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.

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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.

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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.

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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!

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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.

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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

Sarah Delevan, a CPG profitability expert and host of the Good Food CEO podcast, and I have an engaging conversation about what it takes to create a sustainable businesses on your terms.

We discuss the essential financial strategies and the intentional approaches founders need to build successful ventures including what your COGS need to be and right sizing the business based on your goals.

To watch our conversation, go to the YouTube video here.
Breaking down product margin video (why 50% margin isn't enough long term)
Getting out of retail episode

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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

You have already overcome so much (we survived a pandemic!), but most of us fail to think of ourselves as the hero in the story and use it as evidence of what we can accomplish in our businesses.

In this episode, I explore how to turn setbacks into powerful comeback stories for your business and life. Learn practical strategies for handling challenges with self-compassion and actionable steps to keep moving forward. Tune in for my insights and tips on how to use this simple tool to achieve resilience and success in your entrepreneurial journey.

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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

In this episode, I chat with Anna Zesbaugh, the inspiring founder of Better Buzz Brands that makes Hooch Booch and Corpse Reviver beverages, to discuss her journey launching an alcoholic hard kombucha company during the pandemic and then adding a non-alcoholic beverage to pave the way for more sales.

Despite facing significant challenges, Anna's tenacity and innovative thinking led her to create a unique product that has captivated the Denver market and beyond. She shares her experiences navigating the complexities of the alcohol industry, from finding the right brewers to securing distribution and educating consumers about hard kombucha. Join us as we explore the creative process, the power of persistence, and the exciting future of Better Buzz Brands.

Find out about her products at https://drinkcorpsereviver.com/ and https://drinkhoochbooch.com/

In July's VIP call, Chuck is giving members special access to his tools and we are going through it as a group. Fuel is NOW OPEN for 8 days and all membership levels will be able to join the call live on 7/17! Click here to join for just $67/mo!

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

Get on the waitlist for Master Your Business here

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

The book is #1 on Amazon as a New Release! Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here.

Want a step by step checklist? Click here to get the free Whip a Biz You Love Workshop with a checklist.

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