

The Longer Game
Michael Maher
Embracing the future of retail, while living in the moment.
Leaning into trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success with an omni-channel approach. Sharing hope about the future.
Leaning into trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success with an omni-channel approach. Sharing hope about the future.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 56min
Season 2 Episode 13: Finding Traction And Contentment In Business; Anyone Want Spaghetti?
How much of your identity is wrapped up in what you do? Well scrap that, We're human beings, not human doings. My great friend Victor Dwyer, CEO of the Content Marketing agency Dwyer Enterprises, comes on to school us on happiness. With a myriad of experiences in agencies, Victor has seen the mountain tops and the valleys. Tracking metrics are important
and he shows us how to do that while how having a strong company culture to create a strong unified team. And when it comes to content, Victor is King. He is going to break down for us how to make creating and
posting content a whole lot easier. Want to learn more about yourself?
Like spaghetti? Just press play.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and
advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across
ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to
better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing
hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go
omni-channel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to
click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to
https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or
contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
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Our guest Guest Name is Victor Dwyer. Victor is the Founder and CEO of
Dwyer Enterprises, a content marketing agency dedicated to helping
e-commerce tools and agencies expand their reach through podcasts and
other digital channels. A recognized authority in e-commerce, Victor's
background combines technology and marketing expertise.
You can find him at...
Website: http://dwyer-enterprises.com/
Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-dwyer/
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to
him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands
accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They
work directly with brands to create strategy and then go right out and
execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the
podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current
and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales
process sets you apart from your competition, in a time where podcasting
is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube:
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Aug 11, 2023 • 53min
Season 2 Episode 12: The Skill Set of Figuring It Out
Being an entrepreneur means you start solving a problem and just
figuring it out. As time goes on, you often end up in a much different
spot each year in order to keep the company growing. In order to excel
in that role as the leader, you have to be able to reinvent yourself,
time and time again. And the reality is, many people simply don't want
to do that. Will Nitze, Founder & CEO of IQBAR, a brain and body
nutrition company, joins us and shares why having a background in
psychology, neuroscience, and government may just be all you need to
build the next CPG company.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and
advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across
ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to
better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing
hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go
omni-channel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to
click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to
https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or
contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame
Our Guest's Name is Will Nitze (pronounced Nit-Zah). He is from Boston,
went to Harvard, is married with no kids, and is obsessed with startups
and consumer goods!
You can find him at...
Website: http://eatiqbar.com/
Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/
Find him on Instagram: @eatiqbar
Find him on Facebook: William Nitze
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to
him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands
accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They
work directly with brands to create a strategy and then go right out and
execute it.
Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the
podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past,
current, and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and
sales process sets you apart from your competition, at a time when
podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

Jul 28, 2023 • 46min
Season 2 Episode 11: How To Avoid Partnership Divorce In Ecommerce
Finding great partners is a pain. How do you know when someone is just
trying to close you vs. actually being able to fulfill their promises?
Is going with the cheapest price point really the best idea? Kristina
Mertens, Head of Business Development at Packshack, is giving us the
inside scoop on why finding a 3PL partner can be so difficult. Some of
her advice: you have to do your homework and you get what you pay for.
We talk not just about fulfillment but why we think getting to the bag
in eCommerce is NOT the most important thing. If you like Bavarian beers
and want to grow your brand without choosing the wrong partner, you're
in the right place.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and
advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across
ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to
better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing
hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go
omni-channel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to
click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame
Our guest Guest Name is Kristina Mertens. Kristina has been in the
eCommerce space since 2018 and helps online D2C & B2B brands find
their ideal fulfillment solutions around the world and across all sales
channels. In her free time, she loves hanging out with her dog Suki,
going out with her friends, and playing golf.
You can find her at...
Website: https://packshack.com/
Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinamertens/
Find her on Instagram: @mertens_kristina
Find her on Facebook: Kristina Mertens
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands
accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They
work directly with brands to create a strategy, and then go right out
and execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the
podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past,
current, and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and
sales process sets you apart from your competition, at a time when
podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

