{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"#172 - Ops Talk: 5 Things Brands Get Wrong","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2085,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, to tackle the five biggest mistakes brands make in operations—and how to avoid them. Jamie shares why \"planning for the unexpected\" isn’t just a saying, it’s a survival tactic, and explains how treating your co-manufacturer like a real partner can save you from production headaches.\n\nThey also dive into the messy world of ramping up new equipment, keeping quality in check after launch, and knowing when to call in a consultant to save time, money, and sanity.\n\nIf you’re navigating the wild world of CPG production, don’t miss Jamie’s top tips for keeping operations on track. Tune in and subscribe for more essential insights!\nReach out to the Catapult team: https://bit.ly/catapultcpg\n\nListen in as they share about:\nPreparing for inevitable delays\nBuilding a productive co-manufacturer relationship\nManaging production ramp-up and quality control\nSmart strategies for using consultants\nCommunity and Resource Sharing\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: https://catapultserv.com/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fvmh97c/ \n\nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\n\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)\nFollow @startupcpg\nVisit host Daniel's Linkedin \nQuestions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.com\nEpisode music by Super Fantastics","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}