{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"#185 - Commercial Kitchen vs. Co-Man: Where to Make Your First $1M of Product","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3200,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Mott Smith, co-founder and CEO of Amped Kitchens, and Jaime Valenti-Jordan of Catapult Commercialization Services, to break down one of the biggest decisions early-stage food brands face: Should you produce in a commercial kitchen or work with a co-manufacturer (Co-man)? \n\nThey discuss the pros and cons of each approach, how to scale from small-batch production to full-scale manufacturing, the hidden costs and challenges of both options, when to transition from one model to another, and why cash flow is the most critical factor for growing brands. \n\nWith real-world insights from brands like Beyond Meat, 4th & Heart, and Chubby Snacks, this episode is packed with valuable advice on how to build a profitable and scalable CPG business. Plus, stay till the end for an impromptu Startup CPG band jingle you won’t want to miss. Listen now!\nThanks to our sponsor Amped Kitchens. To find out more about their commercial kitchen facilities in LA & Chicago, email leasing@ampedkitchens.com and mention Startup CPG\n\nTo connect with the Catapult Commercialization Services team for help scaling up, visit https://bit.ly/catapultcpg\n\nListen in as they share about:\nWhat is a Commercial Kitchen\nWho should use a commercial kitchen\nWhat is a co-man\nWho should go straight to a co-man\nCost Comparisons\nThe Financial Realities of Scaling a Food Brand\nKey Takeaways for Founders\n\nEpisode Links:\nAmped Kitchens Website\nMott Smith’s LinkedIn\nCatapult Commercialization Services Website\nJamie’s LinkedIn\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+...","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}