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- Your Pricing Strategy Is Costing You More Than Your Ads | IntelliGems | Andrew Marconi
Drew Marconi, co-founder of IntelliGems, discusses with Nate how eCommerce founders often fail to update their pricing strategies. He explains the pitfalls of cost-plus pricing and advocates for profit per visitor as a key metric, offering…
- SE01E43 E-Commerce Inventory Financing Is Structurally Broken | Elephant Herd Capital | Ben Tregoe
Ben Tregoe discusses how e-commerce inventory financing is structurally broken. He explains how cycle-matched financing can benefit brands and addresses common issues with current financing options.
- SE01E42 Building a Sustainable Shoe Brand from Italy's Finest Materials | Fundae | Holly Garrard
Holly Garrard, founder of Fundae, discusses building her sustainable shoe brand with plant-based materials from Italy. She shares challenges like cost premiums and navigating vendors while maintaining brand values in the footwear industry.
- SE01E41 Mission First, Impact Later | Lucille Health | Jess Haghani
Jess Haghani, founder of Lucille Health, discusses her journey from private equity to creating a nutrition brand for aging adults. She shares insights on building a business where the mission is central to the product, balancing mission an…
- SE01E40 The Inventory Gap Why Your Books Don't Match Your Warehouse (And What To Do About It) | Fiskal | Pierre Goldie
Nate sits down with Pierre Goldie, Co-Founder and CGO of Fiskal, to discuss the inventory gap. They talk about founders outgrowing spreadsheets, choosing inventory management systems, and the importance of implementation partners.
- SE01E39 From a Thousand Stores to National Scale | Byte'm Brownies | Jack Davis and Jacob Tubis
Jack Davis and Jacob Tubis, co-founders of Byte'm Brownie Bites, discuss scaling their CPG brand from 1,000 New York City stores to a national launch. They share insights on financial realities, supplier issues, and the benefits of fractio…
- SE01E38 Stop Flying Blind: An Accounting Expert's Guide to Financial Clarity for E-Commerce Founders | LedgerGurus | Stephen Brown
This episode features Stephen Brown, Co-Founder and COO of LedgerGurus, who discusses financial clarity for e-commerce founders. He explains good financial infrastructure, key metrics to track, and the importance of the cash conversion cyc…
- SE01E37 Scaling a Premium RTD Brand Without Full-Time Employees | The Original Southside | Meredith Mills-Merritt
Meredith Mills-Merritt, Founder and CEO of The Original Southside, shares her experience scaling a premium RTD cocktail brand, securing a major sponsorship, and managing financial decisions without full-time employees. She discusses her ap…
- SE01E36 The $500K Inventory Problem $5M Brands Don't Know About | W.NDeen Advisory | Walid Nasserdeen
Walid Nasserdeen, founder of W.NDeen Advisory, joins the podcast to discuss inventory problems faced by CPG brands. He covers the financial impact of excess stock and stockouts, and strategies for better forecasting.
- SE01E35 What $600M in Growth Equity Looks For in a Consumer Brand | Prelude Growth Partners | William Quartner
William Quartner, a Partner at Prelude Growth Partners, explains the criteria growth equity firms use when evaluating consumer brands. He discusses how investors screen founders, their category-first approach, and the factors that differen…
- SE01E34 A $2M Seed Round, 1,000 Retail Doors, and the BevNet Pitch That Made Him Cry | Bear Maple Farms | Brian Bethke
Brian Bethke, founder of Bear Maple Farms, discusses his experience building the clean soda brand, including securing a $2 million seed round and expanding to 1,000 retail stores. He shares insights on brand repositioning, retail strategy,…
- SE01E33 Depth over Premature Scale | Black Leaf Vodka | Kevin Larkai and Monté Burrow
Kevin Larkai and Monté Burrow, co-founders of Black Leaf Vodka, discuss the realities of scaling a capital-intensive business with limited resources, including navigating distribution, managing inventory, and fundraising. They share insigh…
- SE01E32 - The Real Costs of Retail Expansion | Cali FoodStar, Inc. | Michael Salman
Michael Salman, Co-Founder and COO of Cali FoodStar, Inc., discusses the real costs and strategic thinking behind retail expansion for CPG brands. He shares insights on commodity pricing volatility, slotting fees, and building buyer relati…
- SE01E31 - What Investors Actually Want to See | Dawnbreaker Oats | Scott Turner and Nick Lagonia
Scott Turner and Nick Lagonia, co-founders of Dawnbreaker Oats, share their experiences rebranding their CPG business and the challenges of fundraising. They also discuss the realities of building a CPG brand, including unit economics and…
- SE01E30 - Why everything lives in the founder's head - and how to fix it | AE&Co | Aveline Elfar
This episode of Profits on Purpose features Aveline Elfar, who explains how operational chaos impacts business growth. She shares strategies for founders to optimize processes, automate tasks, and improve team efficiency.
