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Bulletproof Your CPG Brand

Daniel Lohman
Consumer Packaged Goods
Category Management
Retail Partnerships
Trade Marketing
Retail Execution
CPG Brands
Retail Strategies
Sales Growth
Retail Solved
Category Leadership
Retail Clarity Framework
Promotions
Retail
Customer Loyalty
Natural Organic Products
Scorecards
CPG Industry
Customer Journey
Marketing Strategy
Shopper Behavior

Bulletproof Your CPG Brand is the founder-first podcast for entrepreneurial and growth-stage CPG brands that want to protect runway, improve execution, and compete smarter at retail. Hosted by Daniel Lohman, CPSA, founder of Retail Solved, the show helps natural, organic, better-for-you, food, beverage, wellness, and mission-driven CPG founders understand what really drives profitable retail growt... more

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340. We were the category leader with nearly twice the sales share of our nearest competitor.

The retailer still planned to remove us.

By the time I walked into the meeting, they told me the decision had essentially already been made.

What chan... more

339. Growth is supposed to make your CPG brand stronger.

So why do more stores, more sales, more people, and more data so often leave a brand with tighter cash, more fires, and harder decisions?

In this episode, Dan Lohman breaks down one of the ... more

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338. Getting into retail is a big win.

But for many founders, that is where a different set of problems begins.

In this episode of Bulletproof Your CPG Brand, Dan Lohman sits down with Julia from Livemore Superfoods to talk about what happens aft... more

337. A CPG brand can add distribution, grow revenue and become financially weaker at the same time.

I've watched it happen.

A profitable brand expanded into more distributor DCs and markets. Distribution increased. So did inventory, free fills, c... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Klein
Founder of Livemore (LiveMore Superfoods)
Livemore
Episode: 338. We Finally Got the Stores. Now How Do We Make Them Work? With Julia Klein, LiveMore Superfoods
Marise May
Co-founder of Cha's Organics
Cha's Organics
Episode: 333. The Best Product Doesn't Win. The Product That Solves the Right Problem Does. With Marise May, Cha's Organics
Chrissy Hammer
Co-founder and CEO of Sunshine Buns
Sunshine Buns
Episode: 327. Your Email List Isn't the Asset. The Relationship Is. With Chrissy Hammer, Sunshine Buns
Mike Fata
Investor, advisor, growth coach, mentor to a portfolio of CPG companies
Manitoba Harvest; investor/advisor
Episode: 326. Growth Exposes Every Weakness in the Business With Mike Fata
Seth Goldman
Founder of Honest Tea; Chair of Beyond Meat; involved with Eat the Change and other mission-driven ventures
Honest Tea, Beyond Meat, Eat the Change, Tony Chocolonely
Episode: 325. Mission Isn't Enough. Value and Values Both Have to Win With Seth Goldman, Just Ice Tea
Suzie Yorke
Co-founder of The Little Cacao Co.
The Little Cacao Co.
Episode: 323. See Where the Shopper Is Going Before the Market Catches Up With Suzie Yorke, The Little Cacao Co.
Caitlin Wilson
Founder/CEO of Full Good, a fulfillment and packaging partner for CPG brands
Full Good
Episode: 321. What Happens After Production Can Quietly Drain Your Runway. With Caitlin Wilson, FULL GOOD
Hank Watt
Founder/Co-founder, Nature's Wild Berry
Nature's Wild Berry
Episode: 318. A Great Product Can Still Lose When Shoppers Don't Understand It. With Hank Watt, Nature's Wild Berry
Andrew Therrien
Vice President of Sales at Samplers Inc.
Samplers Inc.
Episode: 317. Sampling Isn't the Win. Turn Trial Into Repeat. With Andrew Therrien, Samplers

Host

Dan Lohman
Host of Bulletproof Your CPG Brand; Retail Solved

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Fantastic show!

