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We are back this week with part II of last week’s episode 237 with Kai Nortey! In this episode 238 of the Food Biz Wiz podcast, you’ll continue to hear Kai and Alli discuss more about Kai’s transparent, no sugarcoat experiences as a CPG founder.
If you missed part I in last week’s episode, we recommend that you check out that episode first! Kai Nortey is the CEO & Co-Founder of kubé, PBC (Public Benefit Corporation). 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.
Specifically, you’ll hear more about…
Wizes, you can find all the resources mentioned in this episode, plus more about Kai and kubé in our full show notes here! As always, we want to hear: what perspective or wisdom did you need to hear most from Kai today? DM us via LinkedIn or Instagram and let us know!
207. [Original Recipe] How To Negotiate In Wholesale (Even With Brokers & Distributors!)
206. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] Where They're at Now: Co-Packing with Kathrin Henon
205. Boost Your Brand: Talking with Sarah Davidson on the Power of ECRM Sessions in Building Buyer Relationships
204. Why is eComm so hard?
203. [Original Recipe] How to Execute A Price Increase
202. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] Is Distribution Worth it?
201. Wearing Multiple Hats: How Regina Trillo Balances Life and Her Self-Funded Startup
200. Celebrating 200 Episodes with our Secret Sauce For Success
199. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] Should I create a RTD version of my product?
198. [Original Recipe] The Good Food Awards: How & Why You Should Apply
197. Unlocking the Secrets to Scaling with Co-Packers: The 6-Step Guide with Ashley Sutterfield
196. [Original Recipe] Stop Making This Wholesale Pitch Mistake (And What To Do Instead)!
195. Should You Offer Guaranteed Sales? The How, What, and Why of This Sales Tactic.
194. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] How to know what to focus on next? Balancing family and running your CPG brand
193. Building a Retail-First, National, Values-Aligned Brand with Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins
192. [Original Recipe] Let Your Target Consumer Be Your Guide: how & why your ideal customer guides your business decisions with Nourishing Food Marketing
191. Markup vs. Margin: The Importance Of Knowing The Difference
190. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] Should I expand my product line or stick with what I know?
189. What Buyers Want From You At A Trade Show: An Interview with Joyce Attar of World Foods PDX
188. What Does It Mean To Be Retail Ready?
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