Food Business Success® with Sari Kimbell
Episodes
Ep #73 The Perfect Time
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
January 18th is HUGE milestone for anyone with a big goal for the year. Find out what it is on today's podcast and hear my thoughts on why waiti...
Ep #72 Making the Dream a Reality with Eric and Chennelle
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is possible for you to launch your delicious dream in just a few short months! I love bringing on Food Business Success® clients who did the work ...
Ep #71 Make It Inevitable
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is the first episode of 2022 and I know you have set a big goal for yourself this year! In the goal achieving workshop I delivered inside Food Busi...
BONUS : What FBS Members Did in 2021!
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is so fun to look back over the past year and celebrate so many of the member successes we have had inside Food Business Success®! You can see all...
Ep #70 Measure the Gain, Not the Gap
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you measure your progress?We are all constantly measuring ourselves and our progress in relationship to some goal or ideal of how you want your...
Ep #69 Social Enterprise with Women's Bean Project
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this holiday week I wanted to bring you a feel good story of how a food business can also do good in the world. Tamra Ryan of The Women's Bean...
Ep 68: From Cottage Foods to over 100 Stores with Brady of J Brady Seasonings
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I love how every client's journey is so different and watching you become a different person is one of the things I enjoy the most about the work...
Ep #67 The Nudge & How To Be More Successful If You Go For it!
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting the "nudge" to turn your delicious idea into a packaged food business? This is what I call that small voice in your head (an...
Ep #66 The Compound Effect with April & Earl of Better Than Provisions
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I can't think of a better episode to air the week after Thanksgiving than my interview with April and Earl King of Better Than Provisions®. Th...
Ep #65 What do you **really** want?
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you let yourself dream? Do you know what you really want? For many of us, we let our dreams die in our 20s and are just too overwhelmed by life to ...
Ep #64 Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome with Steve Haase
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you are fraud? Who are you to be starting or growing your packaged food business? The imposter syndrome is real and can really s...
NOW is the time to set your 2022 goals! Food Business Success is closing for the year on Nov 30
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have the nudge, that small voice, saying 2022 is your year to finally launch your packaged food business or grow your existing one, then NOW is...
Ep #63 Final Thoughts on Sales & Starting Your Food Business
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This has been such a fun and amazing series to create on sales because I know this "little" thing (convincing people to pay you money) can b...
Ep #62 4 Ways to Increase Online Sales with Shannon Roddy
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon and I are back on the podcast this week to give you four steps to increase your sales online, whether through your own website or Amazon.You k...
Ep #61 From Superconductor Sales to Salsa Supreme
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan of BarFly Salsa is crushing it with his local salsa brewery business model. In today's podcast he shares his journey and how he is using hi...
SKC BONUS You Can't F*ck It Up
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You just have to listen! It's a short and sweet bonus episode that will light a fire under you to go after your dream!Want more support? Work wit...
Ep #60 Thoughts on Sales Part 2
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to sit in discomfort long enough to actually get a yes?Are you selling water to thirsty people?Two very important topics are discussed...
Ep #59 Growing Your Business Sustainably with Rachael Walker
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get better at sales, learn from someone who is doing it and having fun. I work with some pretty amazing "natural" sales people. So,...
Ep #58 Building a Powerhouse Team
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're planning to launch a new brand, or refresh your existing one, and you are feeling overwhelmed with all the to-dos on your list, this ep...
Ep #57 Your 4th Quarter Pep Talk
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are just about to start 4th quarter (October 1) and this is THE time where goals are achieve or they are given up on (maybe you will wait till next...
Ep #56 Thoughts on Sales Part 1
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you think you are not a natural born sales person, you are actually selling all the time. Or you are being sold to. Think about it. Either you...
Ep 55 Protect & Conquer Your Space with Dylan Schoettley
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am kicking off a sales series of podcasts with an interview with Dylan Schoettley, a VP of Sales and former broker. No matter the size of brand, i...
Ep 54 How to Get More Done
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel a tightness in your chest when you think about your to do list and like there are never enough hours in the day and you are always in reac...
Ep 53 What's Possible: April's Coaching Journey
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to have fun even when you are doing hard things, stepping into a bigger version of yourself as a CEO of your business, creating momentu...
Ep #52 Value of a Coach
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the Food Business Success® podcast! 🎉🎉🎉 One year ago, I committed to myself to go all i...
Ep #51 The Impact of Coaching on Your Business with Dave Moreno
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the secret behind just about EVERY successful entrepreneurs? It is having a coach! I have definitely found that to be true for myself and...
BONUS: Get Fired Up! Badass 30 Starts Monday
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Episode 50 to get all the details on why you MUST become a badass to succeed as an entrepreneur and how to start. If you are ready to be com...
Ep #50 Increase Your Self Confidence by Becoming a Badass
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I hear it over and over again. "I'm not confident in what I need to do next" or "I wish I had more self-confidence". So, how ...
