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Episodes
Ep #161 Stop Feeling Like a Fraud
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like a fraud when you start this business or every time you go to a new level is very common. I coach people on this all the time. Why? Becaus...
Ep #160 What's a CEO and why do I need one?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CEO is both a title and a state of being that gets used a lot, but do you really know what a Chief Executive Officer is and why it's so important...
Ep #159 An Antifragile Business
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience is great, but it is not the opposite of fragile. The term coined by author Nassim Taleb is Antifragile. This goes beyond withstanding stres...
Ep #158 The September Reset
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I love this time of year as we transition to fall. Take full advantage of the mental and physical reset that happens in September and recommit to your...
Ep #157 Building a Business That Lasts with Susie & Jan
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The odds aren't great for small businesses, but on today's podcast I talk with Jan of Oma & Popie's and Susie of Well Rounded Meals...
Ep #156 Keys to Success: Fall in Love with the Process
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode celebrates 3 years 🎉! That's over 160 episodes released with over 60,000 downloads! Thank you for listening and sharing w...
Ep #155 Keys to Success: Purpose over Passion
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You are so passionate about your products, but if you find that you go in fits and starts and can't sustain motivation or you just can't get...
Ep #154 Tell Your Story Better with Kristine Carey
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are 1000s of granolas, kombuchas, hot sauces and cookies out there. What will make yours stand out and make people want to take the time to lear...
Ep #153 Are You a Good Bet?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If I had $1000 to bet on you and your business, what odds of success would you give me? Is it a 100 to 1, 50 to 1 or 10 to 1? Or is it a 60%, 70% or 9...
Ep #152 Build a Business that Runs Without You with Rob of Mor Kombucha
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You probably got into business to have more time and freedom, and then the business ends up holding you hostage like a prisoner. For most founders, if...
BONUS: Holiday Planning Starts Now - Be Ready for Sales!
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I was with Whole Foods Market, I would have been wrapping up my holiday plan for the season right about now. For those unfamiliar with the rhythm...
Ep #151 Seller Hacks to Improve Your Sales Online with Jess Young of Bubble Goods
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Young is the founder of Bubble Goods, a curated online marketplace for better for you brands to leverage the power of their platform and marketin...
Ep #150 Mind Your Mind
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As entrepreneurs, we have a responsibility to manage our mind more than most people. Starting and growing a business will bring up all of your negativ...
Ep #149 The Importance of Downtime this Summer
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you taken the time to plan out your summer for both your downtime, rest and connection as well as your business? The importance of psychological ...
Ep #148 The Nerve to Have Fun & Be Authentic with Bryan of Magic Chonk
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Launching a business is definitely not all unicorns and rainbows once you decide to make it happen and Bryan's story is one I am so excited to sh...
Ep #147 The 16 Phases of Launching a Business (or a book)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are roughly 16 phases I noted that each of my clients goes through when launching their business. I noticed these as I went through the process ...
Ep #146 Super Thinking for Super Results
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck, confused or starting a new project and want to be fired up? I am sharing with you the most amazing tool in my coaching toolkit to super...
Ep #145 Why You Need an Awesome Name with Alexandra Watkins
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck on a name for your business or wondering if it the brand name you have is helping or hurting you? Or do you need a great tagline or want...
Ep #144 Eat The Frog (do the things you have been putting off)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What have you been putting off in your life and business? Are you just making mental notes of what needs to be done and it's weighing you down? M...
Ep #143 What's Your Weekly Score?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You set some lofty goals for yourself at the beginning of the year and now we are 21 weeks into 2023. How would you score yourself on the activities a...
Ep #142 The Value of a Coach [REPRISE]
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could GUARANTEE the results you want in your business!? That you would create a business that works - makes a profit - without you in it e...
Ep #141 What's Your 3 Year Vision?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I get some pretty blank stares back when I ask a lot of founders this question. Once the business is launched there seems to be a lot of activity, but...
BONUS - Do I have an expensive hobby?
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This question can be painful to look at, but when you face it head on it is empowering because now you can do something about it. Tune into seven indi...
Ep #140 Mastering Her Business with Stephanie Wiley, Founder of Fat Kid Cookie Co
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cookies have been a part of Stephanie's healing journey as she launched her business after the tragic death of her son. But, it is one thing to g...
