#186 Bootstrap Heroes: Bumpin Blends, Lentiful and Drink Wholesome
This lesson is an episode of Startup CPG.
Listen to the episodeWhat you'll get
Startup CPG's Daniel Scharff interviews the founders of a smoothie-cube brand, an instant-lentil brand and a protein-powder brand about growing without outside investors, from using contract workers to hiring student designers and a university food lab. Listen for which of their cost-saving moves fit your product, and for what each founder's savings, spouse's income or outside help made possible.
Do this week
Pick one cost in your budget, such as design, product development or shipping, and ask a student, a university lab or a small local supplier this week for a quote below what you would otherwise pay.