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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4 06, 2019

Know Your Core Customer to Boost Sales Growth, Ethan Hirshberg with Ethans

By |2025-10-02T15:21:07-06:00June 4th, 2019|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization|

Understand the importance of knowing your core customer to drive sales and category growth in retail and beyond. Ethan Hirshberg discusses the journey of creating a line of apple cider vinegar shots. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the target customer, particularly Millennials, and how consumer feedback influenced product development. He highlights the challenges [...]

28 05, 2019

Compostable Packaging Strategy for Sustainable Brands, Kelly Williams with Futamura

By |2025-10-02T15:19:35-06:00May 28th, 2019|Podcast, Product Performance, Video|

Explore an effective Compostable Packaging Strategy to align your brand mission with sustainable packaging solutions*. This podcast episode discusses the concept of “earth digestible” print-on-demand packaging, highlighting its importance in the food industry and its potential to help brands differentiate themselves and increase profits. It emphasizes the challenges faced by emerging brands in accessing [...]

21 05, 2019

Your Branding Promise & Commitment to Excellence, Fred Hart with Interact Boulder

By |2025-10-02T15:18:19-06:00May 21st, 2019|Brand Engagement, Podcast|

Uncover the secrets of effective branding with Your Branding Promise & Commitment to ensure your brand is memorable and trustworthy. A strong brand identity, consistently communicated across all channels, is crucial for product success. Brand design agencies emphasize the importance of a unique visual identity and compelling brand story to differentiate brands and build [...]

14 05, 2019

Well Defined Business Strategy for Lasting Success, Dustin Finkel with KAPOP

By |2025-10-02T15:17:05-06:00May 14th, 2019|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Achieve your vision with a well defined business strategy Master the art of goal setting to ensure brand sustainability. Dustin, founder of Ka-Pop!, shares his journey from investment banking to CPG, highlighting his work on 8th Continent and Chex at General Mills. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, simplicity, and joy in healthy eating, [...]

7 05, 2019

Building A Solid Team Essential Strategies, Josh Wand with ForceBrands

By |2025-10-02T15:15:54-06:00May 7th, 2019|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization|

Building a solid team is crucial for any leader. Find out how to assemble a talented group that drives success and innovation. ForceBrands, a talent acquisition firm, connects brands with unique talent in the beverage, food, beauty, and cannabis industries. They offer executive recruiting and a job board, catering to different stages of a [...]

29 04, 2019

Celebrating Real Food The Farmer’s Essential Role, Phil Lempert with Supermarket Guru

By |2025-10-02T15:14:31-06:00April 29th, 2019|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization|

Join us in celebrating real food and the vital role farmers play in our food system and product availability. Phil Lempert discusses the importance of farmers in the natural food industry and the need to support them. He emphasizes the role of retailers in educating consumers about food sources and dietary [...]

23 04, 2019

In-Store Marketing Strategies Every Brand Should Use, Andrew Therrien with Big Orange Productions

By |2025-10-02T15:13:13-06:00April 23rd, 2019|Podcast, Sales Funnel Magnification, Video|

Unlock the potential of your brand with effective in-store marketing strategies that boost sales and gain new customers. In-store product sampling is a highly effective strategy for introducing new products to potential customers. Brands should prioritize retailers as strategic partners, invest in in-store marketing, and collaborate with retailers on cross-selling opportunities. Proper planning and [...]

16 04, 2019

Brand Building Success Strategies for Retail Growth, Mathis Martines with M2 Brands

By |2025-10-02T15:11:58-06:00April 16th, 2019|Category Leadership, Podcast|

Unlock the potential of your brand with effective in-store marketing strategies that boost sales and gain new customers. In-store product sampling is a highly effective strategy for introducing new products to potential customers. Brands should prioritize retailers as strategic partners, invest in in-store marketing, and collaborate with retailers on cross-selling opportunities. Proper planning and [...]

9 04, 2019

Merchandising Tips To Help Shoppers Find & Buy Your Products

By |2025-10-02T15:10:37-06:00April 9th, 2019|Merchandising Effectiveness, Podcast|

Learn effective strategies to help shoppers find your products and boost sales for your brand across all retail channels. Effective merchandising, driven by consumer behavior insights and strategic product placement, benefits both brands and retailers by boosting sales and customer loyalty. Effective merchandising is crucial for retailers to attract and retain shoppers. [...]

2 04, 2019

Grow Sustainable Sales with Loyal Shoppers Today

By |2025-10-02T15:09:21-06:00April 2nd, 2019|Merchandising Effectiveness, Podcast|

Discover how to grow sustainable sales with loyal shoppers who celebrate your brand and boost your retail success. Effective merchandising strategies, including understanding the shopper journey and optimizing product placement, are key to building customer loyalty and maximizing sales. A solid merchandising strategy, tailored to customer behavior and retailer needs, [...]

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