Best Scanline Podcasts (2026)

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 207 – In Rhode Island with the Small Butt

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A little holiday cheer goes a bit... too far as we pod for almost two and a half hours. Inside, there are celebrations, there's a little despair, there's Hot, Haz, and Claus, and maybe, just maybe... a little hope. Nah I'm kidding, no hope here. Not our brand. Join the Bottle Crow Discord to check out our live posted show notes as well as chat with…

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Angel Investor Katie Dunn: Warm Intros, Thesis Fit, and Financial Models That Get Investors to Say Yes 1:07:23

3d ago1:07:23

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Most food founders think fundraising means perfecting your pitch deck. Angel investor Katie Dunn says you’re starting in the wrong place. In our conversation, Katie breaks down the three fundamentals that actually get investors to meet with you, and say yes: understanding investor thesis (and why it saves you from wasting time), leveraging warm int…

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Bottle Crow Reborn – Patch 7.40 Special

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This guitar-playing hero has to play Guitar Hero to power his ult! The Note Highway is open to all those whose hearts move to the beat. And for everyone else, there are some truly daring new hats, the beginning of the end of facets, minor hero reworks, and HELM OF THE UNDYING IS DEAD! TONIGHT WE CELEBRATE! Join the Bottle Crow Discord to check out …

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 206 – A Very Thankful Episode 2025

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OR: White Fuge Balmore It would be a shame to waste a pretty fantastic title, so I put it there, even though the Thankful Episode doesn't get a specific title like that. Y'know, if you add a comma, it could be like... a rare spawn in Final Fantasy XI. "White Fuge, Balmore " should i play more FFXI? on the one hand, it was kinda imp…

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BABOYOT with Daniel Goetz of Good Pop: Putting Profit First, Going Deep Not Wide, and How Mission Keeps You Going 50:20

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Building a profitable food business without investors isn’t just possible—it’s a strategic choice. Sarah sits down with Daniel Goetz, founder of Good Pop, who’s bootstrapped his popsicle brand for 16 years by prioritizing profitability over growth headlines. Daniel shares practical strategies that kept Good Pop alive and thriving: * Why he sold jus…

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BABOYOT with Shelley Elkovich of For Bitter For Worse: Patience, Pivots, and Path to Profitability 57:00

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Sarah sits down with Shelley Elkovich, co-founder and CEO of For Bitter For Worse, to explore the financial strategy behind building a profitable specialty beverage brand. Shelley shares how self-manufacturing became a dual revenue stream through contract manufacturing, allowing her to control costs while generating additional income. The conversat…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 205 – Baking Is A Cooking

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All worlds are secret, because all men are brothers. Hey, Lesotho's a lot bigger than I thought, y'know? Another dumb American moment I'm afraid, wish I was better than that but here we are. At least I'm not putting ginger ale in beef stock like that's something I should put in my body. That would be an absurd thing to do. Join the Bottle Crow Disc…

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The Power of Organizing Your Data: What These Food Businesses Learned in Their First Month Using Financial Strategy Software 41:38

2M ago41:38

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Sarah shares real stories from beta testers using The Good Food CFO financial strategy software for the first time: * A founder running five sales channels discovered their revenue tracking wasn’t set up to support strategic decision-making * A 16-year bakery owner finally understood where profit actually goes when monthly debt payments take it rig…

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BABOYOT w/ Kelley Scanlin of Pure Simple Foods 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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Can you build a CPG brand without chasing unicorn status? Kelley Scanlin, founder of Pure Simple Foods (parent to Lark-Ellen Farm and Purely Sprouted), shares how she grew from farmer’s market beginnings to operating a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility—all while refusing to compromise on quality. Sarah and Kelley dig into the strategic path m…

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76. Focus: Earthion 1:33:17

2M ago1:33:17

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In this special episode, Wiedo welcomes guest co-hosts Rob (King Octavius) and Mr. Sparkle to suss out Earthion, Yuzo Koshiro's jaw-dropping 2024 shoot-'em-up that squeezes every last drop of power from the Megadrive. The trio bond over their shmup origin stories—from rental-game rage-quits to recent conversions—before diving into Ancient Corporati…

