In this episode of Profits On Purpose, host Nate Littlewood speaks with Sean Agatep, co-founder and COO of Vincero Collective, about the journey of scaling an e-commerce business from its Kickstarter roots to an eight-figure D2C brand. They discuss the challenges of navigating profitability, the importance of adapting to market changes, and the strategic decisions made to focus on sustainable growth. Sean shares insights on the significance of customer satisfaction, the evolution of their organizational structure, and the birth of Tidal, a recruitment firm for e-commerce teams. The conversation emphasizes the need for founders to reflect on their goals, the importance of financial metrics, and the value of paying oneself appropriately in the entrepreneurial journey.

Connect with Sean: 
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sagatep
X: @SeanAgatep
Official Website (URL): www.vincerocollective.com
Email: [email protected]

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#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of Profits on Purpose, host Nate Littlewood interviews Brittany Ogletree, founder of Bri Beauty, a clean beauty brand focused on solutions for acne-prone skin. Brittany shares her unique journey from studying acting to launching her own beauty line, emphasizing the importance of authentic marketing, community engagement, and feedback-driven product development. The conversation covers various topics, including funding strategies, navigating investor relationships, understanding unit economics, and the significance of technology in business operations. Brittany also discusses her lessons learned as a founder and her vision for future growth.

Connect with Brittany: 
Official Website (URL): https://bribeauty.co/
Email: [email protected]

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#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast, host Nate Littlewood speaks with Jessica Walther, co-founder and CEO of Itivate. They discuss Jessica's journey from corporate supply chain to founding a company that helps small businesses scale effectively. The conversation covers identifying founder pain points, the importance of organizational structure, and the balance between scalability and fundability. Jessica shares insights on different founder archetypes, key questions for diagnosing business challenges, and the evolution of supply chains in CPG businesses. The episode emphasizes the significance of culture and metrics in driving business success.

Connect with Jessica: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwalther1105
Email: [email protected] 
Official Website (URL): www.itivate.com

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Connect with Nathan Littlewood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlittlewood/
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Listen to Profits on Purpose on these podcast platforms: 
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#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of Profits on Purpose, host Nate Littlewood interviews Beckie Prime, founder of Beck's Broth, a brand focused on functional beverages. They discuss Beck's journey from holistic nutritionist to entrepreneur, the challenges of scaling a business, and the importance of sustainability. Becky shares insights on funding, the evolution of her product, and the lessons learned from her experience on Dragon's Den. The conversation highlights the balance between quality and cost, the significance of building in public, and the dynamics of co-founder relationships.

Beckie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckie-prime-972a02b7/
Official Website (URL): www.becksbroth.com

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#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of Profits on Purpose, host Nate Littlewood speaks with Kat Weaver, founder and CEO of Power to Pitch, about the intricacies of fundraising for e-commerce and CPG founders. Kat shares her journey from being a nervous pitch competitor to a successful coach, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in pitches, exploring various funding options beyond venture capital, and the significance of building relationships with investors early on. The conversation also delves into the common challenges founders face, the role of AI in fundraising, and the key financial metrics that are crucial for e-commerce businesses.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katweaver/
Official Website (URL): https://powertopitch.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatweaver/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamkatweaver/videos
Email: [email protected]

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087
Amazon Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087

#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this conversation, Nate Littlewood interviews Novi Petrusich, the founder of Graymatter Labs, a cognitive supplement company. They discuss the unique value proposition of Graymatter, focusing on its subscription model, customer retention strategies, and the importance of financial metrics in e-commerce. Novi shares insights on market positioning, competitive analysis, and the challenges faced in building a successful e-commerce brand. The conversation emphasizes the significance of retention over reach and the need for a strong understanding of unit economics to ensure profitability.

Connect with Novi and find out more here: 

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/graymatter-labs 
Email: [email protected]
Official Website (URL): trygraymatter.com
Instagram: @graymatter_co
YouTube: @Graymatter_co
TikTok: @graymatter_co

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Listen to Profits on Purpose on these podcast platforms: 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087
Amazon Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087

#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast, host Nate Littlewood interviews Tom Eddelston, co-founder of FABRIC, an innovative beverage company focused on hemp-derived, non-alcoholic drinks. They discuss the brand's mission to promote mental health, the challenges of navigating the hemp beverage landscape, and the importance of compliance and long-term strategy in a rapidly evolving market. Tom shares insights on balancing profit with purpose, the significance of their provocative tagline, and the lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.

Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-eddleston/

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Connect with Nathan Littlewood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlittlewood/
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Join the Future Ready Newsletter here: https://www.futurereadycfo.com/newsletter

Listen to Profits on Purpose on these podcast platforms: 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087
Amazon Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087

#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, Andrew Arbogast shares his journey from flying Apache helicopters to founding Arbo's Cheese Dip, a veteran-owned cheese dip company. He discusses the importance of family, food, and community in his life, and how these elements inspired him to create a business that supports veteran causes. Andrew reflects on the challenges he faced as a solo operator, the lessons learned from retail experiences, and the critical support he received during tough times. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and surrounding oneself with the right people, as well as the need to stay true to one's purpose while navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship.

Official Website (URL): www.arbosdip.com

Connect with Andrew: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcarbogast/
Facebook: @arbosdip
Instagram: @arbosdip
X: @arbosdip
YouTube: @arbosdip
TikTok:@arbosdip
Pinterest: @arbosdip

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Connect with Nathan Littlewood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlittlewood/
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Join the Future Ready Newsletter here: https://www.futurereadycfo.com/newsletter

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087
Amazon Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087

#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast, host Nate Littlewood interviews Alex Hildebrandt, co-founder of SUYO Pisco. They discuss Alex's journey from investment banking to the spirits industry, the cultural significance of Pisco, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives his business. Alex shares insights on navigating the challenges of the spirits industry, building sustainable partnerships with producers, and the importance of focusing on specific markets for distribution. He also emphasizes the need for direct consumer engagement and the strategies Suyo Pisco employs to connect with its audience. The conversation touches on fundraising, financial strategies, and the long-term vision for the brand, highlighting the importance of community and cultural heritage in business.

LinkedIn: SUYO Pisco ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/suyo-pisco )

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Amazon Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087

#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of the Profits on Purpose podcast, host Nate interviews Elizabeth Eichhorn, an expert in alternative financing. Elizabeth shares her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the importance of community support and various funding options beyond traditional venture capital. The conversation delves into crowdfunding, the significance of preparing for campaigns, and the risks associated with fundraising. Elizabeth also discusses her new venture, an educational platform aimed at helping founders navigate the complex world of financing, emphasizing the need for education and community engagement in the entrepreneurial journey

Connect with Elizabeth here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-eichhorn/
Official Website (URL): www.ampersandway.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ampersand_way/

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Connect with Nathan Littlewood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlittlewood/
Visit the Future Ready CFO website here: https://www.futurereadycfo.com/
Join the Future Ready Newsletter here: https://www.futurereadycfo.com/newsletter

Listen to Profits on Purpose on these podcast platforms: 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1h3U1cG0zhaSwqa8f2UFXI
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087
Amazon Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-on-purpose/id1826982087

#profitsonpurpose #nathanlittlewood #futurereadycfo #financeleadership #cfoinsights #purposeledbusiness #scalingforimpact #financialstrategy #purposeledprofit #missiondrivengrowth #sustainablebusiness #businessleaders #entrepreneurmindset #financialclarity #scalingbusinesses #ethicalentrepreneurship #businessstrategy #impactfulleadership #cforole #executivethinking
Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.