Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford
Imagine a consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry where both small and large players coexist on a level playing field, consumers have choice, there’s integrity in what they’re buying and they experience innovative, sustainable products.
In this weekly podcast, hosted by founder, award-winning coach, consultant & small business advocate, Chelsea Ford, you'll hear interviews with incredible founders and hard-to-reach industry specialists as well as practical and actionable content that directly supports your CPG business to grow, become more profitable and thrive.
Learn more at www.chelseaford.com .
Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford
#127 The Boring Secret to Business Success
Business isn’t always exciting - and that’s exactly the point.
In episode 127 of Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford, we’re kicking off Season 13 with a solo session that dives into a truth many overlook: success isn’t about chasing shiny new strategies. It’s about implementation.
Yep, the boring stuff. The routines. The consistency. That’s where growth lives.
This episode includes:
🚀 Why the ‘boring basics’ are your business’s secret weapon - and how ignoring them is costing you more than you think.
🚀 The 90-day sprint method: the simple, repeatable framework Chelsea’s clients use to stay focused, organised, and profitable.
🚀 Real stories of Foodpreneurs who mastered consistency and how that ‘boring’ discipline helped them scale to major retailers like Coles and Woolworths.
🚀 The uncomfortable truth about success - it’s not about finding the next big thing, but doing the small things, over and over, until they compound into something extraordinary.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re spinning your wheels, this episode is for you. Chelsea doesn’t just talk about the what—she gives you the how, with actionable steps to implement immediately.
Season 13 is all about operations because that’s where the magic happens (even if it feels mundane).
Tune in now to learn how mastering the basics can transform your food business from chaotic to consistent - and profitable!
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Function 8
- Chelsea Ford website
- Foodpreneurs Festival website
- Become A Foodpreneurs Festival Insider
Season 16
Season 16, out now, is 'Planning Season' and is being presented by Foodpreneurs Festival - a must-attend event dedicated to bringing consumer packaged goods food, drink (alc and non-alc), pet and supplements brand owners, buyers, media, industry specialists, distributors and investors together under one roof.
Here’s why you should be there:
- Thousands of stockists looking for new products for their shelves.
- A chance to pitch for funding + mentorship to scale your brand.
- Workshops tailored to where you’re at - whether you’re just starting or scaling big (THIS IS NEW!)
- ‘Brand Story Studio’ - 1:1 help with your messaging strategy - you'll leave with your founder story dialled in (THIS IS NEW!)
- ‘Distributor Lunch & Learn’ opportunity to speak directly with distributors about how they work and what they need you to do to work successfully with them.
- Opportunities to get recognised and get your brand in front of brand owners, buyers, media, industry specialists, distributors and investors.
- If you’re an Industry Specialist, tap into a highly engaged, niche audience.
- And much, much more.
Schedule May 21-22 in your diary and click this link to see how you can be part of it.