Elohi Strategic Advisors

09/06/2024

Spend some time with Elohi Strategic Advisors and Prepared Foods later this month, for a lively discussion of one of 2024's hottest topics: protein.

ESA's team brings a full range of perspectives to the table, across channels -- , and , and . And functional views that cover 360 degrees, from sales and marketing to operations to insights.

Mark your calendars and don't miss this wide-angle view of proteins -- where they are now and where they're likely to go next -- from knowledgeable veterans of the industry.

09/04/2024

Guess who'll be leading a panel at Plant Based World Expo North America again this year!

Don't miss Stephanie Lind's panel discussion with Jodi Singer Tobin, from Buyers Edge Platform and Kathy Altamirano from Odeko, about the future of bringing plant-based to the menu.

The event takes place in the Javits Center on September 11-12, 2024, featuring a 100% plant-based exhibition and conference for retail and foodservice professionals.

Join Stephanie and her guests there next week and use our code SPEAKER20 for 20% off paid passes (qualified buyers attend for free). Registration is open now! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XuhxEp

Already registered? Be sure to add the panel to your show planner! https://bit.ly/3XctD3N

07/17/2024

Whether you're a new-to-the-world company, an established company with a new product, or a global brand new to the US, ESA - Elohi Strategic Advisors can help you avoid dead ends and speed bumps, and guide your brand to a sure path to success.

📣 Give us a shout at [email protected] or https://bit.ly/46b4afd

04/23/2024

Authority Magazine has published interviews with leaders of companies like PepsiCo, Kroger, Anheuser-Busch, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Kellogg Company. And now, an interview by our own Dimitra Rizzi!

A few highlights from her thoughts on operational scalability:

🔺 Have a team that understands systems, procedures and people.

🔺 If you set up a system but it doesn’t take into account the people who will execute it, the system will fail.

🔺 You need an executive team that includes both aspects of operational scalability, the right- and left-brained aspects, the functional and the emotional.

🔺 You need a team that can balance.

Read the rest of Dimitra's interview here --

Have a team that understands systems, procedures and people. If you set up a system but it doesn’t take into account the people who will…

04/19/2024

"Michele is a definite asset to Elohi and to the sales teams she has led while with us!"

Congratulations on two years and all the successes you've achieved, Michele Schlieger!

04/18/2024

Will we see you at the ? Don't miss this chance to meet face-to-face with the experts in foodservice! Set an appointment by logging into your show planner. 📆

Don't see a time on Sunday or Monday that works for you? No problem. Reach out to [email protected] and we'll work something out.

04/17/2024

Our recent poll echoed what we consistently hear from clients about :

📦 Out-of-the-box CRM is too hard to use.
📦 Out-of-the-box CRM is set up for retail, not foodservice.
📦 Out-of-the-box CRM doesn't give anyone -- salespeople, sales leaders, or executive team -- the reports they need.

Maybe it's time to tailor your out-of-the-box CRM program so that it actually serves your needs.

Using Salesforce? Zoho? HubSpot? Another CRM? Their straight from the shelf set-up can work against you, rather than for you.

With a broad understanding of the , ESA's experts can help customize a CRM architecture and set-up that speak specifically to your business.

Unlock the full potential of the CRM tool you've chosen, with customizations that fit into your overall sales operations framework. -- https://bit.ly/3JmM92R or [email protected]

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04/16/2024

Are you there? The most exciting place to be this week: the from Prepared Foods Magazine. There's a great lineup of speakers and topics this year, plus lots of opportunities to network and -- the best part -- sample new products.

Whether you're a new-to-the-world brand or an established company expanding into new products, new channels or new geographies, it takes a lot of energy to get the sales flywheel moving.

Reach out to Mark DiDomenico for some face-to-face time and for more info on how Elohi Strategic Advisors can help you take your innovation from zero to momentum.

04/12/2024

Congratulations on two years as part of Team ESA, Nick!

04/27/2023

Did you see Stephanie, talking about ? Read her interview on Ideamensch, the platform for entrepreneurs, makers and doers.

Here's a quote --
Q: As an entrepreneur, what is the one thing you do over and over and recommend everyone else do?

A: Practice pivoting. Embrace your nimbleness and agility, so that you’re ready when the unexpected happens.

We constantly ask whether what we’re doing still fits us, still maximizes the talent and possibilities we have. On the other side of that, we also constantly ask what we’d do if the bottom fell out. What if a major client falls apart. If the economy tanks. If there’s a pandemic. We walk ourselves through the possibilities, so that whatever comes is less likely to surprise us.

Check out the whole interview -- https://bit.ly/3V7Kxzc

Stephanie Lind is the founder of Elohi Strategic Advisors. She spent over 20 years working for Fortune 500 companies like PepsiCo and Sysco.

03/02/2023

Did you listen to the BYND earnings call last week? Stephanie and James did! Listen to their conversation:

🍔 https://bit.ly/3Z9QT24

With decades of experience in foodservice, including time spent at Beyond Meat's best-of-enemies, Impossible Foods, James and Stephanie have unique perspectives on the latest earnings report.

Listen in on their friendly, informative conversation, and hear insights about the future of the food and beverage industry and plant-based and alternative proteins.

https://bit.ly/3Z9QT24

02/01/2023

Veganuary wrapped up yesterday but the push for menu items isn't going away. What were your biggest menu wins? Sound off in the comments!