Jul 13, 2023 • 41min
Season 2 Episode 10: On Accountability, Focus And Pretty Marketing Terms
Marketing is a powerful tool, imposter syndrome is real, and accountability is needed. Ofra Nissani, Business Coach and Advisor at Coach My Business, joins us on The Longer Game to talk about how marketing can be powerful and how retailers can be a positive force for the planet. She also helps us break down how business owners often suffer from imposter syndrome and how they're not alone in that struggle. We go deep into economic systems, failure, what getting help looks like, and all things retail. Let's get into it.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omni-channel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
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Our guest Guest Name is Ofra Nissani. Having been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, she has witnessed the evolution of e-commerce, social media, and now the advancement of AI. She has built a brick-and-mortar operation and adapted it to a complete omnichannel successful business. Now she is taking her expertise and helping business owners reach their own personal business goals by coaching and advising them.
You can find them at...
Website: coachmybusiness.ca
Find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofra-nissani-76a9111a0/
Find them on Instagram: @coachmybusiness.ca
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, in a time where podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

Jun 30, 2023 • 36min
Season 2 Episode 9: What's Community Got To Do With It?
Retail is not dead people. It's actually very alive. If 20% of sales are happening across e-commerce, where do you think the rest of those purchases are happening? Yes, it's in an actual store. Brands in the DTC space have had a ton of growth but as those brands mature, retail is the way they can really build legs. 1REC CEO Andrew Neelon joins us on Episode 9 of The Longer Game to talk about just that. Community is at the core of retail and Andrew is helping us better understand how to rebuild communities within the retail space. Looking to grow your brand into retail? This is your episode.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omnichannel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
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Our Guest's Name is Andrew Neelon. He is the founder and CEO of 1REC, a platform that lowers the barrier to entry for offline retail through Content, Community, and Consulting. Prior to 1REC, Andrew has held leadership roles across various functions including Finance, Growth, Retail, Real Estate, and Strategy. Prior experiences Interior Define, Bonobos, Walmart eCommerce (Digital Consumer Brand portfolio), and Hudson's Bay.
You can find them at...
Website: 1rec.co
Find them on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewneelon
Find them on Instagram: @andrewneelon
Find them on Facebook: Andrew Neelon
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current, and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, at a time when podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

Jun 16, 2023 • 34min
Season 2 Episode 8: Speed Kills: Feedback Loops and How Bad Cereal Flavors Come About
Consumer research one-way legacy brands have iterated more intuitively with products and won in the past but e-commerce brands have been able to iterate quicker in the past decade, which is one reason growth has soared. John Li, Co-Founder of PickFu, has created a tool that has allowed both types of brands to get to the yes, no, or maybe much quicker with consumers, and it was sort of an accident. Moving fast is a necessity of retail today, especially with the volume of information available and the speed at which we can access that info, so buckle up and get ready to move at the speed of 1.2 gigawatts on this week's episode.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omnichannel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame
Our guest Guest Name is John Li. John Li is the co-founder of PickFu, a polling platform anyone can use to get fast, reliable feedback from real people. John built PickFu with co-founder and college classmate Justin Chen for their own use in their early days as entrepreneurs. People and businesses worldwide now rely on PickFu to help them make better data-driven decisions, faster. John is passionate about building systems that help others succeed. He has degrees in computer science from UC Berkeley and the University of Washington. John and his family live in the San Francisco area, where he shuttles his kids around in his dream car (a minivan).
You can find them at...
Website: https://www.pickfu.com
Find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnli
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create a strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current, and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, at a time when podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

Jun 2, 2023 • 51min
Season 2 Episode 7: The Truth Serum Of Why, What Leads Brands To Fail, And The Byproducts Of Success
This episode of The Longer Game is a philosophical playground for everyone in the e-commerce industry. Chief Revenue Officer Ali Babul of Trellis, a tech company creating smarter solutions for e-commerce, and Michael talk about the real driver and purpose behind the business: people. Hailing from agency life, having worked with a ton of brands, and now being on the tech side, Ali has a really deep and interesting take on the needs of consumers, brands, and businesses alike. Get ready to get your hands dirty and dig into the meaning and purpose behind the small blip of your existence on this earth. I know. Deep.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omni-channel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame
Our guest Guest Name is Ali Babul here. He is the Chief Revenue Officer at Trellis, a merchandising automation platform with a focus on advertising and pricing optimization. He joined Trellis with over 10+ years of agency experience creating strategies to grow small and large brands.
With a keen eye for both the moment at hand and the big picture, Ali helps brands scale their products and propel their success. His focus is to bring awareness to problems that brands are facing when selling on various
marketplaces.
Honoring his love for all things business, he is an angel investor and advisor to various startups across industries, including restaurants, DTC brands, and SaSS companies alike.
You can find them at...
Website: gotrellis.com
Find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alibabul/
Find them on Instagram: @alibabul
Find them on Facebook: @alibabul
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create a strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, in a time where podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

