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 12, 2018

Sales Management Success Strategies that Build Brands, Bob Burke with Natural Products Consulting

By |2025-10-02T12:38:59-06:00December 4th, 2018|Podcast, Sales/Profit Growth|

Unlock your potential with Sales Management Success Strategies. Learn how expert guidance can drive your brand's growth. Bob Burke, a natural products consultant, shares his journey from Stonyfield Farm to founding Natural Products Consulting. He emphasizes the importance of a direct sales force, brand-retailer relationships, and his field manual, a [...]

27 11, 2018

Mission Beyond The Brand & Its Impact on Trust & Growing Sales, Jeffrey Hollender with Sustain Natural and Seventh Generation

By |2025-10-02T12:37:37-06:00November 27th, 2018|Podcast, Price/Promotion Optimization|

Discover the essence of Mission Beyond The Brand and how it fosters consumer trust with socially responsible choices. Jeffrey Hollender, founder of Seventh Generation and Sustain Natural, discusses the challenges of balancing profitability with social responsibility in mission-based brands. He emphasizes the importance of systemic change [...]

20 11, 2018

Disrupting the Category with a Creative Packaging Strategy, Greg Steltenpohl with Califia Farms and Odwalla

By |2025-10-02T12:35:53-06:00November 20th, 2018|Podcast, Sales Funnel Magnification|

Explore strategies for disrupting the category with creative packaging and clean ingredients to boost your product's appeal. Califia Farms revolutionized the dairy case with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and cold brew. The brand, inspired by a Spanish myth, emphasizes storytelling, a distinctive bottle design and focused on healthier, plant-based [...]

13 11, 2018

Breaking Barriers Every Brand Faces and Overcoming Challenges, Charles Coristine with Lesser Evil

By |2025-10-02T12:34:33-06:00November 13th, 2018|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase|

Explore the challenges every brand faces Learn strategies for overcoming obstacles and leveling the playing field. Charles, founder of LesserEvil snacks, discusses the challenges of growing a brand in the competitive retail industry. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, quick decision-making, authenticity in resonating with customers, customer value and unique [...]

6 11, 2018

Making A Classic Snack Healthy A New Twist, Mathew Parry with The Good Crisp

By |2025-10-02T12:32:43-06:00November 6th, 2018|Podcast, Product Performance|

Explore innovative ways to make a classic snack healthy while connecting with nostalgia and clean ingredients. The Good Crisp Company revolutionizes the salty snack category with a healthier, gluten-free alternative to Pringles. After a two-year process of market research and product development, the company seeks to leverage its unique product and innovative strategies to [...]

30 10, 2018

Reinventing Favorite Foods with a Artisan Vegan Cheese, Miyoko Schinner with Miyoko’s Kitchen

By |2025-10-02T12:30:45-06:00October 30th, 2018|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization|

Explore reinventing favorite foods with vegan artisan cheese Discover delicious alternatives for dairy lovers and dairy-free eaters. Miyoko, founder of Miyoko’s Kitchen, shares her journey from a small vegan pound cake business to a successful vegan cheese company. Her passion for creating delicious plant-based alternatives led her to open a [...]

23 10, 2018

Bridging Gap Between Perimeter & Center Store = Sales Success, Doug Brent with Made In Nature

By |2025-10-02T12:28:52-06:00October 23rd, 2018|Distribution Expansion, Podcast|

Explore how brands are bridging the gap between perimeter and center store with innovative organic snacking options. Made in Nature, an organic snack brand, is changing consumer perception of dried fruit as a healthy snack option. The growth of organic products at Costco led to increased demand and prompted conventional retailers to offer organic [...]

16 10, 2018

Plant Based – The Hottest Trend In Retail You Should Leverage, David Benzaquen with Plant Based Solutions and Ocean Hugger Foods

By |2025-10-02T12:26:47-06:00October 16th, 2018|Brand Engagement, Podcast|

Discover the plant based hottest trend in retail and learn how consumers are embracing healthier food options without major diet changes. Plant-based foods offer health benefits and environmental sustainability. PlantBased Solutions supports plant-based CPG companies, from product development to marketing and fundraising, helping them scale and succeed in the market. [...]

9 10, 2018

Disrupting The Category with Innovation in Products, Justin Gold with Justin’s

By |2025-10-02T12:25:31-06:00October 9th, 2018|Podcast, Sales Story Optimization|

Explore how disrupting the category with innovation can redefine products and create unique market niches for brands. Justin, founder of Justin’s Nut Butters, started his business after being dissatisfied with store-bought brands. Through hard work, innovation, and a strategic partnership with Hormel Foods, Justin’s grew into a successful brand, inspiring a shift towards sustainable [...]

4 10, 2018

Maximize Trade Marketing ROI Essential Tips and Tricks

By |2025-10-02T12:24:00-06:00October 4th, 2018|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase|

Elevate your brand by maximizing trade marketing ROI. Learn effective tactics for getting products into shoppers' hands. Trade marketing, includes everything to get products into shoppers’ hands. It is crucial for brand success. Measuring its effectiveness is challenging.  While promotions increase sales, many are ineffective, diluting brand contribution and failing [...]

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