In the Sauce

Carla Dunham is the CMO of Foxtrot, the company redefining the convenience store with fast delivery, proprietary inventory technology, and the vibe of a neighborhood store. On this episode of ITS, Carla distills 15 years of marketing expertise into a few clear directives for emerging brands. She also helps Ali understand what Foxtrot is looking for as they bring new items to their customers.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Jordan Schenck is the CMO and Co-Founder of Sunwink. On this episode of ITS, Jordan tells Ali about her experiences at Equinox and Impossible, how to build a communications roadmap, and why her motto is launch, launch, and launch again.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Lisa Carson and Connie Wang are the Co-Founders of Occo, the pre-measured spice pods popping up in kitchens everywhere. On this episode of ITS, Courtnie steps in for Ali and hears all about how Lisa and Connie think about in-house manufacturing, the importance of high-quality packaging, and how Occo is educating its consumers one recipe card at a time.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Erin Linfonte is a Client Strategist at ForceBrands, the leading strategic recruiting firm for consumer brands. On this episode of ITS, Erin walks Ali through the hiring process: From best practices for job descriptions, interviews, and reference calls, to onboarding and setting both you and your new hire up for success. If you're growing the team, listen to this one!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Jolene Delisle is the founder & creative director of The Working Assembly, a branding and creative studio that's worked with brands across the ecosystem, including Zola, The Museum of Ice Cream, Evian, Betches, FastAF, Sanzo, and Haven's Kitchen! On this episode of ITS, Jolene walks Ali through brand-building from the ground up: Why it's much deeper than a cool font or fun package, what mistakes founders make when we make our inspiration boards, and what truly makes a brand premium and lasting.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Matt Weiss is the founder and CEO of Rind, the innovative, whole fruit, snack brand popping up all over the place! On this episode of ITS, Matt and Ali talk about sales channels, the rise of express e-commerce, how to think about all the emerging marketplaces, and what emerging brands can gain (beyond sales) as the market offers us more opportunities and places to get a product into the market.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Ilan Nass is the Chief Strategist at Taktical, the marketing company that helps brands scale through Cross Channel Strategies, Creative Storytelling, and Efficient Media Buying. On this episode of ITS, Courtnie guest-hosts and asks Ilan ALL the questions: What is/how do emerging brands optimize SEO, how do brands maximize ads and set reasonable expectations, and after all the hoopla, what the heck happened with IOS14?Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Sashee Chandran is the founder and CEO of Tea Drops, the organic, ground leaf teas that dissolve into your cup - no bag or infuser needed. On this episode of ITS, Sashee and Ali talk about sales channels and alignment - not every product makes sense in every channel, and every product has a few channels that really make sense. They also chat subscription, why it can be huge for a brand, but why it also requires more attention than you think.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Margaret Wishingrad is Co-Founder and CEO of Three Wishes, the cereal that is revolutionizing breakfast aisles in grocery stores across the US. On this episode of ITS, Margaret tells Ali how Three Wishes is building through grocery stores, optimizing organic marketing rather than ads, and focusing on one very basic consumer change.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Caroline Cotto is the Co-Founder & COO of Renewal Mill, an upcycled food company fighting climate change. Azora Zoe Paknad is the Founder of Goldune, a new e-commerce brand and marketplace making sustainability more fun, more inclusive and more digestible. On this episode of ITS, Ali and her guests talk about expanding the consumer perception of sustainability, driving people toward more conscious consumption in a more inclusive way, and what founders can do to build real sustainability into their cultures early on.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.