Best Sari Kimbell Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 209 Ready Set Scale with Stephen Adelé 55:46

3d ago55:46

55:46

This is a must listen to episode today if you want to go from maker and doing everything in your business to true entrepreneur who earns the freedom of time and money that's possible from a business. My guest is DU School of Business Professor and co-author of the new book Ready, Set, Scale; How to Scale Your Business without Losing Your Soul, Step…

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Ep #208 A Beautiful Business 36:47

10d ago36:47

36:47

I have spent much of the last 18 months working through a concept to create I like to call a "beautiful business". First, for myself in my business and then in the Master Your Business program with Fuel members. This is a business that doesn't meet some outside standard of success, but one that energizes and serves both your life and your customers…

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Ep #207 Working with Your Spouse + CEO Conversations with Tim Bradley of Teatulia 1:04:28

17d ago1:04:28

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This is one of those episodes that you do NOT want to miss! My conversation with Tim Bradley, CEO of Teatulia, is packed with nuggets for aspiring and scaling founders. We dive into his first CPG business, Rocky Mountain Popcorn, that he ran with his wife, Karen. He shares his his wisdom around the dynamics of working with a spouse, including the i…

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Ep #206 10 Things No One Believes Me About Starting a Business 41:50

24d ago41:50

41:50

Working with 100s (maybe even 1000s) of founders launching or growing a packaged food business for over six years has been an exercise in trying to figure out how to say the things people really need to know in ways that are digestible. And there are some things that you just don't really know until you have been through it and are on the other sid…

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Ep #205 From Clueless to CEO: Evolving Her Business Through Change with Lisa of PremOla Granola 39:21

1M ago39:21

39:21

Lisa Bastian and her son Ben started PremOla granola in a year of great change and the business continues to evolve as it has grown. I love that Lisa is committed to creating a business that she loves and works for her life even as Ben has shifted his involvement. This is a must listen to episode on how Lisa has grown her confidence in her abilitie…

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Ep #204 Why You Want to Be Holiday Ready Now with Jordan Buckner 36:46

1M ago36:46

36:46

Jordan Buckner, founder of Tea Squares, FoodBevy and Joyful Co, a curated gift boxing company and I, as a former Marketing Team Leader at Whole Foods Market, nows a thing or two about retail. He and I have an awesome conversation about why holiday planning starts in the summer (or earlier) and how to craft a great roadmap for success. Register for …

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Ep #203 Mid Year Check In : Your Vision, Strategy and Tactics 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

We are halfway through the year and it's time to do a check in on the goals and milestones you set waaayyy back in January. It's likely you aren't where you thought you "should" be at the 6 month mark. Don't beat yourself up - we always underestimate how long something will take! it's time to refocus, re-strategize, and ensure your actions align wi…

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Ep 202 What You Need to Know About SEO with Chuck Aikens of Tymoo 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

Many founders ask me about SEO and what they can do to increase their "organic reach". I finally found THE person to help us understand SEO as a small business, not one with a ton of money to through at ads. What I learned from Chuck Aiken, founder of Tymoo, will surprise you and give you a new way to "do" SEO for best results. Register for the upc…

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Ep #201 Your Questions Answered with Sari and April Part 2 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this part two of the Q&A interview featuring Fuel member questions, Sari and April address growth questions as brands move past the launch phase of their business and want to scale into online and wholesale sales. Questions include addressing the best strategies for selling products directly to consumers, overcoming the challenges of navigating …

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Ep #200 Your Questions Answered with Sari and April 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

It's a huge milestone today as Food Business Success hits 200 episodes of a weekly podcast! Tune in for my answers to questions from our Fuel members about launching a business including my story of starting a food business. Register for the upcoming CEO Conversations (9/17 & 9/19) at masteryourbiz.co Get the CEO checklist at https://www.foodbizsuc…

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Ep #199 Creating a $100M Business on His Own Terms with Scott Edwards of Elevated Gains 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

Scott Edwards, founder of Elevated Gains, has BIG dreams for his protein bar brand to create a $100M business, but he's doing what a great CEO does: not rushing, constraining his activity and focused on learning while making money. After struggling to get out of the startup stage with his CBD protein bars for years, we started working together last…

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Ep #198 Money Drama and How I [mostly] Avoid Money Mistakes 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

I have been in own money drama recently about making an investment in my business and fear about making (yet another) money mistake. Yep, I've made more than a few "mistakes" with money 😵‍💫. Most of them I would say were "learnings" and stepping stones, with only one really bad one that I still cringe about when I think about it. But, the good news…

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Ep #197 Right Sizing Your Business with Sarah Delevan 51:26

