Stu and Matt are passionate about food from around world and love to talk about it. Join them each week as they cook, chat and discuss the environmental and health aspects of all things food.
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Real Food Brands Marketing Strategy Podcast: Food Branding Tips to Help Food Entrepreneurs Build a Strong Brand That Stands Out Using Brand Strategy as a Guide
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Looking for ways to grow your natural food business or farm business into a strong local, regional or national brand? Find actionable tips and insights from your Food Brand Strategist, Katie Mleziva, to DEFINE, ALIGN, & ACTIVATE your brand strategy to set your food brand apart and align everything you do around that North Star. Focusing on cohesive, compelling, and consistent food branding will help you build a business you love and make meaningful connections with your ideal audience, team, ...
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117. Achieve Clarity, Confidence, and Consistency in Your Food Business with a Brand-First Approach
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In this episode, Katie Mleziva, Food Brand Strategist and host of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast shares how taking a brand-first approach can help you prioritize ideas and take aligned action to build a strong, cohesive food brand that stands out. Whether you’re just starting or have been in the business for a while, this approach ensures y…
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Your Brand Strategy requires careful word choice, and so does how you talk about your plans with your team and partners. Listen to this episode for one easy, but important shift that will instill confidence in your brand! I'm your host and Food Brand Strategist, Katie Mleziva. I spent years in Brand Management at big companies before I left the cor…
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Are you selling a product or building a brand? Everyone has to start somewhere, but in this episode, Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva shares what it means to go from making a great product to building a strong brand that stands out. Here's what's in this episode - you can find all the links on the episode web page. The event that sparked Katie’s…
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114. Intentional Marketing: getting ON the shelf, IN the cart, and OUT of the pantry (or fridge!)
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Have you thought much about the fact that you need to sell your product THREE times before someone can use it at home? I don’t share this to be depressing because sometimes one sounds like enough! And if it sounds like more work, it’s just the reality of breaking down the process that’s already happening and being intentional with your marketing an…
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In almost every client meeting or strategy session I hear food business owners relay concern over how many things are competing for their attention -- and how exhausting it can be. Some share they are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, and some just feel like they are being forced to wear too many hats at the same time every. single. day...and are searchi…
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The Real Food Brands Podcast is BACK and I'm so glad you're here. The topic of doing the right things at the right time is always a good concept to keep top of mind, and in this episode, you'll hear me (Katie Mleziva, your food brand strategist) talk about: What you can expect from new podcast episodes to help you Define, Align, and Activate your b…
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111. What to Do When Something Is Out of Alignment With Your Vision...and the Shift I'm Making
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Have you ever noticed something in your business isn’t working as you planned, or as it once did? Sometimes things that made sense just aren't a good fit anymore. We spend so much time and energy trying to keep pushing forward that it can be hard to step back and admit when things aren’t working the way we want them to—and decide what to do about i…
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Have you ever thought about the difference between content and copy? And how each works differently to connect with your reader depending on if you’re talking about a website, social media, ads, packaging, etc? Today on Episode 110 of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, Host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva has a conversation with Celsea…
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Sometimes you need to let yourself dream and think big. Instead of letting other people tell you how things work and why you can’t do something, it can pay off to look at things from a new perspective. It helps, of course, to have a great story, which is something that brand strategy work can really help with. Today on Episode 109 of the Real Food …
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As you’re working to build your food business or farm, brand strategy and brand development may seem like something that can wait for later. The thing is, brand strategy work goes far beyond your logo or fonts or colors. When you’ve done the work to create your brand’s North Star, it serves as the guide and the glue for everything you do on the fro…
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Brand strategy work is something that is second nature for big brands, but not as common for small brands. There’s so much to do when you’re wearing all the hats that it can seem like something you’ll get to “next.” While big brands have access to brand managers and agencies, we can help even the score by providing streamlined versions of the conce…
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A common approach for food and farm businesses is to think about offering a great product rather than building a strong brand. The thinking is that if a product is good enough, taste will ultimately win and of course, people will buy. While this is understandable as you perfect your craft, great taste and quality are expected these days so we don’t…
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With over 100 episodes of the podcast now available, we thought it would be a good time to go back and highlight some of the great content you may have missed to help you find the right resources at the right time for your food business. To help, we’ve put together a list of some of our best episodes organized around the Brand Strategy Streamlined …
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If you want to understand brand positioning, think of Kia, Volvo, and Tesla. Sure, all three are car companies but they’re each very different brands with their own unique, loyal audience, product benefits, and customer experience. All of these factors combined for each brand create a very different offer for each and attract different groups of pe…
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103. How Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors Related to Food Are Shifting with Sarah Marion of Murphy Research
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We’ve been through a lot of changes in the past few years, and as a result, consumer behaviors are shifting. But as a food business owner how do you know what changes are temporary and what changes are here to stay? And how can you meet the evolving needs of your consumers? In Episode 103 of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Bra…
