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Flow UnleashedS3 EP4: Unpacking the Montessori approach to developing self-determined life-long learners with Jesse McCarthyIn this episode, the focus is on the fundamental purpose and efficacy of the Montessori education system. Jesse McCarthy and Cameron Norsworthy, a seasoned Montessori educator, delve into the principles and practical applications of this unique educational philosophy founded by Dr. Maria Montessori. They discuss the importance of creating environments that foster children's innate passion for learning and the significance of mixed-age classrooms, hands-on activities, and the balance of freedom within limits. The conversation extends to comparing Montessori methods with traditional education, emphasizing the importance of observation, independence, and self-discipline. Jesse also shares insights on how parents can incorporate...
2025-09-091h 11
OneTalkEp.94 - ChinUp: Normalising Mental Health (Ft. Cameron Taylor)On today's episode we're joined by Cameron Taylor the founder of ChinUp Mental Health clothing brand.Cameron is passionate in Creating conversation around mental health, Changing the world we live in, Guest Speaker, and Helping Others.On today's episode we discuss Cameron's mission and purpose in life and with ChinUp Mental Health.Check out Cameron's brand and support the mission.Find ChinUp Mental Health & Cameron:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinupmentalhealth/Website: https://chinupmentalhealth.com.au/collections/allTo find the host:
2024-02-191h 03
Honest RetailEpisode 70: Popup Bagels, Hello Bello, & Holiday Alcohol TrendsIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-11-0325 minHonest RetailEpisode 69: Aha Winds Down, Netflix Houses, & The Skittles BanIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-10-2125 minHonest RetailEpisode 68: Expo East Recap & New Fund NewsIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-10-0227 minHonest RetailEpisode 67: Gatorade Water, Banza Launches Waffles, Momofuku Raises, & Cheetos CakeIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-09-1524 minHonest RetailEpisode 66: Klaviyo S-1, Mosh Raises, Big CPG Investments, & Instacart IPO.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-09-0129 minHonest RetailEpisode 65: Brand Spotlights, Ghetto Gastro Launch, & Investor SentimentIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-08-2525 minHonest RetailEpisode 64: Rao's Exit, Jell-O Rebrand, Skims, & Shopify RollupIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-08-1335 minHonest RetailEpisode 63: Haus Revived, Mars Acquires Kevin's, & Threads.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Margaret Wishingrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretwishingrad/
Ian Wishingrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/icwish/
2023-07-1347 min
Thinking Out LoudA Tribute to Cormac McCarthyWe just lost Cormac McCarthy at the age of 89. In this episode, Cameron calls him one of the greatest contemporary American novelists. A very private man, most of the details of his life remain obscure. Here, we talk about the complexity of dealing with an artist who doesn’t fit neatly into a Christian worldview.
2023-07-1138 minHonest RetailEpisode 62: Arizona Goes Hard, Gorgie Raises, Overstock + Bed Bath & Beyond, & Ample Hills Revival.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention with guest, Paul Voge of Aura Bora.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Paul Voge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvoge/
2023-06-2943 minHonest RetailEpisode 61: Modelo Moves To #1, Private Label Concerns, Retail Media, & Yasso Exits.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-06-2336 minHonest RetailEpisode 60: Quickie Talking PartnerSlate & UncrustablesIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-06-2023 minHonest RetailEpisode 59: Chamberlain Coffee Raises, Retail Earnings, Wood Milk, & Most Trusted Brands.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Chamberlain Coffee
- Recent Retail Earnings
- Wood Milk Ad
- Most Trusted Brands Report
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-06-1028 minHonest RetailEpisode 58: Perfect's Leadership Change, Klaviyo IPO, Fishers Island Lemonade, & Text-Based SalesIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Emily Schildt from Pop Up Grocer to chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Perfect Snacks' Leadership Change,
- Klaviyo IPO
- Fishers Island Lemonade Acquisition
- Postscript's Text-Based Sales
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Emily Schildt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyschildt/
2023-05-2649 minHonest RetailEpisode 57: Retail Metaverse, Shopify Updates, Athletic + JetBlue, and RIP Bed Bath & BeyondIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Retailers & The Metaverse
- Shopify Updates
- Athletic + JetBlue
- RIP Bed Bath & Beyond
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-05-1132 minHonest RetailEpisode 56: Private Equity Update, More Ryan Reynolds, Cultured Breast Milk, & Cure Raises.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Allison Ball from Food Biz Wiz to chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- PE & Food Brands