- SE01E29 - Why this founder invested $1M in his own production line | FigBrew | Andy Whitehead
Andy Whitehead, founder of FigBrew, discusses his decision to invest in building his own production facility for a coffee alternative. He explains why he chose this approach over using co-packers and shares insights from his experience.
- SE01E28 - Should You Still Be CEO? | WOO More Play | Mackie Swan
This episode of Profits on Purpose explores the decision founders face regarding their CEO role. It covers frameworks for evaluating this transition, including compensation, equity, and hiring new leadership.
- SE01E27 - The Quantitative Approach to Brand Positioning | Tapasya Bali
In this episode, Tapasya Bali, founder of My Consumer Brand, discusses the quantitative approach to brand positioning, differentiating between market trends and patterns, and financial planning for entrepreneurs. She shares lessons on buil…
- SE01E26 - When Your Biggest Asset (Inventory) Is Also Your Biggest Risk | Retailytics | Bellamy Grindl
On "Profits on Purpose," Bellamy Grindl, founder of Retailytics, discusses inventory management and supply chain operations. The conversation covers challenges, planning, communication, and the impact of financial literacy and technology o…
- SE01E25 - How Purpose-Driven Brands Win Without Competing On Price | Deus Marca | Katheryn Bwye
Kat Bwye, founder and CEO of Deus Marca, joins host Nate Littlewood to discuss how purpose-driven brands can succeed through strategic branding. They cover topics such as the brand operating system, the ROI of investing in branding, and in…
- SE01E24 - Why Predictable Revenue Beats Funding in E-Commerce | Ethnik Living | Mehmet Can Ilker
On Profits on Purpose, Mehmet Can Ilker, co-founder of Ethnik Living, shares his journey in building an e-commerce business. He discusses strategies for predictable revenue, cash flow management, and the importance of supplier relationship…
- SE01E23 - The three things I knew (and 7 that I didn't) building a multi-million dollar tree business | Simply Trees | Teddy Oitzman
Teddy Oitzman, founder of Simply Trees, shares his journey of building a multi-million dollar tree business. He discusses the importance of sales, financial understanding, cash flow management, and overcoming challenges in a seasonal busin…
- SE01E22 - Overcoming adversity and claiming your second chance in the food business | Sunday Supper, Prospera Ventures | Spencer Oberg
Spencer Oberg shares his journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship in the plant-based food industry. He discusses his experiences with Good Planet Foods, venture capital, and his new ventures, Prospera Ventures and Sunday Supper.
- SE01E21 - Founder to Nonprofit CEO: What Happens After You ‘Make It’ | The Farmlink Project | Eliza Blank
This episode of Profits on Purpose features Eliza Blank, founder of The Sill and CEO of The Farmlink Project. She shares her journey from launching a D2C houseplant brand to leading a nonprofit, discussing challenges like retail expansion,…
- SE01E20 - Why Selling the Experience Matters More Than Selling the Dress | Les Aimants | Manon Martin
Manon Martin, founder of Les Aimants, joins Profits on Purpose to discuss revolutionizing the wedding dress shopping experience. She shares her background, challenges in traditional shopping, and how her company addresses these issues with…
- SE01E19 - Navigating Profitability in E-Commerce | Vincero Collective| Sean Agatep
Sean Agatep, co-founder of Vincero Collective, joins Nate Littlewood on Profits On Purpose to discuss scaling an e-commerce business. They cover challenges in profitability, market adaptation, and strategic decisions for sustainable growth.
- SE01E18 - The Power of Authentic Marketing in Beauty | Bri Beauty | Brittany Ogletree
In this episode, Nate Littlewood interviews Brittany Ogletree, founder of Bri Beauty, a clean beauty brand. Brittany discusses authentic marketing, community engagement, funding strategies, and her journey as a founder.
- SE01E17 - Removing yourself as a bottleneck to growth | Itivate | Jessica Walther
Jessica Walther, co-founder and CEO of Itivate, joins Nate Littlewood on the Profits on Purpose podcast to discuss how founders can overcome bottlenecks to growth. They explore topics such as organizational structure, founder archetypes, a…
- SE01E16 - The Power of Building in Public | Beck's Broth | Beckie Prime
Beckie Prime, founder of Beck's Broth, discusses her entrepreneurial journey, business scaling, and sustainability. She shares insights on funding, product evolution, lessons from Dragon's Den, quality-cost balance, and co-founder relation…
- SE01E15 - Turning Founder Stories into Fundable Pitches | Power To Pitch | Kat Weaver
Kat Weaver, founder and CEO of Power to Pitch, shares insights on fundraising for e-commerce and CPG founders. She covers storytelling in pitches, various funding options, and building investor relationships.