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Have you thought about the difference between brand story and brand history? While your brand history can certainly be a part of your brand story, the history is about the past and the story is about the future, and what you’re inviting people to be a part of. Today on episode 102 of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strat…
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After episode 100, Katie’s daughter suggested that she “start over,” and it only seemed fitting that episode 101 should be a brand strategy 101—an intro-level class, so to speak. Today on episode 101 of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva goes over the five W’s of how Brand Strategy can help you go f…
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When we launched the podcast in March 2018, we didn’t know exactly what the future would hold but we took a leap. It’s been a steady build over the past few years and we’re so thankful for all our listeners and guests who have made this show an enriching and rewarding experience as we work collectively to help more people get access to real food. T…
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For a food and beverage business, it can be a big benefit to choose to go slow to go fast. While that may sound counterintuitive, taking a little time to plan can increase efficiency and help you accelerate more rapidly because you’ve got the clarity and confidence to know what to do next. Today on episode 99 of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podca…
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Podcasts have exploded in popularity, and being a guest on one can be a big boost for both your brand and your credibility. But what kind of show are you looking for? How do you reach out? And how do you make it a success once you get a YES? Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva shares how to …
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While Katie loves her 1:1 work with clients, she’s become increasingly aware that her impact is limited by the number of hours in the day. At the same time, while the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast can help you piece together the process, there’s space for something in between the two—a self-guided but structured resource to help you create a s…
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Most of us are in the food and bev business because, in some way, we want to make a positive impact on how people eat. Most of us also have a Vision for the impact we want to make but might not know exactly how to accomplish this big dream. You may have heard the old phrase “a vision without a plan is just a dream.” Today on the Real Food Brands Ma…
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Selling direct to consumer can create new sales opportunities for your food brand, but it can still be hard to stand out with the marketplace as crowded as it is. Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva sits down with Adam Pollack, Head of Content at Rodeo CPG, who has some practical tips for ho…
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After you invest time developing your brand strategy to position your brand to stand out then you’re ready to put your plan into action. You see all the opportunities to make changes but there are so many opportunities that it can be intimidating. So the big question at this phase is typically what “what should I do first and who can help me?!" Tod…
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This week, we’re revisiting episode 49 from last year that is still super relevant today. We’ve been talking through brand strategy our last few episodes, and this refresher on common brand strategy mistakes and how to fix them is worth a second look. Enjoy! Brand strategy is an essential part of building a business that will grow, but we see a lot…
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If your food brand were a person at a party, what sort of person would they be? The loud, bold life of the party? Or the more relaxed, reserved, and clever person? Just like with people, our brands can take on personalities based on our vision and positioning in order to connect with the right people. It’s important to let your brand’s “true colors…
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It can be hard to know where to start when you’re thinking about how to set your food brand apart. You believe in the potential for your product to turn into a strong brand but, as the saying goes, “a vision without a plan is just a dream.” That’s why we spend so much time on brand strategy: to give you the framework you need to put your vision int…
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One of the best things you can do for your brand is to talk to people. But how do you know if you’re asking the right questions to the right people? Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva shares a trick she normally reserves for her 1-on-1 clients: the two best questions you can ask when you’re…
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Every time we take a leap—whether we fly to the level we want—we are strengthening our wings. But we don’t have to just wait and see what happens when we leap because it’s never good to feel like we’re stuck in mid-air for too long. The resources, tools, and people we surround ourselves with make an enormous difference in terms of how likely we are…
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Developing your brand strategy helps you get clear about how you can stand apart in your category and reach the people you need to speak to in order to grow. But when should you do this work? Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva illustrates why the best time to get started on your brand strat…
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A potential client once asked a really good question as he was reviewing his proposal from Katie: what is not included in the scope of the brand strategy work we will be doing together? Not only is this is a great way to be clear with collaboration in an area of your business that you are less knowledgeable about, but it also helps you understand m…
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015 - Erwtensoep
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Stu and Matt are back after their Summer break! On this week's episode, they have a catch-up following their holidays and chat about the food they ate while away. They also discuss one of the finest Eurovision Song Contests in recent memory and cook erwtensoep, a traditional Dutch dish from the host nation The Netherlands. Cook this week's recipe o…
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When you start a business, there can be a lot of pressure to find instant success and rapid growth. The truth is, however, that you can build sustainable long-term success without needing to be the next unicorn brand. Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva is talking to Elliot Begoun, founder o…
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How can you get the right people excited to try your products, know what to expect, intrigue them to think about how else they can use it, AND be excited to part with their money to get their hands on what you’re selling? It’s a simple answer that applies to every food and beverage business in some way, yet many emerging brands don’t spend enough t…
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Pizza is old news, pizza is your Grandfather's calzone! You've guessed it! This week Stu and Matt are making calzone. They also discuss food in the news, answer questions from listeners and look into saturated and unsaturated fats. Cook this week's 'Recipe of the Week' - https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/parma-ham-mozzarella-calzone Follow us on …
