Best Sari Kimbell Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #251 The Roadmap to Create Your Desires and Always Be Reinventing 43:52

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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 in…

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Ep #250 Blooming a Beautiful Business: Embracing Her Intuition & Authentic Self with Courtney Thompsom 1:15:40

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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…

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Ep #249 Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Internal Guidance System 50:57

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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…

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Ep #248 The Science of Scaling Your Home Recipe for Sales 42:46

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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 Ga…

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Ep #247 Negotiation Skills That Create Win-Win Deals in Business & Life (Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss) 28:41

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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 wi…

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Ep 246 Creating a Full-Time Ecommerce Bean Business Their Way with Patty & Caroline of Well Bean 59:07

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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 doi…

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Ep #245 The Courage to Connect: Vulnerability as Your Brand-Buildng Superpower 11:55

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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 podcas…

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Ep #244 Test Before You Invest with Lara Fordis: Market Research Strategies to Inform Your Business Decisions 50:43

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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 r…

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Ep #243 The Strategic Exit: How to Build a Food Business That Becomes Your Only Job 32:09

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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 st…

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Ep #242 Navigate Food Safety Requirments Like a Pro with Scott Roi 41:42

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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 dif…

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Ep #241 Costly Decisions: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Early-Stage Food Entrepreneurs Make 16:55

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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. Yo…

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Ep #240 Boosting Your Ecommerce Biz with Meta Ads & TikTop Shop 46:49

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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 lo…

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Ep #239 The Company You Keep: How the People Around You Influence Your Success 19:52

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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 you…

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Ep 238 Surviving Shark Tank to Scale Up with Chennelle & Justin of GoodLove Foods 57:08

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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 decisio…

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Ep #237 How to Use Trade Shows for Good! 14:49

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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 "h…

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Ep #236 Everyday Communication Made Easier to Get What You Want 27:00

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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 al…

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Ep #235 Up Level at Markets with Danny Walsh + Pro Tip for Hiring Prep 41:51

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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 tra…

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Ep 234 Using the "Let Them" Theory to handle setbacks in your CPG business 21:13

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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…

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Ep #233 Grocery Store Growth with Lisa Thorson of Run The Numbers 56:01

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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…

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Ep #232 Use the S.E.L.L. Framework to feel great about selling 31:35

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Do you think of SELL as a bad, four-letter word? If you struggle to sell without feeling pushy or salesy, you're not alone—I see it plague many of the founders I work with. You launch our great product and then avoid selling because of the fear of rejection, imposter syndrome, or discomfort around "taking" money. But selling is not about taking—it'…

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Ep #231 Shipping & Logistics with Caitlin Wilson of Full Good Fulfillment 48:31

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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 fro…

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Ep 230 - Stop Waiting for Inspiration - Be a Blue Collar Worker Instead 19:46

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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 r…

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Ep #229 Expand Your Capacity: How to Work with a Virtual Assistant with Tal Garden creator of The Fun Hub 51:28

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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 assistan…

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EP #228 Become Someone New: Set Identity-Based Goals to Get What You Want 26:55

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Brand new training just dropped 🧨 and it's FREE! Get the three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← 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 are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability …

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Ep #227 Befriending Your Future Self to Achieve Big Goals 26:29

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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!…

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Ep 226 The 100/80 Rule to End Perfectionism & Procrastination 13:27

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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…

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Ep #225 Making a Big Leap with Pup & The Pepper 52:33

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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 …

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Ep #224 Make a Big Leap in 2025! 22:39

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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 busin…

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Ep 223 Increase Your Tolerance for Success 32:35

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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 ho…

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Ep #222 How to Not Hate Social Media with Kayla King 44:30

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✨ THIS WEEK ONLY (11/25 - 12/2) ✨ Pre-order Kayla's new social media course for small biz owners here at 40% off PLUS a chance to win a 1:1 call with her ($250 value) or a three month Fuel VIP membership ($227 value) https://socialwithkayla.com Are you stuck in a 😩 hate-hate 😤 relationship with social media {{ first_name }}? You’re not alone (I've …

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Ep #221 Ending a Business Like a CEO with Susie Veech 54:32

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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 decisi…

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Ep #220 Wiling & Unwilling 14:29

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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 podc…

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Ep 219 Designing a Brand from the Inside and Out with Karyn Savory 45:56

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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 discove…

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Ep #218 Amazon Tools to Create Customer Relationships with Luke Tierney 35:59

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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!…

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Ep #217 Bite Sized Annual Planning Tips with Carlo Stuart of Denali Alignment 46:16

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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…

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Ep #216 Using Data to Make Decisions with Benji Fitts SPINS Data 47:03

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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 rep…

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Ep #215 Be The Only with Ben Bacon of Lentiful 56:35

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Ben Bacon, founder of Lentiful, isn't a unicorn 🦄 and his success wasn't overnight. But, once he committed to 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 pro…

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Ep 214 CEO Series: Four Traits for Success 30:23

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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. Brand new training just dropped 🧨 and it's FREE! Get the three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Pick up your copy of "Key Ingre…

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Ep #213 CEO Conversations: Morning Routine & Decision Coaching with Kirati & Melissa 39:14

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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 yo…

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Ep #212 CEO Series: Culture Creator 33:36

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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 som…

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Ep #211 CEO Series: Know the Score 32:03

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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. Brand new training just dropped …

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BONUS: Are you actually profitable with your pricing? 6:27

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There are 12 weeks until Thanksgiving 😱 are you confident you will to be profitable this season? Watch the Pricing video on YouTube here where I break down two different scenarios. I'd so appreciate you leaving a comment and "like" too! Get the Holiday Ready Bootcamp with the Pricing for Profit Spreadsheet + Video as a bonus ($197 value) inside. Pl…

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Ep #210 CEO Series: Constraint & Uncommitting 18:29

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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 d…

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Ep 209 Ready Set Scale with Stephen Adelé 56:14

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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, Step…

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Ep #208 A Beautiful Business 38:15

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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…

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Ep #207 Working with Your Spouse + CEO Conversations with Tim Bradley of Teatulia 1:05:56

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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 i…

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Ep #206 10 Things No One Believes Me About Starting a Business 42:18

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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 sid…

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Ep #205 From Clueless to CEO: Evolving Her Business Through Change with Lisa of PremOla Granola 39:49

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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 abilitie…

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Ep #204 Why You Want to Be Holiday Ready Now with Jordan Buckner 37:14

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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. Brand new tra…

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Ep #203 Mid Year Check In : Your Vision, Strategy and Tactics 20:23

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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 wi…