Food Business Success® with Sari Kimbell Sari Kimbell

Scott Edwards, founder of Elevated Gains, has BIG dreams for his protein bar brand to create a $100M business, but he's doing what a great CEO does: not rushing, constraining his activity and focused on learning while making money.After struggling to get out of the startup stage with his CBD protein bars for years, we started working together last year to do a brand and product pivot.He relaunched this spring and finally got into a farmers market and is crushing it each week using the strateg...

I have been in own money drama recently about making an investment in my business and fear about making (yet another) money mistake. Yep, I've made more than a few "mistakes" with money 😵‍💫. Most of them I would say were "learnings" and stepping stones, with only one really bad one that I still cringe about when I think about it. But, the good news is, you get to learn from my mistakes and how I consider and decide on the investments in my business. Post-script - I applied my ...

Sarah Delevan, a CPG profitability expert and host of the Good Food CEO podcast, and I have an engaging conversation about what it takes to create a sustainable businesses on your terms. We discuss the essential financial strategies and the intentional approaches founders need to build successful ventures including what your COGS need to be and right sizing the business based on your goals.To watch our conversation, go to the YouTube video here.Breaking down product margin video (why 50% marg...

You have already overcome so much (we survived a pandemic!), but most of us fail to think of ourselves as the hero in the story and use it as evidence of what we can accomplish in our businesses.In this episode, I explore how to turn setbacks into powerful comeback stories for your business and life. Learn practical strategies for handling challenges with self-compassion and actionable steps to keep moving forward. Tune in for my insights and tips on how to use this simple tool to achie...

In this episode, I chat with Anna Zesbaugh, the inspiring founder of Better Buzz Brands that makes Hooch Booch and Corpse Reviver beverages, to discuss her journey launching an alcoholic hard kombucha company during the pandemic and then adding a non-alcoholic beverage to pave the way for more sales. Despite facing significant challenges, Anna's tenacity and innovative thinking led her to create a unique product that has captivated the Denver market and beyond. She shares her experiences navi...

Are you a good time off taker? Are you able to turn off your phone and get present with the people and experiences, or do you feel ancy, agitated and anxiety wondering what you are missing and what messes will await you when you return? Most business owners I meet are TERRIBLE at taking real time off and it is actually hurting their businesses more than they realize.Join me on this week's episode as I share my recent journey to rest and rejuvenation after taking 12 days off (and not just "ent...