Food Business Success

Living in Southern France for the summer I turned 50 days was just a crazy dream five years ago. Last week, I boarded a plane to make it happen. Me, living among the Lavender, and you launching, growing or scaling a delicious business are not so different.On the podcast, I share with you the exact process I used to create my 'impossible' desire into reality and it is the same one you need to build your dream food business.I share my story and give you the roadmap for becoming the kind of person who makes impossible dreams and desires inevitable. And finally, I share with you about why we must always be reinventing ourselves and our businesses to truly thrive. As part of my own reinvention, I'm taking a little break from the podcast to live a more laissez-faire life this summer. Just because I have released an episode a week for nearly five years, doesn't mean that is how it always needs to be. Give yourself permission to rethink yourself and your business and approach it with a new perspective. PS - I'm writing this as I look out over the Mediterranean from the hills of Cassis and feeling so grateful for my past self who didn't give up on her desire and hooked her future self up!Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

It takes a lot of courage to create a business that is in alignment with your authentic self; it's so easy to get distracted by the "shoulds" and what everyone else is doing. Courtney Thompson, founder of Blooming Kitchen Co, is doing just this (after a few detours) and her business is starting to bloom. You will laugh, you will cry (at least I did) and you will feel empowered to say YES to an aligned business and NO to everything that isn't that.Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

When things get tough, most entrepreneurs make decisions from fear and scarcity—but what if there was a better way? In this episode, I explore why your internal guidance system (aka intuition) is actually your secret weapon for navigating uncertainty, finding creative solutions, and making aligned business decisions that feel good in your body. You'll learn the science behind why fear-based decisions hurt your business, discover practical ways to tap into your inner wisdom, and experience a guided meditation designed to open your mind to new possibilities and partnerships.Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

You've perfected your home recipe, but that doesn't mean it will hold up to time, temperature, transportation and larger-scale production. Depending on your product, you may need help from a food scientist to help with longevity, flavor, color, texture and to make sure it is food safe for your customers. This is called commercialization and Mike Gabel, director of The Food Innovation Center at CSU Spur, and I chat about when and why you might want a food scientist on speed dial. Fuel is OPEN a la carte through May 26th! There are some incredible bonuses and you will finally be a part of a community of early-stage food founders doing the hard work of launching & growing their businesses into farmers markets, ecommerce and wholesale. Starts at $67/months with a money-back guarantee. http://foodbizsuccess.com/fuel Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Do you consider yourself a good negotiator? The truth is most of us aren't - our emotions get in the way or we end up compromising to end up with a bad deal we resent. Whether you're struggling with supplier costs, co-packer terms, or retail placement, these powerful tactics I share with you from the book Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss will help you secure better deals while building stronger partnerships.You'll learn three of my favorite (and life changing) strategies from the book including:How "tactical empathy" helps you understand what buyers and suppliers truly wantThe mirroring and labeling techniques that reveal crucial hidden informationDo an accusation audit ahead of time and name the elephant in the room to disarm your counterpart and open up dialoguePacked with real-world examples from successful food founders in the Fuel community, this episode provides a practical framework for approaching any business negotiation with confidence. From farmers market customers to retailers, these FBI-tested strategies will help you navigate difficult conversations and create win-win outcomes that propel your business forward.Join us for the bonus wholesale call inside Fuel on May 28th and get the negotiation strategy worksheet here.Fuel is OPEN a la carte through May 26th! There are some incredible bonuses and you will finally be a part of a community of early-stage food founders doing the hard work of launching & growing their businesses into farmers markets, ecommerce and wholesale. Starts at $67/months with a money-back guarantee. http://foodbizsuccess.com/fuel Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

