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Nearing $90M & Surging. The Keys To Clio Snacks' Scaling Strategy.

02 Sep 2025

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How did Clio Snacks evolve from a homemade Greek yogurt bar created in a New Jersey garage into a national brand approaching $90 million in annual sales? In this episode, company CEO John McGuckin shares the strategic blueprint behind the brand's explosive growth, from prototype to distribution in nearly every major grocery and mass retail chain across the U.S. On location at Clio's 80,000-square-foot facility in New Jersey, John dives into how the brand is riding the wave of health-conscious snacking trends. He discusses the complexities of managing a vertically integrated business, where Clio controls both manufacturing and marketing, and how that structure has been key to their agility and innovation. John also highlights the critical role of transparency and emotional investment from Clio's board in driving the brand's remarkable rise. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: John McGuckin, CEO, Clio Snacks – Ray details a behind-the-scenes tour of the Clio bar production process, highlighting its proprietary methods and high-quality ingredients. John shares how Clio evolved from founder Sergey Kowsky's homemade snack for his kids, inspired by traditional Eastern European cheesecake bars. He discusses Clio's growth – $90 million expected for 2025, from $28 million four years ago - is fueled by widespread consumer loyalty, strong repeat purchases, expanded distribution, including a jump from 250 to 1,200 Target stores. He emphasizes the importance of consistent manufacturing, supported by a vertically integrated model and a highly experienced leadership team and how the brand leverages sales and operations planning (SNOP) to manage demand forecasting. John highlights a HelloFresh campaign that distributed 500,000 bars and talks about how innovation remains central to Clio's strategy, with plans to reintroduce its parfait line, enhance protein content, and explore kid-friendly options. John also credits Clio's board, which includes early supporter and investor John Bush, with enabling the company's agility, transparency, and long-term vision. Brands in this episode: Clio Snacks, Perfect Snacks

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Nearing $90M & Surging. The Keys To Clio Snacks' Scaling Strategy.

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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