Ep #49 Are You Having Fun?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, you are DOING your business, but are you actually having any fun? I truly believe that if it isn't fun, at least most of the time, then you s...
Ep #48 When Bad Things Happen
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know that failure is part of the deal...in theory. I'm not talking about a typo in an email or a photo that isn't your best on social me...
Ep #47 How Greed
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If Steve Jobs didn't know the how to create the amazing Apple brand, what makes you think you should too? Your need to know the "how" b...
Ep #46 Inside Copacking With AVA Manufacturing
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Andrea Blau, owner of AVA Manufacturing, and we are going in deep to help you feel more confident about when the right time is to fi...
Ep #45 You Can Do Hard Things! (Revisited)
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hard things are a part of life and I tell myself and my clients all the time that "we can do hard things". This phrase has helped so many of...
Ep #44 Is Your Business Legal? What You Need to Know
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have the right license? Are your labels compliant? Do you need a trademark? What about contracts with suppliers? These questions come up a lot ...
Ep #43 Overcoming the Dream Killer of Anxiety
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you letting anxiety steal your dreams of starting or growing your packaged food business? I see this in my clients a lot (and myself), especially ...
Ep #42 How to Put Your Feelings to Good Use
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about your feelings from an academic perspective? We aren't taught about feelings in school. How to process them and to let...
BONUS Why Your Financial Books Matter + QuickBooks Workshop
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is so important to set up and know how to use a financial tool like QuickBooks from the start! When you are ready to raise money, having healthy bo...
Ep #41 Going All In On Yourself & Your Customers with Melonie DeRose
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Empact Bars, Melonie has gone all in on her brand's voice and identity to achieve amazing things in her business. This conversation co...
Ep #40 Using Your Creativity to Connect with Peggy Lyle
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting with your customer doesn't have to be boring! Let's have a little fun (don't you want to do business with brands who inspire...
Ep #39 Dialing in Your Customer Communication with Anna Bradshaw
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, so you know who your customer is and you get that you need to make them the priority. Now what? My guest today, Anna Bradshaw, is an amazing CPG c...
Ep #38 Connecting with Your Customers with Katie Mleziva
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's you, there's your customer and there is your competition. You really only have control over two of the three and often I see entrepr...
Ep #37 Becoming More Resourceful
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself a resourceful person? We have more information than ever at our fingertips, and yet, we look to outside sources to give us th...
Ep #36 How Your Business Is Like a Jet Ski Adventure
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does starting your business and going on a 2-hour ocean jet skiing adventure have in common?Listen to today's podcast to find out (this is a...
Ask Me Anything is Coming in May!
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for a calendar reminder at FoodBizSuccess.com/amaWork with me and get the help you need to turn your delicious dream into a legal, profitable ...
Ep #35 Raising Money with Elliot Begoun
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Are entrepreneurs not as worried about risk as the rest of us? The average person sees the risk in taking action and the entrepreneur sees the ...
Ep# 34 Money Matters with Lorne Noble
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation about cash continues and this week we are getting into the practical side of money management AND why it is so important in your busi...
Ep# 33 Money Intolerance
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a money intolerance? A WHAT? Most of you are thinking, "of course not! I want more money!!" But really think about how you migh...
Ep# 32 Money Lies with Jill Wright
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to talk about MONEY! This is a topic many of us don't want to talk about. Why can't we just want to make our product and make peo...
BONUS : April Generosity Challenge
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In April we are talking about all things MONEY on the podcast. Want to bring up all of your money drama...start a business!I want to invite you to joi...
Ep #31 Think Like a Scientist
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for the magic formula, the one way, to launch or grow your food brand? In today's episode, I offer a different way of thinking. T...
Ep #30 Tap Into Your Future Self
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now you are clear on the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. I am sharing another tool to help you build the bridge to your goals....
Ep #29 In Her Own Words - 4 Food Business Success Women Share Their Journey
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode came together at the perfect time just in time for Women's month! I'm talking with four Food Business Success clients who are s...
Ep #28 - The Gap
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a gap in their business. It is that goal far off in the distance. But how you close that gap can be difficult or easy. This episode gives...
EP #27 Uplevelling Your Business : Food Safety & Operations with Brandon Hernandez
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago we were all reeling from lockdowns and uncertainty. Brandon Hernandez, co-founder of Whole Brain Consulting was at the forefront of working...
BONUS Farmers Market FREE Masterclass
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had so much fun delivering the updated Farmers Market Masterclass yesterday, I wanted to be sure everyone knew about it! You can get the replay at f...
Ep #26: The Big Three on Amazon with Shannon Roddy
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Roddy is my go-to Amazon expert, especially for clients who want to take a more DIY approach, but want the guidance of an expert so they don&a...
Ep #25 Confessions of a Farmers Market Manager
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am getting so many questions about farmers markets lately and so I recruited a friend who runs a large market in Denver and we are having a frank co...
