Episode 19 – Sandra Velasquez

In this episode, I was joined by Sandra Velasquez, Sandra is the founder of “Nopalera” Its a premium beauty brand based out of New York, We discussed in detail her background, the challenges which she had to face, and her learnings in the CPG industry
Check out >> https://nopalera.co/
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Episode 18 -Story of Adam Lien

In this episode, I was joined by Adam Lien, Adam is the Founder & CEO of “The Lift Box” which is AMERICA’S #1 FITNESS SUBSCRIPTION BOX,
Adam has more than 14 years of experience in special forces. We discussed his experience in U.S. Coast Guard, the challenges he had to go through while building The Lift Box, and a lot of valuable insights into the subscription box business,
Check out >> https://www.theliftbx.com/
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Sumit Patil >> LinkedIN
Episode 17 – Story of Dave Ratner

In this episode, I was joined by Dave Ratner, For more than 4 decades, Dave Ratner has been building an independent, critically, and commercially acclaimed pet supply business. With seven Dave’s Soda and Pet City stores, and a nationally marketed line of high-quality pet food for dogs and cats, Dave has earned a seat at the table on the National Retail Federation Board of Directors. He also sits on the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association Board of Directors, the only small business owner representing the independent retailer alongside the VP of Marketing for Home Depot, Walgreens, and Target.
Dave has represented the voice of small business owners before both houses of Congress and continues to work to elevate the retail industry. Dave Ratner received the Silver Award from the National Retail Federation and was named to the Massachusetts Retail Hall of Fame in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Retail Industry and induction into the Massachusetts Retail Hall of Fame.
Dave is also an author of a book >> Make Your Customers Love You So Much They’ll Never Go Anyplace Else
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Sumit Patil >> LinkedIn
Episode 16 – Story of David Kovalevski

In this episode, I was joined by David Kovalevski. David is the founder and CEO of “Waka Coffee” is a high-quality instant coffee brand based out of Los Angeles,
David shared his story of building waka coffee, the challenges which he had to go through, his learnings, and a lot of valuable insights into the CPG Industry,
Check out >> Waka Coffee
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Episode 15 – Story of Douglas Raggio

In this episode, I was joined by Douglas Raggio, Douglas is the author of “So You Wanna: Start a Food or Beverage Business”, He is the founder of “Pass the honey” which offers snacking honey in a unique way & he is the founder and Managing Partner at “Bias & Blind Spots” which advisees founders, family offices and middle-market acquirers through the fallout of short-sighted VC and PE investments in food & beverage
In this episode we discussed his story of building “Pass the honey“, the challenges which he has to go through, how they are making an impact with the regenerative honeycomb initiative, and a lot of valuable insights in the CPG industry,
You can order the book here >> So You Wanna: Start a Food or Beverage Business: A Pick-Your-Path Business Book
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Episode 14 – Story of Martin Mayorga

In this episode, I was joined by Martin Mayorga, He is the founder of Mayorga Organics which offers specialty coffee and grains directly sourced from small farmers, Martin shared his story of building Mayorga Organics the challenges which he had to go through, his learnings in business and lot of valuable insights in CPG industry,
Check Out >> Mayorga Organics
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Episode 13 – Story of Alex Bayer

In this episode, I was joined by Alex Bayer, Alex is the Co-founder and CEO of Genius Juice, which offers organic coconut smoothies in several different amazing flavors, Alex shared his story of building genius juice, the challenges which he had to go through, his learnings in the CPG industry, experience on shark tank and a lot of valuable insights in CPG industry,
Check Out >> Genius Juice
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Sumit Patil >> LinkedIN
Episode 12 – Story of Zel Crampton

In this episode, I was joined by Zel Crampton, Zel is the president and CEO of Diggs Pet which design, manufacture innovative pet supplies (e.g., crates, gates, toys, bowls) products, Zel shared a lot of valuable insights into Pet Supply Industry, Product Design, Marketing and Challenges which he had to go through while raising capital,
Check Out >> https://www.diggs.pet/
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Sumit Patil – LinkedIN
Episode 11 – Story of Matt Parry

In this episode, I was joined by Matt Parry, Matt is Founder & CEO of ” The Good Crisp Company” which offers gluten-free potato crisps & cheese balls, Matt Shared his story of building “The Good Crisp Company” the challenges which he had to go through and his of learnings in CPG industry,
Check Out >> https://www.thegoodcrispcompany.com/
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Sumit Patil >> LinkedIn
Episode 10- Story of John & Jessica Waller

In this episode, I was joined by John Waller, John is the Co-founder of “Humble Nut Butter” along with his wife Jessica, John shared his story of building “Humble Nut Butter”, The challenges which they had to go through, and a lot of valuable insights in CPG industry,
Check out >> https://www.humblenutbutter.com/
You can connect with John >> LinkedIn
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