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Dustin Finkel With KAPOP & Daniel Lohman
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Bulletproof Your CPG Brand
Why Founders Who Do Everything Never Scale
294. Wearing too many hats is the fastest way to stall growth. In Day 22 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, we tackle one of the biggest execution killers: founder overload. Learn how to shift from business manager to true business owner, reclaim your time, and focus on the work only you can do. Discover practical strategies for delegation, prioritization, and time blocking so your brand can scale with clarity, discipline, and momentum. Founders should shift their focus from managing every aspect of their business to leading and innovating. This involves delegating tasks outside their expertise to subject-matter experts...
2026-01-29
09 min
Bulletproof Your CPG Brand
The Fastest Way CPG Founders Lose Their Runway
274. The fastest way to lose runway isn't bad product—it's not understanding how your business actually works. In Day 2 of 30 Days to Profitable CPG Growth, I break down why founders avoid the financials, operations, and retail mechanics that determine success. You'll learn how misunderstanding sales, velocity, and execution caps growth, why guessing kills confidence, and how Category Management gives you control. This episode helps you move from reactive to strategic—so you can lead with clarity and scale with confidence. Understanding how your business works, particularly your sales engine, is crucial for scaling and achieving growth. This invo...
2026-01-09
13 min
Bulletproof Your CPG Brand
How To Swim With The Sharks On Shark Tank - Lessons Learned, Dustin Finkel with KAPOP
164. Discover insights on how to swim with the sharks on Shark Tank to pitch your products and secure funding for your brand. Dustin, founder of KaPop, discusses the challenges of educating consumers about ancient grains and the importance of authenticity in the natural food industry. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive business plan and leveraging relationships with retailers to negotiate better terms and ensure sustainable growth. Today's Free Downloadable Guide: The Essential New Item Checklist - The Recipe For Success. New product innovation is the lifeblood of every brand. New products fuel sustainable growth, attract new...
2020-02-04
1h 10
Bulletproof Your CPG Brand
Well Defined Business Strategy for Lasting Success, Dustin Finkel with KAPOP
126. Achieve your vision with a well defined business strategy Master the art of goal setting to ensure brand sustainability. Dustin, founder of Ka-Pop!, shares his journey from investment banking to CPG, highlighting his work on 8th Continent and Chex at General Mills. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, simplicity, and joy in healthy eating, which inspired him to launch Ka-Pop! in the crowded salty snack category Today's Free Downloadable Guide: Retail Scorecard - Maximize Retail Execution. Exploit your competitions weaknesses by committing to this simple strategy that they overlook. Scorecards are the most powerful and underutilized project...
2019-05-15
1h 13