It doesn't matter how much money you have, your age, your current job, or your experience, a beautiful business is possible for you if you are willing to keep taking action and get outside of your comfort zone. This is exactly what Patty & Caroline, co-founders of Well Bean, makers of bean-focused bars and desserts (and they are delicious!) are doing. I've been so impressed working with them over the years as they keep making progress and taking calculated risks to advance their business. When Patty shared with me that she officially quit her J-O-B to go full time in the business, I had to have them on to share their story.Use code SARI10 at https://wellbean.life/ for 10% off your first order. Fuel is OPEN a la carte through May 26th! There are some incredible bonuses and you will finally be a part of a community of early-stage food founders doing the hard work of launching & growing their businesses into farmers markets, ecommerce and wholesale. Starts at $67/months with a money-back guarantee. http://foodbizsuccess.com/fuel Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

When was the last time you shared something real about yourself to your current or potential customers?I know it's not what you want to hear - you just want to make a great product and have everyone fall in love with it, tell everyone they know and buy it repeatedly - but that's simply not enough to get traction as a small brand. On today's podcast I share the secret to small business success - that being vulnerable is one of the fastest ways to create new and raving fans. People don't just want your product — they want to know you.Fuel is OPEN a la carte through May 26th! There are some incredible bonuses and you will finally be a part of a community of early-stage food founders doing the hard work of launching & growing their businesses into farmers markets, ecommerce and wholesale. Starts at $67/months with a money-back guarantee. http://foodbizsuccess.com/fuel Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Market research can make a huge difference in your product offering and launch strategy, but bad data can be worse than no data at all according to my guest,  Lara Fordis. In this episode, Lara returns to discuss how market research has evolved in the CPG industry over the past four years, particularly with the emergence of AI tools that have made research both more accessible and potentially misleading. Lara shares insights on how entrepreneurs can properly validate their product ideas beyond the "echo chamber" of friends and family, highlighting the importance of getting feedback from representative target audiences who will actually pay for your product. We learn about the benefits of in-home use testing (IHUT), how to avoid common survey pitfalls like double-barreled questions, and why understanding your product's unique differentiation is crucial for success. Whether you're launching a new food product or scaling your existing brand, this conversation provides valuable perspectives on gathering meaningful consumer insights that can save you from costly mistakes and help you develop a viable market proposition.Find out more info about Lara's work and new course at http://fordisconsulting.com or email her at lara@fordisconsulting.comStop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Do you dream of quitting your job and running your business full time? Sure, you can do the "quit and figure it out" approach that leads many founders to burnout or failure OR I'll share what has worked best for my clients and Fuel members to start a business while working full time and then to transition out of the your 9-5.  Whether you're just starting your food business journey or already juggling a side hustle with your day job, this episode provides the roadmap to intentionally build your exit strategy.Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

If you've ever laid awake worrying about getting someone sick from your product or if you are doing things correctly to not be sued, this episode is for you. I sat down with my go-to food safety expert Scott Roi, and he makes this “unsexy” topic feel doable and even empowering.We break down what you actually need to be food safety compliant at different stages of business and you might be surprised at what you do, or don't need. Whether you're at farmers markets, selling nationally online, or about to pitch to Whole Foods, this is the episode to keep in your toolkit.Hit play, take notes, and let's make food safety one less thing keeping you up at night. If you need Scott's services, email him at scott@fss-llc.com and be sure to tell him you heard our interview on Food Business success!PS - Scott is our Fuel VIP guest in May - if you've been on the fence about joining a program from Food Business Success, now is the time to get inside!Launch & Grow to get to $100KMaster Your Business to become a CEO and scale to $300K Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - join me in the Sales Channel Challenge - 3 days April 15, 16 and 17. Reserve your space for just $27 at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge MAKE A BIG LEAP THIS YEAR! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