- Ryan Reynolds + Fintech
- Cultured Breast Milk
- Cure's Recent Raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Allison Ball: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aball/
2023-04-2744 minHonest RetailEpisode 55: Meaningful Existence, Federal Cannabis Legalization Push, & Amazon ReturnsIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-04-2133 minHonest RetailEpisode 54: Phocus Refresh, Walmart Text To Shop, Pickup Only Grocery, & Mario + Truff.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Nate Cooper of Barrel Ventures to chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Nate Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-cooper-2ba9aa19/
2023-04-1348 minHonest RetailEpisode 53: Pepsi Rebrand, Sexual Wellness Boom, & Top of the Mornin LaunchIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-04-0731 minHonest RetailEpisode 52: Heinz x Absolut, The Family Fund, Quip's Dentist Initiative, Brand PodcastsIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-03-3138 minHonest RetailEpisode 51: Expo West Debrief, SVB, Ryan Reynolds + Mint Mobile, & DRNXMYTH RaisesIn this week's episode of Honest Retail we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Expo West
- SVB
- Ryan Reynolds & Mint Mobile
- The DRNXMYTH raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-03-2336 minHonest RetailEpisode 50: Erythritol News, Prime's Growth, Drizly x Gopuff, & Shopify Earnings.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Patrick Schwarzenegger of Mosh, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Erythritol News
- Prime's Growth
- Drizly x Gopuff
- Shopify's Earnings
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Patrick Schwarzenegger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickschwarzenegger/
2023-03-011h 00Honest RetailEpisode 49: Halo Top Expands, Increasing Velocity With TikTok, & Smart Shelf Tags.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Jimmy Freeman of NoBaked, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Halo Top's new products
- TikTok strategies for brands
- Smart shelf tags
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Jimmy Freeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfeeman/
2023-02-1638 min
Get Up in the CoolEpisode 338: Rachel Krause (Sensitive Missouri Fiddle Tunes, Bethel Youth Fiddle Camp, and Music for the Body)Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Rachel Krause. We recorded this a couple weeks ago in their home in Kansas City, Missouri.
Songs in this episode:
Lee Stoneking’s Sally Johnson (0:40)
Old Grey Goose (14:34)
Old Mother McCarthy (37:56)
Johnny Don’t Come Home Drunk (55:36)
The Red Fox Waltz (1:03:10)
Bonus track: Mississippi Snagboat
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2023-02-151h 06Honest RetailEpisode 48: Expo West, Magic Spoon Expansion, & Cometeer.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Expo West
- Magic Spoon Expansion
- Cometeer's Latest
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-02-1036 minHonest RetailEpisode 47: Huel's Growth, Plant-Based Eggs, Camino Partners, & Guayaki RaisesIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by James McMaster of Huel, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Huel's growth
- Plant-based eggs are having a moment
- Camino Partners launches
- Guayaki Raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
James McMaster: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmcmaster/
2023-02-0150 minHonest RetailEpisode 46: Athletic Brewing + Non-Alc Catch Up, Buy With Prime, & Slate Raises $10MIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Bill Shufelt from Athletic Brewing, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- The rise of Athletic and the state of non-alc
- Buy With Prime
- Slate's recent raises
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Bill Shufelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shufelt-650059138
2023-01-2554 minHonest RetailEpisode 45: State of Dry January, Tito's + Martha Stewart, Pop Up Grocery, & PRIME Energy.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Dry January
- Tito's & Martha Stewart
- Pop Up Grocer's New Store
- PRIME Energy
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-01-1245 minHonest RetailEpisode 44: Poppi's Raise, KDP & C4, ChatGPT, & High Protein Snickers.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Poppi's Raise
- KDP & C4
- ChatGPT
- Protein Snickers
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2023-01-0637 minHonest RetailEpisode 43: Fastest Growing Brands, Utah Cookie Wars, Web3 Check-In, Barilla Goes Premium, & KDP + C4In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Tom Shea from Adgile, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Fastest growing brands trend report
- Utah cookie wars
- Web3 check-in
- Barilla upgrades their offering
- KDP's recent C4 investment
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Tom Shea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomjohnshea/
https://morningconsult.com...
