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October 31, 2024 11 mins

In this episode, John Mellage, CFO of Econo-Pak, shares his transition from a 25-year career in public accounting to joining one of the leading family-owned co-packers in the industry. Discover how Econo-Pak’s dynamic work culture, strategic planning, and fixed-cost pricing model have made a difference for both employees and clients. John discusses the importance of building lasting client relationships, fostering team collaboration, and creating an environment where growth is nurtured from the top down. Tune in to hear his unique perspective on what drives success in contract food packaging.

Timestamps:
00:00-00:03 – Introduction
00:04-01:08 – John's background in public accounting
01:09-01:50 – Why John chose Econo-Pak
01:51-02:36 – The culture and energy at Econo-Pak
02:37-03:47 – What makes a company successful
03:48-05:09 – Planning and communication at Econo-Pak
05:10-06:33 – How Econo-Pak helps clients grow
06:34-08:12 – Strategic partnerships and building relationships
08:13-10:02 – The importance of Econo-Pak’s fixed-cost model
10:03-10:58 – Fixed-cost model benefits for clients
10:59-11:06 – Closing remarks

Econo-Pak is your source for contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing services for all dry food products. Our highly-automated facility of 200+ machines and 800+ production workers is set up to help you scale your product into new markets.

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