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Aug. 15, 2024

From Home Kitchen to Dried Fruit Empire with Matt Weiss, CEO & Founde…

What if your next big business idea was hiding in your kitchen? Meet Matt Weiss, co-founder and CEO of Rind Snacks, who transformed a home-based dehydration hobby into a thriving brand focused on the often-overlooked rind of...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Creating the Non-Alcoholic Community and Launching a Brand Nationwide…

Unlock the secrets to turning a pandemic-driven trend into a nationwide brand as we sit down with Emily Heintz, the visionary CEO and founder of Sèchey. Discover how Emily leveraged the growing interest in non-alcoholic bever...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Turning a Skiing Setback into Skincare Success with Jake Rosenberg, F…

Subscribe to our events – https://manufactured.com/events/ How can a skiing accident revolutionize the men's skincare market? In this episode, we're joined by Jake Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Krete, who shares his unexpecte...

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July 27, 2024

Crafting the Ultimate Whiskey-Coffee Experience with Jacob Guss

Jacob Guss, founder and CEO of Bold Move Beverage, takes us on an exciting journey from his love for coffee to creating a unique Ready-to-Drink (RTD) concoction that masterfully combines American whiskey and premium cold brew...

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July 26, 2024

From Accident to Innovation in Men's Skincare with Jake Rosenberg

Sign up for our events here – https://manufactured.com/events/ How can a skiing accident revolutionize the men's skincare market? In this episode, we're joined by Jake Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Krete, who shares his unex...

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July 6, 2024

Transforming Baby Food with Globowls' Unique Flavors

Sign up for our events - www.manufactured.com/events Discover the secrets to revolutionizing the baby food industry with Erica Bethe Levin, founder and CEO of Globowl. Learn how Erica's personal experiences and keen observat...

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June 27, 2024

From Garage to Global: Thread Wallets' Rise with Ryan King

Sign up for our events - www.manufactured.com/events Unlock the secrets behind scaling a multi-million dollar brand with Ryan King, CFO of Thread Wallets. You'll learn how this family-founded business skyrocketed from handcr...

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June 21, 2024

Scaling Efficiently: Operational Insights and Growth Strategies from …

Sign up for our events - www.manufactured.com/events Unlock the secrets to operational efficiency and high-growth strategies in our latest episode with Greg Brown, SVP of Operations at Dude Wipes. Discover how a lean team of...

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June 13, 2024

Revolutionizing Insulation: Michael Markesbery on the Future of Light…

Sign up for our events - www.manufactured.com/events Unlock the secrets to revolutionary insulation technology with Michael Markesbery, co-founder and CEO of OSOS Labs and SolarCore. Discover how a simple backpacking trip in ...

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June 6, 2024

Pain Relief Innovation & When Retailers Want Your Products From the S…

Sign up for our events - www.manufactured.com/events Unlock the secrets to transforming a stagnant market by tuning into our riveting conversation with Heather and Enwei, the masterminds behind Heali. We'll explore their jou...

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May 30, 2024

Charging Up the Ride: Unveiling the Business of E-Bikes with Lyric Cy…

Sign up for our events - www.manufactured.com/events Strap in as we shift gears to dissect the intricate sales strategies and distribution channels within the e-bike industry. Andi sheds light on the delicate balance between...

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May 23, 2024

Shaping the Future of American-Made Clothing with Joe Van Deman from …

We don't only produce content – we also throw events! Sign up here - https://manufactured.com/events/ Joe Van Deman, the driving force behind USA Brands, joins us to discuss the fascinating shift from digital bytes to the t...

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May 16, 2024

The Art of Contract Manufacturing CPG Food Products with Joseph Ertman

Sign up here for our events - https://manufactured.com/events/ Unlock the secrets behind successful food industry partnerships with our latest episode featuring Joe Ertman, President of Real Vision Foods. Joe is a manufacturi...

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May 9, 2024

From Hemp Vision to Health Food Empire: Mike Fata's Journey of Entrep…

Unlock the secrets to transforming a vision into a thriving health food empire with Mike Fata, co-founder of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods. Our energizing discussion with this hemp pioneer dives into the very roots of entrepren...

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May 2, 2024

Mastering Inventory: Strategies for Growth, Liquidation, and Profit w…

Our latest re:COGS episode peels back the layers on how understanding customer needs and leveraging real-time sales data can transform a business from its infancy to a celebrated brand. Al's wisdom, drawn from his pivotal rol...

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April 25, 2024

Mastering Inventory and Cash Flow in E-Commerce with Gregg Carey

In our enlightening discussion, we dissect the nuanced strategies behind financing inventory, where Gregg illuminates the balancing act of using cash versus debt. Heed his wisdom on mastering the cash conversion cycle, as ill...

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April 19, 2024

Crafting & Buying a Lasting Brand in the Fast-Paced Digital World wit…

Unlock the secrets of e-commerce success as we commemorate a year of insightful conversations, this time with the entrepreneurial mind of Greg Shugar from Bowties of Vermont. This anniversary episode is a goldmine for anyone ...

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April 11, 2024

Stitching Together the Online and Offline Fashion Worlds with Erin Er…

It's our 1 year podcast anniversary! Are you in LA? Come out to our 1 year anniversary happy hour – https://lu.ma/recogs Our guest today is Erin Ersenkal. Currently, Erin advises Recurate, an ROS platform that powers circula...

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April 4, 2024

Revolutionizing Fashion Retail: How Tarek founded About You and the F…

Are in LA? Sign up to attend re:COGs 1 Year anniversary party – https://lu.ma/recogs Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing online fashion retail as Tarek, the visionary behind About You, reveals how this platform is shaking u...

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March 29, 2024

From Healthy Beverage Idea to Market Success with Noah Wunsch of Ruby…

Our guest today is Noah Wunsch, founder & CEO of Ruby Hibiscus Water. Ruby Hibiscus produces juicy organic soda that's big on flavor and benefits. They are sparkling, but they weren’t always that way. And Noah didn’t come fro...

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March 22, 2024

From Clicks to Bricks: Successful Scaling from DTC to Wholesale Distr…

This is a replay of an insight webinar about transitioning from direct-to-consumer (DTC) to brick-and-mortar retail in the natural food industry. Experts will address challenges like slotting fees and strategies for pricing a...

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Feb. 27, 2024

How To Scale Up and Stand Out In Beauty & Personal Care

Join us for this essential beauty webinar for entrepreneurs aiming for growth. Learn to master financing, scaling, and sustainable retail strategies. Discover how innovation, sustainability, and brand identity can elevate you...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Webinar: Funding Your Brand's Ascent: Equity and Debt Strategies for …

When does it make sense to raise a round of equity? When does it make sense to use debt to finance growth Unlock the secrets to growing your consumer brand with a funding strategy that stands the test of time. This episode...

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Feb. 1, 2024

Beverage Breakthroughs: Aura Bora's Path to 8,500 Stores and Beyond

As part of Pipe17's Omnichannel Commerce Summit, Mike chats with Aura Bora's co-founder & CEO Paul Voge. We discuss: 1. The evolution of Aura Bora's distribution tactics, moving from self-distribution to working with a varie...

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