The Month End Podcast

Brad Ebenhoeh

For the aspiring inventory based business owner looking for inspiration and knowledge from successful peers in the industry, you are in the right place. Welcome to The Month End, a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) community chat. The Month End provides emerging inventory based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from each guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone. read less
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Episode 30:  Keith Kohler • The Financing Man • Part Two
Apr 28 2023
Episode 30: Keith Kohler • The Financing Man • Part Two
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique backgrounds in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode thirty, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, continues his in-depth conversation with Keith Kohler, the Financing Man.   Now that the various stages of businesses and their associated financing options have been identified, Keith lays out the action items to execute your plan.  You will learn what you need to do in order to start your financing journey, and identify the requirements surrounding next steps.  Dive in and see what you need to set yourself up for. financing success.MORE INFO and VIDEO RECORDING:  www.accountfully.com/podcasts/episode-thirty-keith-kohler-financing-man-part-twoTheFinancing Man Website:  www.financingman.comSchedule a call with Keith:  https://www.financingman.com/contact• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 29:  Keith Kohler • Financing Man
Apr 4 2023
Episode 29: Keith Kohler • Financing Man
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique backgrounds in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty-nine, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with the Financing Man and the vision behind K2 Financing. Keith knows the preparation needed at various stages of business to be best aligned with the correct type of financing based on its goals and vision. Brad and Keith address a number of considerations a small business should be attuned to, especially in the current economic climate, where funding is more stringent. If you have been struggling with understanding the different types of loans available for your business size and stage, this is a must-watch/listen.MORE INFO and VIDEO RECORDING:  www.accountfully.com/podcasts/episode-29-keith-kohler-financing-manTheFinancing Man Website:  www.financingman.com• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 27:  Manny L • Heaven's Pantry
Dec 2 2022
Episode 27: Manny L • Heaven's Pantry
In episode twenty seven, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Manny L of Heaven's Pantry to talk about his line of wholesome Excalibars. Manny brings a ton of insight into ways he solves common business challenges by leveraging his background as an accountant and automations specialist. Manny's vast background in business and keen sense of ways to automate and streamline offer a unique perspective on managing and growing his CPG business, and he is not shy about sharing it. This episode is jam-packed with information, insight and knowledge that can be put to use in your daily business operations.▶︎  Watch:  https://youtu.be/8VwRXjTrFP0▶︎  More episode details: www.accountfully.com/podcasts/manny-l-heavens-pantry▶︎ Download Show Notes▶︎  The Heaven's Pantry Website:  https://www.heavenspantryllc.comMORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  https://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: https://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  https://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  https://www.accountfully.com/ebooks#InventoryHandbookFor more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 25:  Adam Kost • Country Luau
Sep 30 2022
Episode 25: Adam Kost • Country Luau
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty five, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Adam Kost of Country Luau to talk about his line of hard seltzers inspired by the laid back vibes of Texas Gulfcoast beach parties.  Coming from a background in the big beverage world of brands like Heineken, Waterloo, and working on campaigns like The Most Interesting Man in the World, Adam wanted to create a hard beverage company that gave back and paid homage to the music scene of his hometown in Austin, TX.  Country Luau embodies both with its foundation, Mixed For Music, and providing a beverage that fits into any beach or backyard get together.SHOW NOTES + VIDEO RECORDING:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​sThe Country Luau Website:  www.countryluau.com• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 24:  Craig "Lewie" Lewis • Flyers Cocktail Co.
Aug 30 2022
Episode 24: Craig "Lewie" Lewis • Flyers Cocktail Co.