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Profit by Design: Building a Food Business That Doesn't Require Endless Investment 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Margins matter—but what’s the rest of the financial strategy that transforms good margins into actual profitability and positive cash flow? Sarah lays out the complete three-part framework behind “Profit by Design,” the philosophy helping food founders escape the 70% failure rate. Beyond product margins, you need clarity on your true operating expe…

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Farmer’s Market Strategies w/ Catt Fields-White: On Pricing, Scaling & When to Walk Away 47:23

3M ago47:23

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Farmers markets offer food founders the chance to capture high margin sales —but it only matters if you know how to make them profitable. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Catt Fields-White, nationally recognized farmers market expert and founder of the InTents National Farmers Market Conference, to answer real questions from Good Food CFO list…

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Client Story: The "Grow Last" Strategy That Created $107K Monthly Profits 36:35

3M ago36:35

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What if the secret to massive food business profits isn't growing revenue first? Sarah reveals a counterintuitive "grow last" strategy that transformed a seasonal business from $19K to $107K monthly profits in just two years. This client's 14% gross profit margins were a ticking time bomb – every new sale was actually creating bigger losses. But in…

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75. Jelly sandwich 1:26:12

3M ago1:26:12

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Back together at last, the crew kicks off this episode with a surprisingly heated debate over what really counts as a sandwich—are crackers allowed, does it have to be square, and can you get away with a “convertible” one-slice version? From there, we catch up on life outside the mic: Wiedo finally unveils his custom-built bike and dives into the l…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 204 – [Allen-Unsafe] Q comes before R? That’s CRAZY

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Why is it that the Oreos are the ones in pieces? I thought Reese's had the pieces. Well, what can you do I suppose. You wanna know something funny? After that conversation about how neither of us really care about Hollow Knight Silksong, I was convinced (pretty easily) to give it another shot and I've turned around on it. Cool game. People losing t…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 204 – [Allen-Safe] Q comes before R? That’s CRAZY

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Why is it that the Oreos are the ones in pieces? I thought Reese's had the pieces. Well, what can you do I suppose. You wanna know something funny? After that conversation about how neither of us really care about Hollow Knight Silksong, I was convinced (pretty easily) to give it another shot and I've turned around on it. Cool game. People losing t…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 203 – Non-Canon Sailor Moon Proportions

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Promises delivered. Hatcast. Bikinicast. Midnight Baja Blast. Mountain Dew Dragon Fruit at last. Rice candy from the past. I'm out of rhymes. Join the Bottle Crow Discord to check out our live posted show notes as well as chat with us and other listeners! There's also the new Scanline Media Discord for Scanline stuff more generally. We’re on iTunes…

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Right-Sizing vs. Scaling: The Growth Strategy That Actually Makes Food Founders Money 40:26

4M ago40:26

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What if the secret to a profitable food business isn't scaling bigger, but growing smarter? Sarah challenges the "grow fast or fail" mentality that's crushing food entrepreneurs, revealing why 75% of VC funded businesses fail and sharing a proven approach to sustainable growth. You’ll meet two food founders who made the counterintuitive decision to…

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74. Dicey Dice 1:04:43

4M ago1:04:43

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This week, Wiedo and Diego reunite after a five-week Scandinavia road trip—complete with charging stops, supermarket pit-stops, and tales of Finland’s early school starts as summer fades fast. With sore thumbs from too much messaging, Wiedo dives into control hacks (Quake jump on the mouse, keyboard over D-pads) to keep gaming pain-free. On the gam…

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BABOYOT with Kartik Das from Doosra: Building Repeatable Revenue Without Big Retail 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

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While most founders obsess over store count, Kartik Das, Founder of Doosra is building repeatable revenue systems. Rather than chasing new accounts Kartik focused on just 15 core retail partners and developed a multi-channel strategy that generates predictable cash flow. Sarah and Kartik dive deep into Doosra’s financial playbook: the 90-day cash f…

