{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"#209 - Operations Law 101: Co-Mans & Distribution Deals","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3699,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Ryan Hall and Anthony Iuzzolino from the boutique CPG law firm Giannuzzi Lewendon, to dive deep into the legal backbone of operations in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) world. They explore the critical components of co-manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements—covering everything from pricing structures and exclusivity to intellectual property, volume commitments, termination clauses, and the real-world risks brands face when contracts go sideways.\n\nWhether you’re dealing with a first-time co-man, evaluating DSD distributors, or navigating tricky termination fees, this episode is packed with expert legal insights that can help founders avoid costly mistakes and ensure operational agreements support long-term growth and optionality.\n\nDon’t miss this valuable episode – Tune in now!\n\nIf you want legal guidance tailored to your CPG brand, reach out to rhall@gllaw.us  or anthony@gllaw.us  directly or visit gllaw.us to learn more.\n\nListen in as they share about:\nCo-Manufacturing (CoMan) Agreements\nSupply and Distribution Contracts\nIntellectual Property (IP) Protections\n3PL (Third-Party Logistics) & Warehousing Agreements\nDistribution Agreements\nPricing and Cost Management\nContract Negotiation Strategy\nGeneral Legal and Operational Strategy\n\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: https://gllaw.us/ \nEmail: anthony@gllaw.us\nEmail: rhall@gllaw.us \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\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...","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}