

HUNGRY.
Dan Pope
HUNGRY is the podcast for Challenger Food and Drink brands wanting to pour gasoline on their growth. Fancy being kind? Want to feel warm inside? Please hit the Subscribe button. You’d really, really make my week.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 10min
Espresso: How DASH Hustled and Won a Whole Foods Market Listing
Listen to with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8S3lA3ERuAEspresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed!1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!!2. Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love UnleashedYour fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee4. Do yourself a favourFeel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 34min
Fearne & Rosie founder: from Yorkshire Primary School Teacher and Mum of 3 to winning listings Waitrose, Ocado, Booths, Morrisson's
Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ IGNITE -https://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/Rachel is amazing. Wonder Woman from the Yorkshire Dales. 3 kids. Wonderful jam brand: Fearne and Rosie. 🍓attracted investment from industry big-hitters Giles Brook and Ollie Lloyd 🍓won listings at Waitrose, Ocado, Booths, Morisson's and many more landing soon 🍓Building a brand with kids well being at its epicentre, partnering with Children in NeedOur conversation completely changed my perspective on the education system. Some things I've been pondering - 🍓Is our education system stuck in the 50's?🍓Is built for the Industrial Revolution. Factory Learning: Input Vs Output🍓Are we stopping kids from following their curiosity and creativity?🍓Are we stifling kids from becoming founders and, ultimately, changing the world?! We obvs surf into the depths of brand building, too. ON THE MENU: 1. How to raise kids and build a brand at the same time - take time to stop on both and avoid burnout 2. Lessons from Giles Brook: take the Good news and Bad news with the same smile + only do 2 or 3 things per day 3. Why Factory Learning "memorise and regurgitate" is stopping kids from becoming founders and what do about it 4. How to Change your Core Messaging on pack to target your CORE market and DORMANT market a la Alex Smith5. The Parallels from Being a Teacher to Being a Founder: Deploy Huge Empathy 6. 60% of Sales Comes from On Shelf: Nothing Beats Just Walking into a Supermarket and asking people "why are you buying or why are you not buying this product?" 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 29, 2024 • 17min
Espresso: How Coffee Culture Started in the UK - Jeremy Torz, UNION Coffee Founder
Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to with Jeremy Torz, Union Coffee Founder Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed!1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!!2. Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love UnleashedYour fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee4. Do yourself a favourFeel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 26, 2024 • 2h 6min
DASH Water Founder: From Kitchen Table to Selling 45 Million Cans a Year in Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose
Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ IGNITE -https://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/DASH are one of those gorgeous, quintessentially British brands, that I just simply love.🍓 DASH packaging is beautifully simple.🍓 DASH product is beautifully simple. Just water, bubbles, and wonky fruit.🍓 DASH taste is beautifully simple, too.🍓 Dash back your DASH - little effervescent fruit-flavour bombs explode and dance on your taste buds. C’est Bonne🍋 Yes, they’ve launched in Australia and featured at Melbourne Fashion Week🍋 Yes, they’re Victoria Beckham’s favourite drink.🍋 Yes, they’ve sold 45 million cans per year.🍋 And, yes, they’ve won listings at Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Whole Foods Market, Planet OrganicBUT.Behind the beautifully simple British Brand is a Quintessentially Challenger BrandThe brand and team bubble with effervescent, hustle, grit, persistence, patience and never-giving up;Dashing around Hyde Park, hustling to sell their first cans to randomers.Dashing to nab the lime light from Prince Harry.Dashing to sit outside Whole Foods Market to catch a buyer for 2 mins and win a listingDashing to pounce on TFL banning their ads on the Wonky Ads (yup, THAT Aubergine).Jack is an absolute LEGEND. You’re going to love this. “Have Faith In Creativity” has stuck with me ever since our conversation.ON THE MENU:Why Founders Must “Have Faith in Creativity” and “You Simply Have To Do Things Differently”ONE Vital Lesson on Creativity from James Watt, founder of BREWDOG - The Power of Analogue and Pen and PaperHow DASH landed EPIC investors like James Watt, BREWDOG, Logan Plant, Beavertown and Fairfax, SipsmithHow To Actually Win in The “Meal Deal”. Hard Lessons from Being Delisted and Going Back in. Shoppers, Shop by ValueWhy Creativity is not just a Sales and Marketing Function. Creativity Must Exist in Supply Chain and Ops too.The Secrets Behind the Famous Wonky TFL Campaign: The Fine Balance of Planing, Creativity, Boldness and Hustle for a Nuclear BOMB of AwarenessDavid Milner’s Power of Relentless Focus: Don’t Boil The Ocean. Just pick TWO HUGE Problems per Year🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 23, 2024 • 20min
Espresso: Green & Blacks Founder The Fail Safe Way to Build Your Brand
Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full episode hereEspresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed!1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!!2. Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love UnleashedYour fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee4. Do yourself a favourFeel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 47min
What’s Stopping Kombucha ACTUALLY Going from “Niche” to “Mainstream” - Freya Twidgen, Fix8 and Fibe
Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ IGNITE -https://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/Freya is one of my favourite human beings.She’s boundless and bubbly and her effervescent energy is totally infections.Just like her wonderfully yummy-tummy loving kombucha Fix8 and her prebiotic soda FibeHeya, Freya Bitch Don’t Kill my Fibeeeeee ahahaa KOMBoooYahcakshaaaaa(fuck me 10 points to Gryfondor via Cringe Police LOLZOID)I jest.Freya is a f*cking legend. You’re going to LOVE this one.We combine Spirituality and Sales into Spiritual Sales. Sumptuously splendid fun.I came away feeling warm, wholesome and thoroghly enjoying the Jolene doughnut she oh-so kindly gave me.ON THE MENU:Why Curiosity = Birthplace for thinking outside the box and overcoming every obstacle in your wayLessons from Ancient Chinese Medicine to Raising Investment: Don’t Be Wooly, Be DirectHow to Build Confidence as a Female Founder in a Mans World - Actively Seek RejectionHave Kombucha brands been positioned all wrong? Should they be more like TRIP and Lead with Benefits vs. FeaturesThe Hard Unforeseen Truths of Running Two Brands Simultaneously: Two Brands is actually a SuperpowerReframing Rejection: it's the Universe pointing you in a different direction. Something greater is coming down the road.Why Do No Challenger Brands Target The Older Demographic - 70 year olds - Are We Missing a Huge OpportunityFull episode goes live Monday!!Please do me a favour and subscribe - you’d really make Friday beer taste all the nicer🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 15, 2024 • 19min
Espresso: The BIG Difference Between a Successful Brand Plan and Marketing Plan
Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full episodes hereEspresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed!1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!!2. Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love UnleashedYour fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee4. Do yourself a favourFeel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 15, 2024 • 8min
Espresso: the first draft of everything is shit - Rory Sutherland
Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full episode here:Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking? Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2. Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder? Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow. 3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 47min
Unveiling The Hidden Secrets to Winning European Rugby Championships and High Performance FMCG Teams
Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ IGNITE -https://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/George Kruis is a winner.Ex-England and Saracens Rugby Player🏆 Rugby World Cup finalist 2019🏆Six Nations Championship Winner 2016🏆Six Nations Championship Winner 2020🏆European Championship Winner 2015-16🏆European Championship Winner 2016-17🏆European Championship Winner 2018-19🏆 Rugby Premiership Champion Winner 2014-15🏆 Rugby Premiership Champion Winner 2015-16🏆 Rugby Premiership Champion Winner 2016-17🏆 Rugby Premiership Champion Winner 2017 -18🏆 Rugby Premiership Champion Winner 2018-19🏆 Japan Rugby League One 2021🏆 Japan Rugby League One 2022Now, George and fellow rugby player Dominic Day is founder of CBD brand fourfiveukWe dive and slide and glide into learnings from Eddie Jones, the winning mentality to reach the World Cup final, countless Premiership titles, European titles.Maybe the best conversation I've had on building high performance cultures.You WON'T find these in any banal business book!!!ON THE MENU:1. How to deliver harsh feedback and harsh news: Pair the right coach with the right player. Know each person delivers and receives the same message differently.2. How to ACTUALLY keep great talent for the whole journey: 4pm finish rule - 85% consistent effort for 6 years Vs. 110% effort and burnout for 2 years3. How to not lose a player or employee: keep players stimulated and the Goal has to be big enough for everyone to buy in completely4. Why the best coaches are like actors: constantly reinvent your culture to keep your team fresh and hungry5. How Confidence comes from prepping scenarios + Learn your pattern for preparation6. How to stop ego growing in team members : do you praise the deal or your praise the detail?7. Why "you can doubt yourself to excellence" and need the balance of self doubt and confidence🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

Feb 5, 2024 • 2h 14min
George Pell: Pioneering The Renaissance of the Suffolk Food Scene
Escape the debauchery-drenched, randy-dandy dainty nights of sparkling SOHO.Chug along the spaghetti motorways before you peel offSoar and glide through voluptuously verdant countryside -Further, further, further,Further you go.Train stations become quieter. Post offices cuter. Bakeries sweeter. Conversation warmer. Pints slower. Life calmer.The Frontier.Aldeburgh, Suffolk.George Pell is doing things no one’s been brave enough to do before.After a illustrious career in Hospitality, Private Members clubs - Home House, The Arts Club, The Brompton Club and Managing Director of institution L’EscargotGeorge is paving his own path. Reinventing Suffolks food scene, with restaurant The SuffolkThe trip to Suffolk was a highlight of 2023.ON THE MENU:You LITERALLY have the ability to transport people with your level of careHow to get people to follow your mission: marry their inner calling with your outer callingWhy All Amazing Paint needs Canvas - how new movements startLearnings from Hospitality Gods at The Arts Club “why all great businesses and brands should feel like a members club”How to go above yourself and escape imposter syndrome and how to transcend your own ego: be hungry and caringFull episode goes live Monday 8am.Can't wait till thenWatch or listen to other episodes in the comments below🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)


