Todd Mitchell on Leadership, Scaling Brands, and Building High-Performance Teams

The Truth About Marketing Specialty Coffee in Grocery with Ben Miller

The specialty coffee category is growing, but winning in grocery is far from guaranteed. In this episode of CPG Brand Builders, Braden sits down with Ben Miller, Director of Business Development and Market Expansion at Level Ground Coffee, to break down what it really takes to scale specialty coffee brands in today’s competitive retail landscape. With more than a decade of experience across business development, marketing, and sales, Ben shares real-world insight on how brands can grow in grocery while protecting what makes them special. In this video, you will learn: • What grocery buyers actually look for in specialty coffee • Why most coffee brands struggle to win shelf space • How to market premium coffee without losing authenticity • How to scale through grocery while protecting brand integrity • How to turn strategy into real execution in retail Ben has helped launch and grow premium coffee brands across Canada by building stronger retail partnerships and navigating complex B2B and B2C channels. If you are a coffee brand founder, marketer, retailer, or specialty food entrepreneur, this conversation will help you understand how to win in a fast-changing category. Like this video if you found it valuable. Subscribe for more CPG growth strategies and marketing insights. Join our CPG Brand Builders community today: https://brandbuilderscpg.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWROLXQ1aTdrSGQyUDVnS3k1dEw2WXdVMTdiZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVFRkQnlVcDVTX052V2RjN1RjZDczRDJKNGhESUMtdWc1LWlPMlBJWEx4dmR6Y3p2VG5OeUJWd2ZXZGpYNzY5QV9XOHU4X1MtSGhZakVSaGc3ZGRIbXpiYUN6NHBfZHpKQjJFbWZ0UDh3RW8xM3hScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbrandbuilderscpg.com%2F&v=Di7BtRSdwGk] #CPG [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cpg] #CoffeeIndustry [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coffeeindustry] #RetailStrategy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/retailstrategy] #BrandGrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brandgrowth] #MarketingStrategy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketingstrategy] #ConsumerPackagedGoods [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/consumerpackagedgoods] #GroceryRetail [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/groceryretail] #CPGBrandBuilders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cpgbrandbuilders]

Todd Mitchell on Leadership, Scaling Brands, and Building High-Performance Teams

What separates great leaders from everyone else? In this powerful conversation, Todd Mitchell joins Braden to share decades of wisdom gained from leading founder-led businesses, private equity-backed companies, and global consumer packaged goods organizations. Todd currently serves as President of Hummus Goodness, Executive Chair of eGrowcery, and advises founders and growth-stage companies on leadership, strategy, innovation, and scaling businesses. In this episode, Todd reveals the leadership principles that have guided his career, including decision-making, accountability, empowering teams, solving problems faster, embracing change, and using AI without losing the human element that drives great leadership. He also dives into CPG innovation, retailer strategy, and what founders need to know about building organizations that can scale. Whether you're a founder, executive, brand builder, or emerging leader, you'll walk away with practical insights and frameworks you can apply immediately. Join the CPG Brand Builders Community today: www.cpgbrandbuilders.com Subscribe for more conversations with founders, operators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of consumer brands. #CPG #Leadership #ToddMitchell #BrandBuilding #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ConsumerGoods #CEO #Founder #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessPodcast #Retail #BrandStrategy

How CPG Brands Win at Trade Shows with Shannon Peffley

Trade shows can make or break your brand. The right connections can lead to retail distribution, partnerships, and major growth. In this episode of CPG Brand Builders, Braden sits down with Shannon Peffley, Founder of CPG Xperience, to discuss how emerging consumer brands can maximize trade shows and turn connections into real business opportunities. Through CPG Xperience, Shannon helps brands, retailers, distributors, and service providers connect through curated trade show experiences, networking events, and industry education. In this video, you will learn how to: • Make the right connections at trade shows • Turn networking into long-term business opportunities • Build relationships with retailers and distributors • Stand out in crowded trade show environments • Use events to accelerate brand growth If you are a CPG founder, marketer, or brand leader looking to grow your brand faster, this episode is for you. Like this video if you found it valuable. Subscribe for more CPG growth strategies and marketing insights. Join the CPG Brand Builders community today: https://brandbuilderscpg.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3licDVJcENhc0VxcEVXWTQxSUlYbzFqNi1xUXxBQ3Jtc0tsa3dtZ2ozR2w2WTBoVkdjdXZxT3B2dDR1bXRTNEVKMVJVWko1dDM4VmRoNU9hWnNycGNPcE4zOFV3dG85X3Q4MGlnWHl0c20takxsS3pmY3Mza0VsWWVLRmswUWZLWDhDa21qNFBoZ21uWTZ4SVJQYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbrandbuilderscpg.com%2F&v=NwCm6Nc4yow] #CPG [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cpg] #TradeShows [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tradeshows] #BrandGrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brandgrowth] #RetailStrategy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/retailstrategy] #MarketingStrategy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketingstrategy] #ConsumerPackagedGoods [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/consumerpackagedgoods] #Networking [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/networking] #CPGBrandBuilders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cpgbrandbuilders]