I'm pulling back the curtain on the three biggest mistakes that cause early-stage food entrepreneurs to struggle and often fail. Drawing from my experience over 7+ years helping hundreds of food businesses launch and scale, I give you an honest look at why so many passionate food makers hit roadblocks despite having amazingly delicious products.You'll discover why listening to everyone's conflicting opinions leads to confusion rather than clarity, how spreading yourself too thin across multiple sales channels sabotages your momentum, and the surprising cost of operating without a proper long-term plan or budget. More importantly, I share practical solutions for each of these pitfalls, including how to filter advice, strategically choose your sales channels, and create a vision-driven plan that actually works.Whether you're still in the dreaming phase or already knee-deep in your food business journey, this episode delivers the tough love and actionable strategies you need to avoid common traps and set your business up for sustainable success. Don't miss this essential guide to navigating the early stages of your food business with confidence!Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - join me in the Sales Channel Challenge - 3 days April 15, 16 and 17. Reserve your space for just $27 at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge MAKE A BIG LEAP THIS YEAR! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Someone has probably told you to "just run ads" or "get on TikTok Shop" if you have an ecommerce business, and they're not wrong, but...There is a time and place for each of these strategies depending on the size and stage of your business. When done at the wrong stage it is a waste of time and money - two things busy entrepreneurs don't have a lot of. My guest on today's podcast is Ari Gordon of Like and Likes, an agency that manages CPG digital strategies to boost sales online.I love that Ari did it himself first as a brand founder of Hone and is now helping other brands choose and execute the right strategy at the right time for their business. Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - join me in the Sales Channel Challenge - 3 days April 15, 16 and 17. Reserve your space for just $27 at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge MAKE A BIG LEAP THIS YEAR! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

How do you feel after talking with with someone or listenening to a podcast or scrolling on social media? It's interesting to note any changes in your mood or energy after engaging with different people and influences.Who and what you surround yourself with will either slow you down—or help you soar.In this week's podcast, I'm diving into why your environment matters so much as an entrepreneur and how it directly impacts your mindset, your habits, and your success. Whether it's the people you spend time with, the content you consume, or even the physical spaces you work in—it's time to take inventory.Tune in and let this episode be your reminder that you're not meant to do this alone, but who (and what) you allow into your circle of influence is up to you. MAKE A BIG LEAP THIS YEAR! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

A lot of founders I work with are inspired to finally start their business - if others can do it, so can they! I was SO excited when Chennelle and Justin, co-founders of GoodLove Foods called to me they were going to be on Shark Tank.I had to sit down with them for the podcast and hear about this epic experience, what led up to making this decision, and what they are doing now that the episode has aired (and spoiler alert - they made a deal). The end of 2023 and 2024 was a breakthrough 13 months that started going viral on Instagram with the help of Kayla King and then having to scale up FAST to meet the onslaught of orders - a good problem to have, but still a problem. You can listen to other milestones in Chennelle's journey on episodes 72 and 135 of the podast too. These co-founders and life partners are full steam ahead on their 10X goal to be the go-to GF frozen bakery products on retail shelves and beyond. Don't miss this episode!  Want to get the secrets to going viral and ramping up orders on social media? Get the course Kayla King created just for CPG small businesses for 20% off! Use code GOODLOVE20 at http://socialwithkayla.comMarket season is around the corner (for our winter friends) and it's time to get into the markets you want and make WAY more money every minute you are there. Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course. Purchase either offer here. Are you a Badass in Business? We're starting a 30 day Discipline Challenge in the free Private Facebook Group + prizes on February 17th! Sign up here. MAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food busin...

It's trade show season with the biggest one of the year, ExpoWest, wrapping up this week. Whether you are walking the floor of regional shows, distributor shows or buyer shows like Fancy Food or Expo, it can be overwhelming at best and deflating at worst. I've seen founders come back from shows feeling hopeless caught in compare and despair or a "how will I ever succeed with all the other brands out there" mindset.Trade shows, or event big farmers markets, can be used for good to help uplift and inspire you and help you feel more determined that you can be successful than ever, if you follow what I prescribe in today's podcast. Market season is around the corner (for our winter friends) and it's time to get into the markets you want and make WAY more money every minute you are there. Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course. Purchase either offer here. Are you a Badass in Business? We're starting a 30 day Discipline Challenge in the free Private Facebook Group + prizes on February 17th! Sign up here. MAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food busin...

