May 8, 20261 hr 2 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 200 - Everything CPG!
Join us as we celebrate our community with CPG Vibes 200th episode! We will be bringing on listeners over the last few years chatting all things life and CPG!
CPG Vibes
Hosted by Gavin Konkel & Wade Yenny
Episodes
214
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
About the show
Co-Hosts Gavin Konkel and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show.
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April 17, 20261 hr 3 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 199- Leadership 101 w/Steve Black
We're pumped to welcome back Steve Black for this week's episode.Steve has a storied history in the retail business with over 50 years experience (WOW) across multiple chains and channels including Sprouts Farmers Market, Lucky's Market, and Rouses Markets among others.These days Steve is focused on his Business/Leadership Coaching Firm:https://abrighterday.life/If you missed the first episode with Steve, you can check that out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube... but we HIGHLY encourage you to tune in this week as we focus on Leadership.Regardless of your profession or personal situation, we're confident this week's show will bring you value while still being fun.
March 27, 20261 hr 5 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 198 - CPG Talk 105
This week, we chat anything and everything CPG. There is a lot of positives in the industry for companies looking to sell as two major cpg companies sold for over a billion dollars collectively! Lots of talk about innovation, whitespace, brand awareness and the right "fit".We are 3 weeks post expo and the big trade show season is about to start.
March 20, 20261 hr 0 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 197 - Kenny Hausmann
This week we chat with Kenny Hausmann from Fresh Thyme Market! Kenny oversees the Healthy Living Department and we will be chatting all things emergings brands, Expo West and Retail Leadership!
February 27, 20261 hr 8 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 196 - CPG Alternate Channels w/Mike Levinson
This week we are LIVE with Mike Levinson, Founder of FS Octopus. Mike brings 25+ years in foodservice/alternative channels and retail, with deep expertise in CPG distribution — aka how products actually move, not just how they look on a pitch deck.He’s worked with startups and big brands, so he understands both the hustle and the scale. His FS Octopus approach breaks foodservice/alt. channel sales down to what really drives results: distribution, marketing, buyer relationships, and sharp brand positioning.FS stands for Food Service and it's always an underlooked channel for CPG Brands - but not anymore! IF you want to learn about the Food Service side of CPG - TUNE IN!https://fsoctopus.com/
February 20, 20261 hr 0 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 195 - Promos/Deductions 101 w/ Yuval Selik
This week on CPG Vibes, We talk with Yuval Selik. Yuval is the Co-Founder and CEO of Promomash and Host of the 7 Hats Podcast! Yuval is a fantastic follow on LinkedIn where he drops CPG wisdom nearly daily with more than 20+ years of CPG leadership experience. Promomash is the people + platform solution CPG brands rely on to achieve more in trade. Powered by CPGenius™, we help brands improve trade spend efficiency across trade promotion planning and execution, deduction management, and field marketing — combining purpose-built software with hands-on industry experts who work as an extension of your team.http://promomash.comhttp://the7hats.com/
February 9, 20261 hr 5 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 194 - CPG Talk 106
This week, we will be talking CPG SHOP - everything and anything. We are one month out from Expo West - and finishing up the mini-tradeshow season of UNFI/KEHE/Fancy Faire etc!
January 31, 20261 hr 6 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 193 - CPG Talk 105
This week we chat everything CPG! The start of trade show season is around the corner, category reviews are in full swing and are we in peak innovation?
January 23, 202659 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 192 - Jomaree Pinkard - Hella Cocktail
This week we are LIVE chatting with Jomaree Pinkard, one of the co-founders and Chairman from Hella Cocktail and the founding member of INCLUDED CPG, a non profit committed to empowering entrepreneurs and leaders of color in the food and beverage industry! Hella Cocktail Co. was established in 2011 by three curious friends, Jomaree Pinkard, Eddie Simeon, and Tobin Ludwig, who share a love of gathering, celebration, sharing knowledge, and of course, craft cocktailing. Hella is a brand that makes botanically-inspired mixers and bar-quality beverages with all real ingredients and no fake stuff, ever.Jomaree is ACTIVE in life and business and we cannot wait to chat CPG and the NFL playoffs or mentorship!
January 19, 20261 hr 0 min
CPG Vibes - Episode 191 - CPG Talk 104
Wade and Gavin will be catching up solo this week! Topics will be anything and everything CPG - focusing on Winter Fancy Faire in San Diego!Some great conversation about Food Show follow up, tips, and suggestions.
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