Makin Mighty: The Challenger Sessions
Makin Mighty: The Challenger Sessions explores what it really takes to build and scale challenger food and drink brands. Join Simon Greenwood-Haigh and occasional co-host, Scott, as they speaks to founders, buyers, operators and brand builders about the honest reality of FMCG; no fluff, no jargon, just practical lessons.
Makin Mighty: The Challenger Sessions
The Retail Reality: Getting Listed and Staying Listed | Jasmine Wheelhouse (Taking the Pea)
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Getting listed is not the win...it’s permission to start proving yourself.
In this episode of Makin Mighty: The Challenger Sessions, Simon Greenwood-Haigh is joined by Jasmine Wheelhouse (CEO/“Pea-EO” of Taking the Pea) to talk honestly about the retail reality for challenger brands: getting a buyer’s attention, winning the pitch, and what it takes to stay listed once you’re on shelf.
We cover:
- what “retail ready” really looks like in practice
- buyer ghosting and the resilience required to keep pushing
- what buyers are actually listening for
- the “first big retailer” catch-22
- the money trap founders fall into when they’re desperate for traction
Links:
Taking the Pea: www.takingthepea.com
Makin Mighty: www.makinmighty.com
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