In Episode 21, James and Sean "Keep it Reel" with David VanHimbergen, CEO of Reel Paper, covering topics such as:

-Transitioning from CPG behemoth Procter & Gamble to leading a challenger brand in the consumer goods space

-The innovation process within leading brands Crest and Tide

-Navigating retailer expansion, including selection, to # of stores, geos, products, and shelf placement and presence

-Differences in consumer purchasing behavior between DTC and brick-and-mortar

-Bucking the trend of sustainable brands, winning on product performance and pricing

-Moving a category from commodity to care

This episode is a treasure trove for brands competing in the sustainable space and for listeners considering a career leap out of big CPG.

In Episode 20, James and Sean unpack the world of supplements with Nik Hall, Founder & CEO of Vita Five & REViVE Marketing Partners, covering:
-Which supplements are here to stay and what's cyclical
-Product category selection and outflanking big incumbents
-Appealing to the 5 senses of prospective consumers
-The economics of customer acquisition on Amazon
-How to navigate (and survive) the process of being acquired
Having been both brand and agency side, Nik brings a POV you won't want to miss.

In Episode 19, James and Sean dive in with Maggie Malek, CEO of Cripsin, the OG Full Service Media & Creative Digital Marketing Agency behind THE Burger King, introducing Mini Cooper to the U.S., and the group that took on Big Tobacco. We dive into: -her career spanning the military, journalism, tech startups, to rising to the top of an agency -adopting an intrapreneurial mindset to rise through the ranks -navigating M&A and how to lead your team and clients -how emerging brands should approach selecting an agency -retail media being the next frontier of growth for brands Maggie's energy is magnetic and her story of rising through the ranks to one of the most storied agencies is inspiring.