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Choose and manage brokers and distributors

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Episode 131December 11, 202556:08

Interview Jeff Richards-CEO & Cofounder of the organic plant based milk brand - Mooala

Jeff Richards describes the opportunity behind Mooala, the difficulty of finding a manufacturer, building a broker relationship, and testing marketing tactics to improve retail sales.

  • Beverage brands
  • Choose and manage brokers and distributors
  • Build awareness and create demand
  • +1 more

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Episode 125November 11, 20251:06:21

Interview with Ryan Moore-CEO and Cofounder of Modus Planning

Ryan Moore explains trade-spend components, promotion planning, relationships with distributor buyers, and evaluating and adjusting promotional spending.

  • Protect margins and manage cash
  • Measure retail media and promotion performance
  • Choose and manage brokers and distributors

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Episode 118September 23, 202553:25

Interview with Raj Shah-Head of Sales Operations at the fast growing collagen brand

Raj Shah explains Obvi's retail transition, including slotting, trade spend and deductions, manufacturer selection, and treating brokers as close working partners.

  • Move from DTC into physical retail
  • Supplements and nutrition
  • Choose and manage brokers and distributors
  • +5 more

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Episode 115September 2, 202542:41

Interview with Tanay Kothari- Founder and CEO of Floret a deduction management platform

Tanay Kothari explains retailer and distributor deductions, the effort needed to manage them, and how a deduction-management provider evaluates clients and potential savings.

  • Protect margins and manage cash
  • Choose and manage brokers and distributors

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Episode 80February 4, 202531:16

2025 Kickoff Action Item Checklist for your Emerging Brand

The hosts offer a practical account review covering promotional setup, retailer calendars, consistent pricing, velocity expectations, broker capabilities and funding for both inventory and demand.

  • Grow within the retailers you already have
  • Get the meeting and make a stronger pitch
  • Choose and manage brokers and distributors
  • +6 more

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Episode 56August 1, 20241:05:46

Interview with Eric Koppelman- The Power of Focus on Building an Emerging Brand

Ruby Jewel’s leader connects a focused product strategy with sales velocity, distributor relationships, professional selling and investor expectations.

  • Drive sell-through and keep your shelf space
  • Food brands
  • Choose and manage brokers and distributors
  • +1 more

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