Notes: Mike is on a mission to bring his customers something they desperately want. Every week, he embarks on a long and unpredictable journey across international borders and smuggles back some highly sought-after goods. And though what he’s doing is technically legal, Mike goes to unusual lengths to evade authorities who want to shut his whole operation down. What Mike does is a hassle. He’s tired, he’s ready to move on. Still, he can’t seem to shake it, and finds himself stuck running a business he never imagined would make it this far.

I don't understand why this is a "Start Up". It's a guy buying stuff at Trader Joe's and selling it Canada. It is interesting, just seems more appropriate for a Podcast like Planet Money, or MarketPlace.

It's a good story, but not the kind of story I come to StartUp for. The justin.tv / twitch episodes were spot on; more of that please!

I have to admit, this is the first episode I've ever skipped after starting. How is an illegal smuggling operation going to be a valid startup? 😐

Yeah, wasn't fan of this episode to be honest... Definitely didn't feel like I was listening to 'StartUp'

Loved the episode. I wonder why Trader Joe's doesn't allow him to buy there?