Best Markettrends Podcasts (2025)

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Funding Favors the Few. Chefs Favor the Simple. 54:30

1h ago54:30

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In a year clouded by economic uncertainty, you’d think investors would be clinging to their cash. But by the looks of things, maybe not? This episode also features an interview with acclaimed Boston-based chefs Jamie Bissonnette and Kenta Katagai as they take us behind the scenes of an unforgettable culinary collaboration. Show notes: 0:45: NYC In …

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Home sales continue to improve over last year, can it hold up? (4/14/25 Market Update) 16:49

3d ago16:49

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true dat…

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60 Startups. $7 Million. How Ignite20 Is Funding The Future Of CPG. 26:50

3d ago26:50

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Ignite20 isn’t just cutting checks. The new $7 million venture capital fund and hybrid accelerator is lighting a fire under the next wave of CPG innovators. Launched in February 2025, Ignite20 was born out of the Redwood Ventures Group and is also backed by early-stage VC firm Santatera Capital and food distributor RPM Food. Over the next three yea…

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The M&A Train Keeps Rolling. And, How 'Jovi's Hampton Water Got Hot. 50:28

7d ago50:28

50:28

Is 2025 the year of the acquisition? The hosts highlight two more headline-grabbing deals announced over the past week: Hershey’s $750M purchase of BFY snack maker LesserEvil and the sale of watermelon water brand Mela to King Juice. We also speak with Jesse Bongiovi, who alongside rockstar father Jon Bon Jovi, co-founded Hampton Water Wine, a rosé…

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Elevator Talk: E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks, Masala Gossip 1:04:54

8d ago1:04:54

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The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks and Masala Gossip. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Elisa Croft, the co-founder of First Friday CPG, who shared her thoughts, questions and …

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The Next Chapter: Data is your license to think bigger with HousingWire's Clayton Collins 46:13

10d ago46:13

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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike gets time with HW Media CEO and HousingWire publisher Clayton Collins to talk about the latest HousingWire Data company announcements, and explores the most important trends, people, and ideas driving our industry in 2025. About Clayton Collins Clayton Collins is the Chief Executive Officer of HW Med…

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The ‘Real’ Story Behind Spindrift’s Stunning Success 47:34

10d ago47:34

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Even after 15 years and a majority sale – reportedly valued at over $650 million – of the company he founded, Bill Creelman remains convinced that Spindrift is just at the beginning of a “real” revolution. Since launching Spindrift in 2010, Bill has built the brand into a powerhouse, generating nearly $300 million in annual retail sales, according …

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How quickly does financial turmoil impact the housing market? (4/7/25 Market Update) 16:21

10d ago16:21

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true dat…

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RERL-1792-Market Volatility - What does it mean for rates and housing? 16:16

11d ago16:16

16:16

What does today’s market volatility really mean for your mortgage rate or next home purchase? Host Joe Cucchiara explores how recent market fluctuations are impacting interest rates and the housing market. He breaks down the economic factors contributing to fluctuating rates, such as inflation concerns, global events, and Fed policy. Joe discusses …

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Do wine and spirits wholesalers need to be more like beer distributors? 40:12

11d ago40:12

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The RaboResearch team discusses the implications of Brown-Forman and Tito's Handmade Vodka moving to a beer distributor in California. Do wine and spirits wholesalers need to change, or will change erode their competitive advantage? Will the beer guys buy wine and spirits distributors, or is the wine and spirits opportunity too limited? For brands,…

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How Datefix Landed A Dream Deal With Walmart... And What Comes Next 49:22

15d ago49:22

49:22

When Walmart calls, you answer. When the retail giant offers you shelf space in 2,700 of its stores, you say “yes.” But turning that opportunity into success? That’s where the real challenge begins. Alan Scholnick, the founder of Datefix, a date-based nutrition snack brand, talks about how its two-year development from nascent idea to Walmart shelv…

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Real Solutions to the Homeless Crisis with DignityMoves’ Elizabeth Funk 52:29

17d ago52:29

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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Elizabeth Funk, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DignityMoves, to talk about real progress being made with the crisis of homelessness in America. Elizabeth shares DignityMove’s innovative interim housing solutions, deep insights about the American system of housing and hom…

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Startup To $800M Sale. How A Three-Word Mantra Guided Kevin McCray. 28:21

17d ago28:21

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When Kevin McCray sold his namesake brand, Kevin’s Natural Foods, to Mars, Inc. for a staggering $800 million, it wasn’t just a milestone – it was the culmination of a business philosophy built on three simple words: humble and hungry. Now, with the launch of Wild Fox Foods, those same principles form the core of his new, better-for-you snack consu…

