Ditch The Box Podcast

feat. Craig Margolius

featuring Craig Margolius

feat. Marc Shepard of NECANN

David Marinac feat. Stephen Howard of Howard & Sons Ice

feat. Guy Lopez

PRUNES. Jeff McLemore dishes how Sunsweet took an unpopular fruit & created such a high level of consumer demand that they've been successful for 100 years.

Featuring Evan Delahanty of Peaceful Fruits

On this episode of Ditch The Box we welcome Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCylce. Tom talks about the power entrepreneurship has to change the world. He also explains the importance of finding and not losing sight of purpose. When combined and properly maintained, a successful business like TerraCycle is born. To learn more about how TerraCycle is changing the world with its "eliminating the idea of waste" mission, tune in!

David Marinac feat. Cythia Davis of Sha La Cynts

On this episode of Ditch The Box we welcome Jeff Fromm, President of FutureCast and author of Millennials with Kids. Tune-in as he offers outstanding insight into the "Millennial Mindset" and the financial impact of Millennial influence across generations.

On this episode of Ditch The Box we welcome Debbie Wildrick back for round three! On this episode she'll discuss: The new consumer, brand experience, merchandising to millennials, and packaging's impact on buyer decision. Debbie offers outstanding insight on a constantly evolving market that you won't want to miss!

This episode of Ditch The Box will revolutionize the way you think of laundry--specifically STARCHING. Obeta has developed a revolutionary way of starching clothes that not only is easy, but cheaper than the traditional, alternative method. Spray cans of starch are costly to ship and not convenient for traveling customers. Peal Starch is a natural powder that can simply be added to your wash. When you iron your laundry the starch is activated and voila: A perfectly starched shirt! Discover how Obeta transformed the starching status quo by strategically using his passion for fashion and innovation to successfully gain market share in a niche industry.

This episode of Ditch The Box welcomes Debbie Wildrick of MetaBrands, LLC and Growing Innovative Brands.

On this episode of Ditch The Box we'll dive into the importance of ONLINE REVIEWS.  We'll talk about how marketing has evolved over the years and how inbound/content marketing has emerged. The most recent content/inbound marketing segment that has unfolded is the online review. These reviews can influence whether or not a consumer chooses your company and can even influence ranking on google and other search engines. Owen will offer unique insights about the power and might behind an online review.

On today's episode of Ditch The Box we talk to one of the leading resources of fine foods from the Mediterranean market, Encore Specialty Foods. Jeremy Johnson, General Manager & National Sales Manager of Encore Foods, joins us as we delve into the specialty foods market. Join us as we discuss Encore's target customer, marketing strategies, thoughts on packaging, trade show selection, and experience working with major retailers. This episode is going to be chock-full of insightful tips and tricks of the trade that anyone in the food industry (and beyond) can benefit from.

Joining us on today's episode of Ditch The Box is Director of Sales and Marketing for USA Fulfillment, Linda Dickinson. During this episode we will spend some time introducing Linda and USA Fulfillment. We'll then discuss the difference between fulfillment versus contract packaging or contract manufacturing, the fact that USA Fulfillment is an FDA registered food facility and the implications that has on customers, and how they are constantly looking for new ways to improve their customer experience to match their high quality standards as a company. Tune-in for this insightful look into multi-channel integrated fulfillment solutions.  

Joining us on today's episode of Ditch The Box is Director of Sales and Marketing for USA Fulfillment, Linda Dickinson. During this episode we will spend some time introducing Linda and USA Fulfillment. We'll then discuss the difference between fulfillment versus contract packaging or contract manufacturing, the fact that USA Fulfillment is an FDA registered food facility and the implications that has on customers, and how they are constantly looking for new ways to improve their customer experience to match their high quality standards as a company. Tune-in for this insightful look into multi-channel integrated fulfillment solutions.

Joining us on this episode of Ditch The Box is someone who knows how to have fun. Tom Scheiman, owner of b.a. Sweetie Candy Company located in Northeast Ohio, is the candy man. Tom has extensive knowledge in the world of candy distribution and will be giving insight on the industry as a whole. For over 60 years Sweeties has been serving the candy needs of consumers, retail stores, churches, schools, municipalities, hotels, restaurants, caterers, and party planners. They carry the largest variety of candy available anywhere. (Over 4,000 different items, in excess of 400,000 pounds with an average inventory value of almost $2,000,000.00!) Join us as we uncover just how Tom Scheiman and b.a. Sweetie Company, with over 17,000 pounds of gourmet jelly beans, has successfully become the largest candy store in America.

FBomb. Yes you heard correctly. Our show today revolves around one, big, F word.... FAT! Joining us today on this episode of Ditch The Box is StandUpPouches.net client Ross Taylor, co-founder of FBomb. Ross is here to explain to all of our eager listeners why he feels consuming healthy fats is so important to our daily diet and to explain how he went about creating a business from this idea. Today we'll hear how he brought the idea of healthy fats packaged in portal, convenient, sturdy pouches to fruition. Tune-in and drop an FBomb with us!

Joining us on today's episode of Ditch The Box is Sales Manager at Assemblies Unlimited, Inc, Jim Dekosta. Assemblies Unlimited Inc was started in 1993 by Randy Shaw who had a vision to build a national network of contract suppliers with capabilities in packaging, hand assembly and fulfillment services. As the network grew so did the customer base and Assemblies Unlimited was in perfect position to support the many manufacturing industries across the country who relied on outsourcing their packaging and assembly projects to a company who had access to world class facilities and equipment. Join us for today's episode as we dive into the intricacies of contract packaging.