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73. Bag of bags 1:03:52

4M ago1:03:52

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In this heat-soaked pre-holiday episode, Andy and Diego swap tales of water park nostalgia, snack discoveries, and mysterious fizzy drinks before diving into two challenging retro releases. Diego revisits the Commodore 64 with Mike Mech 2 by Luca Carminati, a tightly crafted single-screen platformer where dodging aliens, flipping switches, and navi…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 202 – August Sith

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August the 13th be with you- and also with you. Y'know, we were supposed to talk about that new lil f- can I curse in here? I don't think I can, I think since this is on like iTunes and any kid could see it, I can't cuss in the description. Well the new lil GUY they added to Dota 2. And we completely forgot. And then I was gonna record a drop-in ab…

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Big News: We're Launching Custom Financial Software Built Just for Food Founders 33:39

5M ago33:39

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The Good Food CFO is launching first-of-its-kind financial strategy software built exclusively for food founders! After seven years of perfecting her approach with hundreds of clients, Sarah's taking everything she knows about building profitable food businesses and turning it into powerful software that doesn't exist anywhere else. This isn't anot…

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72. Tiny games 1:11:36

5M ago1:11:36

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Today Diego and Wiedo talk about four inventive retro games with clever mechanics and classic vibes. Time Wizard (Atari XL) lets you rewind time to dodge traps and collect hourglasses across 70 cleverly designed levels. Petris (Game Gear, Gameboy Color) brings a pet-themed twist to falling-block puzzles, combining animal parts to build cute creatur…

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BABOYOT with Alyssa Fernandez of Ollin: Her Strategy for Being Mission-Driven but Market-Smart 59:25

5M ago59:25

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What if accepting failure could actually free you to build a stronger food business? Sarah talks with Alyssa Fernandez, founder of Ollin, who is revolutionizing premium baking by filling the gap between conventional and gluten-free cake mixes with Texas-based ancient grain blends. Alyssa shares how she spent 18 months perfecting her heritage grain …

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71. Interview: Juan José Martínez 1:27:55

5M ago1:27:55

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Today we chat with special guest Juan José Martínez, developer of retro microcomputer games. Discover Juan's journey into game development for vintage systems, his thoughts on game jams as a solution to scope creep, and his experiences creating titles for classic platforms like the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC. Listen to the intricaci…

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Poppi's $1.95B Exit: Who Really Won and What the Media Got Wrong 45:55

6M ago45:55

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Poppi's $1.95B exit is being hailed as the new "North Star" for food entrepreneurs – but Sarah isn't buying the headlines. When she dug into the reported investor returns, the math literally doesn't work. Forbes reported returns that would individually equal the entire acquisition price – a mathematical impossibility. But if major publications can'…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 201 – Chris Luck of the Draw

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Unfortunately, I'm now wary about trying those energy drink jellies. Like. If this is how the pudding one turned out, why would I do that again voluntarily? I could try CC Lemon. Or Vita C. Or hell, just drink more brands of milk tea and go "yep this is good" every time. Honest, if they sold 12 packs of milk tea like it was soda, I'd kick my soda h…

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70. Sixteen KiloBytes 2:05:00

6M ago2:05:00

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Andy, Diego, and Wiedo are joined by special guest Dale Coop, who shares insights about his journey into indie game development and his unique experiences creating games for classic hardware. The crew then dives into reviews of modern indie games for classic platforms. Diego brings Gravity Boy (Commodore Plus/4), a clever adventure where you contro…

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BABOYOT with Joe Nicchi of CVT Soft Serve: Packaging Innovation, Avoiding Trends, and the Power of Luck 45:08

6M ago45:08

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What happens when nostalgia meets innovation? Sarah sits down with Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, who transformed a simple craving for East Coast soft serve ice cream into a nationwide success now in 3,000 stores. After investing $150,000 in a vintage 1961 truck to bring authentic East Coast soft serve to LA, Joe spent years building cult-l…

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Answering Listener Questions: What Does My Inventory Turnover Mean? (And Why It Matters for Cash Flow) 45:55

