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#22 Every product you see on a shelf has a story behind it, and much of it happens far from the spotlight.In this episode of FoundersOutlook, Juliet Ochu sits down with Gina Panella, Founder of Pop Creative, a women-owned product development and white label manufacturing company helping bring beauty and consumer brands to life.From concept to shelf, Gina and her team guide brands through every stage of white label product development. But the journey is far from glamorous. It involves navigating factories, freight, supplier relationships, shipping delays, production setbacks, and the constant pressure to deliver in an industry where timelines are tight and margins are even tighter.This conversation pulls back the curtain on the world of white label manufacturing and product development.Gina shares what it really takes to build and scale a white label manufacturing business, how she handled production disasters, the emotional weight of carrying payroll, and why sustainable growth often means slowing down before speeding up.In this episode, we discuss:• How white label manufacturing really works• The hidden world behind product development and getting products to market• What founders often misunderstand about supply chains• How to manage client expectations when everything goes wrong• The balance between scaling fast and scaling smart• Why sustainability is becoming a business necessity, not just a trendIf you're a founder, product creator, or entrepreneur looking to launch a product, scale a consumer brand, or better understand white label manufacturing, this episode is packed with practical insights.Subscribe to FoundersOutlook for honest conversations with founders building extraordinary businesses.Connect with Gina Panella:Follow Juliet Ochu and FoundersOutlook for more founder stories, lessons, and insights.If this episode gave you a new perspective, share it with a founder who needs to hear it.#FoundersOutlook #GinaPanella #WhiteLabel #WhiteLabelManufacturing #ProductDevelopment #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Entrepreneurship #BeautyIndustry #BusinessGrowthAlternative Title OptionsBest Thumbnail Text