3M ago51:26

51:26

Sarah Delevan, a CPG profitability expert and host of the Good Food CEO podcast, and I have an engaging conversation about what it takes to create a sustainable businesses on your terms. We discuss the essential financial strategies and the intentional approaches founders need to build successful ventures including what your COGS need to be and rig…

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Ep 196 Setbacks and Comebacks 12:36

3M ago12:36

12:36

You have already overcome so much (we survived a pandemic!), but most of us fail to think of ourselves as the hero in the story and use it as evidence of what we can accomplish in our businesses. In this episode, I explore how to turn setbacks into powerful comeback stories for your business and life. Learn practical strategies for handling challen…

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Ep #195 Starting a Buzz-Worthy Brand with Anna Zesbaugh 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

In this episode, I chat with Anna Zesbaugh, the inspiring founder of Better Buzz Brands that makes Hooch Booch and Corpse Reviver beverages, to discuss her journey launching an alcoholic hard kombucha company during the pandemic and then adding a non-alcoholic beverage to pave the way for more sales. Despite facing significant challenges, Anna's te…

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Ep #194 How To Take Time Off As An Entrepreneur 27:08

4M ago27:08

27:08

Are you a good time off taker? Are you able to turn off your phone and get present with the people and experiences, or do you feel ancy, agitated and anxiety wondering what you are missing and what messes will await you when you return? Most business owners I meet are TERRIBLE at taking real time off and it is actually hurting their businesses more…

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Ep #193 Sage Wisdom from Coach Maz 52:06

4M ago52:06

52:06

Deb Mazzaferro (aka Coach Maz) has been in the CPG industry for decades and she shares her insights and wisdom in a conversation we had together recently. With vast experience with legacy brands, importers, start-ups, brokers and distributors, she has a lot we can learn from when navigating the industry. From who you want on your "board of director…

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Ep #192 Routines for a Successful Season 27:13

4M ago27:13

27:13

Our brain loves a great routine and it's important that as things shift in our lives that we take some time as CEOs of our business to re-evaluate them and make decisions ahead of time to set ourselves up for success. Often we just let the seasons run us and run us over instead of setting up systems and routines that shift with the needs of the sea…

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Ep #191 Your Permission Slip to Do Business Your Way 20:46

4M ago20:46

20:46

There's a lot of ways to do business and a lot of people telling you how you "should" do it "right". The truth is that there is no ONE way and there is no RIGHT timeframe for success. The whole reason you got into business is probably to have more time and money freedom and to chart your own course and then it's easy to start comparing yourself to …

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Ep #190 The Future of Business with AI with Dax Hammon of FOMO.ai 53:41

5M ago53:41

53:41

Do you want to run and hide when people start talking about AI and using it in your business? I kinda do...it's a little overwhelming and feels hard. My guest today, Dax Hammon of FOMO.ai, is an expert on the topic and he is going to blow your mind with where AI is going and how fast things are changing. He sent me a video as well so you can SEE wh…

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Ep #189 Grow Sales with the Reciprocity Principle 17:15

5M ago17:15

17:15

When we understand human nature and how to tap into powerful persuasive techniques, not out of manipulation, but simply to help people be more open to buying from you, everyone wins! The reciprocity principle is something we touched on in the Up Level Workshop and I expand on more here. It is one of the most deeply ingrained principles in humans an…

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Ep #188 Facebook Ads That Work with Zach Spuckler 53:07

5M ago53:07

53:07

Advertising on social media can feel pretty overwhelming and a lot of people burn through a lot of money to figure it out (or never figure it out). My guest today, Zach Spuckler of Heart, Soul & Hustle helps entrepreneurs figure this whole advertising thing with ease (if I can learn it, you can too) and focuses them on the one type of ad that actua…

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Ep #187 Sales Can Be Easy & Fun with These 4 Mindset Shifts 31:50

5M ago31:50

31:50

Sales people gets a pretty bad rap (think used car salesman stereotype) and how however you think about "sales" is affecting your revenue in your business. I can give you strategies all day long (as Danny and I are doing in the Up Level Workshop), but it's at least as important to also change your mindset around sales and become a great sales perso…

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Ep #186 They Earned their Badass Titles with Amber, Kerrieann and Genevieve 33:04

5M ago33:04

33:04

Becoming a badass CEO with a successful business doesn't happen overnight (I wish!). Instead, one day you wake up different after weeks, months and even years of stringing together small decisions and actions that are a vote for the person you want to be. A badass is someone who follows through on what (and when) he or she says it will be done, tak…

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Ep #185 Up Level Your Farmers Market Strategy to Make Money 26:00

6M ago26:00

26:00

Danny and I love farmers markets as one of the first places for brands to go, but did you know that many brands continue with the market sales channel because it makes really good business sense? And it doesn't mean you have to do them all! Danny of Peak State Coffee is doing just this and using markets to fund his business while also taking 2 mont…

