Mitch Gould, founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International (NPI), vividly recalls the day he visited Walmart headquarters—calling it one of the defining moments of his career. For Gould, who has spent decades helping global brands enter and expand in the U.S. retail market, walking into Bentonville represented the pinnacle of retail achievement.

“To me, walking into the headquarters of Walmart in Bentonville was like walking onto the field to play the Super Bowl,” said Gould. “It’s the biggest stage there is—founded by Sam Walton, built by grit, vision, and sheer execution. When you’re there, you feel the scale of what it means to move product, shape consumer trends, and truly go national.”

Gould’s visit came during the rollout of Steven Seagal’s Lightning Bolt Energy Drink, a project that epitomized NPI’s ability to move quickly from concept to shelf. Working with Seagal—a world-renowned actor, martial artist, and master herbologist—Gould developed an all-natural energy drink infused with Tibetan goji berries, Asian cordyceps, and B vitamins. He assembled a world-class beverage team, designed the packaging, and managed the launch strategy that landed Lightning Bolt in 3,500 Walmart Supercenters, along with major distribution through 7-Eleven and Amazon.

Behind the scenes, Gould’s wife Sherry coordinated the complex logistics that achieved a 99% Walmart fill rate, ensuring Lightning Bolt consistently met the retailer’s strict performance standards. “Walmart grades you on execution,” said Gould. “You don’t just make the sale—you have to deliver flawlessly. Sherry made sure we did.”

But Gould’s Walmart journey didn’t end there. On a later trip to Bentonville, he returned with Steven Seagal to meet with Walmart’s international beverage division. Gould in his crisp navy-blue suit and Seagal in a burgundy Nehru jacket made an unforgettable impression—and the meeting resulted in approval to expand Lightning Bolt into Walmart’s Asian and Central American markets.

The success of Lightning Bolt became one of many landmark moments in Gould’s storied career. Through NPI and its sister company InHealth Media, Gould has orchestrated U.S. launches for hundreds of brands and celebrities—from Hulk Hogan and Ronnie Coleman to Wayne Gretzky—leveraging his proprietary ‘Evolution of Distribution’ model. The system seamlessly integrates sales, marketing, and logistics to help brands penetrate the American market with speed and efficiency.

Nutritional Products International (NPI), founded by retail distribution expert Mitch Gould, specializes in launching and expanding product sales in the U.S. Gould has represented top brands and celebrities including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Ronnie Coleman, and Wayne Gretzky. NPI works with manufacturers and retailers to import, promote, and expand products, ensuring a smooth path from concept to shelf.

InHealth Media team members have more than 30 years of combined experience with health, skin care, fitness and nutrition brands. Representing hundreds of brands through the years gives us in-depth knowledge of the challenges today’s manufacturers face. Distribution to thousands of outlets throughout the U.S. has been accomplished through knowledge, experience and relationships with key executives. We have a comprehensive grasp of what modern consumers seek. All of this combined with resources and tools, are what make InHealth Media stand out amongst the crowd.

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