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Startup To Scale

Foodbevy
Consumer Packaged Goods
E-Commerce
Inventory Management
Amazon
Entrepreneurship
CPG Brands
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
TÖST
Cash Flow Management
Whole Foods
Power To Pitch
Tariffs
Expo West
Supply Chain Management
Public Relations
Trade Shows
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Wellious
Protein Powder
Venture Capital

Startup To Scale is your resource for growing your food, beverage, and CPG company from a young company to a successful business.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, I sat down with Mac Villarreal, founder of I Eat My Greens, to talk about how he is bringing fresh, flavorful refrigerated soups to a category that has felt stale for years. We also get into the challenge of not just getting on shelf... more

Big CPG brands don’t win just because they have bigger budgets.

They win because they understand how shoppers actually make decisions in-store.

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Smith from SmashBrand to break down what large CPG companies know... more

In this episode of the Startup to Scale Podcast, I sit down with Smári Ásmundsson, founder of NØRSE CØDE and the former founder of Smári Organics.

Smári spent more than 10 years building Smári Organics into a nationally distributed yogurt brand carr... more

Hiring a CPG broker can unlock retail growth or become an expensive distraction.

In this episode, I break down the real role brokers play in scaling a food and beverage brand with Lisa from Run the Numbers. From understanding retailer relationships ... more

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Recent Guests

Helen Murphy
CEO and founder of Opply
Opply
Episode: 242. How Opply Is Fixing Supply Chain Chaos for CPG Founders
Garrett Otondo
Director of Strategic Operations at Little Spoon
Little Spoon
Episode: 240. Behind the Scenes at Little Spoon: Scaling a Perishable Supply Chain
Kyle Stoulil
Founder of Kyle's Organics, a brand specializing in clean label nutrition bars and quinoa milk.
Kyle's Organics
Episode: 238. From Chef to Quinoa Milk Pioneer: How Kyle Stoulil is Shaping the Future of Plant-Based Dairy
Christy Lebor
Partner and head of the strategy group at SmashBrand, with 25 years of experience in innovation and brand strategy.
SmashBrand
Episode: 237. Innovation that Wins: Smarter Risk-Taking & Packaging Insights with Christy Lebor of Smashbrand
Damiano Messineo
Founder of Loopini, a protein packed pizza company
Loopini
Episode: 235. Founder Stories: Loopini – Damiano Messineo
John McGuckin
CEO of Clio Snacks and seasoned CPG leader with over 25 years of experience
Clio Snacks
Episode: 234. Scaling Sweet Success: How Clio Snacks Grew Nationwide Distribution
Morgan Rucker
Co-founder of PSquared
PSquared
Episode: 232. Founder Stories: PSquared - Morgan Rucker and Olivia Stevermer
Olivia Stevermer
Co-founder of PSquared
PSquared
Episode: 232. Founder Stories: PSquared - Morgan Rucker and Olivia Stevermer
Chie Addington
Chief Administrative Officer at TÖST
TÖST
Episode: 231. How TÖST Built Smarter Operational Systems

Hosts

Jordan Buckner
Host of Startup To Scale
Kat Weaver
Founder of Power to Pitch

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Inspired Learning

    This is the podcast I rely on to learn all things cpg, startup, business ops, finance, merchandising and more! The founder feature episodes are my inspo to keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKSBites
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast for anyone interested in F

    A+++ 100% for anyone in F

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bridget161
    United States2 years ago
  • So informative

    Absolutely love this podcast for all things food news. It’s a wealth of knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Namirani
    United States2 years ago
  • A Must Listen!

    The Foodbevy podcast is a great listen for all food and beverage startups. Jordan and his guests speak to what it is truly like to form and run a startup including the good, the bad, and the ugly of startup life. As an entrepreneur, I find this podcast extremely educational and inspirational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SO-Angie
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing Resource for the CPG Community

    Anyone building or interested in CPG should be following and listening to this podcast. There is a diverse range of topics and guests, and I learn something new from every episode. Thank you Jordan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryanstu
    United States2 years ago

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192. Can AI Be Your Bookkeeper?
Q: What do you imagine being possible in the not too distant future?
AI could become more human-like in understanding and interpreting communication, providing more intelligent recommendations for businesses.
204. Founder Story: Popadelics with Marilyn Yang
Q: How have you been able to manage working and running the business?
Marilyn believes that balancing both makes each aspect better, allowing them to retain focus and make quicker decisions.
222. How to Fund Large Retailer Orders
Q: What does purchase order financing typically look like in terms of requirements for applying?
It is more flexible than traditional lending, typically requiring a viable margin on products rather than profitability history, and generally a purchase order amount starting around $50,000 to $100,000 is ideal for financing.
222. How to Fund Large Retailer Orders
Q: Tell me about what cash flow problems founders usually face when they're launching into new retailers?
Founders often struggle with fulfilling large orders due to the need for deposits, hiring additional staff for operational demands, and managing the time gap between order fulfillment and payment receipt.
234. Scaling Sweet Success: How Clio Snacks Grew Nationwide Distribution
Q: How are you approaching marketing a new type of snack and educating consumers about what Clio is?
The initial focus was on distribution, but now they leverage social media and sample programs to build awareness.

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A resource for food, beverage, and CPG growth, this show centers on real-world founder journeys, supply chain and distribution challenges, branding, and scalable operations. Episodes frequently explore how emerging brands secure retail listings, manage cash flow, and navigate partnerships, with guests ranging from startup founders to PR and marketing experts. The format tends to blend practical tactics with strategic storytelling, offering listeners actionable guidance and motivation for scaling a consumer-brand business. A notable strength is its focus on non-dilutive funding, operational efficiency, and the evolving PR landscape for smaller brands, which can be especially valuable for early-stage and growth-focused teams.

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1. The Startup CPG Podcast
2. Taste Radio
3. CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
4. How I Built This with Guy Raz
5. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

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Recent guests on Startup To Scale include:

1. Helen Murphy
2. Garrett Otondo
3. Kyle Stoulil
4. Christy Lebor
5. Damiano Messineo
6. John McGuckin
7. Morgan Rucker
8. Olivia Stevermer

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