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Behind the Shelves: Wade Yenny's Journey in Consumer Packaged Goods
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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Seven Hats Podcast, we sit down with Wade Yenny, an industry expert in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), to discuss effective strategies for getting and maintaining products on retail shelves. Wade emphasizes the importance of thorough research and relationship-building between founders and category managers. He shares personal stories from his career, highlighting the resilience and adaptability needed to succeed in high-pressure roles. Additionally, Wade delves into the significance of mental health and work-life balance for long-term professional and personal success. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiring anecdotes from Wade's journey in the CPG world.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeyenny/Apple Podcast (CPG Vibes) - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/cpg-vibes/id160603929000:00 Introduction to Effective Sales Strategies00:52 Welcome to The Seven Hats Podcast01:39 Meet Wade Yenny: CPG Industry Expert04:15 Wade's Early Life and Influences08:47 Journey into the CPG World15:06 The Role and Challenges of a Buyer18:48 Building Successful Brand Relationships26:21 Navigating Trade Spend and Growth36:18 Empowering Your Team37:13 Leadership Lessons37:42 Promoting Your Replacement38:10 Switching Gears to Mental Health39:36 Balancing Work and Personal Life44:00 The LinkedIn Journey48:54 Starting CPG Vibes52:17 Embracing the Unknown01:03:28 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Released:
Jun 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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