Ep #139 Who, Not How to Go Farther, Faster
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if every time you said "how do I do that?", you replaced it with "who can help me with that?" This shift has been a game chan...
Ep #138 Solve Problems with the Right "Who" featuring Jeff Salisbury
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I met Jeff at the Fancy Food Show this year and I continue to be amazed at his expertise at problem solving to help early stage brands. His speciality...
Ep #137 Leverage AI to Get More Customers
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is a big topic of conversation these days and you may be wondering how you can leverage it to help you in your business. On to...
Ep #136 Finding Your Purpose
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a purpose chaser? Always trying new things to finally find the one thing you were meant to do in this life? I certainly was! Today's podc...
Ep #135 Becoming the CEO her Business Needs with Chennelle of GoodLove Foods
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you grow your business, you as a boss and CEO will need to evolve. Your business needs you to step into a leadership role steering the ship and doi...
A big announcement!
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have a story to share with you on this bonus episode. It's about a woman who became the person she always knew was possible. Things are changin...
Ep #134 Money Mistakes
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In over five years of helping people start and grow a handmade packaged product businesses, I have seen A LOT of money mistakes. I am giving you the r...
Ep #133 My Money Coach, Robin Hanover
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I hired Robin back in August, I knew she would be a future guest on the podcast and here we are! It's not easy or "fun" to look at...
Ep #132 Prioritizing Profit
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hear it all the time...I hope to make a profit this year (and it's year 3 of their business). I want you to start a real business (not a hob...
Ep #131 How to Fund Your Small Biz with Marie Peters
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you are starting out with a more complex product and you want to launch into larger sales channels or you are ready to move from farmers markets...
Ep #130 Create a Home-Based Business You Love with Lisa Kivirist
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about starting that delicious dream, but aren't quite ready to make a large investment of time and money? A Cottage Food Busines...
Ep #129 Love Note to Your Biz 🧡
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We put a lot of expectations on our business to make us feel happy, successful and love for it. But what if it isn't our biz's job to make u...
Ep #128 Be Investment Ready with Michael Movitz
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month I am talking money with some amazing guests, both in mindset, but also the tactical strategy for finding the money you need to launch and s...
Ep #127 The Right Fuel
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you want a business doesn't mean you have the right fuel to get it off the ground. Wanting doesn't create it. Commitment, deter...
Ep 126 - Yes or No: Get Out of Indecision
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hear so many stories from you about waffling on whether to start your business, or to make the next level of investments to grow it. Indecision is a...
Ep #125 What's Your Obstacle Strategy?
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There will for sure be external obstacles that come up that will slow us down in our pursuit of our goals. It's a question of when, not if. And i...
Ep #124 Are you a maker or entrepreneur?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a big difference between a true entrepreneur and a maker who has a business. Most of the time we have created (or will create) a business fro...
Want to > Decide to Want to > Decide to
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first podcast of 2023! I know there is a lot of excitement and motivation in the new year to make resolutions about what you will do in ...
Ep #122 First Time Fun
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Routine, habit and consistency serve us in a lot of ways, but if we aren't purposefully seeking out new challenges and first time experiences, we...
Ep #121 A Rich Life
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes for a "rich" life? I find this term makes some people uncomfortable, but we use rich in all kinds of ways from money to describin...
Ep #120 Push vs Pull
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling about your goals for 2022? How about setting new goals for 2023? If you are feeling a little discouraged and pessimistic, as I was...
Ep #119 Hook Your Future Self Up
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sabotaging your future self with your current actions. Most of us do. It isn't your fault (blame your primitive brain), but you can easil...
Ep #118 Launching a Fun Home-Based Cottage Food Business with Lauren & Stacie
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is possible to launch a brand new idea and have fun figuring it out at the same time! On today's podcast episode, you get to hear from two foo...
Ep #117 Prime Yourself for More
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you see the world as usually good or usually bad? How you see the world is directly connected to your experience OF the world. It is possible to sh...
Ep #116 Raise Your Standards
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are you tolerating that isn't serving your health, your relationships or your business? Your future vision of yourself as a business owner...
Ep #115 Better Outcomes Part Two: Easier, Faster, Funner
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a "better" outcome anyways? How would you know? When members and clients tell me they want a better outcome or result, it is usually...
