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CPG Insiders

Mark Young
Consumer Packaged Goods
Retail Success
Retail
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Blue Ocean
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Brand Identity
Empathy
Visionary Leadership
SKU Rationalization
Entrepreneurship
Negotiation
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Product Strategy
Scarcity Mindset
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Black Rifle Coffee

CPG Insiders brings the insights and expertise that Jekyll & Hyde has gained and leveraged across more than two decades in the advertising business, becoming the top agency in the country for CPG challenger brands. On the podcast, host Mark Young (agency CEO and Chairman), along with co-host Justin Girouard (Vice President), answer the questions that our clients most often ask about creating bette... more

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In this special episode of CPG Insiders, the tables are turned as Justin Girouard takes the interviewer seat to ask Dr. Mark Young about his highly anticipated new book, The 27 Unbreakable Rules: Build a $100 Million+ Brick-and-Mortar CPG Brand. Mark... more

A lot of founders believe scaling a CPG brand is about working harder, running more ads, or grinding through incremental growth.

But what if the real path to scale is completely different?

In this episode, Mark and Justin sit down with Keith and ... more

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You don't need a bigger team to scale your CPG brand. You need the right who. Most founders think the next move is hiring a full-time VP of Sales, a marketing team, or a supply chain lead. But at $5M, $10M, even $20M, that kind of overhead can crush ... more

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In this episode of CPG Insiders, Dr. Mark Young and Justin Girouard tackle one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in direct-to-consumer marketing: How do you budget for DTC when there is no fixed budget?

They explain why traditiona... more

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Mark Young III
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Bob Shenefelt
Author and 'Coach'
Founder of iMatter
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Chris Voss
Former FBI international kidnapping negotiator and author
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David Biernbaum
A respected consultant and expert in the consumer packaged goods industry with decades of experience.
Episode: The Secret to Getting Your Product on Shelves (and Keeping It There)

Hosts

Mark Young
Host of CPG Insiders; agency CEO and Chairman with deep CPG challenger-brand experience.
Justin Girouard
Co-host of CPG Insiders; VP at the agency with hands-on experience in CPG marketing and retailer strategy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Good content/awful production

    I just listened to the Chris Voss episode and it was almost unlistenable because of the background noise. Something was too close to the hosts mic and making a ton of noise when Chris was talking. It was awful.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    haaseoj79
    United Statesa year ago
  • good

    great topics. can be improved with less small talk and less name dropping. just get to the tactical.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AnnoyedListener5
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best CPG Podcast!!

    As a founder of a CPG Brand, this podcast has been a godsend! The way Mark and Justin present each topic and their depth of knowledge and true understanding of every facet of CPG is priceless. From the expert guests, to their deep dive on important aspects of CPG, this podcast has become a vital part of my understanding the how’s and whys of becoming a truly successful brand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WorthyQueen
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Mark and Justin are awesome. As a young entrepreneur launching a new CPG brand I highly value their insights, wisdom and advice. They make me laugh along the way too. I learn something new every episode. Keep it up guys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosie Burns
    United States4 years ago
  • Worth the listen!

    These guys obviously know their stuff, super useful!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tatebusby
    United States5 years ago

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Good content with some production issues noted in feedback about background noise near hosts' mic.
Audience enjoys deep-dive, case-focused discussions and practical insights from guests.
Listeners praise practical takeaways and depth of knowledge about CPG and retail, with some calls for less small talk and less name-dropping.

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TikTok & CPG: What Works, What Doesn't
Q: What is the significance of content creation frequency on TikTok?
Creative fatigue on TikTok sets in quickly, requiring brands to frequently produce fresh content to maintain engagement and avoid losing audience interest.
TikTok & CPG: What Works, What Doesn't
Q: What characteristics of TikTok make it suitable for certain products over others?
Products that work well on TikTok tend to be under $50 and impulse buys, particularly in health, beauty, and trinkets categories because they're highly demonstrable and cater to the platform's visual nature.
How Mark Young Found His Path — and Why He's Still on It
Q: Why did you stay in CPG? Because you could have done anything else.
We are great at it, we win, and we get the chance to change people's lives.
Why CPG Leaders Must Adopt AI Now
Q: If someone is listening and they've not done anything with AI, where would you point them to go first?
The most effective starting point is to download Chat GPT or Perplexity for hands-on experience, followed by researching through YouTube for industry-related content.
Free Zone
Q: What does it mean to create new value?
It means identifying a need that hasn't been filled in the market and innovating around that to provide a solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CPG Insiders

What is CPG Insiders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

CPG Insiders focuses on practical strategy for consumer-packaged-goods brands, with a strong emphasis on retail go-to-market, brand design, and media effectiveness. Episodes frequently cover real-world tactics for challenger brands: navigating brick-and-mortar and omni-channel retail, leveraging traditional and digital advertising, and applying data-driven approaches to product packaging, pricing, and retailer relationships. Notable throughlines include a pragmatic skepticism of hype (AI, mass-media mix, and channel diversification) and a bias toward actionable frameworks and case-focused discussions that help brands grow shelf presence and drive sales. A standout aspect is the blend of hands-on retail strategy with broader marketing philos... more

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