6M ago45:55

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Your inventory numbers are telling a story - but do you know how to read it? In this episode, Sarah answers listener questions about inventory turnover ratio - the metric that reveals whether your products are converting to cash or quietly draining your resources. She shows how to turn a confusing ratio like "2.75" into clear insights - that invent…

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69. Game club shortlist (June 2025) 1:02:59

6M ago1:02:59

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In this year's Game Club Shortlist episode, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo each bring three brand-new games—built for old-school consoles—to the table. Only three will survive the nomination gauntlet and become the next picks for the July Game Club. Along the way, we get updates on sourdough laziness, shattered PCs, chaotic home renovations, and obsessive …

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BABOYOT with Ilay Karateke of Bezi: Data-Driven Strategy Over VC Dollars 59:45

6M ago59:45

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What happens when you choose to 'control your growth' instead of racing to expand? Sarah sits down with Ilay Karateke, co-founder and CEO of Bezi, the labneh brand redefining growth through meticulous data collection and strategic expansion. Ilay shares her unconventional approach: launching direct-to-retail in handpicked New York stores, doing her…

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Answering Listener Questions: What Google Gets Wrong, Why Your COGS Don't Match Reality, and When Tiered Pricing Makes Sense 42:51

7M ago42:51

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You asked, Sarah is answering! We love these listener Q&A episodes, and today's cost of goods sold questions are absolute gold. First up: When Google gives you two different definitions for the same term, which one should you trust? Sarah breaks it down and explains gross profit margin vs. net profit margin and which should be your starting point f…

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68. Very almost spiritual Shm'ups #2 1:58:17

7M ago1:58:17

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In this episode, Andy, Wiedo, and Mark continue the tradition of the yearly shoot’em-up special. Andy kicks things off with Frontier Force for the Sega Master System, an intense fixed-screen shooter reminiscent of Space Invaders but elevated with dynamic weapon cycling and epic battles against waves of aliens and imposing bosses. Mark dives into Re…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 200-II – Enter Your Mind Freak Palace

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Aka Let Your Mind Freak Flag Fly. Aka I Can Be Your Chris Angel or Your Chris Devil. Aka Who Is Dr. Mario. Your choice, gang. Weird ep. Join the Bottle Crow Discord to check out our live posted show notes as well as chat with us and other listeners! There's also the new Scanline Media Discord for Scanline stuff more generally. We’re on iTunes, Goog…

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100 Apply, 2 Get In: Expert Advice on How to Beat the Co-Manufacturer Odds and Create a Bidding War 48:29

7M ago48:29

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Ever wondered why finding a co-manufacturer feels impossibly difficult? Sarah sits down with Julia Megson, CEO of ReScale, who reveals the shocking reality that co-manufacturers receive about 100 inquiries monthly but only work with one to two brands from that entire pool. Julia's unique background – from auditing over 100 contract manufacturers at…

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67. Original scanlines 1:19:33

7M ago1:19:33

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Andy and Wiedo return after a busy break to tackle Hero GP (Gameboy Color), an addictive racing experience reminiscent of Super Hang-On, with its vibrant visuals and simple yet engaging gameplay, and Crater Song (NES), a sci-fi puzzle adventure filled with rich lore, unique cooperative mechanics using two NES controllers simultaneously, and a compe…

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KeHE Uncovered: Real Case Study of a Food Brand's First Payout 40:43

7M ago40:43

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In this eye-opening episode, Sarah breaks down the harsh food distributor chargeback reality that many founders don't discover until it's too late. Using a real-world example of a brand that invoiced KeHE for $68,267 but received only $13,345 (just 19.5%), she dissects exactly where that money went. From the surprising "initial PO" payment policy t…

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40 Successful Years in Food: Financial Lessons from D'Artagnan's Founder 47:07

8M ago47:07

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Ever wonder how a food business thrives for four decades without compromising on quality? Sarah sits down with culinary visionary Ariane Daguin, who transformed America's specialty meat landscape with just $15,000 and an unwavering commitment to sustainability. Ariane shares the unvarnished truth about building D'Artagnan from the ground up. She wa…

