Food Chain Wars
The war for the food dollar is upon us and the future of the small family farm is hanging in the balance.
But there's hope... Recently, a growing group of ambitious producers have found a way to stay competitive through direct marketing and this show is the frontline resource to equip them take the fight to the next level.
Each episode you'll hear industry experts breakdown proven growth strategies that have been battle tested by true in-the-trenches experience.
Recent Episodes
Dec. 6, 2024
Sales lessons from the 7-figure snack stick farmer (John Arbuckle).
John Arbuckle and his wife Holly have landed their pork snack sticks in over 600 retail stores nationwide! Their key accounts include the likes of Sprouts Market, Natural Grocers, HEB, and others. Securing this kind of shelf space is a tough uphill...
Oct. 11, 2024
Nick Carter & the rise of Market Wagon
An "online farmers market" that connects consumers & farmers within a shoppable platform is a business model many have attempted, but few have accomplished. Nick Carter and the team at Market Wagon are one of the few! They've hit the INC...
Sept. 11, 2024
7 figures in agri-tourism with Ryan MacKay
Ryan MacKay is the owner of Lilac Hedge Farms. Their primary sales outlet is DTC eCommerce, but they also operate a 7-figure agri-tourism enterprise consisting of: A cozy farm store & ice cream bar. A full-service kitchen & stage for live...
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About the Hosts
Brooks Hitzfield
Chief of Ops & Tech
Brooks leads operations at Seven Sons along with the technology wizards building our one-of-a-kind eCommerce platform at GrazeCart. Brooks' favorite book is, “Atomic Habits” by James Clear and he cares deeply about family, entrepreneurship, and fishing on weekends.
Blaine Hitzfield
CEO @ Seven Sons Farms
Blaine leads the crew at Seven Sons as the elected CEO. When asked what inspires him, Blaine responded, “Solving problems, connecting dots, and enabling people to improve and thrive.” Blaine spends a lot of his spare time reading and his favorite book is “Living Forward” by Michael Hyatt. Blaine also enjoys house projects, fishing with his kids, and planning!
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