244. Pitch to PO: How to Win a Retail Buyer Meeting Without a Broker

Oct 29
244. Pitch to PO: How to Win a Retail Buyer Meeting Without a Broker

Getting a meeting with a retail buyer is tough — but winning that meeting is even tougher. In this episode, I talk with Tia Ellis, Founder and CEO of Wildflower […]

Oct 27
This Week in CPG 10/27/25

News from The Cumin Club, Vitaminis, Nebula Snacks, JusRol, Dawnbreaker, Carbone Fine Food, Jiggies, Recess, Laoban Dumplings and SEEQ.

Oct 24
Webinar: Building a Manufacturing Strategy with the End in Mind

Discover how to build a scalable, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing strategy for your CPG brand—from choosing the right production model to finding the perfect co-man partner.

Oct 23
From Browsers to Buyers: How Smart AI Chat Drives Sales for CPG Brands

Struggling with high traffic but low sales? Discover how Capex’s PickUp AI helps CPG brands turn browsers into buyers through smart, real-time conversations that drive conversions.

Oct 21
The Growth Hack CPG Founders Miss: Order Management + Extended Terms

Order management isn’t just operations—it’s a growth hack that frees cash flow and saves time through smarter systems and extended terms.

Oct 20
This Week in CPG 10/20/25

News from Bakr, Queen St. Bakery, No Days Wasted, WICKED Protein, Feastables, Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co., Mushroom Meat Co., Brooklyn Delhi, Lil Bucks and RINGA.

Oct 13
243. Redefining Success: Building a Business That Fits Your Life

What does success really mean to you? For many founders, that answer gets buried under industry pressures, investor expectations, and comparisons to competitors. In this episode, I sit down with […]

Oct 13
This Week in CPG 10/13/25

News from Arya Rotis, Waku, Hummus Goodness, Fortune Favors, Seal the Seasons, Santana Snacks, Better Sour, Just Made and FABRIC.

Oct 07
5 Profit-Draining Traps CPG Brands Fall Into – and How to Avoid Them

There’s no screaming alarm for profit erosion in CPG. It happens gradually over time. It hides in Excel tabs, unclaimed deductions, and trade promotions that “look fine on paper” but quietly bleed margin in execution.

Oct 06
242. How Opply Is Fixing Supply Chain Chaos for CPG Founders

When I ran my own CPG brand, supply chain headaches nearly broke me — late POs, cash crunches, and endless supplier follow-ups. In this episode, I sit down with Helen […]