] From a hobby to a business. [13:30] Ben talks about hauling salt water by hand. [15:00] What type of salts do Ben and his team create? [18:00] Ben talks about business milestones. [20:00] Personal sacrifices Ben has made along the way. [21:00] Ben talks about his team. [23:30] How did Ben and his team develop their process? What are they doing with byproducts? [26:00] Managing the logistics of selling a product. [30: