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Winning Pitches with RangeMe & ECRM
Stories, insights & advice from Retail & Foodservice Pros.
Every day, RangeMe and ECRM empower brands and buyers from retail and foodservice industries to make connections that matter. Now, we're collecting stories, insights, and advice from the entrepreneurs and professionals who are shaping markets today to help you grow your business tomorrow.
Episodes
66 episodes
Episode #66 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - NIQ’s Kaleigh Theriault
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with NIQ’s Beverage Alcohol expert Kaleigh Theriault to dissect the economic headwinds, channel shifts, and evolving consumer habits shaping the beer, wine, spirits, and RTD segments, both on-p...
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Episode #65 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Twist Foods
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Anisha Patel, co-founder of Las Vegas-based Twist Foods. After operating family restaurants for over 14 years, Anisha and her husband turned customer demand into a thriving CPG brand offer...
Episode #64 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - PartnerSlate
Finding the right contract manufacturer is often one of the biggest roadblocks emerging brands face when trying to scale. Cold calls, misaligned equipment needs, and unexpected costs can leave founders feeling like they’ve hit a brick wall....
Episode #63 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Bhavana Foods
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Ruchir Vimawala, Co-Founder of Bhavana Foods. Vimawala shares how he brought an iconic culinary brand with an 80-year legacy in India to the U.S. market, all while maintaining his full-tim...
Episode #62 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Molly Bz Cookies
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Molly Blakeley, the energetic founder of Molly Bz Cookies, to discuss her upcoming book, Bake It Till You Make It. While Molly is well known for her successful cookie brand...
Episode #61 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Lifeguard
In this episode, host Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Won Yoo, the manufacturing and formulation brains behind Lifeguard – a sun care brand that is turning heads with its vibrant, high-visibility packaging and high-performance products.O...
Episode #60 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - DEFI Snacks
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Tatyana Jones, the visionary founder of DEFI Snacks. Jones shares her inspiring journey from climbing the corporate ladder at major global CPG brands like Mars and GSK to diving headfirst ...
Episode #59 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Modinc
In this episode, we sit down with Donna Howlett, the founder and CEO of Modinc Skincare, to discuss her remarkable journey in which a near-fatal accident inspired her to build a successful line of skin care products infused with Australian bota...
Episode #58 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - BEE & YOU
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski speaks with Dr. Asli Elif, a food scientist, master’s degree holder, and the Co-Founder of BEE & YOU. Driven by a personal mission to help her son overcome a severe autoimmune disorder, Dr. Asli Elif...
Episode #57 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Cartwheel
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Joanna Shu, co-founder and CEO of Cartwheel, to discuss how her emerging brand achieved the incredible feat of launching its Nit Happens lice treatment kit into 6,000 Walgreens stores righ...
Episode #56 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - NIQ's Chris Costagli
Protein is everywhere, from fitness-focused breakfast cereals to, surprisingly, protein-infused vodka. But while consumer demand for this macro-ingredient is surging, a massive disconnect exists between what people think they are eatin...
Episode #55 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Lotus Alliance
In this episode, host Joe from ECRM sits down with Carolina Sanchez-Vegas, the Marketing Director for Lotus Alliance Group – the parent company of Nova Marketing Access and The Beauty Corner. Lotus specializes in beauty and wellness, acting as ...
Episode #54 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Conte Coffee
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Michael Conte, the COO of Conte Coffee Company at ECRM’s recent Foodservice and
Episode #53 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Start to Sold
Most emerging brand founders put 100% of their energy into developing the perfect pitch. But the true test of a brand’s longevity lies in its ability to master the complex logistics of driving velocity and staying in stock.Once you hit t...
Episode #52 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - NIQ's Darren Seifer
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Darren Seifer, VP of Thought Leadership for Home, Family, and Baby at NIQ, to unpack the consumer shifts that are transforming the household cleaning, paper, and food storage categories.
Episode #51 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Strategic Solutions International
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Episode #50 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Packaged Facts Pet
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Shannon Landry, Research Director at Packaged Facts, to discuss the shifting dynamics of the pet market. They unpack how the industry has evolved in a post-COVID landscape, navigating chan...
Episode #49 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Parmela Creamery
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Tim Cox from Parmela Creamery to pull back the curtain on how they cracked the code on authentic, meltable, plant-based cheese. From an LA private chef’s kitchen to managing a massive foot...
Episode #48 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Osia
In this episode, the co-founders of Osia, Isabella Hoag and Gabriel Walsh join ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski to share the journey of their functional, non-alcoholic beverage brand. They highlight its origins as beverages served at events hosted by Ho...
Episode #47 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Desert Diamond Casinos
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Belal Rajab, the Executive Chef for Desert Diamond Casinos in Arizona. With over 30 years of culinary experience spanning from the Middle East to the American Southwest, Chef Belal oversee...
Episode #46 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Food Biz Wiz
Muhammad Ali believed that the fight was won or lost long before entering the ring, decided by preparation on the road and in the gym. He used mental warfare, trash talk, and immense confidence to dominate opponents mentally before the first be...
Episode #45 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - PDG Insights
Private label has become a destination – not a trade-down. But as shoppers evolve, so do their expectations for value, experience, and cultural relevance. In this episode, Joseph Tarnowski sits down with consumer strategist Diana Leza Sheehan o...
Episode #44 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - CatTongue Grips
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski speaks with Matt Kelly and Scott Sommers from CatTongue Grips, a company dedicated to helping people "do epic shit" by providing a better grip on everyday items. CatTongue Grips shares the journey of how...
Episode #43 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Industrias T.TAiO
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Emilio Smeke from Industrias T.TAiO, a company with a fascinating origin story that has recently seen explosive growth through the power of viral social media. From manufacturing kids' clo...
Episode #42 RangeMe/ECRM - Winning Pitches - Fresh Scents
In this episode, ECRM’s Joseph Tarnowski sits down with Fresh Scent’s Andrew Allen to dive deep into the topic of developing strong retail partnerships, specifically focusing on what buyers actually need from brands to get (and stay) o...