Gavin Konkel & Wade Yenny

CPG Vibes

Business EN ↓ 217 episodes

Co-Hosts Gavin Konkel and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show.

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Gavin Konkel & Wade Yenny

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Business

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 42 - With Special Guest Matt Levine of Chlorophyll Water 07.11.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 41 - With Special Guest Ari Raz of Coconut Cult 07.11.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 40 - Plant-based Meats - Do They Pass the Test on Texture and Taste? 25.10.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 39 - Special Guest Chris Moe of Cartograph 19.10.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 38 - Selling To a Buyer From the Buyer's Perspective / Presentation Tips From Brands 13.10.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 37 - How To Approach Retailers To Sell Your Product In / Who is the Right Fit? 03.10.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 36 - With Special Guest Parker Olson of Forij Granola 03.10.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 35 - With Special Guest Mark Samuel of IWON Organics 19.09.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 34 - Random Topics on Tesla Charging Stations / Crowdfunding / Brands We Love 12.09.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 33 - With Special Guest Erica Rankin of BroDough 06.09.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 32 - How To Be Authentic In Conversations Between Brands and Category Managers 26.08.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 31 - With Special Guests Jeremy Smith & Kirk Visola of JIRK Podcast 23.08.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 30 - Will Plant-Based Meats Stand the Test of Time? 10.08.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 29 - With Special Guest Gavin Konkel of Blackbird Foods 30.07.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 28 - Unique Brands and Products That Are Impressive To Us 27.07.2022

Products and brands that make you stop in the aisle and really wow you. Trends and what to chase. Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions l...

Episode 27 - Why Consumers Are Making Decisions For Healthy Instead of Just Tasty 20.07.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 26 - What Makes Great Founders and Work With Great People 12.07.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 25 - Legacy Retailers and Customer Loyalty 05.07.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 24 - Selling Product at Live Events / Getting Real Feedback Live 28.06.2022

We discuss about how doing live events is a great way to generate revenue and also get feedback in real time to see if people like your product. Since they are paying real dollars for it, they will be honest! Getting feedback for your product, especially in the early days, is crucial to reiterating and perfecting your product line before it goes national. Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Ale...

Episode 23 - How Products Are Getting More and More Functional 20.06.2022

Products now cannot only taste good, but they need to offer functional value to convince consumers to cross the aisle and pick up your product. Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events....

Episode 22 - Talking About Random Products That We Love 13.06.2022

Wade and Alex discuss recent products we have fallen in love with and eat every week, including functional products, plant-based, and more. Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They...

Episode 21 - Shrink-flation / Supply Chain Challenges 07.06.2022

The after-effects of the pandemic is real. Shrink-flation, enormous cost increases across the board for CPG brands. Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and...

Episode 20 - With Special Guest Mike Fata (CPG Investor and Advisor) 30.05.2022

We are joined by CPG legend Mike Fata, founder of Manitoba Harvest and now investing and advising on a daily basis. He has made investments in brands such as Mid-Day Squares, Sol Cuisine, Nuts for Cheese Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and s...

Episode 19 - With Special Guest Parker Olsen of Forij 23.05.2022

Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Episode 18: Dealing with the Recession Including Retail Price Increases 15.05.2022

Retailers are seeing retail pricing increases at a record number with inflation and the pull back of the market looming. Broadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs...

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