- SE01E14 - Building the Future of Brain Health | Graymatter Labs | Novi Petrusich
Nate Littlewood interviews Novi Petrusich, founder of Graymatter Labs. They discuss the company's subscription model, customer retention strategies, financial metrics in e-commerce, and challenges in building an e-commerce brand.
- SE01E13 - Unpacking FABRIC's Mission: Unf*ck Tomorrow | Tom Eddleston
This episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast features an interview with Tom Eddleston, co-founder of FABRIC, a company focused on hemp-derived, non-alcoholic beverages. The discussion covers the brand's mission, the challenges of the hem…
- SE01E12 - Building a Veteran-Owned Business | Andrew Arbogast | Arbo's Cheese Dip | Profits on Purpose
Andrew Arbogast, founder of Arbo's Cheese Dip, discusses his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, highlighting the role of family, food, and community in his business. He shares insights on overcoming challenges, the importan…
- SE01E11 - Building a Brand | Alex Hilderbrandt | SUYO Pisco | Profits on Purpose
In this episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast, host Nate Littlewood interviews Alex Hildebrandt, co-founder of SUYO Pisco. They discuss Alex's transition to the spirits industry, the cultural significance of Pisco, and the entrepreneur…
- SE01E10 - Community in Fundraising | Elizabeth Eichhorn | Ampersand Way | Profits on Purpose
Elizabeth Eichhorn joins Profits on Purpose to discuss alternative financing options beyond traditional venture capital. She shares insights on crowdfunding, preparing for campaigns, and the importance of community support in fundraising.
- SE01E09 - Empowering Women in the Spirits Industry | Mara Smith | Inspiro Tequila | Profits on Purpose
In this episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast, host Nate interviews Mara Smith, CEO and founder of Inspiro Tequila. She shares her journey from law to launching a female-focused tequila brand and discusses navigating the spirits indust…
- SE01E08 - The Journey of Goods That Matter | Tippy Tippens | Goods That Matter | Profits on Purpose
In this episode, Tippy Tippens, founder of Goods That Matter, discusses her entrepreneurial journey. She shares insights on her commitment to social and environmental impact and the challenges of running a retail business.
- SE01E07 - Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship | Whitney Rowe | Miracle Milk Cookies | Profits on Purpose
Whitney Rowe, founder of Miracle Milk Cookies, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the strategic decisions involved in scaling her business. She also discusses the balance between motherhood and running a business.
- SE01E06 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | Kris Kelso | The Kelso Group | Profits on Purpose
Nate Littlewood interviews Kris Kelso, a keynote speaker and author, about imposter syndrome in entrepreneurs. They discuss self-doubt, comparison, community, and vulnerability, along with practical strategies for entrepreneurs to combat s…
- SE01E05 - I Don't Believe In Having A Plan B | Khushboo Saraf | Lattooland | Profits on Purpose
In this episode, Khushboo Saraf, founder and CEO of Lattooland, discusses her transition from finance to entrepreneurship. She shares insights on the challenges of running a business, cultural differences, and the importance of purpose in…
- SE01E04 - From Distribution to Brand | StJohn Wiles | The Bison Company | Profits on Purpose
This episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast features StJohn Wiles of The Bison Company. He discusses the company’s evolution from distribution to a brand-focused model, navigating challenges like COVID-19, and the importance of trust in…
- SE01E03 - How to Embrace Risk | Joey Cofone | Baronfig | Profits on Purpose
In this episode of the Profit on Purpose podcast, host Nate Littlewood speaks with Joey Cofone, founder of Baron Fig. They discuss creativity, entrepreneurship, the founding of Baron Fig, and the role of financials in business.
- SE01E02 - The Key to a 95% Customer Retention Rate | Jennifer Lea | Entry Envy | Profits on Purpose
Jennifer Lea, CEO of Entry Envy, shares her personal and entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing customer retention and community. She discusses her strategies for business growth and leadership.
- SE01E01 - From Rock Bottom To Revenue | Charlynda Scales | Mutt's Sauce | Profits on Purpose
Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur and Air Force veteran, shares her journey of building multiple businesses, including Mutt's Sauce, from her grandfather's recipe. She discusses the importance of resilience, overcoming challenges, and fina…