The Marketing Tactics That Make Food Brands Unstoppable with Nate Douglas

What actually makes food brands win in today’s competitive market? In this episode of CPG Brand Builders, Braden sits down with Nate Douglas, a seasoned food industry leader whose career has been dedicated to building and scaling high-performing food brands. Nate has worked on iconic brands at McCain Foods and Parmalat, bringing deep expertise in consumer behavior, campaign development, and P&L improvement. Today, he helps food brands grow sustainably and compete more effectively in crowded retail environments. Together, Braden and Nate break down what actually drives success in food marketing and what separates winning brands from the rest. In this video, you will learn: • How consumers really shop and make decisions in grocery • What drives high-performing food marketing campaigns • How to align marketing with real business outcomes • Why most food brands struggle to scale effectively • What it takes to build long-term brand success in CPG As Nate puts it, “Marketing shapes the world. I like shaping it in a positive and lasting way.” If you are a food brand founder, marketer, or CPG leader looking to grow smarter, this episode is for you. Like this video if you found it valuable. Subscribe for more CPG growth strategies and marketing insights. Join CPG Brand Builders today: https://brandbuilderscpg.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWQ3Yk5vdXdTOTNsMmtWMXRrMHlfbkNOUzEyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUWxQXzFBYThNZUVaYjVuemVDeDA5dnctQnkzSjI2aUc2c1lUbURmdG1CNHBaSjRDOTJneVJXR0hFd21yUVp0SXUzSURaXzVCc2JaUk9yWUc2TmhpSVFZYjlYSGY3S2dManBqRUI1NVloUHd2SHNtVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbrandbuilderscpg.com%2F&v=eX3_q8Irl4c] #CPG [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cpg] #FoodMarketing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/foodmarketing] #BrandStrategy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brandstrategy] #MarketingStrategy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketingstrategy] #ConsumerPackagedGoods [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/consumerpackagedgoods] #FoodBrands [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/foodbrands] #BusinessGrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth] #CPGBrandBuilders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cpgbrandbuilders]

The 4 Key Brand Architecture Methods

Most companies are damaging their brand without realizing it. Brand architecture is one of the most important strategic decisions a business can make, yet it is consistently overlooked. The wrong structure creates brand confusion, operational inefficiency, weak positioning, and lost long term value. The right structure creates clarity, scalability, and stronger brand equity. In this episode, Braden breaks down the four core brand architecture models every marketer, consultant, founder, and brand leader should understand: Branded House Sub Brands Endorsed Brands House of Brands You will learn: • How each model impacts growth and scalability • Why poor brand structure creates long term business problems • How acquisitions and product expansion affect architecture decisions • The strategic differences between master brands and portfolio brands • How major companies structure their brands for maximum value If you work in CPG, marketing, consulting, innovation, or brand strategy, this framework is essential. This is strategic brand thinking designed for serious marketers and business leaders. Join our CPG Brand Builders Community: https://brandbuilderscpg.com Subscribe for more content on: Brand Strategy CPG Marketing Shopper Marketing Retail Media Innovation Leadership Business Growth #BrandArchitecture #BrandStrategy #MarketingStrategy #CPG #BrandManagement #Branding #RetailMedia #ShopperMarketing #BusinessStrategy #MarketingLeadership #ConsumerPackagedGoods #BrandEquity #MarketingConsulting #BusinessGrowth #BrandBuilders