    Great show for anyone in the natural food business. Love the guests and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJThomas6
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommye w-c
    United States6 years ago
  • Solid strategies 🤙🏻

    Daniel brings on great guests to share wisdom/secrets and strategies for growing your brand. A+ podcast! Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex J Sanfilippo
    United States7 years ago
  • Practical insights from a specialist

    The question of category management is surrounded by all kinds or urban myths especially when it comes to practical steps that smaller brands with lower budgets can take. Dan clarifies many points, bringing fascinating interviewees to the podcast and giving simple steps that can be implemented

    Why only 4 stars? The technical quality of the episodes is sometimes not that good (I listen mostly in the car and the sound levels often vary extremely). Dan‘s interview technique has improved greatly but... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KathrynRead
    Austria8 years ago
  • A wealth of information

    I work for Promomash, we help emerging brands in the natural organic space build a process for managing their in-store demo programs using data to make the best decisions possible to grow brand awareness and increase profitability.

    I recently discovered the Brand Secrets and Strategies podcast and can’t stop listening! Dan truly has a wealth of experience and information that by learning I will undoubtedly be an even better adviser to the brands we serve. Thank you for this fantastic podcast, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deanimal promo queen
    United States8 years ago

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Sound quality and interview technique are improving; content remains highly valuable for brand leaders.
The host brings deep CPG experience and guest expertise to real-world growth challenges.
Listeners appreciate the practical, founder-focused guidance and actionable frameworks.

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338. We Finally Got the Stores. Now How Do We Make Them Work? With Julia Klein, LiveMore Superfoods
Q: What strategies do you use to work with retailers effectively?
Provide evidence of how the brand drives velocity, demonstrate customer demand, conduct regional tests, offer demos, and use customer insights to tailor on-shelf promotions and product selection.
338. We Finally Got the Stores. Now How Do We Make Them Work? With Julia Klein, LiveMore Superfoods
Q: What have you learned about managing growth and acquisitions?
The importance of maintaining authentic brand messaging and customer trust after acquisition, keeping the heart of the brand intact, and using the acquisition to scale without losing core customer relationships.
338. We Finally Got the Stores. Now How Do We Make Them Work? With Julia Klein, LiveMore Superfoods
Q: Tell me about your background and how Livemore started.
Julia shares that Livemore grew from a family fruit business with 88 years of history, inspired by health and wellness due in part to her father's health challenges, and evolved from simple berry blends to smoothie cups with functional ingredients.
327. Your Email List Isn't the Asset. The Relationship Is. With Chrissy Hammer, Sunshine Buns
Q: What's the next frontiers for Sunshine Buns and how do you approach retail expansion like Costco?
Dan discusses the need for a strong product-market fit, a clear brand narrative, and the role of a robust, story-driven retail and media strategy to support large-scale launches.
327. Your Email List Isn't the Asset. The Relationship Is. With Chrissy Hammer, Sunshine Buns
Q: How did you assemble your founding team and what are your hiring priorities during hypergrowth?
Chrissy outlines a four-founder core, adds a CFO from General Mills and a COO from other hyper-growth brands, and emphasizes hiring for long-term scaling and capability, not just current needs.

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This show centers on practical growth and execution for early- to growth-stage CPG brands in natural, organic, and mission-driven spaces. Episodes tackle real-world retail challenges—from category management, promotions, and trade spend to broker accountability and shelf execution—with founder-focused stories and expert interviews that emphasize actionable steps over theory. A standout aspect is the emphasis on clarity, cross-functional alignment, and tangible frameworks that help brands protect runway and accelerate profitable retail growth, often offering free resources and tools. The format blends solo insights, founder journeys, and practitioner experience from the retail system, making it especially useful for brand leaders seeking pro... more

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Recent guests on Bulletproof Your CPG Brand include:

1. Julia Klein
2. Marise May
3. Chrissy Hammer
4. Mike Fata
5. Seth Goldman
6. Suzie Yorke
7. Caitlin Wilson
8. Hank Watt

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