Ever wonder why your email to a buyer, influencer, or supplier fell flat? Or why customers aren't responding to your carefully crafted message at events or in their inbox?The secret lies in understanding that communication isn't just what you say—it's a four-part cycle that has a huge influence on whether you'll get the results you want (and we always want a results - that's the whole purpose of communication!)In this podcast episode, I break down the four parts of communication from your initial intention to the listener's interpretation, revealing why so many of us struggle in business and in life. I will share some practical strategies to close the communication gap with retail buyers, customers, suppliers, and more.You'll learn how to ensure your intended message actually reaches its destination intact, transforming conversations into conversions. Whether you're struggling with wholesale accounts or customer engagement, mastering this four-part communication framework will give you the tools to get more of what you want in your business without the frustration of being misunderstood.Market season is around the corner (for our winter friends) and it's time to get into the markets you want and make WAY more money every minute you are there. Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course. Purchase either offer here. Are you a Badass in Business? We're starting a 30 day Discipline Challenge in the free Private Facebook Group + prizes on February 17th! Sign up here. MAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food busin...

Markets, pop-ups and in person events are a sales channel that Danny and I both love and on today's podcast we discuss why we love them so much, how to get into the events and markets you really want and how to make more money per minute once you are there. Plus, I give you a bonus tip on what you can be doing right now to get ready to hire and train well, so someday you don't have to attend the market (by choice or because life forces you) and it still makes money for you! Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course.  Purchase either offer here.Market season is around the corner (for our winter friends) and it's time to get into the markets you want and make WAY more money every minute you are there. Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course. Purchase either offer here. Are you a Badass in Business? We're starting a 30 day Discipline Challenge in the free Private Facebook Group + prizes on February 17th! Sign up here. MAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food busin...

Are you spending hours (or days!) dwelling on things that didn't go as planned in your business? In this episode, I break down Mel Robbins' powerful Let Them Theory and how to apply it specifically to common setbacks in the packaged food industry. Learn how to handle everything from market rejections to late deliveries to competitive pressures with this simple but transformative two-part approach. You'll discover how to save countless hours of mental energy and redirect it into actually moving your business forward.Whether you're dealing with unsupportive family members, frustrating contractor delays, or disappointing retail outcomes, this episode gives you practical strategies to handle setbacks like a CEO. Through real examples from food business founders, Sari shows you exactly how to implement both the "let them" and "let me" parts of this mindset tool to build a more resilient business.Stop letting disappointments derail your progress. Learn how to choose where you spend your precious entrepreneurial energy and keep moving forward no matter what challenges arise.If you're ready to stop getting stuck in what's out of your control and start focusing on what you can do, this episode is for you!Market season is around the corner (for our winter friends) and it's time to get into the markets you want and make WAY more money every minute you are there. Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course. Purchase either offer here. Are you a Badass in Business? We're starting a 30 day Discipline Challenge in the free Private Facebook Group + prizes on February 17th! Sign up here. MAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food busin...

If grocery store retail is part of your success strategy, then you don't want to miss today's podcast episode. My guest is Lisa Thorson, founder of Run The Numbers, who has 14 years of experience in the natural food industry including brokering brands into big retailers like Sprouts and Safeway.We're diving deep into the numbers—COGS, contribution margin, trade spend, and all the key factors you need to understand to succeed in grocery retail. Plus, we talk about the when and why to bring on fractional support like in sales, operations or other executive roles. It's a powerful option that didn't really exist until recently that can help you get to the next level.  Passion is important, but smart financial decisions are what will keep you profitable and able to thrive no matter what is happening around you.  If you are interested in learning more about the fractional services Lisa offers at RTN, including Operations, Sales and Deduction Support, click here and book a call with her. She is offering listeners 25% off your first month of services. Market season is around the corner (for our winter friends) and it's time to get into the markets you want and make WAY more money every minute you are there. Get the Up Level Workshop for just $97 and increase your sales - guaranteed. Get the bundle offer and save big already ($171), plus use code SELLPOD50 for an additional $50 off the full course. Purchase either offer here. Are you a Badass in Business? We're starting a 30 day Discipline Challenge in the free Private Facebook Group + prizes on February 17th! Sign up here. MAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

