Gary and Brian Edell, the co-founders of My Dad's Chips, discuss all aspects of starting, scaling, and maintaining a startup CPG brand. This father/son duo looks to bring insight, education, and laughs to the startup world.
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Gary and Brian Edell, the co-founders of My Dad's Chips, discuss all aspects of starting, scaling, and maintaining a startup CPG brand. This father/son duo looks to bring insight, education, and laughs to the startup world.
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Publishing Since
11/6/2025
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Recent Episodes
February 4, 2026
Episode 9 | The Art of Modern CPG Marketing with Jon Hayes of Dan-O's Seasoning
<p>Gary and Brian welcome Jon Hayes, the Director of Social Media & Community Management for Dan-O's Seasoning. They discuss the importance of social media and content creation, the evolving landscape of social commerce, and finding the right balance between product promotion and brand storytelling. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes in the food industry, emphasizing the need for consistency and creativity in marketing strategies.</p>
January 15, 2026
Episode 8 | The Truth About Grocery Stores
<p>Gary and Brian discuss the complexities of getting products into grocery stores, focusing on the differences between independent and chain stores, distribution strategies, the role of merchandisers, and the importance of e-commerce. They share insights from their experiences with their own brand, My Dad's Chips, and highlight the significance of building a strong foundation before approaching larger retail chains.</p>
January 8, 2026
Episode 7 | Raising Capital
<p>Gary and Brian discuss their experiences with raising capital. They reflect on the challenges of securing funding from traditional banks, the importance of passion in their pitch, and the various funding options available, including friends and family investments and convertible notes. The conversation concludes with thoughts on realistic business projections and the future of their company. The guys also find time to touch on the current state of DC sports, particularly the Wizards.</p>
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