Landon McKinnis: From Rejection to Shark Tank, Why He Never Quit
Mick Unplugged · Mick Hunt
Oct 22, 2026 · 49 min
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Landon McKinnis wanted his mom and his kids to be proud of the man he was becoming. That purpose kept him moving as he built GoNutz through rejection, grief, and the uncertainty of entrepreneurship.
In this episode of Mick Unplugged, Landon joins me to talk about the because behind his work. He reflects on growing up in Shawnee, Kansas, facing racial discrimination, and finding his own identity. He also shares how faith helped him learn patience when things weren't happening on his timeline.
We get into the business journey, too: the first shipment of inventory, a viral TikTok moment,…
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