This industry has A LOT of acronyms from 3PL to BOL to LTL and other terms like "kitting". In this episode, you are going to learn all of these things and more so you feel more confident in the area of logistics and fulfillment. My guest is Caitlin Wilson, founder of Full Good Fulfillment, who is on a mission to help brands simplify the journey from finished product to scalable delivery operations. We're diving into what happens after manufacturing—how to navigate freight options, decide when it's time to partner with a fulfillment center, and take those first steps to stop doing it all yourself. It's time to educate yourself so you feel confident about what a 1PL is up to a 5PL and understand what is right for your business at the right time.Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Are you stuck waiting for the "perfect moment" to work on your food business? In this episode I reveals why so many food entrepreneurs fall into the trap of waiting for inspiration to strike, leading to inconsistent progress and frustration. Drawing from the concept of "blue collar work ethic," I explain explains why treating your business like a real job - could be the breakthrough you need.Learn why traditional professionals often struggle with procrastination when becoming entrepreneurs, and discover how adopting a blue collar mindset can transform your productivity. No more waiting to "feel motivated" or letting emotions drive your business decisions. If you're tired of the start-stop cycle in your business and ready to create consistent progress, this episode is your wake-up call. Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

The path to success in the CPG world is paved with tons of boring administrative work that I know you never imagined when you started a business! In today's podcast episode I talk with Tal Garden, founder of Tal's Mediterranean who solved her own problem of delegating the paperwork, phone calls and other things she didn't like to a virtual assistant (VA).  After creating a foundation for her VA to help her scale the biz, Tal started helping others delegate effectively and ended up creating a business to support food founders in retail with a team of virtual assistants called The Fun Hub.  Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Fuel-only membership is open through Jan 6, 2025! Annual membership saves you 3 months! Save 10% on the full program to help you Launch and Grow to $100K guaranteed! Get Food Business Success today and get started. Discount expires 12/31/24 Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

When you think about the future - 12 months from now or 10 years from now - do you see a stranger? Most of us think of our future selves like a stranger and often do things in the present that we would never do to a friend or loved one. There are a lot of hidden costs including postponing or never achieving your dream of a successful food business!One resolution I encourage you to make as we step into a new year is to befriend your future self and start making decision that will benefit him or her - this will be the difference between achieving your goals or just piling up consequences and delays that your future self will have to deal with. Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Fuel-only membership is open through Jan 6, 2025! Annual membership saves you 3 months! Save 10% on the full program to help you Launch and Grow to $100K guaranteed! Get Food Business Success today and get started. Discount expires 12/31/24 Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

I know how entrepreneurs think (because I'm one too!) - you make a list of all the BIG things you are going to do in the year and are super excited to get going. In a flurry of excitement you start on a project and then find yourself dragging it out. Whether it is procrastination or a desire for perfection, everything grinds to a halt and you don't know why. And then frustration sets in and you might tell yourself that "you're just not a finisher". That all ends today!After a coaching call with the 10X Mastermind about what it takes to create the future you want and listening to Dan Sullivan's 80% rule, I am sharing with you my take and calling it the 100/80 rule. Commit to this rule and you will end the two biggest sabotagers that plague entrepreneurs: perfectionism and procrastination. Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Fuel-only membership is open through Jan 6, 2025! Annual membership saves you 3 months! Save 10% on the full program to help you Launch and Grow to $100K guaranteed! Get Food Business Success today and get started. Discount expires 12/31/24 Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

