Food Biz Wiz

Launching, growing, and scaling a packaged product in the food industry is daunting - from understanding production, incubator kitchens, and co-packin…
May 25th, 2023 | 56:51

197. Unlocking the Secrets to Scaling with Co-Packers: The 6-Step Guide with Ashley Sutterfield

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Are you an emerging food entrepreneur feeling some growing pains, wondering how you’ll grow your production? Ashley Sutterfield, the creator of Co-Packing with Ashley and Owner of Sage Expert, joins us on this episode to lay out the 6 steps to scaling YOUR production with the RIGHT co-packer. Ashley has TONS of expertise to share with CPG brands that know they want to have a solid production process that works for them.

 

In this episode, you will be able to:

 

  • Know the key steps to prepare for effectively scaling production using copackers
  • Plan ahead proactively for the next steps in finding your scaling solution
  • Embrace values-based partnerships to ensure the right fit for your biz
  • Understand the importance of thorough research and due diligence in choosing a co-packer

 

Alright wizes, which step surprised you most out of these 6? Let us know by sending us a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn, or joining our Food Biz Wiz Facebook group. Be sure to check out our full show notes here to find all those links, plus more information on how Ashley works with clients!

 

This episode is sponsored by my Wholesale Success System Workshop! This FREE training is for all my listeners who know that they want to take control of their sales, land on more shelves, and have higher sales once they’re there. I’ll outline my simple sales system so that you can repeat this process in your biz. Follow this link to save your spot and join us!

Download the Food Biz Wiz Listener Guide and make the most out of our 250 episode library! Get our curated playlists of top episodes on sales pitches, wholesale buyers, founder mindset, marketing, and more. Fast track your learning by downloading our free Listener Guide HERE.

 

Are you an emerging food entrepreneur feeling some growing pains, wondering how you’ll grow your production? Ashley Sutterfield, the creator of Co-Packing with Ashley and Owner of Sage Expert, joins us on this episode to lay out the 6 steps to scaling YOUR production with the RIGHT co-packer. Ashley has TONS of expertise to share with CPG brands that know they want to have a solid production process that works for them.

 

In this episode, you will be able to:

 

  • Know the key steps to prepare for effectively scaling production using copackers
  • Plan ahead proactively for the next steps in finding your scaling solution
  • Embrace values-based partnerships to ensure the right fit for your biz
  • Understand the importance of thorough research and due diligence in choosing a co-packer

 

Alright wizes, which step surprised you most out of these 6? Let us know by sending us a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn, or joining our Food Biz Wiz Facebook group. Be sure to check out our full show notes here to find all those links, plus more information on how Ashley works with clients!

 

This episode is sponsored by my Wholesale Success System Workshop! This FREE training is for all my listeners who know that they want to take control of their sales, land on more shelves, and have higher sales once they’re there. I’ll outline my simple sales system so that you can repeat this process in your biz. Follow this link to save your spot and join us!