2022-12-1650 minHonest RetailEpisode 42: Winc Bankruptcy, Huel Raises, 2023 Trends, & Big CPG Goes Mini.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Denise Woodard of Partake Foods, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Winc's recent bankruptcy filing
- Huel raises new capital
- 2023 trends that we are focusing on
- Big CPG looks to mini sizes of their classic snacks
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Denise Woo...
2022-12-0753 minHonest RetailEpisode 41: Black Friday Review, Retail Revamp, CRUMBS Relaunches, & Impacked raisesIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Erica Rankin of Bro Dough, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Bro Dough's history
- Black Friday review
- Retail revamping post covid
- Crumbs relaunching into retail
- Impacked raising and the value of sourcing packaging
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Erica...
2022-11-3041 minHonest RetailEpisode 40: KDP + Athletic, Gen Z Trends, Grocery Delivery, & Erewhon Co-branded ProductsIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Keurig Dr. Pepper's recent investment in Athletic
- Gen Z brand trends
- Smaller retailer grocery delivery
- Erewhon creating co-branded products
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-11-2850 minHonest RetailEpisode 39: Beer, Wine, & Spirits Industry Wrap-Up!In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are diving into everything alcohol.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
James Pelligrini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pelligrini-8b715823/
2022-11-101h 03
The Food Means Business PodcastFocusing on the Right Accounts with Cameron McCarthyCameron McCarthy is currently the CEO and Co-founder of WeStock, a Techstars-backed company that makes it easy for shoppers to vote for products they want to see in stores. The company has continued to grow since launching in 2019 and now has over 550 brands and 120,000 shoppers using the platform.Cameron was previously the sales director for Delighted By Hummus, where he grew the brand to over 7,000 retail locations including Target, Costco, and Aldi. Cameron has worked both on the distribution and brand side prior to starting WeStock, accounting for over $50M in retail sales.Cameron has...
2022-11-0913 minHonest RetailEpisode 38: Weed x Circle K, Retail Advertising, Third Space Stores, & BeatBox Raises.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Ryan Woodbury from Needed, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Weed x Circle K
- Retail advertising growth
- The growth of third spaces inside stores
- BeatBox most recent raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Ryan Woodbury: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanrogerswoodbury/
2022-11-0251 minHonest RetailEpisode 37: Brand Spotlights, Restaurant Product Lines, & The Whole Foods Trend ReportIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Restaurant CPG Lines
- Whole Foods Trend Reports
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
https://www.modernretail.co/technology/what-the-kroger-albertsons-merger-means-for-the-retail-media-landscape/
2022-10-2837 minHonest RetailEpisode 36: Catching Up, Animal-Free Dairy, Kroger + Albertsons, & TikTok Distribution CentersIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Animal-Free Dairy Products
- Kroger and Albertsons Merger
- TikTok Opens DC's
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
https://www.modernretail.co/technology/what-the-kroger-albertsons-merger-means-for-the-retail-media-landscape/
2022-10-2056 minHonest RetailEpisode 35: Expo East Rundown, Liquid Death's Raise, Foxtrot Memberships, & Brand Merchandise.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Eli Weiss, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Expo East
- Customer Experience
- Liquid Death's Raise
- Foxtrot's New Program
- Brands & Merch
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Eli Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliweisss/
2022-10-0451 minHonest RetailEpisode 34: Instacart's New Offering, Beyond Meat's COO Troubles, Death Peddlers, Aura Bora Raises, & The Drizly Ad NetworkIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Instacart's new offering
- Beyond Meat's COO
- The new Liquid Death program
- Aura Bora raises
- Drizly's Ad Network