Ep #114: Better Outcomes Part One: Feel Better Inside
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you letting fear, discouragement, frustration, self-pity, lack of motivation, confusion and anxiety get in the way of the outcome you want in your...
Ep #113 Create Your Alter Ego
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when you were a kid and you put on that cape or crown and you became a real superhero. You could (a probably did) things that you wouldn&apos...
Ep #112 When It Doesn't Go As Planned
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any of this sound familiar? You spend time and money to do your first run at your kitchen or with a copacker. You attend your first farmers market, po...
Ep #111 Your Purpose Filter with Kathy Zhang
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of those episodes that will leave you different than when you started if you let it. You may be wondering why I interviewed the amazing Ka...
BONUS 4th Quarter Pep Talk + Hard Times Ahead Call
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's 4th quarter pep talk time from your CPG Coach! This is the fuel you need to go out and take some big action, fail, take action again and kee...
Ep #110: Tell Yourself The Truth
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it is about rising costs or how you are not following through and sabotaging yourself, having a come to truth moment about where you are at is...
Ep #109 Buyerology for more sales with Karen Green
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get more YES's from your customers and wholesale buyers? My guest on the podcast is Karen Green aka The Food Mentor. She shares a concept...
BONUS: Success does NOT equal Results
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I got a notification from our Fuel members-only group this morning (literally) and I loved the topic so much I wanted to record a bonus episode to sha...
Ep #108 Stop Trying
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a device that tracked how many times you said "I'll try" in a week, would that number be off the charts? Be honest with your...
Ep #107 Courage Never Feels Good
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a reason many people don't go after their dreams including starting a business. It requires a ton of courage as you put yourself out the...
Ep #106 Unleash Your Inner Superhero with Judith Gaton
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy in theory to know you will have to do hard things and have failures to launch or grow your food business, but in reality it is something we...
Ep #105 How to Achieve Your 2022 Goals
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love September for the reset it offers us to get back into routines and recommit to our big goals for the end of the year. Life has happened over ...
Ep #104 This Shouldn't Be Happening
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I shouldn't be here." How often do you utter a phrase that includes "should" or "shouldn't" about your busine...
Ep #103 Justin's Nut Butter 15-year "overnight" success with Justin Gold
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you know it or not, Justin Gold of Justin's Nut Butter helped pave the way for you to start your packaged food business and launch into s...
Ep 102 How to Reinvent Yourself
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have explored possibility in ep 99 and then decided you want to reinvent yourself into a successful entrepreneur in ep 100 and now you want to kno...
Ep #101 Networking the New Way to Grow Your Business with Lee Koles
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FASTEST way to grow your business (and launch your business successfully) is to grow your connections and community. My guest today is the amazing...
BONUS - Are you ready for the holidays?
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you heard me. It may be July, but creating a successful holiday season for your business requires planning that starts NOW. You can either be str...
Ep #100 Reinvention
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
100 episodes! 🎉 I'm taking just a moment to take it all in and be so grateful for you bringing me along in your journey!On this very special e...
Ep #99 3 Minutes in Possibility
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to your past for the "how" to create something you have never done before like starting a packaged food business? That will ...
Ep #98 Accidental Entrepreneurship with Sara Lemmon of 3rd Bird Kombucha
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just a little over two years Sara went from brewing kombucha at home as a stress release and a way to help her son with Autism to leaving her full ...
Ep #97 Using Regret to Make Better Decisions
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Regret is a powerful emotion that can drag us into a pretty self-loathing, unkind place if we let it. It can also be used as a tool to help you improv...
Ep #96 Is it Time to Quit? (or is it just a dip?)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I got this question from a Food Business Success member on our call last week and it sparked an episode idea I have been wanting to tackle for a while...
Ep #95 Problem Solving Machine (part 2)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your business requires you to think bigger and use your brain for solving higher level problems. Welcome to entrepreneurship my friend! In this episod...
Ep #94 Become a Problem Solving Machine (part 1)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that from where you are at to where you want to go in your business, there are 10,000 problems (big and small) that need to be solv...
BONUS: Stop Being So Busy! Let's Create More Time for You
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We wear "busyness" as a badge of honor, but why? Does it feel good to tell someone you are busy when they ask how you are doing? NO! It feel...
