113. Nine Pillars to Win Retail & Scale Your Brand With Tim Forrest, Tim Forrest Consulting

113. If your brand isn't scaling at retail, your foundation is broken — and retailers can see it before you do. In this episode, I sit down with Tim Forrest to unpack the Nine Pillars every CPG brand must master to earn shelf space and keep it. We break down why most founders lose retailer meetings before they even begin — not because of taste, not because of price — but because they fail to bring a compelling business case. You'll learn how to shift from "sell my product" to "here's how I make you money." We discuss per-point-of-distribution sales, pricing strategy, consumer insights, private label threats, and how to control the narrative in buyer meetings. This is how small brands outperform legacy giants — by being strategic, data-driven, and retailer-focused. Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session113