When you look back over the year, did you accomplish all you set out to do? Most likely, no. There were twists and turns you didn't anticipate and we always overestimate what is doable in a short period of time. But, that doesn't mean you can't still make huge progress in 12 months like Ryan and Phillip did with Pup & The Pepper. I've watched them do really hard things, make investments and show up consistently in the 10X Mastermind and Fuel membership and it has had compounding effects to equal a really BIG leap in 2024!You can listen and learn from them all about the highs and lows of the year and how they are getting ready for a next big leap in 2025 on this episode of the podcast.Also, it was fun to listen to Ryan's first episode (#93) back in June of 2022 and compare it to where they are now - some things really changed! Get the 10X Goal Workshop for FREE for a limited time! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x-goalsMAKE A BIG LEAP IN 2025! Commit to the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Fuel-only membership is open through Jan 6, 2025! Annual membership saves you 3 months! Save 10% on the full program to help you Launch and Grow to $100K guaranteed! Get Food Business Success today and get started. Discount expires 12/31/24 Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business - apply today! We start Jan 28th! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Are you ready to make a BIG leap in 2025? Whether you're just getting started with a delicious idea, growing to $100K or scaling to the next level, today's podcast is for you. There is a certain amount of energy and investment required and it is ALWAYS more than you think - just talk with any founder! I share with you my own experiences in my business and working with 100s of food founders on how to accept the truth of Hofstadter's Law (things always take longer than you think, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law). To compensate for this, it is important to make investments that create a meaningful commitment and create real momentum to fast track your success.  If you have been sitting on the sidelines listening to this podcast for a while now, it's time to get in the game

Have you ever felt like any success comes with a side of sabotage and you just can't seem to make forward progress in a meaningful way?In this episode, I dive into the concept of what Gay Hendricks, author of the book The Big Leap calls "Upper Limit Problems".Learn and understand why entrepreneurs often hold themselves back after a big win and how to break free from self-sabotaging patterns.I'll share practical tools and personal insights that helped me expand my capacity for success and create lasting momentum in my business—so you can do the same!Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

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I'm sitting down with Susie Veech, founder of Well Rounded Meals, to have an honest, raw conversation about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Susie shares the journey of "accidentally" starting a freezer meal delivery business that scaled to six figures, the challenges of declining sales in a different consumer landscape, and the tough decision to shut it all down.But this isn't a story of failure—it's about resilience, learning, and redefining what success looks like. If you've ever wondered how to separate your self-worth from your business results or how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of being an entrepreneur, this episode is for you!Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

The speed of the success of your business (and whether it gets there at all) is made up a series of decisions of things you are "willing" and "unwilling" to do or not do.Often we are making these decisions unconsciously without evaluating on purpose if it's something you are actually unwilling to do or if it's out of  habit or fear.On today's podcast, I'm exploring the “willing vs. unwilling” framework—a game-changer for anyone looking to take control of their entrepreneurial path and speed up their success.I'll walk you through how identifying what you're willing to do and what's off-limits can help you build a roadmap that fits your vision and keeps burnout at bay. This episode is packed with insights that will challenge your limits and inspire a fresh approach to running your business!Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

Your brand can be so much more than a logo or fonts or colors. When a brand is in alignment with you as a unique person and your purpose on this planet, there is a magnetic quality to it that attracts raving fans ready to support you! My guest today is Karyn Savory, an incredible graphic designer, who also uses Human Design to help founders discover key insights about who they are that are then infused into the branding of the business and product. The result of combining design with Human Design is incredible as founders feel so confident putting their business and product out into the world. To learn more about branding services or schedule a Brand Alignment Review, please visit http://sweetsavorydesigns.com or contact karyn@sweetsavorydesigns.com. Enjoy these offers when you mention the podcast: $50  OFF - Intro Human Design Reading or $100 OFF - Brand Alignment ReviewGet the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

In the podcast today, I'm sitting down with Luke, founder and CEO of EcoD2C, a digital marketing agency focused on helping natural product brands launch and scale on Amazon. You can watch the presentation too on YouTube here.Luke shares the latest tools Amazon has rolled out which allow brands to engage customers more directly—and even email them! This is a big shift, especially with Amazon's usual “black box” approach to customer data. We'll dive into how specific strategies, like targeted promotions and coupons, can drive customer loyalty and boost holiday sales. If you're looking to maximize your Amazon performance this season, you won't want to miss Luke's expert advice!Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

