3 Rapid Retail Questions with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods

Send us Fan MailIn the Retail Readiness Round, Julie breaks down:What founders must stop doing when trying to scale in retailWhy growing too fast can actually kill your brand on shelfThe importance of repeat purchase, local velocity, and dataWhat every founder should do before walking into a buyer meetingThe mindset required to build a brand that lasts decades — not seasonsIf you’re a product-based founder trying to get into retail stores, stay on shelf, and build a brand with real staying power, this episode delivers honest advice you won’t hear in a pitch deck.🎧 Listen now and take notes this is retail strategy from someone who’s lived it.Listen to the full episode released on 2.9.26 Support the showEvent Partner: Nourish Summit & Expo (Oct. 5-7, 2027 | Baltimore) - Use code SHELFTALKS10 for 10% off full registration https://bit.ly/4sx0ZbaLooking for more? Visit our Linktree for the latest episodes, free resources, retail tips, and ways to connect with the Shelf Talks community.https://linktr.ee/shelftalkspodcastLove what you hear on Shelf Talks? You can now support the podcast. Every contribution helps bring more indie voices to the mic. Thank you for being part of this journey! ✨https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411532/supportContact us via email: [email protected] Reach out if you know of a female founder with an impactful brand and retail story and leave a review if you found value in this episode! [email protected] the book Shelf Talk: A step by step guide to launching your product in Retail Stores by Roberta Townes Buy Book