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-10-0338 minHonest RetailEpisode 33: Hero Cosmetics Acquisition, Instagram Shopping Slows, Fast Twitch Launch, & Kim Kardashian's PE Launch.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Alison Cayne, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Hero cosmetics acquisition
- Instagram shopping slows
- Fast Twitch Launch
- Kim K's private equity launch
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Alison Cayne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-cayne-223b0b14a/
2022-09-1355 minHonest RetailEpisode 32: Swoon X Amazon, Blank Street Coffee, & Chobani IPOIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Amrit Richmond from Indie CPG and Supermercato Insights, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Swoon X Amazon
- Blank Street Coffee
- Chobani IPO
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Amrit Richmond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritrichmond
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-09-1322 minHonest RetailEpisode 31: The DTC Shift, Peloton Sells on Amazon, Future of Bang Energy, Truff x Hidden Valley, & Rao's Launches Pizza.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Mark Samuel of IWON Organics, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Peloton X Amazon
- The DTC shift
- Bang Energy X Dr. Pepper Keurig
- Truff X Hidden Valley
- Rao's gets into Pizza
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Mark Samuel: http...
2022-08-3158 minHonest RetailEpisode 30: Adam Neumann's Recent Raise, The CPG + Investor Landscape, & The Eliqs Beverage Platform.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Sandro Roco of Sanzo, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- The Sanzo journey
- Flow's & Adam Neumann
- The current CPG & investor landscape
- Eliqs recent raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Sandro Roco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandroroco/
2022-08-1755 minHonest RetailEpisode 29: Haus Shutting Down, iRobot x Amazon, Brands Leveraging Reddit, & GoFundMe For Groceries.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Haus shuttering operations
- Amazon's acquisition of iRobot
- Brand's leveraging Reddit for growth
- GoFundMe being used in creative new ways during economic hard times.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-08-1241 minHonest RetailEpisode 28: Celsius x PepsiCo, Tito's Trolling, & Wine Soda.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Celsius and PepsiCo's recent partnership
- How Tito's is trolling the RTD trend
- The "invention" of wine soda
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-08-0434 minHonest RetailEpisode 27: Claire's Revival, CPG Layoffs, Brand's Embracing Sports Marketing, & Boston Beer's Seltzer ProblemIn this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Alex Sonageri, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- RIP to the Choco Taco
- Claire's recent revival
- The CPG brand layoff landscape
- How brands are embracing sports marketing
- Boston Beer and their Truly problem
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Ale...
2022-07-2754 minHonest RetailEpisode 26: Startup Funding Landscape, RTD Cocktail Market, Prime Day, Foodberry, & Unilever vs. Ben & Jerry's.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- The current state of startup funding
- The booming RTD cocktail market
- Walmart vs. Prime Day
- Foodberry technology
- Unilever vs. Ben& Jerry's
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-07-1444 minHonest RetailEpisode 25: Bed Bath & Beyond, Eclipse's Raise, Just Ice Tea, Away Update, & TikTok Creatives.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Bed Bath & Beyond's decline
- Eclipse's recent raise
- Just Ice Tea launch
- Away's new product line
- How brands are using TikTok creatives and agencies
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-07-0943 min
Honest RetailEpisode 24: Goldfish & Gen Z, 15-Minute Delivery Decline, Meatless Meat, Stone Acquisition, & The Kellogg's Split.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Nate Rosen and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Gen Z's recent obsession with Goldfish
- The declined of 15-minute delivery
- Meatless meat fizzles
- Sapporo acquires Stone
- Kellogg's breaks up their business
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Nate Rosen: https://www...
