Food Chain Wars Sales lessons from the 7-figure snack stick farmer (John Arbuckle).
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Dec 6, 2024 John Arbuckle, a seventh-generation farmer and CEO of Singing Pastures, shares insights from his journey of transforming a basement startup into a successful snack stick brand found in over 600 stores nationwide. He delves into the competitive nature of the food industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer demographics and effective negotiation strategies. John highlights the role of in-house sales leadership and the significance of mastering business literacy for success in wholesale. He also discusses balancing direct-to-consumer sales with wholesale to build sustainable business relationships.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Growth in the Snack Stick Industry
01:50 • 17min
Optimizing Sales in the Food Industry
18:58 • 8min
Roots of a Farming Legacy
26:42 • 5min
Mastering Business Literacy
32:07 • 16min
Direct Marketing Dynamics in Farming
47:45 • 31min
Documenting Success in Farming
01:18:39 • 9min
