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Profit by Design: Building a Food Business That Doesn't Require Endless Investment

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Over 70% of early stage food brands fail due to cashflow issues, incorrect pricing, and thin margins.

Sarah Delavan and Chelsea Steer of Good Food CFO discuss their Profit by Design philosophy and course. Central insight: 70% of early-stage food brands fail due to cashflow, pricing, and margin mistakes. They define financial strategy as a careful plan of how money moves through a business. The episode explores why big revenue doesn't equal profitability, the importance of understanding product margins in different channels, and how founders can design profitability from day one. Real founder case studies illustrate the gap between growth and actual cash flow.

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