FOUNDER'S FLASHBACK: Rachel Klein And The Wellness Journey Behind Revival Food Co Shelf Talks podcast

FOUNDER'S FLASHBACK: Rachel Klein and the Wellness Journey Behind Revival Food Co

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In this FOUNDER'S FLASHBACK from Episode 3 - Rachel Klein shares her unique journey from being a modern dance major to founding Revival Food Co., a premium almond butter brand. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of starting her business, including her experiences with scaling, entering retail, and navigating setbacks. Rachel emphasizes the importance of relationships in the food industry and the lessons learned from her partnership with Walmart. She also highlights her vision for the future of Revival, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships.

Impactful highlights within this episode:

Scaling a business comes with unexpected challenges
Entering retail requires a different strategy than direct-to-consumer
Building relationships with buyers is crucial for success
Investing in support and mentorship can accelerate success
Being open to change can lead to new opportunities

Breakdowns:

00:00 From Dance to Almond Butter: Rachel's Journey

02:52 The Birth of Revival Food Co.

06:09 Crafting Unique Flavors: The Science of Almond Butter

15:03 Starting with Local

19:44 Pitching to Giant Eagle Market District

35:17 Breaking into Retail: The Walmart Experience

44:39 Trouble on Shelf

51:12 Rebranding and New Opportunities

56:14 Exit off Walmart shelves

1:07:57 Revival Future Growth

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Social Media:

Revival Food Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivalfoodco/

Revival Food Co. TIktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revivalfoodco

Shop Revival: https://revivalfoodco.com/

Check out Revival’s website to find retailers products are sold.

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