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Home price signals continue to weaken for 2025 (3/31/2025 Market Update) 17:35

18d ago17:35

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true dat…

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A Surprising Salvo On Artificial Colors. Plus, Ben Stiller... Pop? 38:44

22d ago38:44

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Is West Virginia’s groundbreaking move to ban artificial dyes in food the pebble that causes an avalanche? And, is Ben Stiller really leaping into an already crowded pool for BFY soda? Lots to discuss. We also sit down with Dan Grim, the CEO of functional drink manufacturer Lucky To Be Beverage Co. Show notes: 0:45: D2, Not 3. Sign Up, Meet Up. Pit…

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Elevator Talk: Herb & Orchid, Drop Needle Drinks, Fast Pickle, Edenesque, Nutrisurg 1:00:54

22d ago1:00:54

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The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Herb & Orchid, Drop Needle Drinks, Fast Pickle, Edenesque, Nutrisurg. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Rebecca Bernard, the founder of Empire City Brand Builders, who shared her thoughts, questio…

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Weekly Pending Home Sales Are Finally Above Last Year (3/24/25 Market Update) 15:20

25d ago15:20

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true dat…

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Why A Financial Windfall Won’t Fulfill Caulipower’s Gail Becker… or Anyone Else 40:33

25d ago40:33

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Gail Becker has a bold message for CPG entrepreneurs: if your brand isn’t built to truly improve the lives of your consumers, “you should stay the hell out.” As the founder of the trailblazing frozen food brand Caulipower, Gail has changed the way that millions of Americans think about comfort food. Caulipower offers gluten-free, better-for-you ver…

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What Fueled Poppi’s $1.65B Payday? Plus, Musings From Miami. 1:08:52

28d ago1:08:52

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Poppi just popped – big time. But was PepsiCo’s $1.65 billion acquisition driven by TikTok virality, perfect timing, or industry heavyweights like Rohan Oza? (Sorry, prebiotics, this one's not about you.) And now that the first major deal has landed, is the BFY soda space about to see a gold rush – or a bubble burst? The hosts break it all down. Pl…

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Latest spirits industry earnings: Trade wars, falling consumption, and excess inventories 56:47

1M ago56:47

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In this episode, we review the latest earnings results from the spirits industry (Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Brown-Forman, Campari, Rémy Cointreau, Becle, and MGP Ingredients). Alongside individual company results, we discuss the impacts of declining sales in the US, the surprising health of the European market, the challenges created by aging inventor…

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Wild By Nature, Strategic By Design. It’s Why Wildwonder Is Surging. 35:18

1M ago35:18

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Wild is woven into the fabric of her brand’s identity. But Rosa Li’s methodical, strategic approach to building a successful and respected CPG company stands in contrast to the untamed energy her products represent. Rosa is the founder and CEO of Wildwonder, a sparkling beverage brand that is infused with prebiotics and probiotics. Launched in 2020…

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Are we seeing the first “bad economy sellers” in 15 years? (3/17/25 Market Update) 16:48

1M ago16:48

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Elevator Talk: Big Mama’s, Cob, Tierra Negra, La Gringuita, Muria 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Elevator Talk, BevNET's bi-monthly video series that highlights early-stage and disruptive food and beverage brands, is now part of Taste Radio! Beginning today, you can listen to the audio from every new episode via the Taste Radio feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all of your favorite listening platforms. This edition of Elevator Talk features …

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Introducing... Nombase! 11:42

1M ago11:42

11:42

We're launching something BIG at BevNET, NOSH, and Brewbound, and you're invited to be the first to see it! Introducing Nombase — a new digital community and directory built for the CPG world. Nombase connects CPG professionals with trusted industry partners, AI-powered insights, timely conversations, company announcements, and job opportunities — …

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Did Expo West Actually Deliver? It Depends On Who You Ask. 31:04

1M ago31:04

31:04

We're not exactly at odds, but there's definitely some healthy debate among the hosts around how to assess Expo West 2025. And it turns out, we're not alone. The biggest question on everyone's mind: how do we truly evaluate innovation, and what does it mean for the future of the food and beverage industry in the near term? Show notes: 0:25: Burner …

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What we learned from the latest round of beer company earnings reports 50:13