Annual planning doesn't need to evoke a frustrated sigh or a roll of the eyes (maybe that's just me); it can be fun and work for you in the year to come. My guest today is Carlo Stuart, founder of Denali Alignment, and he is breaking down how to do annual planning effectively as a small business and how to use the plan during the year so it doesn't just collect dust on a shelf. Hate sitting in a room by yourself trying to do this plan on your own? Come join us for this year's annual planning program including a live training from Carlo, a coaching session with me in December and a 1:1 call to go over your plan. Build in fun and accountability to get it done! Use code PODCAST10 to save 10% on the program through November 3, 2024.Get in touch with Carlo at carlo@denalialignment.com - he is offering listeners 25% off an annual plan for those of you who want even more support!Fuel VIP is open (10/15 - 10/22)! Come to the conversation with Benji & get the coaching + community support you need to take off in your business

There's a time and place for research and digging into the data to make the best decisions you can about your product and next steps in the business. My guest today is Benji Fitts, Director of Customer Education with SPINS Data and we are discussing when the right time is to get data and how you can use it to make decisions. Grab your free data report at https://www.spins.com/ignite/ and follow Benji on LinkedIn for great insider tips at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-fitts/. Fuel VIP is open (10/15 - 10/22)! Come to the conversation with Benji & get the coaching + community support you need to take off in your business

Ben Bacon, founder of Lentiful, isn't a unicorn and his success wasn't overnight. But, he once he found his idea of creating a quick heating lentil meal in a cup, he went full steam ahead to be the only one and proving it worked with direct to consumer e-commerce sales. Now in year two, he has retailers knocking on his door asking for the product. Hear his story on today's podcast and take one nugget away that you can start implementing in your business now!Try out Lentilful for yourself with code FBS20 at checkout to save 20% Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

There is a shift in yourself that has to happen for your business to be successful. On today's podcast, I share with you the four traits you must train for to become a CEO and run your business like a boss.  Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

Missed the CEO Conversations last week? It was an incredible two days of coaching founders on making decisions. I also share with you my morning routine and why I think it is essential for a CEO to have one. Thank you to founders Kirati of Let Me Snack and Melissa of I Love Heart Beets for their willingness to be coached and share it with all of you! There are huge bonuses happening now when you apply for Master Your Business 2025 including a savings of $300 plus Q4 bonus trainings. If you want to get off of entrepreneur island, make decisions like a CEO and set your business up to scale and give you the time and money freedom you want, seize this opportunity! Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

A CEO is first and foremost a manager of people. Most entrepreneurs don't actually want this role, but nevertheless, it is necessary, even if it is a team of one (yourself). Many founders I work with start businesses to be in charge and escape a bad boss or poor work environment, but fail to intentionally set up a positive culture. They develop some poor habits, like overworking and not celebrating wins,  that are hard to break later with a team. A true CEO embraces this opportunity to set up a great culture when it is JUST them and works on him or herself to become the boss she or he wants to be when there is a team around them. On the podcast, I share with you why culture is so important and some resources to use as you put on your CEO hat to create the culture you desire.   Register for the upcoming CEO Conversations (9/17 & 9/19) at masteryourbiz.co Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

Running a business is like playing a game and every great game keeps score. A CEO knows the numbers and uses them to make decisions and celebrate progress. In this episode I share the tools that a CEO uses to measure Key Performance Indicators (or KPIs) and why they are so important to creating a beautiful business.  Register for the upcoming CEO Conversations (9/17 & 9/19) at masteryourbiz.co Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do when you put on the CEO hat

There are 12 weeks until Thanksgiving

We have been talking about what it means to be a CEO of your business with some amazing guests like Tim Bradley, CEO of Teatulia, and Stephen Adelé, author of Ready, Set, Scale. I decided to expand this topic and put together a CEO series sharing with you key traits a successful brand founder embodies as he or she wants to go beyond the stress of doing it all as the maker to running a beautiful business with more time and money freedom. Today's topic is perfect as we head into a "fall"

