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🍷 Join us at USA Trade Tasting in Chicago on May 22-23. Our Senior Director of Client Strategy Rachel Doueck (she/her) and Director of Business Development Tanya Briggs will be on the ground. Drop us a line if you'll be there. We'd love to connect and learn more about your growth strategy. 🗓️ The eighth edition of USATT promises to be the paramount gathering for the beverage industry in Chicago, offering a plethora of exciting mini-events designed to enrich your industry knowledge, tantalize your taste buds, and provide unique networking opportunities. More details about the event here: https://forceb.co/3V0O2ZO #wine #WineIndustry #events #hiring #recruiting

📣 Congratulations Michael Fricchione, MBA on your new sales leadership role at Andriani S.p.A. (ForceBrands team: Sean Conner and Nina Lapenta). Wishing you continued success on your career journey!

🍜 Do you keep hiring all in the family in a family-led business? We asked third-generation artisanal noodle maker Kenshiro Uki of Sun Noodle to share how he approaches team building and leadership. Here are a few highlights from the five questions we asked him: 💭 How do you approach hiring talent from outside the family? "Looking for talent outside the family is a must as we strive to build an organization filled with great talent who can help us achieve things we can only dream of." 💭 How would you describe your leadership style? "Demanding? Haha. Demanding but fair… with a lot of trust in our team. I have an ambitious vision for Sun Noodle." 💭 As a leader, how do you foster team culture? "It's been a lot of trial and error for me. Our company has been growing rapidly over these years so each stage has challenged me to adapt depending on where we are in our growth. When we were smaller and all in the same room, we did a lot of weekly meals and the unofficial conversations naturally led to information sharing which kept us all aligned." 💭 If you could trade places with any other founder for a day, who would it be and why? "I'd love to trade places with two people..." Read our full interview here: https://forceb.co/3WFparA #leadership #hiring #food #FoodIndustry #AAPI #AAPIHistoryMonth #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPIMonth

💰 How does your compensation stack up? We'd love to know... 📊 As part of our commitment to empowering the Consumer Economy workforce, we invite you to participate in our Spring 2024 Compensation Pulse Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us shape the future of workplace compensation strategies. 🕒 The survey takes just 5 minutes of your time and your insights will directly impact how companies approach compensation structures. Whether you've recently experienced a salary increase, received a bonus, or have thoughts to share about your current compensation package, your input is crucial in driving positive change. 🔑 Rest assured, your responses are 100% anonymous. We aggregate the data to provide meaningful insights without revealing individual identities. Take the survey here: https://forceb.co/3TR2Rwk #CompensationSurvey #compensation #salary #salaries #TalentAcquisition #hiring #ConsumerEconomy

✨💡 #FollowTheLeader: Thank you Nik Sharma for featuring some celebrity brand insights from CreatorForce's Daniella McBride in your most recent newsletter. In case you missed it, here are some snackable highlights from Sunday's newsletter: 💡 Creators are one of the most effective modern marketing channels Why? A few reasons: People like people a lot more than they like brands; massive “free” top of funnel distribution; and world-class content. 💡 How should a brand go about finding a creator/celebrity partner? We liked this shout-out: "Daniella McBride recommends figuring out your budget, creating a list of 10-20 creators/celebrities that you think might be a good fit, and then working with an executive search firm like hers who has the industry connections to open these doors and help you navigate, structure, and sign deals." 💡 Should you do a test project before partnering full-time?   "Another thing that Daniella said that I totally agree with is before you bring on a creator as a significant shareholder or with a big equity or revenue share deal, you should consider doing a test project with them first. Perhaps you launch a limited edition collection or hire them as a brand ambassador for 6 months in a cash-only deal to see how they perform." Ready to get smarter about DTC in just five minutes? Follow Nik Sharma on LinkedIn and sign up for his weekly Sunday newsletter here: https://forceb.co/44HNZFe

👀 Did you know that according to SHRM, approximately half of workers report feeling used up (51%), emotionally drained (45%), or burned out (44%) from their work (https://forceb.co/4b8JCpe)? In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to know how your organization is prioritizing your mental well-being. Take our poll and share your thoughts in the comment section below. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAtWork

A rising tide lifts all boats. Way to bring your magic! Hats off to you — our incredible community. We're grateful for your ongoing support and engagement. Together, we’re building a vibrant network committed to shaping the future of the consumer economy. ✔️ We're proud to have helped 3,800+ consumer-focused brands and organizations connect with leadership talent ✔️ Connected 300K+ to careers, mentors, and board members And as you’ve grown in your professional journey, we’ve evolved to meet you where you are… ✨Together we pioneered Impactful Search® (our preferred executive search solution for identifying board members, c-suite, and executive talent for the consumer economy) ✨ Together we launched CreatorForce (the go-to partner for strategic celebrity and creator talent collaborations, specializing in negotiating creator deal types, including equity relationships, endorsements, and licensing) Here's to the journey ahead and our continued impact together. Thank you for bringing your magic. #ConsumerEconomy #TalentAcquisition #hiring #JobSearch #ExecutiveSearch

🚀 Well this is exciting! BeyondSKU Track 5 applications are now open. Here are all the details: 👤 Who: BeyondSKU was launched in 2019 as a partnership between Austin-based SKU and BeyondBrands, New York's top natural products consulting agency. ✔️ What: The 12-week program provides each company with a best-in-class curriculum and a deeply customized mentor experience. 🗽 Where: New York City ⌚ When: Fall 2024 ❓Why: The BeyondSKU accelerator program matches startup CPG brands with a powerful ecosystem to receive the tools and skills necessary to scale. Apply here: https://forceb.co/3WBU2cy Eric Schnell #AcceleratorProgram #accelerator #ConsumerBrands

Congratulations Andres Sosa on your role leading marketing at Pacifica Beauty, a true pioneer in the clean beauty movement (ForceBrands team: Jessica Tully (she/her) and Hannah Touby). Here's to your continued growth and success! 🌊 More about Pacifica Beauty from our interview with its founder Brook Harvey-Taylor here: https://forceb.co/4b5GZof #beauty #ExecutiveMoves #hiring #marketing #CleanBeauty #BeautyIndustry

✨ Our Force family is growing! Please join us in welcoming some of our newest team members. Get to know them and say hello 👋: 🌟 Benjamin Flajnik Benjamin enjoys refining his skills on the golf course and exploring culinary delights, particularly his passion for Burgundy wine and oysters along the California coastline. 🌟 Alexandra Allen Alexandra’s driving Force in her career has been helping brand owners as they grow their brands and enter new markets. 🌟 Tanya Briggs Tanya's driving Force is connecting all three tiers of the industry to cultivate relationships between brands, businesses, and people that last for generations. 🌟 Kim Krauszer Kim's driving Force is her commitment to creating meaningful connections between talent and opportunity, resulting in partnerships that propel both candidates and clients toward success. 🌟 Jason Santarcangelo MCSE A self-proclaimed "MacGyver," Jason’s driving Force is to think outside the box and develop creative technology solutions. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting and playing antique guitars and is an avid home automation enthusiast. #TeamTuesday #recruiting #hiring