From Preserves to Profits: A Founder’s Journey with Christine Manning
- Author
- Staci Millard
- Published
- Wed 21 May 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Ever wonder what it really takes to build a successful product-based business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Christine Manning—Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) founder, consultant, and mindset coach—who built a thriving food brand from scratch, scaled it into major retailers, and eventually sold the business. She shares the messy middle, mindset shifts, and what most makers get wrong when growing a product-based brand. This one is full of golden takeaways!
Key topics covered:
- Christine’s accidental start in entrepreneurship and how preserves turned into a full-blown CPG business
- The reality of low margins and why scaling is not optional in food-based businesses
- What most entrepreneurs get wrong about branding—and how to actually stand out on the shelf
- The mental shifts and mindset work Christine did to prepare for a business exit
- How burnout shaped her decision-making and why slowing down created more clarity
- Tips on building a sellable business (even if you’re not ready to sell yet)
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Connect with Christine:
- Instagram: @the.christinemanning
Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.
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