This is a must listen to episode today if you want to go from maker and doing everything in your business to true entrepreneur who earns the freedom of time and money that's possible from a business.  My guest is DU School of Business Professor and co-author of the new book Ready, Set, Scale; How to Scale Your Business without Losing Your Soul, Stephen Adelé.He and I have an incredible conversation on what it means to truly scale a business so that it runs without you always doing more.  I heard Stephen speak at an entrepreneur event and my mind was blown! I knew he had to come speak to the 10X Mastermind and Master Your Business participants when his book came out.  We dive deep into the nuances of scaling versus growing, unpacking the myths and realities of scaling effectively, and discuss the crucial balance between rapid growth and maintaining your company's core values. This episode just scratches the surface of scaling your business. Stephen is presenting his blueprint on how to scale to the 10X Mastermind and you are invited to join us! Register at foodbizsuccess.com/readysetscale to get your seat for just $9 (book available too).  Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/ceo and know exactly what to do each week when you put on the CEO hat

I have spent much of the last 18 months working through a concept to create I like to call a "beautiful business". First, for myself in my business and then in the Master Your Business program with Fuel members.  This is a business that doesn't meet some outside standard of success, but one that energizes and serves both your life and your customers' lives.I challenge you to move beyond the chaos and stress of early entrepreneurship which is necessary, but will lead to burnout and resentment if left unchecked for too long. Instead I want you to build a business that aligns with your personal values and goals and this takes you stepping into the role of CEO to build a solid foundation to scale.I am so proud of the 207 episodes over the last four years and I couldn't think of a better conversation than this one for the 208th

This is one of those episodes that you do NOT want to miss! My conversation with Tim Bradley, CEO of Teatulia, is packed with nuggets for aspiring and scaling founders.  We dive into his first CPG business, Rocky Mountain Popcorn, that he ran with his wife, Karen. He shares his his wisdom around the dynamics of working with a spouse, including the importance of clear roles, and the necessity of turning off "work mode".When Tim talks CEO, I listen! He has helped to grow Teatulia 6X and does it with kindness, discipline and patience while making tough decisions based on data. Last year, the brand decided to pull out of retail, which also meant letting go of his VP of Sales, who was also his wife. I can't wait for you to listen to our conversation! Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/programWant to take your biz to the next level

Working with 100s (maybe even 1000s) of founders launching or growing a packaged food business for over six years has been an exercise in trying to figure out how to say the things people really need to know in ways that are digestible. And there are some things that you just don't really know until you have been through it and are on the other side. It's not a problem that people don't believe me, but I do think if you are just starting out, it is helpful to note these and try to save yourself some of the mental drama that comes with a business launch. And if you already have a business, I would love you share on YouTube or Instagram in the comments for this episode what resonated for you or if there are any additional things you wish you believed, but didn't, when you started? The Holiday Ready

Lisa Bastian and her son Ben started PremOla granola in a year of great change and the business continues to evolve as it has grown. I love that Lisa is committed to creating a business that she loves and works for her life even as Ben has shifted his involvement. This is a must listen to episode on how Lisa has grown her confidence in her abilities to be a CEO and create a beautiful business. Take advantage of the special offer and try her amazing granola at https://www.premolagranola.com/ and use code SARI15 to enjoy 15% off your order!The Holiday Ready

Jordan Buckner, founder of Tea Squares, FoodBevy and Joyful Co, a curated gift boxing company and I, as a former Marketing Team Leader at Whole Foods Market, nows a thing or two about retail. He and I have an awesome conversation about why holiday planning starts in the summer (or earlier) and how to craft a great roadmap for success. The Holiday Ready

We are halfway through the year and it's time to do a check in on the goals and milestones you set waaayyy back in January.  It's likely you aren't where you thought you "should" be at the 6 month mark. Don't beat yourself up - we always underestimate how long something will take! it's time to refocus, re-strategize, and ensure your actions align with your vision.I share with you a powerful framework to help you achieve your goals with intention and clarity, avoiding common pitfalls like overwhelm and scattered efforts. Get ready to make the next six months your most productive yet! The Holiday Ready

Many founders ask me about SEO and what they can do to increase their "organic reach". I finally found THE person to help us understand SEO as a small business, not one with a ton of money to through at ads. What I learned from Chuck Aiken, founder of Tymoo, will surprise you and give you a new way to "do" SEO for best results. In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo! Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/programGet on the waitlist for Master Your Business hereGet the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10xThe book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business....