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When you’re working on marketing and promoting your food business day in and day out, it’s normal to start to feel like you’re repeating yourself and to worry that you may sound boring. However, consistency is a vital part of building a strong brand. Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva expla…
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013 - Maple-Pecan Crumpet Bread & Butter Pudding
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On this week's episode Matt and Stu cook maple-pecan crumpet bread & butter pudding (a whopping 819 calories per serving!!!), look at food in the news and have a chat about Matt's professional wrestling training school. Cook this week's recipe: https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/baking-and-desserts/maple-pecan-crumpet-bread-and-butter-pudding/ F…
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012 - Tabbouleh with British Asparagus, Halloumi and Kale
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On this week's episode, Stu and Matt make tabbouleh with British asparagus, halloumi & kale, discuss buying seasonal produce and an update on the Colin The Caterpillar legal battle! Cook this week's recipe: https://britishasparagus.com/recipe.php/2018/01/12/quinoa-tabbouleh-with-british-asparagus-halloumi-and-kale/ Follow us on social media: Facebo…
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An old saying in Marketing is “don’t talk about features, talk about benefits.” And while many of us nod our heads in agreement, the truth is that you need to understand both, and many business owners and marketers don’t know how to get started and put that advice into action to build a strong brand. Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast,…
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011 - Mexican Spicy Bean Burgers
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After a week off, Stu and Matt are back cooking Tom Kerridge's Mexican Spicy Bean Burgers. They also chat about cocktails, baking while self-isolating and look at the importance of Vitamin B12. Cook this week's recipe: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/spicy_mexican-style_bean_91588 Follow us on social media: Facebook - www.facebook.com/thatfoodpo…
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Amazon Tips for Food Businesses Part 2: Optimizing Your Amazon Advertising with Shannon Roddy
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In Part 1 of this two-part series on Amazon you learned how SEO and search terms work on Amazon, and in Part 2 we’re continuing the conversation about using that information to create advertising campaigns on Amazon that convert and how to get the data that will help you optimize over time. For part two of our Amazon Series on the Real Food Brands …
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010 - Lamb & Red Wine Stew
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To celebrate Easter, Stu and Matt cook lamb and red wine stew, look at food in the news and provide tips for returning to the gym later this month. Plus, Matt sees how many Creme Eggs he can fit in his mount. The recipe discussed this week can be found at https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/lamb-and-red-wine-stew/ Follow us on social m…
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009 - Bobotie with Yellow Rice
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On this week's episode, Matt tells us about his weekend cooking Caribbean food, Stu provides a great reason to drink wine along and the guys cook bobotie with yellow rice. Plus Matt digs into BMI. Cook along with us with this week's Recipe Of The Week: Bobotie: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bobotie Yellow Rice: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/rec…
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Amazon Tips for Food Businesses Part 1: How to Use SEO Keywords to Get Found with Shannon Roddy
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Amazon is a growth channel for many food and beverage brands, but how do you stand out in the sea of options? And how do you improve the chances that your brand will show up in searches that will actually convert to sales? In this episode of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food & Bev Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva talks with Shanno…
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008 - Red Nose Day Shortbread
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On this week's episode, Stu and Matt get their aprons on and bake Red Nose Day Shortbread to celebrate Comic Relief 2021. They also look at Food In The News and see what happens if you visit a sushi restaurant in Taiwan if your name is 'Salmon'. This week's recipe can be found at https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/red_nose_day_shortbread_51892 Foll…
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007 - White Pudding & Mushroom Frittata
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On this week's episode, Stu and Matt celebrate St Patrick's Day by cooking with white pudding and looking back at some of their visits to Ireland. They also look at food in the news this week, discuss ostriches and investigate the amount of protein the body requires per day. This week's recipe can be found at https://www.blackpudding.club/recipe/cl…
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On the path to build your brand, there are always new developments that force you to consider whether you should stay the course or make an adjustment. But how do you know when it’s time to make a pivot? And what can you do to make sure you stay aligned with your core brand strategy principles? This week on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, h…
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006 - Michael Sheen's Traditional Welsh Cawl
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On this week's episode of That Food Podcast, Stu and Matt cook Michael Sheen's traditional Welsh cawl, look at food in the news this week and investigate the traffic light labelling system you see on food packaging. If you want to cook this week's recipe visit https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/michael-sheen-s-traditional-welsh-cawl/ …
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005 - Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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This week, Matt and Stu cook Nigella's Pineapple Upside Down Cake and investigate why Stu had a kitchen nightmare with his bake. They also have a look at this week's Food In The News and Matt looks into the marketing behind healthy foods. Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatfoodpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/thatfoodpod…
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How to Develop an Ecommerce Strategy That Drives Sales & Builds Loyalty with Chelsea Jones and Rachel Saul
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Ecommerce is one of the hottest topics in the food business. However, if you try to jump straight to tactics without thinking through your goals, you’re likely to run into trouble. Today on the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food & Bev Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva talks to Chelsea Jones and Rachel Saul, founders of Chelsea and Rache…
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