How tech is playing matchmaker between our business and the needs of our customers?
Wondering how tech is playing matchmaker between our business and the needs of our customers? Let’s talk about a brand that’s doing the cha-cha with the digital world – Blue…
Is profitability keeping you up at night?
A client of mine who is the founder of an up-and-coming DTC brand recently asked me, “How can I get to profitability when it feels like I’m stuck in the…
CPG Founders: Master Challenges for a Powerful 2024 & 2025 Start
Hey, I’ve been there. You wake up at 3 a.m. ruminating about your last 3 revenue statements. They’re not good. You’ve been watching closely, digging into your marketing campaigns, checking…
My Secret To Save Money On Your Paid Strategies
Want to know my secret to save money on your paid strategies? Stop targeting customers who aren’t profitable long term. Instead, focus on the top 20% of your customers who…
Capitalizing on Disruption through Innovation in CPG Companies
As I went through the airport last week, I saw something new. The TSA ran all mobile devices through a special detector like a person. It made me think about life…
Why Rent When You Can Own Your Community?
Why rent when you can own your community? When clients ask me about best practices in building communities, I remind them that it is more important than ever to look…
Championing A Customer-Obsessed Culture
Last week in an industry interview, I was asked, “What is a challenge that existed 10 years ago and is still a pain point today? There is one important one…
Is Your Brand Story As Clear As It Could Be?
Is your brand story as clear as it could be? There’s an old saying: “The shoemaker’s child has no shoes.” We can relate to that today! As the leader…
Fundraising Strategies for Sustainable Growth in the Current Market
The current market may not be an ideal fundraising environment, but capital is still within reach for businesses with profitable models and evident traction. Q4 of 2023 will be very…
Customer Acquisition or Customer Loyalty?
You’ve built an incredible CPG brand, but are you investing enough in customer retention? We all know the adage, “It’s cheaper to retain a customer than to acquire a new…
Are You Being Strategic In Your Sales Growth Planning?
I see so many CPG companies today attempting to drive revenue by increasing ad spending, leaning into discounts, and hiring influencers. These are all short-term tactics that may produce a…
Content is King – Community is the Queen
Content might be King, but in the game of social media, the Queen is the true powerhouse. Just like in chess, where the Queen has the power to move in…
Why Omnichannel is a Must For CPG Brands
Did you know marketers leveraging three or more channels in a single campaign achieve a whopping 287% higher purchase rate? Or does adding SMS to your omnichannel mix increase conversions…
3 Myths About Achieving Profitability in CPG
I keep hearing that the worst is yet to come as brands and investors grapple with a tougher fundraising environment. Why? Over the past few years, many DTC start-up brands…
Without innovation, how is one retailer any different than the other?
Without innovation, how is one retailer any different than the other? Success in retail and #retailgrowth requires constant #innovation. Innovation is hard, innovation is risky, and innovation is expensive… but…
From “Direct to Consumer” to “Direct to Community”
Are you struggling with profitably scaling your DTC business? Transform your results with a slight shift in mindset. Join me in shifting the narrative from “Direct to Consumer” to a…