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Ep #184 Getting You More Customers with Mark Josephson of Castiron 37:20

6M ago37:20

37:20

It's one thing to make something delicious, but then you have to spend even more time finding the customers to buy your products. I'm joined today by Castiron founder, Mark Josephson, who is changing the way brands find customers and making it so much easier! If you want to check out Castiron and be a part of their new marketplace so you can focus …

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Ep #183 Be A Better Boss (to yourself) 26:01

6M ago26:01

26:01

Are you a good boss to yourself? Probably not...most traditional bosses aren't that great (only about 30% are) and entrepreneurs are even worse! In today's podcast I am sharing my presentation I did for Castiron's Flour Power event called How To Be The Boss You Deserve. I LOVE teaching this concept and I go into more detail in Chapter 9 of Key Ingr…

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Ep #182 Expand Your Inner Circle with Julie Nirvelli 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

When you think about "networking" you probably make this face 😩 or this 🤢, but it doesn't have to be that way! If I could learn to love it 🤩, you definitely can too! In fact, I would credit much of my success and ability to help you to the relationships I have curated over the past 10 years. My guest today is the amazing Julie Nirvelli, founder of …

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Ep #181 Second Score (how to receive feedback better) 33:53

7M ago33:53

33:53

There's asking for feedback and then there's the receiving of the feedback. This is hard to do well! I love Adam Grant's concept of the second score and I share some tips on how to be a better feedback receiver so that you can get better or make your business better. I also share some of the feedback I received from the survey you may have taken in…

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Ep #180 Going For 10X with Jessica of Fireworks Butters 48:05

7M ago48:05

48:05

In the four years Jessica, founder of Fireworks Butters, and I have worked together we have never recorded a podcast together...that changes today! Hear her 8-year journey of starting her business and keeping it going with a busy household of three kids and husband and then COVID. Each year she has made significant growth, but "it isn't for the fai…

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Ep #179 Making Investments in Your Biz: Conversation with Danny Walsh 36:16

7M ago36:16

36:16

Are you worried about making money mistakes or making the wrong investments in your business? Danny Walsh and I have a frank conversation about making investments in an early stage business. He shares what investments he made into his business, Peak State Coffee, early on and what mistakes he made along the way so you can avoid the pitfalls. We bot…

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Ep #178 Focus on Your Strengths with Dr. Lee Koles 45:17

7M ago45:17

45:17

We are often told in school and work to try to fix our weaknesses and spend energy there attempting to overcome them. That's the hardest and least fun way to go about being an entrepreneurs on my guest today, Dr. Lee Koles, shares with you the Clifton Strengths tools and why it's important to actually lean into your strengths and not focus so much …

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Finding Key Talent: Hiring Practices To Implement Today With Mark Sandler 46:45

7M ago46:45

46:45

Finding key talent is a struggle for many companies. As drivers of growth, these people can make or break your business, so it helps to learn the ways we find the right ones for us. Here to impart his insights and experience is Mark Sandler. He is a Managing Partner of Transcend Search Partners, a search firm that offers a hands-on approach to find…

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Ep 177 Identity vs. Result: How to Create Better Habits That Last 31:35

8M ago31:35

31:35

How's that New Year's resolution coming along? If you find that it has petered out, it's probably because the set up was wrong from the start and it was set up as a results goal versus an identity shift process. In today's episode I share with you what the difference is and one of my identity shifts I am making this year as part of our 30 day disci…

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Business Funding Fit: Finding The Right Capital For Your Startup's Success With Keith Harrington 43:48

7M ago43:48

43:48

Aligning funding with your business goals isn't just about getting capital – it's about ensuring the fuel matches the journey for sustainable success. In this episode, we have Keith Harrington from Novel Capital to discuss the complex world of business funding. He explores the critical importance of aligning funding structures with business models,…

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Ep #176 Get That Brand Out of Your Head with Christopher McLaughlin 45:09

8M ago45:09

45:09

Ever wonder if you logo or other visuals make a difference in sales and customer loyalty? My guest is Christopher McLaughlin of Tenfold and he is my long-time partner in graphic design for many client projects. We discuss why it is so important to get that brand out of your head to communicate with your designer and your customers. Get his amazing …

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Ep #175 Subtract To Do More 26:42

8M ago26:42

26:42

When setting your new year's goals, it's so easy to just add more and more to the list as a way to get you there. Studies show that most of us never even consider doing LESS and subtracting activities. In today's podcast I share with you insights from the book Subtract by Leidy Klotz and how you can apply it to your bigger goals and also in your da…

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Ep #174 Going Viral and Converting to Sales on IG with Kayla King 43:37