2022-06-2949 minHonest RetailCLIF Bar Acquisition, Magic Spoon's Monster Round, Wonder, Grocery Inflation & The Rise of Mezcal.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- The CLIF Bar acquisition
- Magic Spoon's latest round
- Wonder and their new chef on-demand model
- The Rise of Mezcal
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-06-2346 minHonest RetailEpisode 22: The Glossier Change Up, BeReal's Rise, Drone Ice Cream Delivery, & Redbud's Raise.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Aja Singer and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Glossier's change at the top
- The new Gen Z app, BeReal
- Drone ice cream delivery
- Redbud brands and the studio model
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Aja Singer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj...
2022-06-0755 minHonest RetailEpisode 21: Honest Tea Discontinued, Dippin' Dots Sale, Retail Earnings, & The Baby Formula Shortage.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Honest Tea discontinued
- Dippin' Dots sale
- The major hit from retail earnings
- The issues around the baby formula shortage
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-05-2640 minHonest RetailEpisode 20: GoPuff's Struggles, Kraft Heinz Having Fun, Instacart IPO, & Big CPG Divesting.In our twentieth episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Will Nitze from IQBAR and chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- GoPuff's recent struggles
- Kraft having fun with their marketing
- Instacart IPO
- Big brands divesting from recent acquisitions
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Will Nitze: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/
2022-05-1851 minHonest RetailEpisode 19: Lemon Perfect's Big Round, Grocery Tech, Gummy Bears Forever, Retail Accelerators, & Bag Bans.In our nineteenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Lemon Perfect's recent round
- Cleark and grocery tech
- The rise and staying power of gummy bears
- Sephora's accelerator
- NJ bag ban
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-05-0546 minHonest RetailEpisode 18: Elon's Twitter, Manscaped Numbers, Fake Meat $$$, and CO2 Vodka.In our eighteenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Elon & Twitter
- Manscaped
- Upside Foods & Fake Meat
- CO2 Vodka
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-05-0351 minHonest RetailEpisode 17: Retail Performance, Alternative Seafood, Arizona Iced Tea Fights Inflation, & Poppi's CEO Change.In our seventeenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Q1 retail results
- Fresh focus
- Alternative seafood
- Arizona iced tea and inflation
- Poppi's new CEO and when to transition out of the CEO role
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-04-2647 minHonest RetailEpisode 16: Mid-Day Squares Raise, Ugly Drinks, Cracker Jill, & Food Insecurity.In our sixteenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- MDS' latest raise
- The fate of Ugly Drinks
- Cracker Jill
- Wellfare's mission
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
2022-04-1352 minHonest RetailEpisode 15: Real Talk About Expo & Emerging CPGs, Pepsi x IHOP Mashup, & The Latest From Instacart.In our fifteenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention with Andrea Hernández from Snaxshot, including:
- Expo West lagging
- The state of emerging CPG
- Pepsi X IHOP Mashup
- Instacart's new moves and valuation
https://vimeo.com/513024541Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Car...
2022-03-3052 minHonest RetailEpisode 14: V8 Rebrand, Impossible Foods & Chobani, Coors Dream Marketing, & The Russia/Ukraine Wheat Crisis.In our fourteenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- V8 Rebrand
- Impossible Food's new CEO
- Molson Coors and dream marketing
- The pending wheat crisis
https://vimeo.com/513024541Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/car...
2022-03-2349 minHonest RetailEpisode 13: Expo West Breakdown, Insights From Lemon Perfect, Plant-Based TAM & Shuttered Retail Innovation.In our thirteenth episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Yanni Hufnagel of Lemon Perfect as we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Everything Expo West
- Insights from Yanni on the growth of Lemon Perfect
- Plant-based total addressable market
- Retail innovation investments starting to close
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www...
2022-03-1555 minHonest RetailEpisode 12: Nitro Pepsi Launch, Big Food Innovation, Good Culture's $64M Raise, & The State Of DTC.In our twelfth episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares as we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- MDS vs. Hersheys
- Nitro Pepsi Launch
- Big Food Innovation and Collabs
- Good Culture's Raise
- DTC Funding
- The State of DTC
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Tay...
