Lisa Bastian and her son Ben started PremOla granola in a year of great change and the business continues to evolve as it has grown. I love that Lisa is committed to creating a business that she loves and works for her life even as Ben has shifted his involvement. This is a must listen to episode on how Lisa has grown her confidence in her abilities to be a CEO and create a beautiful business.

Take advantage of the special offer and try her amazing granola at https://www.premolagranola.com/ and use code SARI15 to enjoy 15% off your order!

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Jordan Buckner, founder of Tea Squares, FoodBevy and Joyful Co, a curated gift boxing company and I, as a former Marketing Team Leader at Whole Foods Market, nows a thing or two about retail. He and I have an awesome conversation about why holiday planning starts in the summer (or earlier) and how to craft a great roadmap for success.

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

We are halfway through the year and it's time to do a check in on the goals and milestones you set waaayyy back in January. It's likely you aren't where you thought you "should" be at the 6 month mark. Don't beat yourself up - we always underestimate how long something will take! it's time to refocus, re-strategize, and ensure your actions align with your vision.

I share with you a powerful framework to help you achieve your goals with intention and clarity, avoiding common pitfalls like overwhelm and scattered efforts. Get ready to make the next six months your most productive yet!

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Many founders ask me about SEO and what they can do to increase their "organic reach". I finally found THE person to help us understand SEO as a small business, not one with a ton of money to through at ads. What I learned from Chuck Aiken, founder of Tymoo, will surprise you and give you a new way to "do" SEO for best results.

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

In this part two of the Q&A interview featuring Fuel member questions, Sari and April address growth questions as brands move past the launch phase of their business and want to scale into online and wholesale sales. Questions include addressing the best strategies for selling products directly to consumers, overcoming the challenges of navigating the competitive CPG market, balancing multiple business channels and the importance of having a clear vision for your food brand’s future. We also reflect on the growth and evolution of the Fuel community, highlighting how the blend of technical expertise and practical experience has created a rich learning environment. Join us for a deep dive into the realities of entrepreneurship and valuable advice for food business owners at all stages.

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

It's a huge milestone today as Food Business Success hits 200 episodes of a weekly podcast! Tune in for my answers to questions from our Fuel members about launching a business including my story of starting a food business.

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Scott Edwards, founder of Elevated Gains, has BIG dreams for his protein bar brand to create a $100M business, but he's doing what a great CEO does: not rushing, constraining his activity and focused on learning while making money.

After struggling to get out of the startup stage with his CBD protein bars for years, we started working together last year to do a brand and product pivot.

He relaunched this spring and finally got into a farmers market and is crushing it each week using the strategies from the Up Level Your Farmers Market Workshop.

You don't want to miss this interview - it's power packed with protein bites for your business!

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

I have been in own money drama recently about making an investment in my business and fear about making (yet another) money mistake. Yep, I've made more than a few "mistakes" with money 😵‍💫. Most of them I would say were "learnings" and stepping stones, with only one really bad one that I still cringe about when I think about it.

But, the good news is, you get to learn from my mistakes and how I consider and decide on the investments in my business.

Post-script - I applied my own coaching and advice after recording this podcast and am now taking decisive action with facts to move through the drama and make an investment in my business I feel great about. In fact, I just said YES today to one of the key "who's" I know will help me get to the next level.

The Holiday Ready🎄Bootcamp is live on 8/5 - 7! Use code PODCAST20 to save $20. You get access for 12 months! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/holidayready

Food Business Success is my signature program that helps you launch your delicious idea and grow it to $100K. Everything is inside from the step-by-step videos, tools and five months inside the Fuel membership for coaching + community. And it's guaranteed to make you program fee back or I'll refund your money. Learn more at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/program

Want to take your biz to the next level 🚀? Apply for Master Your Business here

Get the 10X Goal Workshop at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/10x

Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.