Product Viability + Business Profitability w/ Adam Pollack
Having a Profitable PRODUCT does not guarantee that you can build a Profitable BUSINESS, but it is an important first step. Today on the podcast Sarah is joined by Adam Pollack, Vice President of Marketing at Rodeo CPG. Together they are...
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Show Notes
Having a Profitable PRODUCT does not guarantee that you can build a Profitable BUSINESS, but it is an important first step.
Today on the podcast Sarah is joined by Adam Pollack, Vice President of Marketing at Rodeo CPG. Together they are discussing the foundational elements of ensuring that your product is viable (aka you can sell it for more than it costs to make) and then how you go about ensuring that you can build a profitable business around that product.
Whether you’re a food business veteran, or thinking about launching your first food business, this episode offers up insightful info about:
- What COGS are, and how to calculate yours
- What “good” COGS look like for a mission-driven food business
- The BIG misconception business owners have around COGS and Volume
- How Profit Margins change as you grow into new sales channels
- Why Bottomline Growth outweighs Topline Growth
- How you can create a realistic and helpful financial model for your business
And SO much more!
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