2022-03-0153 minHonest RetailEpisode 11: Robot's In Retail, Kroger's Delivery Plan, DTC Bakeries, Food Tech Funding, & Cann's Series AIn our eleventh episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Mark Gallo of Nor-Cal Beverage Co as we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Robots in retail
- Kroger's delivery expansion
- Rise of DTC bakeries
- Food Tech funding
- Cann's series A
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.co...
2022-02-2245 minHonest RetailEpisode 10: Mid-Day Squares Diss Track, Brands In The Metaverse, Endless West Raises $60M, iOS14 & Supply Chain Issues.In our tenth episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Dean Eberhardt of Hoplark as we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Monster and Constellation
- The Mid-Day Squares diss track and NFT project
- Brands and retailers in the Metaverse
- Endless West and their $60M raise
- How brands are adapting to iOS14 and supply chain issues
- Top Super Bowl commercials
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7...
2022-02-1653 minHonest RetailEpisode 9: Oatly's IG Post, Michelob Ultra Streetwear, Price Increases, Feastables, and Erewhon's New Concept.In our ninth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Peloton news
- The Oatly social media post that turned heads
- Michelob Ultra's new streetwear line
- Hershey and price increases
- The Feastables launch
- Erewhon testing affiliate retail concept
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https...
2022-02-0942 minHonest RetailEpisode 8: RightRice Sale, PRIME Hydration, Cana Technologies, & Grocery Delivery Economics.In our eighth episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Kiva Dickinson from Selva Ventures and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- The RightRice Sales
- The fast rise of PRIME Hydration
- The future with Cana Technologies
- The economics of grocery delivery startups
- Chomps raises $80M
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
T...
2022-02-0153 minHonest RetailEpisode 7: Amazon Style, Plant-Based Meat Partnerships, At-Home Fitness Slump, & Flying Embers $$$.In our seventh episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Amazon's retail fashion store
- How plant-based meats are partnering with legacy CPG companies
- Peleton and Mirror's recent slumps
- Flying Embers raise
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.lin...
2022-01-2641 minHonest RetailEpisode 6: First NFT Restaurant, E-Comm Sales Slowing, Retail Explosion, The Brady Brand, and Feeling Inflation.In our sixth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- The first NFT restaurant
- Slowing e-Commerce sales
- Brick and mortar retail expansion
- Tom Brady's new brand
- How inflation is affecting both brands and consumers
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
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2022-01-1943 minHonest RetailEpisode 5: Gopuff's Private Label, Walmart & The Metaverse, Liquid Death's $75M Round, and Teremana Tequila.In our fifth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- GoPuff and private label
- Walmart's cringe metaverse video
- Third-party distribution marketplaces
- Liquid Death's $75M round
- The year of Teremana tequila
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: ht...
2022-01-1147 minHonest RetailEpisode 4: 2022 Resolutions, Retail Sales Influencers, Retail IPOs, Abercrombie's Comeback, and Cell-Based Meat.In our fourth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention coming out of the holiday, including:
- 2022 business resolutions
- The rise of the social media savvy salesperson
- The previous year of retail IPOs
- Abercrombie's comeback
- Future Meat's recent round and the cell meat conundrum
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Tay...
2022-01-0452 minHonest RetailEpisode 3: Starbucks Union, Ghost Kitchens, Livestream Shopping, and the Rise of Mini CPG Conglomerates.In our third episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention this week including:
- New Brand Alerts
- The Starbucks Union
- The Future of Ghost Kitchens
- Livestream Shopping
- The Rise of Mini Conglomerates
- 2022 Trends
If you want to submit a topic or join the podcast be sure to visit our homepage.
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f12b0f2e7c0d8f2c267
Cam...