Ep #24 Getting Your Business to the Breakthrough Stage with Chelsea Ford
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in the grind of your business and wondering if there is a light at the end of the tunnel? My guest today, Chelsea Ford, is a fellow CPG food i...
Ep #23 What is Your Belief Plan? (and why you need one)
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not getting the results you want in your business? It may be time to check your beliefs before you take any action. Are you coming from a belief that ...
Ep #22 - Leverage Your Budget on Amazon with Luke Tierney
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of my clients wonder if they need a digital strategy. My answer is it depends...on your goals and your product. But, there is no question that th...
Ep #21 Failing on Purpose for Your Impossible Goal
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you took a completely different approach this year to get closer to your impossible goal? Instead of trying to avoid failure, you actually l...
Ep #20 Living the Dream with Christopher Hesse
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually mean to go after your impossible goal? By his own admission, Christopher, founder of Vukoo Nutrition, shouldn't even be h...
ASK ME ANYTHING 2021
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the burning questions that are stopping you from pursuing your packaged food business dreams? Whether it's about packaging, branding, ...
Ep #19 Your Impossible Goal Next Steps
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, you have your impossible goal defined. Now what? Remember, we are doing things differently so we actually create a sustainable system. This week...
Ep #18 Your Year of Doing the Impossible
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to achieve for yourself in 2021? If you are thinking about starting a packaged food business or you want to grow the one you have, yo...
Ep #17 The 80% Rule to Get More Done
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism will steal your dreams because you stop moving forward. It keeps you safe and allows you to never get it out into the world. Whether i...
Ep #16 Grow Your Sales to $1M and Beyond with Doug Helbig
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever your measure of success, from a great day at a farmers market to a $15M exit and everything in between, you need to hone your data story to i...
Ep #15 Entrepreneurs Are Saving the World!
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We need you more than ever. Entrepreneurs really will save the world! They always have during downtimes, and this is no different. There is so much op...
Ep #14 Starting in Your Home Kitchen with David Crabill
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many states have a law called the Cottage Food Act that allows certain products to be made in a home kitchen and sold directly to a consumer. My guest...
Ep #13 Using Gratitude to Fuel You into Action
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is not your typical Thanksgiving week gratitude podcast. Believe it or not, we often use gratitude against ourselves to stay in the status quo an...
Ep #12 Validate Your Idea Before You Jump In with Lara Fordis
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Lara Fordis, a former corporate market researcher turned independent who loves helping small brands validate their idea and make...
Ep #11: Expressing Your Brand Visually with Karyn Savory
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today my special guest is Karyn Savory, Owner & Creative Director of Sweet and Savory Designs and we are going to be talking all things design, an...
Ep #10 Celebrating Your Small Wins
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is week 10 of the podcast and I am celebrating this small victory! What are you celebrating today, this week, this month? Focusing on the small w...
BONUS: Why I Created Food Business Success™
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I get so many questions about working with me inside Food Business Success vs one-on-one and which one is best for you. FBS closes and goes to a waitl...
Ep #9 Email Marketing Strategies to Increase Sales with Sarah Shuda
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you think email is dead, think again! The only customers you truly own are ones that have given you their email. If you aren't leveraging this...
Ep #8 Alli Ball - Standing Out & Why You Still Need A Wholesale Strategy
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have a special guest today, colleague, mentor and fellow badass woman helping CPG brands, Alli Ball. If you don't know her yet, she is the crea...
Ep #7 Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling a lot of discomfort with starting or growing your business? Me too. This episode is something we all need to hear and be reminded of. I am gui...
Ep #6 Sweet Logic's Success with Alli Owen
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alli and Matt launched Sweet Logic a year and a half ago on Amazon and they have big dreams to become a big brand. Alli shares her learnings about Ama...
Ep #5 Why You Need a Hard Why
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting or growing your packaged food business is hard! You need a compelling reason that is strong enough to overcome your doubt and desire to quit....
BONUS Is NOW a Good Time to Start Your Food Business?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I get this questions ALL the time, especially now. In fact, I am probably talking with more people interested in starting their packaged food business...
Ep #4 Profitability and Looking Ahead with Tera Johnson
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this podcast as special guest Tera Johnson and I discuss the importance of managing your cash flow as a startup business, especially during...
Ep #3 Turning Your Obstacles into Strategies
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings it all together. Understand why you set a goals to start or grow your packaged food business and then immediately freak out and st...
BONUS Holiday Planning Starts in September!
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It may be September, but it is time to plan your holiday strategy for profitability and ending the year with great sales. In this podcast, I go over y...
Ep #2 You Can Do Hard Things
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a packaged food business is HARD! But guess what, you can do hard things! In this episode I give you seven concrete things you can do to push...
Ep #1 How to Achieve Your Goals : Consistency Challenge
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this very first episode I discusses the importance of consistency and showing up for yourself and your business. This is how you will get it done a...
Food Business Success Trailer
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this welcome podcast I introduce the Food Business Success podcast and why I finally decided it was time to do a podcast after five years of helpin...