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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30 03, 2020

Trade Marketing Strategies That Grow Sustainable Sales & Profits

By |2025-10-02T16:37:33-06:00March 30th, 2020|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

Explore practical Trade Marketing Strategies to maximize your brand's gross sales and minimize wasted marketing efforts. Trade marketing, crucial for brand growth, is often inefficient, with 70-90% of spending wasted. A well-crafted promotional strategy, unique to the brand and customer base, is essential for success especially during uncertain times. Compete at a higher level [...]

24 03, 2020

Merge Two Cultures Into A Beloved Brand Experience, Evan Holod with Michel et Augustin’s

By |2025-10-02T16:36:03-06:00March 24th, 2020|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization, Video|

Learn strategies to merge two cultures into a beloved brand, redefining your brand as an exciting adventure. Evan Holod, CEO of Michel et Augustin USA brought the French brand to American by reimagining its story and connecting with customers. The brand underwent a rebranding with new packaging to differentiate itself in the cookie aisle [...]

24 03, 2020

How To Plan And Forecast Sales In Uncertain Times

By |2025-10-02T16:34:51-06:00March 24th, 2020|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

Master the art of sales forecasting with creative strategies that keep your brand ahead of inventory challenges. Predicting sales is crucial for brands to avoid excess inventory and out-of-stocks. Understanding the consumer, category, and seasonality is key to effective forecasting. Brands should also consider reaching out to retail partners for guidance and insights into [...]

20 03, 2020

Over 70% Of Your Promotional Dollars Are Wasted – Let’s Fix That

By |2025-10-02T16:33:01-06:00March 20th, 2020|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

Learn why over 70% of your promotional dollars are wasted and how to optimize your marketing strategy for better results. Trade marketing accounts for 25% of a brand’s gross sales, is often ineffective, with over 70% of spending wasted. The goal of trade marketing is to attract new customers and increase sales, not just [...]

17 03, 2020

Creative Strategies for Brands at Retail = incremental Opportunities, Brandon Leong with RangeMe

By |2025-10-02T16:31:46-06:00March 17th, 2020|Podcast, Sales Funnel Magnification, Video|

Uncover creative strategies for brands at retail aimed at making your product discoverable for target shoppers effectively. The cancellation of Expo West prompted brands to prioritize digital strategies and creative thinking to connect with retailers.  RangeMe facilitates online connections between brands and retailers becoming increasingly important for brands of all sizes to gain visibility [...]

10 03, 2020

How To Future Proof Your Brand In Uncertain Times

By |2025-10-02T16:30:30-06:00March 10th, 2020|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Are you ready to future proof your brand in uncertain times? Explore strategies to thrive in a changing marketplace. This podcast emphasizes the importance of working smarter, not harder, and highlights the role of natural and organic brands in driving sustainable sales growth. It questions the reliance on traditional, ineffective strategies and suggests a [...]

5 03, 2020

The Power Of Networking to Boost Brands Together

By |2025-10-02T16:29:10-06:00March 5th, 2020|Podcast, Sales Funnel Magnification, Video|

Learn how The Power Of Networking can bring our industry together and support brands helping them thrive in any economy. It’s important to future-proof brands in challenging times. Dan highlights the need for unique strategies to differentiate brands and gain a competitive advantage, especially for small disruptive brands with actionable [...]

3 03, 2020

Digital Brand Story Connecting Through Video, Jeffrey Fierberg with Sora Digital

By |2025-10-02T16:26:57-06:00March 3rd, 2020|Podcast, Sales Funnel Magnification, Video|

Learn the importance of a Digital Brand Story for building community and creating meaningful connections through video. Jeff Fierberg, creative director of Sora Digital, emphasizes the importance of video in digital marketing, particularly for natural food brands. He highlights the significance of collaboration between brands and video creators along with the video production process. [...]

26 02, 2020

Compostable Packaging Can Increase Sales and Loyalty

By |2025-10-02T16:25:18-06:00February 26th, 2020|Podcast, Resource Integration, Video|

Learn how compostable packaging can increase sales and profits while appealing to environmentally conscious shoppers. Industry expert, Kelly Williams, answers questions about compostable packaging and how to leverage it for sustainable brand growth including importance of packaging in a brand’s go-to-market strategy and highlights how compostable packaging can be a profit center. [...]

25 02, 2020

Use Sustainable Packaging To Grow Sales & Amplify Your Mission, Kelly Williams with Futamura

By |2025-10-02T16:24:01-06:00February 25th, 2020|Podcast, Resource Integration, Video|

Grow sales and Explore The Inconvenient Truth About Single Use Packaging and its environmental impact on landfills and brands. Flexible packaging, crucial for the consumer goods industry, poses an environmental threat due to inadequate recycling systems. Earth-digestible packaging and digital printing are potential solutions to reduce waste and environmental impact. [...]

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