1M ago50:13

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As the first quarter comes to a close, we look back at the results from the largest global beer companies (Heineken, Carlsberg, AB InBev, Molson Coors, Constellation Brands, Royal Unibrew) and what they tell us about the health of the beer industry in the US, Europe, and the rest of the world. Later in the episode, we breakdown the potential impact…

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Mortgage Tech Insights with Adam Carmel 38:28

1M ago38:28

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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Adam Carmel, CEO and founder of Polly, to talk about mortgage technology and the mortgage markets. About Adam Carmel Adam Carmel is the founder and CEO of Polly, a true mortgage technology trailblazer. Adam founded Polly in 2019 to build a vertically integrated mortgage platfo…

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Finding Whitespace – And A $600 Million Brand – In The ‘Wilderness’ 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Dr. Pat Heist may not be the first rock musician to successfully launch and sell a spirit brand (shoutout to Sammy Hagar), but he could very well be the first to do so with a Ph.D. in plant pathology. Known as "Dr. Pat" to many, he is the co-founder of Wilderness Trail, a craft whiskey distillery based in Danville, Kentucky, renowned for blending m…

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Could homebuyers find bargains this spring? (3/10/25 Market Update) 15:05

1M ago15:05

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Evolution, In. Revolution, Out. Expo West 2025 In Review. 37:58

1M ago37:58

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Expo West 2025… OK, it wasn’t a classic. It would be hard to characterize anything we saw as "groundbreaking." Perhaps, however, incremental improvements, global flavors and innovative collaborations are enough to keep the train rolling. For now, anyway. We also sit down with Carolyn Hamlet, the visionary founder and CEO of OKU, a trailblazing bran…

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He’s Leading A ‘Green’ Revolution… And Slurping His Way To Victory 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

Twenty-five years ago, Mac Villarreal was navigating the high seas at the Olympic Games in Sydney. If all goes as planned, he'll soon be charting a new course, sailing into the sunset as a highly successful entrepreneur. Mac is the founder and CEO of I Eat My Greens, a refrigerated brand of chef-crafted, plant-based soups made from fresh, locally s…

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How to monitor and verify retail execution, featuring GoSpotCheck 40:11

2M ago40:11

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For distributors, managing and verifying execution and incentive programs is a complicated task. For brands, it can feel impossible. In this episode, we speak to Cory Knopp from GoSpotCheck by FORM to discuss how distributors, brands, and retailers are using their photo-based technology to bring data and transparency to one of the most hard-to-meas…

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Will falling mortgage rates finally help the housing market? (3/3/25 Market Update) 14:34

2M ago14:34

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Unpacking The Aura, Hiyo & Alani Deals. Plus, We Get ‘Fair’ & ‘Passionate’. 55:31

2M ago55:31

55:31

Aura Bora is acquired. Hiyo adds $19 million and a strategic partner. And Celsius drops $1.8 billion on Alani Nu. Oh, and Spindrift is back in the soda biz. Yeah, it’s been a busy week, and the hosts have lots to say. We also sit down with Alex Duong, the founder & CEO of Fair & Square and Lena Zhuravsky, the founder of passionfruit centric-beverag…

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Using data-driven execution to eliminate out-of-stocks and more, feat. Jenda 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Jenda is a US-based tech company that uses retailer website data to offer real-time updates on out-of-stocks, competitive set, and pricing at an outlet level. Jenda’s Amanda Wolff and Harry Shulman share how they are helping brands and distributors solve some of the industry’s most persistent and frustrating problems. This is the third of four epis…

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How the Brokerage Business is Changing 52:13

2M ago52:13

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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, to talk about how the real estate brokerage business is changing in 2025. Jason shares insights from CB’s 100,000 agents, the latest findings from CB’s Global Luxury Trends report, and how the agent-consumer relationship is…

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The Rockstar Entrepreneur. How Sammy Hagar Is Building His Next $100M Brand. 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Sammy Hagar’s passion for tequila runs deep, but his commitment to earning and preserving the trust of his fans runs even deeper. Santo Spirits is where those two worlds meet. The iconic rock star, best known for his time as the frontman of Van Halen, made his mark on stage. But it’s in the world of consumer packaged goods where he truly built his …

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2025 could be the last year of inventory shortage (2/24/25 Market Update) 17:32

2M ago17:32

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Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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US wholesalers are looking more European, from point of sale to online selling, featuring Hyble 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Craig Letton and his company, Hyble, spent a decade refining the art of creating menus and point-of-sale materials across Europe. As his business expands across the US, Craig shares how Hyble is modernizing the production and design of point-of-sale materials and explains why so many of the strategies and technologies being adopted in the US have b…

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