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Confession time! As a business owner in the F&B industry, I've often felt insecure about my company's progress, especially when scrolling through social media. It seems like everyone else is doing better, growing faster, and achieving more. But here's the truth: those highlight reels are just that - highlights. I remember when we launched our new menu, I felt like we were behind the curve because our competitors had already done something similar. But instead of getting caught up in comparison, I focused on our unique selling proposition and the value we bring to our customers. Pragmatic and focused goal-oriented leadership is the need of the hour. It's easy to get distracted by social media validation, but true success comes from: - Setting clear goals - Staying focused on your vision - Continuously improving and innovating - Building a strong team At Knight Gourmet, we've seen significant growth by: - Concentrating on quality and customer service - Developing a niche expertise - Investing in our team's development - Embracing technology to streamline operations Remember, your business journey is unique, and comparisons are unfair to yourself. Let's focus on building substance over hype and celebrate our authentic progress. Share your own experiences and insights! #pragmaticleadership #focusedgoals #cateringbusiness #entrepreneurship" Feel free to customize it to fit your personal experience and tone!

What is The Vitamin Shoppe employing to navigate the retail landscape amidst technological advances and evolving consumer behaviors? Listen to our interview with Andrew Laudato, Chief Operating Officer of The Vitamin Shoppe and Rose Hamilton, founder of Compass Rose Ventures. Link to the episode in the comments. Follow me and The Story of a Brand Show for more conversations with industry leaders and to stay updated on the latest trends in consumer brands, retail, and beyond! #founders #founderstories #brands #entrepreneurship

Be aware of optimizing your business for vanity metrics I fell into this trap, for years, running my sports nutrition brand, iSatori. I was focused on Metrics like: -Social media numbers,  -celebrity endorsements,  -number of products,  -size of our team,   -revenue over profits, -bigger biceps (lol) These “vanity metrics” only make you feel good about yourself and your business, when compared to your competitors. But they mean very little to the health and growth-ability of your company. There isn’t much in these metrics that serve your customers, nor the true enterprise value of your organization. —— Which metrics are you focused on in your business? —— #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #leadership #LeanStartups #scalingup #growth #ecommerce #cpg #sportsnutrition #supplements #business #metrics

If you’re seeking support on how to scale into the retail sector, this segment is exactly what you need! Join us on Wednesday, July 10th for our upcoming Lunch and Learn: Pricing Your Product Right Across Channels. 🙌🏿 For a product-based business, it is crucial to thoroughly comprehend how to navigate the retail sector to maintain steady sales growth in your company. Hosted by business and finance expert Ron Monteiro, CPA, CMA, this session will provide attendees with a better understanding of how to develop the right pricing strategy to optimize profits in an omnichannel environment. With a background in finance and over 18 years of progressive experience within the fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods industry, Ron has aided numerous professionals and entrepreneurs in improving their financial comprehension and leadership skills! 🎉 What are you waiting for? Visit the link below NOW to secure your spot! From analyzing unit economics to exploring margin considerations across different channels, this session will be packed with everything you need to help you thrive as a retailer. 🚀 We’ll see you there! https://lu.ma/hrd6z1ho #BlackEntrepreneurs #Retail #Products #Scale #LunchAndLearn #Entrepreneurship

Neurobranding significantly impacts personal branding by leveraging the brain's emotional and memory processes. It creates strong emotional connections and ensures brand elements are memorable and easily recalled. This approach helps leaders and business owners stand out, be well-known, and make a lasting impact in their industry. When you align yourself with credible awards, that becomes 'branding by association' and levels up your profile even more. A quick neurobranding tip is to use those all too familiar 'laurel leaves' on your online profile and collateral, so it's obvious to the brain that you and your services are award-worthy! Thanks Sally A Curtis for having me on her excellent show to share even more about profile building. #PersonalBranding #AwardWinning #MagneticLeadership

Entrepreneurship is about making the better decision to serve. There is so much I wish I knew before starting entrepreneurship… like having a better understanding of my options, thinking BIGGER and the business structure just to name a few. First you’ve got to make the decision to want to do so. If you’re that encouraging friend make sure they don’t miss this event. #michigan #businessopportunity #networking #decisions #financialplanning #entrepreneurship

🌟 Next on Success Secrets Exposed: "Navigating Your Personal Brand with Lauren Clemett" 🌟 Get ready to dive into the world of personal branding with our next guest, Lauren Clemett, known as the Brand Navigator. With over 30 years of experience working with global advertising agencies, Lauren is an International Award-Winning Personal Branding Specialist who helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers amplify their presence and influence. Lauren is also a five-time bestselling author, Neurobranding expert, and the Managing Director of The Audacious Agency, where she guides individuals to stand out, be well-known, well-paid, and truly wanted in their industry. 🚀 Whether you're looking to elevate your brand or make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you shine. Don’t miss out on learning how to navigate your personal brand and take your profile to the next level! 🔗 Tune in and discover how you can stand out in a crowded marketplace! https://lnkd.in/g6eHHWSM #SuccessSecretsExposed #PersonalBranding #BrandNavigator #LaurenClemett #Neurobranding #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs #BrandManagement #SallyCurtis #LeadershipDevelopment

We help busy Agriculture entrepreneurs, CEOs, #Founders, and #Executives build their personal brands. The agriculture industry is a large one, making sure all business leaders remain on their toes to ensure #business growth. However in the quest to ensure business growth, many neglect their personal #brands. We understand how much of a dilemma that is and that's why we are helping out. We have designed two plans to help you build a strong, lasting personal brand. This is to make sure you continue to build your online presence. We believe you're a brand! And you must be well represented. Start your journey with us today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dGby2ibr #OnlinePresence #PersonalBrand #ThoughtLeadership #Business #Marketing #Branding #PR

🌟 Next on Success Secrets Exposed: "Navigating Your Personal Brand with Lauren Clemett" 🌟 Get ready to dive into the world of personal branding with our next guest, Lauren Clemett, known as the Brand Navigator. With over 30 years of experience working with global advertising agencies, Lauren is an International Award-Winning Personal Branding Specialist who helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers amplify their presence and influence. Lauren is also a five-time bestselling author, Neurobranding expert, and the Managing Director of The Audacious Agency, where she guides individuals to stand out, be well-known, well-paid, and truly wanted in their industry. 🚀 Whether you're looking to elevate your brand or make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you shine. Don’t miss out on learning how to navigate your personal brand and take your profile to the next level! 🔗 Tune in and discover how you can stand out in a crowded marketplace! https://lnkd.in/gJeJjWjG #SuccessSecretsExposed #PersonalBranding #BrandNavigator #LaurenClemett #Neurobranding #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs #BrandManagement #SallyCurtis #LeadershipDevelopment

If you are thinking about selling your company now or in the future, it’s important to note investors’ recent flight to quality. Competition for the most attractive mid-market companies is keen, driving up multiples for best-in-class businesses. Depending on your industry, there are certain strengths and weaknesses that potential buyers are on the lookout for. What is a strength CPG companies can leverage to catch investor’s attention? The brand. A strong brand differentiates the business and provides a strategic “moat” insulating it from competitive pressures. Investors are also impressed by strong engagement rates by companies going directly to the consumer. To learn more about how to drive value in your CPG company, send me a message for a copy of our “A 7 Point M&A Market Readiness Check for CPG Companies” article. #CPG #BusinessOwner #Entrepreneurs #Market #Value #ConsumerPackagedGoods https://hubs.la/Q02m_Brs0