Food Chain Wars
Brooks Hitzfield
The war for the food dollar is upon us and the future of the small family farm is hanging in the balance.
But there's hope... Recently, a growing group of ambitious producers have found a way to stay competitive through direct marketing and this show is the frontline resource to equip them take the fight to the next level.
Each episode you'll hear industry experts breakdown proven growth strategies that have been battle tested by true in-the-trenches experience.
But there's hope... Recently, a growing group of ambitious producers have found a way to stay competitive through direct marketing and this show is the frontline resource to equip them take the fight to the next level.
Each episode you'll hear industry experts breakdown proven growth strategies that have been battle tested by true in-the-trenches experience.
Episodes
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Sep 9, 2021 • 10min
Subscribe & Save is Coming Soon
We're officially building a robust subscription module to accompany GrazeCart's eCommerce platform! This has been nearly a year in the making, and we've decided to record an official announcement video to share more about what to expect, as well as what makes our approach to subscriptions unique.
Aug 26, 2021 • 27min
Tactics for Scaling Your Business
How to scale your business by increasing product turnover. The final episode of a three-part series called the Three Levers of Profit. Watch or listen for tangible tactics on increasing AOV, customers LTV, and more!
Aug 13, 2021 • 21min
Three Tips to Improve Gross Margin
A small improvement to gross margin can have a HUGE profit impact on established businesses. E.g. a 5% margin improvement for a $1M business will double your profit. This episode is all about margin-boosting tips to help you discover the compounding impact a healthy margin can have on your business.
Jul 29, 2021 • 24min
Three Tactics to Lower Overheads
Jul 15, 2021 • 17min
The Three Levers of Profit
No matter your business type, or what industry you're in, there are only three core ways to improve your year-end profit. 1. Increase gross product Increase turnover Reduce overheads Learn how each one works, as well as how to identify your weakest link!
Jul 1, 2021 • 58min
Behind White Oaks Pastures with Will Harris
If there's anyone who's been able to seriously scale a farm-to-fork business, it's Will Harris and his team at White Oaks Pastures. It's run by a staff of 180 strong, and I've always been curious about how it all works! Which is why we decided to invite him on for an interview to get a closer look. For your benefit and ours. Tune in, to learn more about the business side of this fascinating ranch. I'm sure the conversation will leave you as inspired as it did me!
Jun 3, 2021 • 20min
Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Your Processor
If you're seeking a more reliable processing arrangement, learn more about the mistakes to avoid in this GrazeCast episode!
May 20, 2021 • 26min
Three Tips for Scaling Curbside Pickup
In this episode of GrazeCast, Brooks and Blaine will answer three major questions for anyone looking to scale their curbside pickup.
May 6, 2021 • 25min
Three Tips for Keeping Pickup Day Stress-Free
In this episode of GrazeCart, Brooks and Blaine reminisce about some of their biggest pickup day goof-ups and reveal three systems they developed that helped curbside-pickup run smoothly.
Apr 22, 2021 • 16min
Three Tips for Operating a Self-Service Storefront
In this episode of GrazeCast, Brooks and Blaine unpack what made the Seven Sons farm-store such a success and help you identify if this model is a good fit for you!
