Episode 160: How To Negotiate In Wholesale (Even With Brokers & Distributors!)

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Every week, I hear food founders with dilemmas like this: a potential business partner, such as a co-packer, distributor, retailer, etc. asks for something that you know you can’t reasonably fulfill. YET, you still feel like you MUST say yes. Does this sound familiar?

Well, I’m here to bring you a few important considerations:

✔️ What your three main options are in these situations

✔️ What you need to know before negotiating offers

✔️ How you can offer alternatives to the original ask

✔️ And why saying “no” is still a valid option

Once you listen in, you’ll have next steps for when you need to negotiate!

➡️ I’d love to hear more about what questions you’re considering, so come join our conversations in the Food Biz Wiz® private Facebook group to share and to stay connected with other food founders like yourself! You can also connect with me directly by sending me a DM through my Instagram page, @itsalliball!

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