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The CPG industry remains OPAQUE in many ways. It can feel hard to enter it prepared. That's why we're thrilled to have Kai Nortey, the CEO & Co-Founder of kubé, PBC (Public Benefit Corporation) join us to bring a transparent look at how she has built her business to work for her.
kubé is a Black woman-owned artisanal, premium, and luxurious full-fat coconut ice cream womanfacturer and social enterprise, based in Oakland, California. They make their own clean, full-fat coconut cream from mature coconuts, then blend it with organic plant-based food ingredients. You'll hear all about:
Wizes, part II of this episode will be in episode 238 next week. Before then, we want to hear from you in our Instagram or LinkedIn DMs: was there something in this episode that surprised you or that you needed to hear? Find Kai's & kubé's information, as well as our social links, in our full show notes here!
227. My controversial business belief that will change YOUR 2024
226. Our 2024 CPG Forecast: The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising
225. Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Prioritizing Rest as Entrepreneurs
224. Confidence in Going Slow: How Anjali Grew Anjali's Cup By Emphasizing Her Values
223. Setting YOUR 2024 Goals Thoughtfully by Answering “Why”
222. Giving YOU My Thanks + An Invitation to Our FREE Not Another Goal Workshop
221. Fourth Quarter FAQs: Gifts, Margins, Minimum Advertised Price (MAPs), & Keys to 2024 Success
220. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] How Many SKUs Should I Launch?
219. 3 Simple Steps to Engaging Instagram Stories
218. Fourth Quarter Focus (4/4): 3 Places to Focus Behind-the-Scenes Before Q4 Ends
217. Fourth Quarter Focus (3/4): How You Can Build Trust to Max Your Holiday Sales
216. Fourth Quarter Focus (2/4): How to Pitch (or not Pitch!) Successfully in Q4
215. Fourth Quarter Focus (1/4): What's The Deal With Wholesale Buyers This Season?
214. How Faire Can Help Your Brand Reach MORE Retailers & Receive MORE Orders
213. Increase your D2C Sales by 10% in 1 Hour
212. From Pitch to Partnership: The 5 P's of a Successful Wholesale Pitch
211. Navigating CPG in 2023: How You Can Level Up with Wholesale Week & Project Potluck
210. Trade Show FOMO: How you can be strategic about exhibiting, attending, and not attending
209. The Top 5 Sales Pitfalls that Food Founders Make When Trying to Grow Sales
208. What buyers wish you knew about dropping off samples
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