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About This Episode
Cody Stephens, President of 5 Star Nutrition, discusses the roots of 5 Star Nutrition, how the business grew to 60+ locations, creating their wholesale brand and how they are adding value to their wholesale brand through consulting and education.
Topics Covered on this Show
- Going from NutriShop to 60+ 5 Star Nutrition stores
- The 5 Star Nutrition service model
- Creating and sustaining a wholesale brand
- Taking the 5 Star Nutrition playbook to other retailers through value add
- Franchising model for 5 Star Nutrition
Interested in the 5 Star Nutrition playbook and education visit here: https://defynedbrands.com/wholesale/.
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