2021-12-2359 minHonest RetailEpisode 2: BevNET Live, The Non-Alcoholic Movement, 15-Minute Delivery, NFTs, & More.In our second episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention this week including:
- CJ's BevNET Live experience
- The Non-Alcoholic Movement
- The potential Constellation Brands and Monster merger
- JOKR's most recent round of funding and the 15-minute delivery trend
- How brands are using NFTs
If you want to submit a topic or join the podcast be sure to visit our homepage.
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/H...
2021-12-0856 minHonest RetailEpisode 1: Black Friday Weekend, Oatly + Beyond Meat, Heyday Raises $$$, & More.In our first episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday, including:
- Dip in Black Friday sales
- Oatly and Beyond Meat's declining share value
- Heyday's series C raise and how their operation differs from BigFoodCo
- The acquisition of St. Michele Wine Estates and what it means to the wine industry
- How to build an authentic brand
Podcast Homepage: https://honestretail.notion.site/Honest-Retail-Podcast-1aaed3e50dcf4f...
2021-11-3049 min
Shelf-Made PodcastEpisode 15: The Truth About BrokersWe tackle a huge issue in the CPG industry this week with Zak Romanoff from Omni Food Sales. He breaks down what makes a good broker and what you should be looking for when finding a broker for your brand.
https://www.westock.io/
https://omnifs.com/
2021-02-0220 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 14: The Importance of Merchandising and Taking a Stand!This week we dive into the topic of merchandising with Mark Feinberg from OTHRSource. He also talks to us about the importance of taking a stand as an entrepreneur.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklfeinberg/
https://www.othrsource.com/
https://www.westock.io/
2021-01-2622 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 13: Raising Capital 101We wit down with Michael Movitz from The Movitz Group to talk about early stage fundraising for CPG brands.
http://www.movitzgroup.com/
https://brandjectorynow.com/
2021-01-1921 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 12: WeStock's $10,000 Pitch CompetitionToday's episode is the audio from our November pitch competition. We will be running this again in Q1 and look forward to seeing what amazing brands apply this year!
2021-01-121h 31Shelf-Made PodcastEpisode 11: When Is the Right Time for a Food Incubator?This week we are joined by Djenaba Johnson-Jones from The Hudson Kitchen to talk about when is the best time for your brand to approach a food incubator or commercial kitchen and what exactly they offer to brands. Enjoy!
2021-01-0511 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 10: Do Your Financial Reports Need a Revamp?We sit down with Sarah Delevan to talk about the top three signs for CPG brands that your financial reports need to be updated.
2020-11-0222 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 9: The Importance of Store LocatorsWe sit down with Brian Hack from Where To Buy to dive deep into the importance of store locators and how they are disrupting the space.
https://www.westock.io/
2020-09-2518 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 8: Building Your Brand MessageWe sit down with Eric Kiker from The Digestible Brand to dive deep into building your brands messaging.
https://www.westock.io/
2020-09-0420 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 7: How to Thoughtfully Approach GrowthWe sit down with Dave Hirschkop from Dave's Gourmet to discuss how to grow your business in a smart way that prioritizes velocity. I also touch on the rise of legacy brands and the our new onboarding process.
https://www.davesgourmet.com/
https://www.westock.io/
2020-08-0420 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 6: The Ins and Outs of CBDWe sit down with Alex Corren from Uncanny Wellness to discuss everything CBD. I touch on online buyer pitches and staying focused on the big picture.
https://uncannywellness.com/
https://www.westock.io/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtRbCYzTe50
2020-07-2617 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 5: Maintaining Quality as You ScaleWe sit down with Nathan Gordon from Sans Meal Bar to discuss how they maintained the quality of their product as they scaled. I also rant about a poor product experience and touch on the topic of churn.
https://sansmealbar.com/
https://www.westock.io/
2020-07-2619 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 4: The Logistics of an Online PivotWe sit down with Paul Majcherczyk from Fabalish to discuss how to they had to pivot their focus to online and the logistics of shipping a refrigerated and frozen product. We also touch on the $200M round from Oatly and the current investment landscape for founders.
