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re:COGs: Supply Chain | Inventory | Manufacturing | Finance

re:COGs: Supply Chain | Inventory | Manufacturing | Finance

Welcome to re:COGs, the podcast about inventory management, supply chain and and the fundamentals of operations for consumer brand owners. I’ll be your host, Mike Gelb, where we will learn about how the top consumer brand owners and operators think about production expansion as they scale.

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The Tahini Trailblazer: How Amy Zitelman Spices Up the American Market
Feb. 17, 2025

The Tahini Trailblazer: How Amy Zitelman Spices Up the American Market

In this episode, Mike interviews Amy Zitelman, CEO and co-founder of Soom Foods, a leading premium tahini brand. Amy shares the journey of discovering the market gap in the U.S. for high-quality tahini, the steps taken to es…
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Tariffs in 2025: Navigating the New Landscape for SMBs
Feb. 17, 2025

Tariffs in 2025: Navigating the New Landscape for SMBs

MFD is an inventory success platform that helps small and medium businesses in multiple categories whether it’s construction, CPG, soft goods, hard goods, electronics with sourcing, manufacturing, and financing their invento…
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From Stores to DTC to Retail: The Evolution of NoBaked Cookie Dough
Jan. 28, 2025

From Stores to DTC to Retail: The Evolution of NoBaked Cookie Dough

In this episode of the re:COGS podcast we dive deep into the journey of Jimmy Feeman, co-founder of NoBaked Cookie Dough. Jimmy shares the origins of their innovative product and their turbulent journey from opening retail s…
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Crafting the Perfect Bloody Mary with Buddy Jordan and Joey Kendrick, Founders of The Bloody Buddy
Jan. 23, 2025

Crafting the Perfect Bloody Mary with Buddy Jordan and Joey Kendrick, Founders of The Bloody Buddy

While working in the restaurant business, Buddy started experimenting with vodka infusions using chili peppers and other ingredients, leading to a spicy take on the classic cocktail. This creation quickly became the restaura…
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Navigating Retail Success: Insights from Martin Forde on Transforming Retail Strategies
Jan. 9, 2025

Navigating Retail Success: Insights from Martin Forde on Transforming Retail Strategies

In this episode Mike Gelb speaks with Martin Forde, early employee of Dr. Squatch and current retail advisor at Omnichannel Ventures. They discuss Martin's recruitment and contributions to Dr. Squatch's retail strategy, deta…
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The Art of Scaling a Vegan Donut Brand with Kathrin Henon, Founder of Planet Bake
Dec. 20, 2024

The Art of Scaling a Vegan Donut Brand with Kathrin Henon, Founder of Planet Bake

Kathrin Henon, the visionary founder and CEO of Planet Bake, joins us to share her inspiring journey of crafting the perfect sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free donut. Catherine's story is one of innovation and determination,…
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