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I remember the day with marble-polished clarity. The day I sodomised my first Black Bear BurgerBrixton. 2020.  In the strangled-mangled shackles lockdown, at my mates on Efra road.A celestial chubby steaming parcel of joy arrived. Lip-smackingly, soul-spankingly, face-melting YUM.My fave Burgus in London, and Stew is an absolute GON THE MENU:Packvertising Genius: How Black Bear Burger turned their Deliveroo packaging into a Storytelling MachineSurviving Crispy Chips Crisis: How BBB solved the customers problems BEFORE they existedThe Simple Reframe Behind Why Black Bear Burger worked at Exmouth Market when Dirty Burger failed - we are a restaurant that sells burgers NOT a burger restaurantThe Beer Sommelier Rule: Focus on the thing you’re competition can’t to STAND OUT - why BBB Focus on the Sides.A Master Class in Persistence: The dark grit of street food market and BBB blagged their way into BoxParkBattle vs Boredom: How to push through the tedium of persistenceWhy HipPop Is the greatest music to eat burgers too = layers + layers that, warmth and connection added to your burger  ==============================================🌟 HUNGRY's Absolutely Bloody Marvelous Sponsors🌟==============================================A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsors who make HUNGRY possible: 🍜Use Uber Eats code: KOYAKO40 to get 40% off (up to 15£) when you spend at least 20£ ►North Star: (www.northstarbc.co.uk)  Get your FREE 30min Consultancy Session with North Star 👉 https://calendly.com/andy-northstar/free-30mins-with-north-star-team🤝 Let's Connect!►Let's link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  

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Seth Godin, a renowned author and marketing expert, dives deep into the art of branding and storytelling in the food industry. He discusses the battle between innovative brands like Tony’s Chocolonely and giants like Cadbury, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right customers. Godin critiques the coffee landscape, contrasting Nespresso and Starbucks and advocating for empathy in marketing. He also highlights why functional foods are trending and how authentic storytelling fosters genuine connections with consumers.

  

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a brand building master class like you've NEVER head before Botivo Drinks | B corp are one of my fave brands The level of DEPTH Imme Ermgassen and Sam Paget Steavenson have gone into to build BOTIVO is CRAZYYou're in for an ABSOLUTE TREAT ON THE MENU:1. How BOTIVO was Born out of a Unusual Request at Lavish Parties like Calvin Harris, Ellie Golding, Prince Harry & Megan 2. Always Go Against the Category: Be a pleasure brave brand in a sea of moderation3. Make something your CONSUMERS ACTUALLY WANT “there’s a difference between TASTY and IMPRESSIVE4. The 4 Brand tensions to brand (this is GENIUS)- cultural tension: the zeitgeist - category tension: white space + counter opportunity - consumer tension: who are they and why are they different - What can you do no one else can do6. Why BOTIVO created 21 characters for a dinner party with actual names who are their mates 7. Seth Godin’s Psychographic vs Demographic “STOP Targeting Gen Zzzzzz” 8. Ray Dailio Brand Building Principles “In life think about 2nd, 3rd, 4th order consequences of decisions making” BUT in brand building “ think of 2nd, 3rd, 4th brand touch points to build real depth9. 2nd, 3rd, 4th order brand touch ponts = Slowwwwwlyyyyy introduce more touch points = increase occasions = increase consumption frequency = increase Rate of Sale 10. Stephen Pinker’s Strawberry Cheesecake Principle: Priming people for perfect experience 11. Why BOTIVO act like a Theatre House = Set the stage = Theatrical tone of voice = Great brand = stories 12. Why hard is an unfair advantage + you need insane amounts of stamina  👌   ==============================================🌟 HUNGRY's Absolutely Bloody Marvelous Sponsors🌟==============================================A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsors who make HUNGRY possible: 🍜Use Uber Eats code: KOYAKO40 to get 40% off (up to 15£) when you spend at least 20£ ►North Star: (www.northstarbc.co.uk)  Get your FREE 30min Consultancy Session with North Star 👉 https://calendly.com/andy-northstar/free-30mins-with-north-star-team🤝 Let's Connect!►Let's link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  

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Art vs. Commerce: How Elspeth balances creative freedom with business realities. Photographer Elspeth Vincent's journey, highlighting her artistic development and the business lessons she learned. Early Inspirations: Elspeth’s family influences and initial artistic explorations. Role of Mentorship: How photographers like Hanina shaped Elspeth’s growth. Finding a Unique Style: What makes Elspeth's style distinct and how experimentation helped. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies Elspeth used to combat self-doubt. Pricing, Packaging, and Marketing: How Elspeth sets rates and finds clients. The Impact of Burnout: Elspeth’s experience with burnout and recovery. Passion and Career Fulfillment: How Elspeth’s passion contributes to her well-being. Entrepreneurial Parallels: Resilience and confidence in her artistic and business journey. Advice for Aspiring Photographers: Tips on finding a niche and building a client base. ♨️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 🍲 ON THE MENU:1. Elspeth's photography of founders2. Elspeth's travels to L.A. and New York3. Work with notable people: Tom Straker, Jamie L., Ed Williams4. Connections with many founders5. Lessons learned from successful people6. Discussion of the creative process7. Hustling and building your own brand8. Inspiration for building out Hungry.9. Elspeth's personality and coolness10. Encouragement to enjoy the conversation  ==============================================🌟 HUNGRY's Absolutely Bloody Marvelous Sponsors🌟==============================================A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsors who make HUNGRY possible: 🍜Use Uber Eats code: KOYAKO40 to get 40% off (up to 15£) when you spend at least 20£ ►North Star: (www.northstarbc.co.uk)  Get your FREE 30min Consultancy Session with North Star 👉 https://calendly.com/andy-northstar/free-30mins-with-north-star-team🤝 Let's Connect!►Let's link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  

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