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty four, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Craig Lewis, aka  “Lewie” of Flyers Cocktail Co. to talk about his award winning CBD-infused cocktail line.  The company was founded inline with Lewie’s passion for enjoying life to the fullest without compromising.  His story going from big-brand marketing consultant, to high risk founder sheds light on how to capitalize on your brand story when classic avenues are not an option for brand awareness.  SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDINGWatch: https://bit.ly/The_Month_End_Ep24The Flyers Cocktail Co. Website:  https://www.drinkflyers.com/Show Notes: read/ download them here• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 23:  Grant Christopher • Bridge Finance Group
Jul 26 2022
Episode 23: Grant Christopher • Bridge Finance Group
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty three, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Grant Christopher of Bridge Finance Group to talk about financing for early-stage, high growth CPG companies.  The company was founded after Grant and his brother saw a need for equipment financing and leasing without the classic constraints.  This is a must watch for founders seeking capital in order to grow, and in search of a knowledgeable partner in the industry.SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDING:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​s     Download show notesThe Bridge Finance Group Website:  https://www.bridgefinancegroup.com/• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 22:  Miguel Leal • Somos
Jun 29 2022
Episode 22: Miguel Leal • Somos
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty two, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Miguel Leal of Somos Foods.  Leal shares his story of bringing healthy, easy-to-prepare, authentic Mexican food and ingredients to a competitive market.  This episode offers detailed insight into market positioning and the importance of relationships in the industry and across the supply chain.SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDING:  Accountfully Podcast Page:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​sDownload/ Read the Show NotesThe Somos Website:  https://www.eatsomos.com/• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 21:  Jeremy Cohen • The YES Bar
May 31 2022
Episode 21: Jeremy Cohen • The YES Bar
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty one, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Jeremy Cohen, Cofounder of The YES Bar.  Jeremy is an experienced boutique food brand operations pro who signed on to become part of a founder trio to produce allergen-friendly snack bars.  This episode offers some great insight into how an old school accounting philosophy and some unique distribution methods can help a brand grow and thrive as consumer habits change.SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDING:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​The YES Bar Website:  https://www.theyesbar.com/• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 20:  Alli Ball • Food Biz Wiz®
Apr 26 2022
Episode 20: Alli Ball • Food Biz Wiz®
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode twenty, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Alli Ball, founder and CEO of Food Biz Wiz®.  Alli is a veteran grocery buyer and long time wholesale consultant, who offers expert coaching and a community for emerging CPG brands aiming to get on the shelf and sell (whether that's in person or virtual).  This episode offers some great insight into where to focus your efforts to create a successful food brand, including an inside tip for what makes an impact in your grocery buyer pitch.SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDING:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​The Food Biz Wiz® Website:  https://www.alliball.com/• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 19:  Jordan Buckner • FoodBevy
Mar 29 2022
Episode 19: Jordan Buckner • FoodBevy
The Month End provides emerging inventory-based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode nineteen, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh, sits down with Jordan Buckner, founder of TeaSquares and FoodBevy.  Jordan has taken the lessons learned from running his own CPG company and parlayed it into a flourishing hub to align CPG brands with a (literal) bevy of resources and industry decision makers. Everything to help - from startup to scale.  This episode offers some great insight into where to go first, once you've decided it's time to launch a brand in the CPG space.SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDING:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​The FoodBevy Website:  https://www.foodbevy.com/• • •MORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.
Episode 18:  Steve Luttmann • Tortoise and Volt
Feb 1 2022
Episode 18: Steve Luttmann • Tortoise and Volt
The Month End provides emerging inventory based brands real life knowledge in the accounting, finance, and operational world. Our guests are not only similar brand founders and owners, but key stakeholders and contributors to the industry. Each episode provides a glimpse into the vast experience and insight from its guest’s unique background in a casual, conversational tone.• • •In episode eighteen, Accountfully's CEO and Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh sits down with Managing Director of Tortoise and Volt Marketing and Ventures,  Steve Luttman.  To say Luttmann is a success in the high end liquor space is a serious understatement.  He shares his experience bringing brands to market for big companies like Unilever and LVHM's Moët Hennessy, and dives into his passion for developing the boutique craft alcohol selections seen in Tortoise and Volt's portfolio.  Selections as eclectic as a Texas Hefeweizen Whiskey, a Midwest made American Vodka, and a  ready-to-drink Old Fashioned named after a Revolutionary War icon. For anyone interested in his proven process going from concept to branding, to successful launch, this is the episode for you. SHOW NOTES and VIDEO RECORDING:  http://www.accountfully.com/podcast​​ The Tortoise and Volt Website:  https://www.tortoise-and-volt.com/American Liquor Company:  https://www.americanvodka.com/ Bahnbrëcker:  https://www.bahnbrecker.com/ Hercules Mulligan: https://www.herculesmulligancompany.com/Leblon Cachaça:  https://www.leblon.com/• • • MORE RESOURCES More CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Resources​ Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners - Join The Accountfully Alliance Groups:     Facebook: http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB​     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LI​ Use the power of your inventory to grow your business -Download The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbook​For more small business and CPG- focused resources, visit Accountfully's resources page, where you will find helpful articles, guides, eBooks and more. • • •Follow us on social media to take advantage of even more info and news.