Ep 93 Enjoying the Journey with Ryan Hussey of Pup & The Pepper
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan was exactly where many of you listening are at right now. He had a dream and a desire to create a food business. His passion is hot sauce and aft...
Ep #92 2% Happier
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you happy? In your life and your business pursuit? Sure, it's fun to fantasize about turning your hobby into a real business and having mor...
Ep 91 Procrastination as a Tool
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself a procrastinator? Check in and see if any of these feel true for you and your business. Do you notice that you aren't m...
Ep #90 Fewer Things Better with Kristin Graham
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I debated whether to call this episode "words matter" or fewer things better. With my amazing guest today, Kristin Graham, we talk about bot...
Ep #89 How to Be More Productive
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are creating a food business as your side hustle or this is your full time career, I see a lot of my clients struggle with productivity. I...
BONUS: When will you finally start?
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What has been holding you back from starting your delicious idea and turning it into a business? Or taking it to the next level? Fear is one of the bi...
Ep #88 The Model (aka THE secret to a better life)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like things are always happening TO you? That you just can't help being in a bad mood, feeling overwhelmed or just plain discour...
Ep #87 - Be The CEO with Andra Erickson
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You wear a lot of hats as the food business founder, but is one of them the CEO? Most of the people I work with have never even thought about this - t...
Ep #86 Thoughts on Money Part One
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have a lot of thoughts on money lately. There is a certain amount of money we all need to meet our basic needs. But then what? Why do some people ...
Make More Money at Farmers Markets Workshop
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a farmers market vendor? What if you increasd your sales by 10X every time you showed up? Get yourself registered for the Increase Your Sales ...
Ep #85 Insider Grocery Tales with Tania Ellis
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is getting onto grocery store shelves one of your goals? You have big dreams of Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers, Publix, Kroeger and more.It is ra...
Ep #84 Generosity As a Strategy
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This might be the most important episode I have ever done. If you want to know the ONE trait I see that leads to success in this industry it is genero...
BONUS: It's Generosity Challenge Month!
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take $100 or a number that is a stretch and feels challenging for you and spend it on locally made food and beverages in your area. And no, this is no...
Ep #83: The Truth about Inspiration & Motivation
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you waiting around for inspiration to strike? Or waiting to finally feel motivated? Well, you might be waiting around for a very long time, and th...
Sales Tax Workshop is March 29, 2022
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I see a lot of people get wrong is their sales tax reporting. Often they are paying (a lot) when they shouldn't be paying anyth...
Ep #82 How to Scale Successfully with Rob Allen
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Allen is a dear colleague, mentor and friend I met while working at Whole Foods. He now puts all of his skills and expertise in the industry to he...
Ep #81 Who & What You Surround Yourself With
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“You become like the five people you spend the most time with. Choose carefully.” I love this quote by Jim Rohn and when I am really honest with m...
Ep #80 Overcoming the Challenges of 2022 with Brandon Hernandez
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My first repeat guest is my friend, colleague and mentor, Brandon Hernandez of Whole Brain Consulting. He works with mid to large brands in the areas ...
Ep #79 Burning Up Limiting Beliefs (why I got a tattoo in Vegas)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is no more permanent totem you can adopt than a tattoo on your body, especially one that is in a noticeable place! In this episode, I share the...
Ep 78 Create a Business You Want with Jordan Buckner
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Work with the willing" and "focus on more gain and less pain" were just some of the golden nuggets Jordan Buckner of FoodBevy dro...
Ep #77 The Power of "And"
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This concept is so simple and yet it is a game changer for my clients to open them up to possibility instead of arguing for their limitations. You wil...
Ep #76 Creating Content with a Purpose with Emily Teater
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Video, reels, animation, recipes, lifestyle and product photography, paid advertising campaigns. There is so much to create as a brand owner and it ca...
SKC BONUS - Stop Being an A$@hole to Yourself!
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you see the Sari Kimbell Coaching artwork, know you are in for some fire and inspiration (and some f-bombs). Learn more about working with me her...
Ep #75 Focus on Less to Grow with Umai Marketing
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of my passions is connecting YOU with the right people to help with your biggest pain points as you launch and grow your business. And one of th...
Ep #74 How to Be More Decisive
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your life is the sum total of the decisions you have made to the this point. Wow. That is such a true statement and it is a little big of a gut punch ...