by Jeff Slater | Nov 24, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
I am always curious about brands with talented leaders who have shaken a segment within their industries. One brand’s narrative caught my eye recently is 21 Seeds, a tequila company founded by a mom who saw an unmet need in the market. After three years, the brand was...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 3, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
How Philanthropy and Sweet Heat Built Lid Licking Sauce When Tim Mathews approached me through my friend Jeff Lawson about developing his BBQ sauce brand, I knew this project would be unique. Tim, a successful entrepreneur in the quick-lube industry, had two lifelong...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 27, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
Chicken Fingers, Raising Cane, and The F Word. (FOCUS) In the cutthroat world of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), where menu innovation and expansion often drive growth strategies, one chain stands out for its unwavering commitment to a single product: Raising...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 13, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Less Sugar, Sweet Life We often encounter stories of innovation, perseverance, and market disruption that are enrobed with sweet lessons. A compelling example is that of Cynthia Tice and her brainchild, Lily’s Sweets. Her story showcases the power of identifying...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 6, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Consumers are increasingly drawn to brands that offer great products and stand for something greater. These mission-driven brands have found the sweet spot between purpose and profit, creating a loyal customer base that believes in their cause as much as their...
by Jeff Slater | Sep 29, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Blank Street Coffee finds a way to make thinking small a big idea. In the bustling streets of New York City, a small coffee cart emerged in 2020, serving delicious brews at prices that caught everyone’s attention. Little did anyone know that this humble...
