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Roberta Townes discusses the common mistakes founders make after getting their products into retail and how to achieve lasting success.

Send us Fan Mail Getting on Shelf Isn’t the Win, Here’s How to Actually Succeed in Retail Getting your product into retail feels like the ultimate milestone… but what if that “yes” is just the beginning? In this solo episode of Shelf Talks, Roberta breaks down the hard truth that most founders don’t hear: getting on shelf doesn’t equal success staying and selling does. After working closely with emerging brands and seeing firsthand what separates those who thrive from those who quietly disapp...

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Host: Roberta Townes

Topics covered

• retail success
• founder mistakes
• entrepreneurship
• product placement
• business strategy

Keywords

• retail
• founders
• success
• business
• entrepreneurship
• product
• shelf
• strategy

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