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Episode 178October 27, 202653:11
On today's episode of the Road2Retail, we are joined by Dave Weaver, the Founder of Goldenroot Ginger Beer. Listen to his story about his unique ingredients, the self manufacturing adventure, and what he has learned about fundraising to…
- Raise money and plan for the right exit
- Build the operations behind retail growth
- Learn from the brands that have been there
Why it’s here
Episode 177October 20, 202648:34
Today on the Road2Retail we visit with Amy Collins, the CEO and Co-Founder of RoRo's Baking Company. Amy shares with us how she left being an ICU nurse to taking her grandmother's recipe for delicious cinnamon rolls and…
- Choose and manage brokers and distributors
- Raise money and plan for the right exit
- Build the operations behind retail growth
Why it’s here
Episode 176October 15, 20264:39
Introducing CPG Ignition from Road2Retail. Managing and growing your emerging CPG brand is hard, but finding qualified, capable service providers to help you grow should not be. After years of connecting brands to service providers, we established CPG…
- Choose and manage brokers and distributors
- Grow through ecommerce, Amazon and social commerce
Why it’s here
Episode 175October 13, 202648:45
Today the Road2Retail team discusses how to prepare for a meeting with a retailer and how to be a value-added supplier to your buyer. Organization, nailing details, and being empowered to problem solve are both critical and obvious.…
- Get the meeting and make a stronger pitch
Why it’s here
Episode 174October 6, 202651:42
Today the Road2Retail team speaks with Clive Sher, the Managing Director of the organic snack brand: Little Bellies. Listen to their founder story and then what went into bringing this Australian-based brand to the US market. Points discussed…
- Learn from the brands that have been there
- Food brands
Why it’s here
September 29, 202657:54
Episode # 173. On today's episode of the Road2Retail, we are joined by two leaders from Mason Vitamins: Executive Vice President- Idanys Alapont and Vice President of Sales & New Business Development- Nilda Oyola. Check out how Mason…
- Supplements and nutrition
Why it’s here
Episode 172September 22, 202650:44
Today the Road2Retail team discusses what you should include in that first presentation to a retailer. You have achieved a few key goals: you identified a retailer that is a good demographic match for your brand, and you…
- Get the meeting and make a stronger pitch
Why it’s here
Episode 171September 15, 202651:49
Today the Road2Retail team speaks with Charlie Dumo, co-founder and CEO at Dumo Digital. Charlie shares his insights into building a DTC brand and how to maximize Shopify and a brand website. Discussion points with Charlie include: -…
- Grow through ecommerce, Amazon and social commerce
Why it’s here
Episode 170September 8, 202647:36
Ted Peterson explains how a personal mission shapes VIC Cloth, the challenge of premium pricing, online demand building, and choosing a retail partner for expansion.
- Learn from the brands that have been there
- Beauty and personal care
- Protect margins and manage cash
Why it’s here
Episode 169September 1, 202648:04
The hosts connect supply chain capacity, full product costs, customer fit, leadership credibility, and broker relationships to the decision to enter retail and secure a buyer meeting.
- Are you ready for retail?
- Get the meeting and make a stronger pitch
- Choose and manage brokers and distributors
Why it’s here
Episode 168August 30, 202642:44
Dror Sharon discusses early entry into Walmart, less obvious distribution costs, staffing for expansion, ECRM meetings, and extending a popcorn brand into functional foods.
- Learn from the brands that have been there
- Food brands
- Hire the people and partners your brand needs
Why it’s here
Episode 167August 18, 202649:37
Susan Levy discusses the changing consumer healthcare market, prescription-to-OTC switches, focused strategy work, and the considerations emerging health brands need to address.
Why it’s here