On The Shelf: How To Get Your Products Into Big Box Retail!

On the shelf helps manufactures and entrepreneurs build a step by step strategy to successfully get their products placed in Big Box retail.

Timothy Bush
About:
Timothy Bush is the Founder & President of TLB Consulting, a company which has specialized in connecting companies and their products with a diverse range of retailers world wide. TLB’s success in launching both domestic and international products into retailers like Costco, BJ’s Wholesale, Target, and other large retail chains makes his company a destination for individuals and companies looking for profitable and sustainable growth.

Interests: Swimming, Custom Knives, Paddlebarding
Hometown: Orlando
Location: Florida 32808US
Twitter: @tlbconsult
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tlbconsulting

Posts by Timothy Bush

Ep. Update - On The Shelf UPDATE!
Timothy Bush
Mar 13 2016

Please join us at our new Host Ontheshlef.libsyn.com
We have some great new shows waiting for you there.

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 31 - Consistency Is Key!
Timothy Bush
Feb 23 2016

In this weeks, Start Your Week Wisdom, we cover the importance of remaining consistent with your programs. From social media to buyer contact, remaining consistent, persistent and stedfast are the keys to success.
Have a great week!
Check out our ne...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 30 - What To Do When Bloggers Come Calling?
Timothy Bush
Feb 23 2016


Welcome to our first Podcast post on Libsyn. We are excited to be here. Today's post was prompted by a question from one of our clients.
The question was, "When bloggers email us asking to review the product should we send them one to review?"
...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 29 - Patience Is A Virtue
Timothy Bush
Feb 16 2016

Don't start your week without listening to this weeks "Start Your Week Wisdom"! These just might be the words you need to hear to keep you in the hunt.
Leave us a comment and let us know how we are doing. We would love to hear how the podcast has im...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 28 - 5 Things You Should Never Sell To A Retail Buyer!
Timothy Bush
Feb 10 2016

After participating in over 100 buyer pitch meetings in multiple countries, I have some definite do's and don'ts that I find critical to my clients' success. In todays episode we will focus on 5 things you never want to sell to a buyer in a pitch meet...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 27 - Do You Really Know Who Your Customers Are?
Timothy Bush
Feb 08 2016

In this weeks "Start Your Week Wisdom" we talk about understanding who your customers are so that you can strategically market to them.
We use a recent case study from one of our TLB Clients to drive this concept home.
Don't miss this episode as ther...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 26 - Costco Meeting Notes & Wrap Up
Timothy Bush
Feb 01 2016

We are using this weeks "Start Your Week Wisdom" to discuss the specifics of how our Costco meeting went last Friday and what the outcome was. Don't miss the play by play!!







Note: In the Podcast I mentioned that I would place an ...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 25 - How To Prepare For A Face To Face Meeting With A National Retail Buyer - Prep
Timothy Bush
Jan 28 2016

Don't miss this opportunity to come along with us as we prep for, excecute and recap a real live meeting with a buyer from Costco Canada.
We are flying to Canada folks and it's going to be cold, I mean really cold. However, what better reason to brav...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 24 - Let's Go Old School
Timothy Bush
Jan 25 2016

During this Monday's Start Your Week Wisdom, we cover what to do when a buyer is not responding to your communication. Sometimes going Old School is just what the Doctor ordered.
Feel free to leave feedback as to what methods you use when trying to g...

Read the rest of this entry »

Ep. 23 - 5 Key Topics You Should Include When Sending An Email To A Retail Buyer
Timothy Bush
Jan 21 2016

If you sell products into retail you will eventually need to email a retail buyer. This weeks podcast covers 5 Key Topics to include when emailing buyers on behalf of your product.
Enjoy!
What key items do you include in your buyer emails? What has...

Read the rest of this entry »