Yes We Can: Perspectives and Strategies for Success in 2021
Free Webinar Series
Back by Popular Demand!
Following the success of our Tales from the Trenches series, these webinars will provide practical perspectives and real-world advice for navigating financing, cashflow, retail, distributor, and eComm challenges in the year ahead presented by seasoned experts with plenty of opportunities for you to ask presenters your questions.
Past webinars will be available to watch on our YouTube channel.
Do you have a product or service that can benefit companies in the HEI Community?
Can you summarize your proposition in less than 5 minutes?
If so, we may have an opportunity for you!
Apply now to make a special offer before one of our webinars!
We will choose one offer per session from any applications we have in hand by the prior Friday, noon EST each week. Offers will be chosen on the basis of:
- The apparent unique and positive value of your proposition for our audience
- The affordability and convenience of your offer
- The clarity and succinctness of your presentation and pitch
Download and complete the application and send to info@hirshberginstitute.com, along with 3 slides you’d like to use to present your offer.
Applications are due at noon ET on the FRIDAY prior to the Wednesday webinar.
Upcoming Webinars
| Date | Topic/Speaker |
| Wed, Jan 20th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Slides | Setting 2021 Goals Bob Burke, Natural Products Consulting, LLC Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Elliot Begoun |
| Wed, Jan 27th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Slides | Be Smart with Your Cash in the Post-Covid Environment Elliot Begoun, Founder and Brand Champion, TIG Ashley Hartman, Senior Principal, Bluestein Ventures Moderated by Madeline Haydon and Gary Hirshberg |
| Wed, Feb 3rd 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Patrick Coyle’s Slides | E-Comm Do’s and Don’ts Patrick Coyle, Vice President of Marketing, nutpods Jennifer Krupey, Vice President of Marketing, Cali’flour Foods Moderated by Gary Hirshberg, Stephen Hennessy, and Betsy McGinn |
| Wed, Feb 10th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Slides | UNFI 2021 Outlook John Raiche, Senior Vice President, Supplier Services, UNFI Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Bob Burke |
| Wed, Feb 17th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Handout | INFRA and NCG Outlook Pat Sheridan, Interim President & CEO, INFRA Ben Nauman, Sr. Director of Purchasing, National Co+Op Grocers Moderated by Elliot Begoun |
| Wed, Feb 24th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Jessica Rubino’s Slides View Annalea Krebs Slides | Telling Your Story and Gaining Discovery and Trial in the New Covid World Jessica Rubino, Executive Director, Content, New Hope Network Annalea Krebs, CEO and Founder, Social Nature Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Bob Burke |
| Wed, Mar 3rd 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Matt McLean’s Slides | Brands Launching in the Current Market Nicole Bernard Dawes, Founder & CEO, Nixie Sparkling Water Matt McLean, Co-Founder, Uncle Matt’s Organic Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Ethan Hirshberg |
| Wed, Mar 10th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Carlotta Mast’s Slides View Steve French’s Slides | The Latest Consumer and Market Trends and Insights Carlotta Mast, Sr. Vice President and Market Leader, New Hope Network Steve French, Sr. Vice President, National Marketing Institute Moderated by Gary Hirshberg |
| Wed, Mar 17th 4-5:30pm EST View Recording View Slides View Pitch Slides by Manoli Kulutbanis | How to Successfully Pitch for $$ Andy Whitman, Managing Partner, 2x Consumer Growth Partners Paul Richardson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Renewal Funds Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Elliot Begoun |
| Wed, Mar 24th 4-5:30pm EDT View Recording View Jeremy Smith’s slides | Navigating Costco & Thrive Jeremy Smith, President and Founder, Launchpad James Ren, Senior Category Manager, Branded Food, Thrive Market Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Bob Burke |
| Wed, Mar 31st 4-5:30pm EDT View Recording View Rich Thompson’s slides View Factory’s Top 10 missteps View Elliot Begoun’s slides View Bob Burke’s Natural Products Field Manual presentation | Powerful Business Building Insights from Two Innovative Incubators Rich Thompson, Managing Partner, Factory Elliot Begoun, Founder and Brand Champion, TIG Brands Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Elly Truesdell Download the order form for Bob Burke’s Natural Products Field Manual |
| Wed, April 7th 4-5:30pm EDT View Recording View Seth Goldmans’ slides View Walter Robb’s slides | Innovating in the Age of COVID Seth Goldman, Founder, Eat the ChangeTM Walter Robb, Principal, Stonewall Robb Advisors |
| Wed, April 14th 4-5:30pm EDT View Recording View Mike Cianciarulo’s slides View Jimbo’s Bill of Rights | Working with Independent Retailers Mike Cianciarulo, President, EarthFare Jimbo Someck, Owner, Jimbo’s … Naturally! Moderated by Gary Hirshberg and Corinne Shindelar |
Schedule and speakers are subject to change.
Resources
Gary’s Indispensable Cash Flow Worksheet
How to Work with INFRA
Sponsor
These webinars are generously sponsored by:
