The Real Cost of Scaling a Food Product Business with Ryan Thompson

What does it really take to turn your passion into a profitable product line? Ryan Thompson, founder of Astro Blends, unpacks the lessons and sacrifices behind building his seasoning line from scratch while balancing a full-time job, family life, and entrepreneurship.Ryan shares what inspired him to move from private dining to launching his own product-based business, how he learned to price his products correctly, and what it truly means to grow a small brand in today’s competitive market.In this episode, you’ll learn:• The process of creating a seasoning line • The pros and cons of using 3rd party marketplaces to scale• Why branding and packaging can make or break your business• The importance of knowing your numbers (costs of goods, profit margins)• When to pause and pivot to juggle life’s responsibilities and not burn outConnect with Ryan:Website → primoandcruex.com📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life📲 Stay in the loop:Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeriYouTube → @kerilhendersonTikTok @thekickbackwithkeriShop Affiliates:Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSONEnjoying the podcast? Support the show