by Jeff Slater | Jul 19, 2026 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
I get several inquiries a month from people who want help but can’t afford to hire a startup branding consultant. Founders who have just left a good job try to convince their spouse that the salsa recipe everyone loves at the holiday party is actually a...
by Courtney O'Brien | Feb 9, 2025 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
A guest post from my friend Courtney O’Brien who worked in Senior Marketing Roles at Coca-Cola (Coke Zero), Gallo (Apothic) and Danone (Evian). From Concept to Can: The Brutal Truth About Launching a Beverage Brand in 2025 One of my mentors once asked me a...
by Jeff Slater | Sep 15, 2024 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
FOUNDER’S MODE: Unlocking Startup Success or Courting Controversy? In my startup in the bakery business, I was clueless. I didn’t hire professional managers to run the business, I hired kind, smart and competent people who could help me figure out what to...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 15, 2023 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Mastering Product Market Fit: A Crucial Strategy for Startups in the CPG World In the dynamic landscape of modern business, startups often struggle to establish their brand and gain a foothold in the market. The concept of “product-market fit” has emerged...
by Jeff Slater | May 24, 2023 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Books, Marketing Start Ups
What is the essential advice for a startup? During a call with a prospective client starting a new business, they asked me for the four critical pieces of advice that I help clients learn and understand. If she works with me, this owner wanted to know my marketing...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 26, 2023 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Beyond the Logo: Unconventional Branding Tips for Small Businesses Small businesses make the world go round. Making up 99.9% of all businesses in the US alone, SME businesses are indeed up against a behemoth of competition no matter which industry they find themselves...
