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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!
167. Buyer Mindset, Target Audience, and Pitching Hacks: An Interview with Alli
166. Finding & Building Mutually Beneficial Mentorship with Project Potluck & One Step Closer
165. [4th Quarter Focus Series Re-Air #4] What To Focus On For Business Growth
164. [4th Quarter Focus Series Re-Air #3] How To Win Over Buyers & Increase Sales
163. [4th Quarter Focus Series Re-Air #2] Your Last Chance Pitch
162. [4th Quarter Focus Series Re-Air #1] The Wholesale Buyer's Perspective
161. Should I Change My Pricing Structure When Working with a Distributor?" ["Is It Worth It, Charlie?" Series]
160. How To Negotiate In Wholesale (Even With Brokers & Distributors!)
159. The Seven Factors of Entrepreneurial Vulnerability to Mental Health Challenges: What are they and how can we mitigate their impact?
158. [“Is It Worth It, Charlie?”] To Co-pack or Not to Co-pack?
157. [Original Recipe] 4 Steps for Holiday Success: Planning NOW for Fourth Quarter Sales
156. Sales Strategy During A Recession: How to Increase Revenue
155. Digital Marketing Strategy for 7-Figure CPG Brands [Rodeo CPG + Food Biz Wiz + Umai Marketing Mini-Series Episode 3/3]
154. Retail Strategy for 7-Figure CPG Brands [Rodeo CPG + Food Biz Wiz + Umai Marketing Mini-Series Episode 2/3]
153. Operations Strategy for 7-Figure CPG Brands [Rodeo CPG + Food Biz Wiz + Umai Marketing Mini-Series Episode 1/3]
152. Rapid Fire Q&A: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges, Fancy Food Follow Ups, Investing in PR, Sales Strategy Tough Love, and Fourth Quarter Prep!
151. [“Is It Worth It, Charlie?” Series] Should I Work with a Distributor?
150. [Original Recipe] Episode 40: Storytelling for Sales: using the power of storytelling to build your packaged food or beverage business with Adam Force
149. What's Working Now on RangeMe with Brandon Leong
148. Why That Wholesale Buyer Is Ghosting You (And What To Do Instead)
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