https://www.fabalish.com/
https://www.westock.io/
2020-07-1621 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 3: Executing a RebrandWe sit down with Amy Driscoll from Bear's Fruit to discuss how to execute a rebrand. I also touch briefly on team building and figuring out how to lead during covid, while touching on the recent canceling of Expo East.
https://www.westock.io/
https://www.bearsfruit.com/
2020-07-0219 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 2: Prioritizing UpcyclingWe sit down with Mike Oraschewsky from TBJ Gourmet to discuss the importance of upcycling. I also dive into the current state of the meat market. We then wrap things up with a short audio diary that we will be doing at the end of each show to peel back the curtain of what is going on as we continue to grow WeStock.
2020-06-1819 minShelf-Made PodcastEpisode 1: Building Your Supply Chain Outside The U.SWe sit down with Renee Dunn from Amazi Foods to discuss how to build your supply chain outside the U.S. We also talk about our fears with Covid-19 and the effects it could have on a brands supply chain. We then wrap things up with a short audio diary that we will be doing at the end of each show to peel back the curtain of what is going on as we continue to grow WeStock.
2020-06-1621 min
Boy Meets TechEpisode 10: Investing Lessons W/ Kenneth Aldrichhttps://www.dreamtoolbox.com/
https://westock.io/
2019-05-1628 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 9: Social Media Fast Track W/ Brendan Kanehttps://onemillionfollowers.com/
https://brendanjkane.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJamesKane/
https://www.instagram.com/brendankane/?hl=en
https://westock.io/
2019-05-0720 minBoy Meets TechEpisde 8: Design Basics W/ Lindsay Birchhttp://www.lindsaybirchdesign.com/
https://westock.io/
2019-04-0822 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 7: Startup Legal Advice w/ Mitchell C. BeinhakerThis week we are joined by Mitchell C. Beinhaker who goes over legal advice that you need to know for your startup and what to look for when seeking our legal counsel for your business. Mitchell has a ton of online resources for entrepreneurs that can be accessed below.
https://beinlaw.com/about-us/mitchell-c-beinhaker-esq/
https://beinlaw.com/2019/02/introducing-diy-legal-the-pro-se-podcast/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnwbjYh2mYk
WeStock has made significant updates to our platform that you can checkout at: https://westock.io/ and I will be making significant u...
2019-03-2122 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 6: Branding & Marketing w/ Eric Carlinhttps://www.adblissdigital.com/
https://www.amazon.com/1-Hour-Marketing-Plan-Plug-N-Play-Template-ebook/dp/B07J9MJJRY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=eric+carlin&qid=1551804105&s=gateway&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692893342/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1726831280/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
https://westock.io/
2019-03-0526 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 5: Customer Acquisition w/ Hugo Fernandezhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1544042108?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=7N5FMM0FBDJDPNZA9H4R
https://justdigital.marketing/
https://westock.io/
2019-03-0542 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 4: How To Start A Tech Meetup W/ Ben Yurcisinhttps://www.meetup.com/Jersey-City-Tech-Meetup/
https://westock.io/
2019-03-0530 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 3: My Background & Podcast Basics w/ William SpencerOn this episode we dive into my background in the food industry and how it led me to my newest venture in the tech industry. We also chat with William Spencer about the basics of starting a podcast and the nitty gritty that goes into making a podcast for the first time.
https://www.bvster.com/
2019-02-1944 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 2: Startup Advice 101 w/ Jill SoleyWe discuss the biggest mistakes startups make, MVP's and writing a book while having a full time job with Jill Soley.
https://medium.com/@Jillsoley/concept-to-launch-the-health-plan-to-fix-america-an-interview-with-cheryl-kellond-8e2a51cb77d0
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Product-Jill-Soley/dp/1642791253
https://www.cloverpop.com/
2019-02-1927 minBoy Meets TechEpisode 1: What is Boy Meets Tech?Hey everyone! This is our first episode where we quickly go over what the podcast is all about and what you can expect to hear moving forward. Enjoy!
https://boymeetstech.com/
2019-02-1906 min