When you think about scaling a food brand, you expect the hard parts to be production, marketing, or demand.
 What I didn’t expect? That finding the right co-packer would be the biggest bottleneck so far.

In this episode, I share where I’m at right now in the process — the calls that went nowhere, the red flags I couldn’t ignore, and why I’m choosing to wait instead of rushing a deal that doesn’t feel aligned.

This isn’t just about operations. It’s about protecting what you’re building.

If you're growing a product-based brand, or thinking about partnering with a manufacturer, this episode gives you a real look inside the part of scaling no one talks about enough.

We cover:

• Why co-packing is more personal than people think
• The tension between growth and trust
• How I’m staying clear in the face of pressure to “just move”
• What this bottleneck is teaching me about patience, alignment, and long-term thinking

This is the part most people skip over. I’m walking through it with you — in real time.

Enjoy. 

- Jeff

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