May 19, 2023 • 41min
Season 2 Episode 6: Bringing Sexy Back: Strong Product Supply Chain Means A Great Back End
How you make your products, when you order them, how much you order, and how you get them to fulfillment centers or the end consumer is a core process in the retail environment and yet it's something that brands routinely struggle with. Do this inefficiently and you've got poor cash flow. Do it well and you maximize sales while keeping yourself liquid to be flexible as a brand. Richard Prasojo, CEO of AiStock, a software that gives brands more power over inventory resulting in better cash flow, has much to say on why the Product Supply Chain should be one of the sexiest things in your business. Nailing the basics never gets old and we lean into that concept on this episode of The Longer Game.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omnichannel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame
Our guest Guest Name is Richard Prasojo. He is the founder of AiStock and Sellgo.
You can find him at...
Website: aistock.co
Find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardprasojo/
Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardprasojo/
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.
Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, in a time where podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

May 5, 2023 • 45min
Season 2 Episode 5: The Art & Science of Breaking, Retail, and Building a Brand
Every business starts with an idea. And it's easy to get jazzed up about that idea, so much so that you've forget to properly plan ahead for what you're going to need to make that happen. We're talking capital and runway. In this epsidoe, the 2nd most popular breakdancer off Wall Street, Kenny Jen, and I talk about what brands need to think about when prepping to launch and how you can succeed. Going big isn't necessarily the answer. In fact, in may be the opposite of that. Kenny's vast experience in everything from his current role of providing CFO Services to Consumer & Retail brands to product creation and retail strategy for Cannabis brands in LA give him a unique perspective that's hella fresh.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omnichannel.
Like what you’re hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.
Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame
Our guest Guest Name is Kenny Jen. Kenny Jen is a member of Pilot’s CFO Services where he advises consumer & retail startups of various stages on finance, fundraising & strategy. Prior to Pilot, Kenny managed product development, supply chain, and strategic finance for a consumer goods startup in Los Angeles and before that, he was an investment associate at a consumer venture capital fund. Kenny has consulted companies across a wide range of industries including health & wellness, CPG, marketplaces, and retail.
You can find him at...
Website: Pilot.com
Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-jen-84331351/
Find them on Instagram: @kennyyjen
Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenny.jen.9
Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…
Email: michael@thinkcartology.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher
This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me. Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create a strategy and then go right out and execute it.
Want to find out more?
Website: https://thinkcartology.com
Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology
Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology
Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology
Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current, and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, at a time when podcasting is really gaining popularity.
Website: https://podcastify.me
Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/
Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/
Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

Apr 21, 2023 • 43min
Season 2 Episode 4: A Word to Founders: Just For Now Is Never The Answer
A common theme among food & beverage entrepreneurs, as well as in almost any industry, is settling on the "Just For Now" branding that gets you by until you make more money. Do you start going to the gym once you lose 10 lbs? No! You get your ass in there and start doing the work and the results come later. The other problem with this way of thinking is it gets you "Just For Now" results, i.e. don't expect your brand to be successful if you aren't willing to invest the time and money into it that is necessary. Ainsley Moir, the Founder of Healthy Food & Beverage Group, joins us to share her extensive knowledge of creating successful CPG food & beverage brands and why the struggle to fight off shiny object syndrome and play #thelongergame with your brand is real.
The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We’re looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It’s Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omnichannel.
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Our guest Guest Name is Ainsley Moir. Ainsley helps passionate food founders turn their great-tasting products into profitable businesses and irresistible food brands. They offer strategic consulting to help established CPG brands discover how to optimize their business, offer strategies for brands to understand how to break through in the market, and training for food founders to focus on having an irresistible food brand for shoppers and retailers. She likes exploring new cities, trying the latest food & beverage products, hiking, and studying the human mind.
You can find her at...
Website: https://www.HealthyFoodandBeverageGroup.com
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