Monica Watrous is the managing editor of Food Business News, which covers the latest trends, innovations and developments in the food and beverage industry. On this episode of ITS, Monica and Ali talk Expo West: Trends, highlights and lowlights. They also talk about trade industry press and what shifts Monica is seeing in the natural food industry.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!Photo courtesy of Sosland Publishing CompanyIn The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Grace Clarke is a marketing all-star who helps companies translate their visions and values into high-growth marketing programs. On this episode of ITS, Grace and Ali talk about Grace's road (Allure, Town and Country, Madewell, Derris, Graza, Jones Road, Curology...), how she helps emerging brands ask themselves, "Why, Why, and then Why again," and what every brand should be doing early on to set the foundation for success.Photo courtesy of Spencer Kohn.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.

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, the incredible subscription service that delivers a variety of 100% grass-fed meat, wild-caught seafood, free-range poultry, and more, straight to your home. On this episode of ITS, Mike shares the story of how BB went from a 15k kickstarter to a $600m business, all without outside funding. On top of that, they've been profitable since day one. Ali may or may not get a little choked up when Mike talks about the loneliness that comes with being a founder, and how he drives his life toward energy-producing, not energy-sucking interactions.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.

Justin Gill is the Founder of Bachan’s, The Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce. On this episode of ITS, Justin and Ali talk Costco, building a team, and the simple principles that have lead Bachan's to grow into over 14,000 retail doors in 3 years.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.

Greg Lorenzo is Head of Marketing at Stockeld Dreamery, and prior to that, led marketing at Super Coffee. On this episode of ITS, Greg shares lessons from over 15 years of experience strengthening brands through experiential marketing, behavior analysis, and insights. His secret weapon is gathering lots of data and creating action plans for the team. Lots of books and studies in this episode!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.

Val Geisler is the Customer Advocacy Lead at Klaviyo, an email and sms marketing automation platform. On this episode of ITS, Ali interviews Val and Haven's Kitchen Senior Brand Manager, Maddie Kennedy all about email marketing. They discuss everything from "Why email?," To opt-ins, segmentation, flows, and what metrics really show brand love and community.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.

Ross Mackay is the CEO and founder of Daring, the leading plant-based chicken brand, on a mission to remove chicken from the global food system. On this episode of ITS, Ross and Ali talk about plant-based meat, highlighting its opportunities & the challenges. They also chat prioritization, leadership, and what it means to be a true partner.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.

Amber Bylund is the VP of Sales Strategy at Siddhi Capital Holdings ("Siddhi"). With 15 years of experience working in the CPG industry, first at General Mills and Danone, then at A Dozen Cousins, Amber is now a member of Siddhi's diligence and strategy team. On this episode of ITS, Amber breaks down sales channels as well as her best practices for building out a sales function at an early stage CPG company.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.

Rachel Krupa is Founder of Krupa Consulting & The Goods Mart, a convenience store for a new generation. On this episode of ITS, Rachel and Ali talk about the different ways brands can use PR - from SEO strategy to thought leadership. They discuss driving momentum during moments of growth and moments of building, and how Rachel built the Goods Mart as a place to launch products into retail.  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.

Ari Raz is the CEO of The Coconut Cult, the small-batch, coconut-based yogurt company. On this episode of ITS, Ari and Ali talk about the virtuous cycle of limited time DTC flavors and their impact on retail sales, how brands should think about 2023, and what it was like to go from Founder working with a CEO to a CEO working with Founders.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.