Maggie spent 8 years working in inventory planning and supply chain at Target Corp before moving over to the brand side. Having worked for both start-up and established companies across national and owned brands for a wide variety of retailers and direct to consumer businesses, she knows first hand how daunting it can be to navigate all of the nuances of the operations required to get product on shelf and in the hands of consumers.

Sales brokerage firms and kickstarter incubators are great for getting your product in the assortment, but in order to have lasting success you need your operations to be dialed in from day one. Building the right foundation with thoughtful planning will allow you to scale without throwing more resources at the problem.