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Michael Law — Chief Commercial Officer at Eagle Labs

Michael Law, Chief Commercial Officer at Eagle Labs, discusses how emerging brands choose and work with a contract manufacturer. Topics include services for health and wellness products, certifications, questions to ask a potential partner and what a manufacturer looks for in a client.

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Michael LawChief Commercial OfficerEagle Labs

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About this episode

Michael Law of Eagle Labs joins Road2Retail to discuss contract manufacturing from both the brand’s and the manufacturer’s perspective. He describes Eagle Labs’ services for brands working in over-the-counter, health and beauty, and vitamin and supplement categories. The interview considers the questions and checks involved in selecting a manufacturing partner.

Michael highlights certifications as part of that evaluation and discusses the traits a manufacturer looks for in an emerging-brand client. The conversation also covers managing the relationship once a partner has been chosen and how the two businesses work together. Michael shares his interest in the Toronto Blue Jays as well.

Topics covered

Manufacturing services

Eagle Labs’ work with over-the-counter, health and beauty, and supplement brands.

Evaluating a manufacturer

The questions and checks an emerging brand should consider when selecting a partner.

Certifications

Why Michael highlights certifications during the assessment of a manufacturer.

What manufacturers look for

The traits a contract manufacturer considers in a prospective brand client.

Managing the partnership

Working with a manufacturer after the initial selection has been made.

Eagle Labs

Contract manufacturing for over-the-counter, health and beauty, and supplement brands.

Market Performance Group

A commerce agency working across retail channels.

Introductions to Industry Experts

Connect with trusted suppliers across the CPG industry.