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Shelf Talks
Shelf Talks is the go-to podcast for female founders, product-based entrepreneurs, and emerging brands who want to learn how to get their products into retail stores and thrive once they’re there.
Hosted by Roberta Townes, a seasoned retail buyer, each weekly episode features unfiltered conversations with founders who’ve landed on shelves at top retailers. You’ll learn exactly how they pitched to buyers, built retail partnerships, scaled wholesale distribution, and grew brand awareness all while navigating the real challenges of building a product-based business.
If you’re ready to turn your product into a retail success story, discover what retail buyers look for, and gain insider tips on wholesale strategy, retail readiness, and in-store growth, this is your podcast.
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3 Rapid Retail Questions with Katie Lefkowitz, Founder of Harken Sweets
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Hope you have enjoyed the full episode with Katie Lefkowitz, Founder of Harken Sweets and took away some learning about the readiness it takes to launch in retail stores.
On this mini drop, here are 3 powerful questions I asked Katie specifically about launching into retail stores - Enjoy! (and learn).
1. What is one piece of advice you wish you would had known prior to launching on retail store shelves?
2. What would you say are the benefits of having your brand in retail stores vs selling direct to consumer?
3. What advice would you give to individuals looking to start their own better for you sweets brand?
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Harken Sweets Website: https://harkensweets.com/
Harken Sweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harkensweets/?hl=en
Harken Sweets
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