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66. Interview: Pierre Gilhodes 37:46

8M ago37:46

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Join Andy and Diego this week as they chat with the legendary Pierre Gilhodes, mastermind behind the quirky and much-loved Gobliiins series. Pierre takes us on a delightful trip down memory lane, from his painstaking pixel-by-pixel beginnings at Coktel Vision to the creative madness behind Gobliiins 5, with an exclusive sneak peek into Gobliiins 6.…

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Bottle Crow Reborn Episode 200, For Real – BioShock Infinite Still Sucks

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Well, it's been a long road getting here. It's been, in fact, a lot more than 200 episodes, thanks to our stupid naming conventions. But regardless- here we are. Whatever the real number is, we're calling this episode 200. It's time to settle old scores. Join the Bottle Crow Discord to check out our live posted show notes as well as chat with us an…

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Cash First, P&L Later: How Successful Food Brands Actually Track Their Finances 53:21

8M ago53:21

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In this episode of The Good Food CFO Podcast, Sarah reveals the counterintuitive financial tracking system that successful food brands actually use to drive profitability. Responding to a listener's question about which financial reports matter most, Sarah challenges conventional wisdom by presenting a strategic hierarchy that puts cash flow manage…

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BABOYOT with Harvest Chocolate: Using Data to Drive Smart Growth in a Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Business 52:55

8M ago52:55

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In this Building a Business on Your Own Terms episode, Sarah sits down with Matt Cross, co-founder of Harvest Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate company in Tecumseh, Michigan. Matt shares how he and his wife Elizabeth transformed their culinary expertise into a thriving chocolate business that started in their kitchen during the pandemic and now op…

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The Resilient Food Brand: Financial Strategies to Weather Economic Storms 35:19

8M ago35:19

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Despite rising costs and economic uncertainty, Sarah brings her characteristic straight talk to food business finances in this timely episode: "All is not lost." Drawing from both historical patterns and current market insights, she explains why specialty food brands can still thrive during economic downturns as consumers continue treating themselv…

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65. Pokefork 1:47:12

8M ago1:47:12

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Join Andy, Diego, and Wiedo as they explore another batch of modern indie games crafted for classic retro hardware. This week, the crew investigates the humorous adventures of Frog Detective -1 (Gameboy), solving very important mysteries involving lost paper clips. Then it's off to navigate the food-filled maze of Hungry in the Dungeon (Gameboy), w…

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BABOYOT with Benny Blanco Tortillas: Premium Pricing, Patient Expansion, and the Secret Code of Giving 1:02:17

9M ago1:02:17

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In this episode Sarah sits down with Christopher Hudson, the Arizona native behind Benny Blanco Tortillas. After years in food service, Christopher purchased the company in what he calls "a match made in heaven." Christopher's approach to building a business on his own terms combines premium quality ingredients with transparent sourcing, a premium …

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Beyond 51%: Determining Your TRUE Product Margins for Food Business Success 44:40

9M ago44:40

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Did you hear the episode where Sarah told her client they needed 70% product margins? Were you curious why it was so much higher than the usually recommended 51%? In this episode, Sarah pulls back the curtain on how she determines the right product margins for different food businesses, and guides you to finding yours. She reveals where your P&L is…

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64. Special: Forgotten gems #1 1:52:32

9M ago1:52:32

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This week, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo put on their spelunking hats and enter the cave of treasures to uncover forgotten modern games made for classic hardware. We flap through space in Spacegulls (NES), delicately bob through hazards as a vulnerable bubble in Böbl (NES), and navigate the mind-bending, multi-layered chaos of Endless Forms Most Beautiful…

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BABOYOT with People's Choice Beef Jerky: Crafting Legacy on Their Own Terms 51:59

9M ago51:59

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In a world where food startups chase rapid growth and quick exits, People's Choice Beef Jerky stands as a refreshing counterexample. This Los Angeles-based company has been crafting premium meat products since 1929, and is now thriving under fourth-generation leadership. Their story offers valuable lessons for food founders looking to build sustain…