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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31 12, 2019

Sage Advice From Industry Icons for Entrepreneurs – Revisited, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Goldman, Miyoko Schinner, Kyle Garner, Sheryl O’Loughlin & Chuck Muth

By |2025-10-02T16:07:07-06:00December 31st, 2019|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization|

Unlock valuable insights with sage advice from industry icons to fuel your brand growth and success in 2020 and beyond. Successful entrepreneurs (industry icons) share their experiences, emphasizing the importance of relationships, intuition, and overcoming fear and self-doubt. The podcast also highlights the importance of understanding core customers and leveraging that knowledge for a [...]

24 12, 2019

Use Your Data to Explosive Sales Growth Effectively, Meaghan Connell & AJ Yager with Praxis Metrics

By |2025-10-02T16:05:48-06:00December 24th, 2019|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Unlock explosive sales growth by learning how to use your data effectively. Gain insights that boost profits effortlessly. Meaghan and AJ, co-founders of Praxis Metrics, discuss the importance of a digital strategy for brands, emphasizing the need for an omnichannel presence to compete in today’s market. They highlight how data can be utilized to [...]

17 12, 2019

Tools To Ensure Sales Success with Scorecards

By |2025-10-02T16:04:33-06:00December 17th, 2019|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase|

Explore the essential tools to ensure sales success and enhance your retail execution with effective scorecards and KPI’s. Scorecards are a project management tool that helps brands track progress, ensure accountability, and execute their go-to-market strategy effectively. They improve communication, align teams, and provide specific instructions to the sales team on how to merchandise [...]

10 12, 2019

Maximize Trade Marketing ROI for Business Growth, Kurt Kaiser with ViaggioTrade

By |2025-10-02T16:03:15-06:00December 10th, 2019|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

Unlock the secrets to maximizing trade marketing ROI and gain a sustainable advantage in sales and profits. This podcast episode explores trade marketing, emphasizing its importance for brand growth and highlighting the ineffectiveness of many trade funds. It features a discussion on the need for a unified team approach, creative thinking, and a focus [...]

3 12, 2019

What is Trade Marketing Maximizing Revenue, Kurt Kaiser with ViaggioTrade

By |2025-10-02T16:01:53-06:00December 3rd, 2019|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase|

Explore what trade marketing is and see why it is crucial for brands to optimize their trade spending to enhance revenue. Trade marketing, managing trade spending to introduce products to new consumers, is crucial for brand growth and sustainability. Effective trade marketing strategies, such as optimizing trade rates and promotion effectiveness, can significantly impact [...]

26 11, 2019

Be An Authentic Brand That Shoppers Trust, Emily Soccorsy & Justin Foster with Root + River

By |2025-10-02T16:00:40-06:00November 26th, 2019|Brand Engagement, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to be an authentic brand that resonates with shoppers and aligns with their values. Emily and Justin, founders of Root + River, believe authentic branding is crucial for success. They help leaders uncover their truths and articulate them to create authentic connections with customers. Intrinsic branding, emphasizing authenticity [...]

19 11, 2019

Become An Indispensable Brand for Customers, Mitch Duckler with FullSurge

By |2025-10-02T15:59:24-06:00November 19th, 2019|Brand Engagement, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to become an indispensable brand that customers cannot live without. Discover essential branding strategies today. Understand customer perception and how it shapes brand positioning. The podcast highlights the need for brands to be intentional and consistent in their messaging to influence customer perceptions and build a loyal community. [...]

12 11, 2019

Food Business Success Strategies for Thriving Brands, Sari Kimbell with Food Business Success

By |2025-10-02T15:58:11-06:00November 12th, 2019|Podcast, Sales Funnel Magnification, Video|

Unlock the secrets to Food Business Success strategies: build a strong foundation and connect with your community to thrive. Sari Kimbell from Food Business Success, shares her journey from the restaurant industry to consulting for early-stage food producers. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, starting at farmer’s markets, and building a loyal customer base [...]

5 11, 2019

Sales Success Customer First Strategies for Brands, Mike Forbes with Alter Eco

By |2025-10-02T15:56:52-06:00November 5th, 2019|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase|

Unlock Sales Success with Customer First Strategies Learn how aligning brand values enhances trade marketing effectiveness. Mike Forbes, CEO of Alter Eco Foods, discusses the company’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the chocolate industry. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging strategies from mainstream CPG to help natural brands thrive. [...]

29 10, 2019

Creative Produce Solutions – Building Blocks For The Products You Buy, Kristyn Lawson with Krissy Farms

By |2025-10-02T15:50:50-06:00October 29th, 2019|Brand Engagement, Podcast, Video|

Uncover the significance of Creative Produce Solutions in connecting consumers to the origins and qualities of their food. Krissy Farms produces premium, accessible purees from locally sourced, organic produce. The brand has expanded its uses to include cocktails, appetizers, and as an egg substitute in vegan recipes.  Have you [...]

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