Bulletproof Your CPG Brand

Empowering Brands | Raising The Bar 

The Bulletproof Your CPG Brand podcast is an audio natural products accelerator for food startups, entrepreneurs, emerging health-focused brands and retailers. 

Empowering Entrepreneurial CPG brands to get more runway from their available resources giving them an Unfair Competitive Advantage. Discover how to get your brand onto more store shelves and into the hands of more shoppers with expert advice from top CEO’s and leading industry Thought Leaders. You’ll learn how to Future Proof your brand by converting occasional customers into Raving Brand Evangelists so that you can maximize profits while saving valuable time and money. Build authority in your category across all channels by maximizing your Broker Effectiveness, Optimizing Your Trade Spending, improving your Brand Valuations, and getting more runway to Fund Innovation. This show was born out of a quest to answer your most pressing questions – the things that keep you up at night. Hit subscribe, and get ready to add rocket fuel to your growth..

“Listening to a half a dozen of your podcasts with the breadth of them being as many as they are, you can listen to half of those and get an MBA in entrepreneurship”

-Scott Jensen, CEO of Rhythm Superfood and Stubbs Legendary BBQ Sauce

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“Dan and I talk about what retailers and shoppers really want, how to get your brand on the shelf, market changes, insights, trends, small brands and the future of the CPG industry!”

“Always a great time and discussion with Dan!!!! One of the smartest most intuitive natural food leaders in the industry – thanks for having me on!” 

– Phil Lempert, CEO Consumer Insight, The Lempert Report, SupermarketGuru, Forbes.com, Spoon Guru, host USFRA’s Farm Food Facts podcast

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“Scaling mission-based brands takes a specific playbook. Brand Secrets And Strategies podcast sheds light on getting to shelf … it’s working for HonestTea and BeyondMeat”

-Seth Goldman

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“No smoke, Daniel is all in, behind principles natural brands, elevating the game.”

-Robbie Vitrano, CEO, designer and investor trying to do the next right thing.

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Awesome to see BMC Black Belts Michael Sansolo and Dan Lohman in such a great conversation about the importance of remaining relevant at retail and with shoppers”

-Bill Bishop, Chief Architect, Brick Meets Click

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3 03, 2026

Cash Flow, Profit & Focus for CPG Founders With Nate Littlewood, Future Ready CFO

By |2026-03-05T09:34:35-07:00March 3rd, 2026|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

You can be “profitable” on paper and still go bankrupt. If you don’t understand cash flow, margin, and focus, your CPG brand is at risk — and that matters because running out of cash is the #1 reason businesses fail. In this episode, I sit down with Nate from Future Ready CFO to simplify [...]

24 02, 2026

Expo West ROI Strategy for CPG Brands

By |2026-02-27T20:44:42-07:00February 24th, 2026|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

Expo West is expensive. If you’re “hoping” it grows your brand, you’re already losing ROI. Booth fees, travel, freight, samples, staffing — this is one of the biggest trade investments you’ll make all year. And most brands waste it because they treat Expo like a sampling event instead of a leverage event. In this [...]

17 02, 2026

Deduction Prevention System for CPG Brands

By |2026-02-27T20:30:24-07:00February 17th, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

You’re not losing money because you failed. You’re losing it because your systems allow deductions to drain your margin before you see it. If you’ve ever opened a check that was thousands short — filled with vague codes, freight charges, compliance penalties, or unauthorized promo deductions — you know how fast cash flow disappears. [...]

10 02, 2026

Strategic Advisory Thinking That Wins Retail

By |2026-02-27T20:35:53-07:00February 10th, 2026|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

If you’re still pitching your product instead of guiding the category, you’re leaving leverage on the table. Retail buyers don’t reward brands with the best velocity — they reward brands that help them win. And if you don’t shift from vendor to advisor, you’ll stay stuck chasing space, promotions, and resets. In this episode, [...]

6 02, 2026

You Are Now a Category Leader: The Final Roadmap

By |2026-02-06T07:42:35-07:00February 6th, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

You now think, plan, and execute like a category leader. In this final episode of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I recap the full journey—from foundation and shopper insights to retail execution, systems, and discipline—and show you how to turn these lessons into a lasting competitive advantage. This isn’t theory. It’s a proven [...]

5 02, 2026

Help Retailers Win: The Key Trends Category Leaders Know

By |2026-02-05T17:56:08-07:00February 5th, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

Retailers don’t need more discounts—they need partners who help them win. In Day 30 of 30 Days to Prosperity, I break down the key trends retailers care about most and how you can use them to become a trusted, go-to category leader. You’ll learn how to help retailers drive traffic, differentiate without price wars, [...]

4 02, 2026

Look for & Close Category Gaps to Win at Retail

By |2026-02-05T17:46:39-07:00February 4th, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

Most brands lose shelf space because they sell products—not solutions. In Day 29 of 30 Days to Prosperity, I show you how to uncover and close category gaps by starting with the shopper’s market basket and working backwards. You’ll learn how to identify need states, remove friction from the shopper journey, collaborate with complementary [...]

3 02, 2026

Why Your CPG Brand Is Losing Shelf Space

By |2026-02-04T16:48:12-07:00February 3rd, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

Shelf space isn’t lost because your product isn’t good—it’s lost because your competitors are more prepared. In Day 28 of 30 Days to Prosperity, I show you how preparation and competitive intelligence create a true, sustainable advantage at retail. You’ll learn how to study competitor pricing, promotions, merchandising, and growth patterns so you can [...]

2 02, 2026

Why Great Products Still Don’t Sell at Retail

By |2026-02-03T19:38:10-07:00February 2nd, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

If your product isn’t selling, it’s rarely a product problem—it’s a story problem. In Day 27 of 30 Days to Prosperity, I break down why inconsistent, fragmented messaging kills sales at retail and how a unified brand voice becomes a true growth lever. You’ll learn how clear storytelling communicates value (not price), aligns brokers [...]

1 02, 2026

Stop Getting Rejected by Retailers—Use KPIs Instead

By |2026-02-05T20:09:02-07:00February 1st, 2026|Distribution Expansion, Podcast, Video|

Retailers don’t reject great products—they reject poor execution. In Day 26 of 30 Days to Prosperity, I break down how KPIs act as guardrails that prevent mistakes, eliminate guesswork, and ensure flawless execution at retail. You’ll learn which performance indicators actually matter, how to set clear expectations for brokers and teams, and why brands [...]

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