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Market Share with Tyler Merrick of Project 7

In this episode of Market Share, host Carol Ortenberg, the editor of NOSH, will speak with Tyler Merrick, CEO and founder of candy company Project 7. The two discuss how the brand has evolved over the years in order to command a more premium price point and better resonate with shoppers. 

In this episode, Tyler shares:
How founders must be prepared to embrace change; 
When to seek advice from outside counsel and how to filter that information; 
How to evaluate your own points of differentiation -- and determine which will drive sales and which matter more to you as the business owner, rather than the consumer;
How to adapt to trends while not getting caught up in fads;
How to be vulnerable and ask for help -- from buyers, your team and consumers.

Transcript

Carol Ortenberg [00:07] Hi everyone, I'm Carol Ortenberg, the editor of Nosh. Welcome to the next episode of Market Share, an original Nosh video series where we learn how executives, leaders, and key decision makers in the food industry approach strategic choices. In this series, we'll share key takeaways for individuals. In the food industry, as well as untold stories of success and struggles. Now, welcome back to our first episode of 2021. Today we're going to be joined by the candy man himself and Anosh Best of 2020 award winner, Tyler Merrick, the founder and CEO of Project Seven. Now,…

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