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Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
Get inspired by the next generation of young business leaders and hear their inside stories. Learn from faculty who teach entrepreneurship and innovation courses at FSU as they share key insights.
On this channel, you'll find:
-Full video episodes of our podcast conversations with founders of startups born at FSU
-Business advice and thought leadership from FSU professors focused on entrepreneurship
-Fireside chats and interviews recorded live with enterprising alumni making their mark
-Special segments and speaker events at FSU focused on innovation
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or you just love hearing success stories - subscribe now to see inspiring individuals daring to turn ideas into reality. With new episodic content added regularly, The Innovation Mindset podcast tells tales of vision, grit, failure, and triumph straight from the FSU community.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
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Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees, we sit down with Tracey Priest, founder and CEO of SMP and host of Road to Retail. Tracey shares his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, focusing on helping emerging brands get their products on retail shelves. He offers insights into the challenges and intricacies of the consumer packaged goods industry, including the role of sales consultants, the importance of online traction, and navigating relationships with retailers. Tracey also discusses the impact of AI on podcasting and shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn more about Tracey’s passion for supporting small brands and how her podcast serves as a resource for the industry.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:17 Guest Introduction: Tracey Priest
01:00 Tracy's Background and Upbringing
02:20 Journey to Entrepreneurship
04:08 Consulting Business and Services
06:48 Challenges and Strategies in Retail
16:24 Scaling and Marketing for Emerging Brands
19:18 Understanding Retailer Payment Terms
20:06 Navigating Retailer Costs and Margins
21:12 Insights on BOGOs and Brand Costs
22:58 Introduction to the 'Road to Retail' Podcast
27:28 Challenges and Mindset in Entrepreneurship
30:06 Embracing AI in Podcasting
34:04 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
36:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025