8M ago43:37

43:37

Social Media Marketing Manager Kayla King seems to have cracked the code on growing a social media following and going "viral" on Instagram and she is sharing some of her secrets on the podcast today! We love to celebrate and use Fuel Member, Chennelle of GoodLove Foods, as an example who recently had a reel go viral with over 1.6M views, tripled h…

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Ep #173 The Only Good Comparison 13:05

9M ago13:05

13:05

Think about when you have gotten stuck in comparison or competition with another brand or founder. It probably feels terrible and as Seneca says, "comparison is the thief of joy". But, there is one type of comparison that can be useful and help you go 10X. Find out on today's podcast. Register for the upcoming CEO Conversations (9/17 & 9/19) at mas…

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Entrepreneurship In An Era Of Rapid Change With Merril Gilbert 48:07

9M ago48:07

48:07

Entrepreneurship is groundless because things are always changing. Finding success means learning to stay afloat with what is happening. Join us in this episode as Merril Gilbert from Trace Trust shares how to thrive in an era where change is the only constant. She discusses the changes in entrepreneurship, from raising capital to fostering resilie…

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Ep #172 Going 10X in his business with Danny Walsh of Peak State Coffee 47:55

9M ago47:55

47:55

Danny has had some amazing growth over the past three years since launching Peak State Coffee in the spring of 2020 and he is getting ready to have another huge 10X growth period. Danny and I talk about what it means to him to go 10X and why he loves this concept, how Master Your Business has helped him and can help founders set up your business to…

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Startup Success: Building A Business That Lasts With Simeon Margolis 47:16

9M ago47:16

47:16

To succeed as an entrepreneur, you don't need to chase the illusion of instant success. It is about persistently and resolutely pursuing continuous growth. Today, Simeon Margolis discusses the raw truths, challenges, and triumphs of building a business from the ground up. He debunks myths and misconceptions surrounding startup success, such as “hoc…

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Ep #171 Why you want to set a 10X goal 36:51

9M ago36:51

36:51

Yes, it's that time of year when everyone is talking about goals...blah, blah, blah. I am so over the traditional way to setting goals because they just leave me feeling like a failure. Until I found the 10X method of setting goals! In today's episode I share with you why a 10X goal (making the goal HUGE and nearly impossible) is scientifically bac…

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Ep #170 Influencer Marketing Made Easy with Yash of Saral 43:30

9M ago43:30

43:30

There are so many strategies to get more people to try your product and become raving fans from ads to events. One of my favorites is influencer marketing because it's pretty easy to get started even on a low budget and there are some great fringe benefits that come with collaborating with others. On today's podcast I interview Yash Chavan, creator…

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Ep #169 Don't Use Gratitude Against Yourself [Reprise] 30:25

9M ago30:25

30:25

Gratitude is generally a positive emotion, but sometimes I see how people use gratitude to try to tamper down their desires and not go after their dream. On today's podcast, I share with you what this looks like and then give you three very useful ways to use gratitude to fuel you into action even when you feel fear. The new Fuel Gift Boxes are her…

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Mastering Innovation And Differentiation In The CPG World With David Mesa - WE GROW CPG 43:52

9M ago43:52

43:52

In the world of Consumer Packaged Goods, the key to success is not in following the crowd, but in daring to ask the right questions and charting your own unique path. In this episode, we have special guest David Mesa, the President of WE GROW CPG, a firm that specializes in helping emerging CPG brands succeed in this highly competitive industry. To…

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Ep #168 Scenario Planning for Next Year 24:34

10M ago24:34

24:34

Don't skip over this one! I know you may not love to do this planning CEO-type work, but at this time of year it is the difference between celebrating huge wins or possibly giving up next year. I share with you the basics of creating a strategic plan and what it means to do scenario planning. At the end of this type of planning you will know exactl…

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How To Build Businesses In Costco And Not Destroy It With Jeremy Smith 40:02

10M ago40:02

40:02

Should you launch your brand with Costco or not? Bringing us his sales experience with Costco in this episode is Jeremy Smith, the CEO of LaunchPad Group USA, the official home to the entrepreneurs of food brands. Today, Jeremy explores how Costco could build a business owner’s brand or destroy it. He also brings insights into the categories within…

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Ep #167 How to Get Feedback That Matters 19:26

10M ago19:26

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Do you shy away from asking for feedback about your business or even yourself as a founder and entrepreneur? It makes sense that we would be afraid of the answers, because then we might have to change something or we might take things personally. I share with you a new way to ask for feedback based on Adam Grant's latest book Hidden Potential. In t…

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Ep 166 Your Time Isn't Free 29:15

10M ago29:15

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I hear this so often and I am over it! Your time is not FREE - it is actually the MOST valuable resource you have and so many of you are trading hours for dollars and this is the OPPOSITE of how you create a profitable, successful business. Listen in to get the strategy and mindset a true entrepreneur needs to adopt to create the freedom, fun and w…

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