What You Need To Know
Why Goals Without Accountability Always Fail
Big goals mean nothing without structure and accountability. In Day 5 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I explain why most founders set goals that sound inspiring—but never move the business forward. You’ll [...]
Why Burned-Out Founders Struggle to Scale
Burnout isn’t a personal issue—it’s a business risk. In Day 4 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I explain how a founder’s energy, clarity, and well-being directly impact retail execution, decision-making, and brand [...]
The Fastest Way to Avoid Costly Retail Mistakes
Trying to build a food brand alone is one of the fastest ways to make expensive retail mistakes. In Day 3 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I explain why founders who rely [...]
The Fastest Way CPG Founders Lose Their Runway
The fastest way to lose runway isn’t bad product—it’s not understanding how your business actually works. In Day 2 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I break down why founders avoid the financials, [...]
Most Food Brands Break Before They Ever Scale
Most food brands don’t fail because of product—they fail because the foundation cracks under growth. In Day 1 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I explain why scaling without strong fundamentals quietly destroys [...]
Most Food Brands Break Before They Ever Scale
Most food brands don’t fail because of product—they fail because the foundation cracks under growth. In Day 1 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I explain why scaling without strong fundamentals quietly destroys [...]
Why Trade Spend Fails (And How To Fix It)
Trade spend often fails for emerging CPG brands due to a lack of strategy, leading to excessive spending and reduced profitability. This episode explores the five main reasons for trade spend failure, including a [...]
How To Land Shelf Space & Win at Retail
Emerging CPG brands often fail to secure retail placement because they focus on pitching their product rather than demonstrating how it contributes to the retailer’s category growth. Retailers prioritize products that increase basket size, [...]
Extend Your Runway & Boost Sales – Bulletproof Your CPG Brand
The podcast “Bulletproof Your CPG Brand” focuses on helping emerging CPG brands extend their runway and boost sales. The host, Dan Lohman, emphasizes the importance of protecting the value these brands create, rather than [...]
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Office Hours for Thrive Members Office Hours are where you can ask me anything This is an ideal opportunity for us to go deeper into the topics on your mind; perhaps a podcast topic, [...]