BRAND SECRETS AND STRATEGIES

Empowering Brands | Raising The Bar 

The Brand Secrets and Strategies podcast is an audio natural products accelerator for food startups, entrepreneurs, emerging health-focused brands and retailers. It’s radically different and raising the bar in our industry. We rise by lifting others. I remain passionate about our industry, mission-based brands, making a healthier way of life more accessible and raising the bar.

In addition to sharing my 25 years of experience, more than 60 well known industry thought leaders, CEO’s and Founders of successful industry organizations and brands candidly share their insider secrets and advice with you. Learn actionable insights and strategic solutions to grow your brand, avoid the pitfalls and save valuable time and money. Below you will find a partial list of my guests and links to the shows.

“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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12 01, 2021

How To Make It Easy For Shoppers To Buy Your Brand

By |2025-09-02T08:14:38-06:00January 12th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to make it easy for shoppers to find and buy your brand.  Engage customers to boost sales effectively. Start by identifying the complementary products they purchase. Work backwards from the market basket to understand the customer’s journey. This strategy helps retailers maximize ROI and gain a sustainable competitive [...]

11 01, 2021

How To Become A Great Story Teller – Connect with Customers

By |2025-09-02T08:14:51-06:00January 11th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to become a great story teller and engage customers with personalized, compelling narratives that resonate. To become a master storyteller you need to focus on understanding your unique customer, their challenges and struggles - what are they searching for. Then become their Yoda. That’s how you build a loyal raving customer base.  [...]

10 01, 2021

How To Create A Thriving Engaged Community Today

By |2025-09-02T08:15:02-06:00January 10th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to create a thriving engaged community around your brand and empower your customers. To future-proof your brand, build a loyal customer base and leverage social media for conversational engagement. Understand your customers deeply, including their preferences and pain points, to communicate effectively and develop innovative products. [...]

9 01, 2021

How To Convert Your Dream Customers Into Raving Fans

By |2025-09-02T08:15:14-06:00January 9th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Developing a loyal customer base is crucial for sustainable sales growth. Brands should focus on understanding their unique customers, their values, and their purchasing behavior. By building a connected community outside of retail and leveraging customer insights, brands can increase customer loyalty, reduce acquisition costs, and drive sales.  [...]

8 01, 2021

How To Master Your Why and Connect with Customers

By |2025-09-02T08:15:29-06:00January 8th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Unlock the secrets of mastering your why. Understand how to communicate your mission and solve customer problems better. Effective brand communication is crucial for sustainable growth.  Leverage your unique shopper’s value to give your brand a competitive advantage and help retailers grow sales. [...]

7 01, 2021

The Importance of Knowing The True Cost Of Your Products

By |2025-09-02T08:15:42-06:00January 7th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Unlock the secrets of mastering your why. Understand how to communicate your mission and solve customer problems better. Effective brand communication is crucial for sustainable growth.  Leverage your unique shopper’s value to give your brand a competitive advantage and help retailers grow sales. [...]

6 01, 2021

How To Hire Wisely To Fill Strategic Skill Gaps

By |2025-09-02T08:15:54-06:00January 6th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to hire wisely to fill strategic skill gaps and empower your organization's success through effective leadership. The Real Strength Of An Effective Leader Is Measured By The People They Surround Themselves By And How They Empower Them To Succeed. [...]

5 01, 2021

How To Develop Strategic Goals With Accountability Strategies

By |2025-09-02T08:16:05-06:00January 5th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Unlock your potential by learning how to develop strategic goals with accountability.  Aim high and stay focused and set benchmarks. Establish clear priorities and bake them into your business plan so that anyone could run your brand in your absence - revisit them often.  [...]

4 01, 2021

How To Set Yourself Up For Success In Business Today

By |2025-09-02T08:16:17-06:00January 4th, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to set yourself up for success in business by focusing on growth and building a strong brand identity. Today’s lesson focuses on setting yourself up for success in business. This involves identifying broad goals and objectives, prioritizing them based on importance, and breaking down your day to focus on the most critical [...]

3 01, 2021

Surround Yourself With Trusted Advisors and Experts

By |2025-09-02T08:16:37-06:00January 3rd, 2021|Category Leadership, Podcast, Video|

Learn how to surround yourself with trusted advisors and experts to confidently grow your brand and multiply your impact. Surrounding yourself with mentors, trusted advisors with diverse skill sets, and experts is crucial for business growth. 

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