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Spilled Salt is an interview series in which Maureen Ballatori of Agency 29 will dive into the fun and foibles inherent to being a founder of a food-, beverage-, or agriculture-based business. In each episode, she is joined by a guest who shares the thrills and spills of their own entrepreneurial journey.
Spilled Salt is an interview series in which Maureen Ballatori of Agency 29 will dive into the fun and foibles inherent to being a founder of a food-, beverage-, or agriculture-based business. In each episode, she is joined by a guest who shares the thrills and spills of their own entrepreneurial journey.
Episodes

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
SS4 Ep 5: Future-Proofing Farms with Warren Lee and Lachlan Campbell of ProAgni
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Lee and Lachlan Campbell capture the essence of ProAgni's journey, their focus on sustainable farming practices, and the innovative solutions they bring to the agriculture industry.

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In this episode of Spilled Salt, Will Blum, the founder of Bluebird Hardwater, shares his journey launching a new brand and scaling their product offerings in the highly regulated alcohol sector.
For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://agency29.com/blog/launching-and-scaling-in-a-competitive-industry-with-bluebird-hardwaters-will-blum.

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Meet Omer Davidi, CEO of BeeHero, on this episode of Spilled Salt. He’s revolutionizing precision pollination and empowering farmers with data-driven solutions, reshaping the future of agriculture.
Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/driving-data-informed-agriculture-and-precision-pollination-with-beeheros-omer-davidi/.

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
SS4 Ep 2: A Passion for Journalism and Emerging Brands: NOSH's Monica Watrous
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Listen in to Spilled Salt as Host Maureen Ballatori and guest Monica Watrous explore media coverage, entrepreneurship, and transparency - and building it all under the public eye - in the dynamic CPG industry.
Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/a-passion-for-journalism-and-emerging-brands-noshs-monica-watrous/.

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Follow along on this episode of Spilled Salt as Maiah Johnson Dunn shares her journey from marketing maven to Finger Lakes-based wine enthusiast. A big part of Maiah’s work is breaking down barriers to inclusivity and demystifying wine. She dreams of someday opening her own winery.
For a full episode transcript, visit https://agency29.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-one-bottle-at-a-time-wine-stories-with-maiah-johnson-dunn/.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
SS3 Ep 8: Empowering New Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs with Rhonda Destino
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
From community advocacy to food entrepreneurship, Rhonda Destino is shaping the small business landscape in Rochester, NY. Don’t miss this episode of Spilled Salt as Rhonda and host Maureen Ballatori discuss navigating local government, fostering collaboration, and overcoming funding challenges for food ventures.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
SS3 Ep 7: The Art of Venture Capital with Adie Akuffo-Afful
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Adie Akuffo-Afful joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss entrepreneurial ventures, including WeFunder, a business concept linking local businesses, and a fractional art investment platform. Listen in for his insights on innovative projects, stakeholder satisfaction, funding opportunities and business growth strategies.

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
SS3 Ep 6: Building a Brand with Kaari Stannard of Yes! Apples
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Meet Kaari Stannard, CEO and Founder of Yes! Apples as she shares her thrills and spills from growing apples to brand creation. Kaari shares insights into family businesses, challenges, and innovative strategies shaping the future of fresh produce.

Your Host, Maureen Ballatori
Maureen Ballatori is the founder and CEO of 29 Design Studio, an award-winning creative agency for food, beverage, and agriculture brands. Her experience in brand strategy helps companies scale business growth, define their unique marketing message, and attract their ideal audiences. Maureen is an active community member, participating in a number of entrepreneurship incubators and accelerators and playing a key role in Upstate NY's economic development.
Learn more at www.29designstudio.com.
