“As founders entering our first co-manufacturer relationship, we knew the stakes were high. We had never worked with a co-man before, and we needed support negotiating the contract, onboarding properly, and building the foundational processes that would set us up for a successful pilot and first production run. Working with S³Connect changed everything. Beth didn't just review our contract — Beth helped us understand it. Beth benchmarked terms against industry best practices so we knew what was fair, what needed to be negotiated, and where risk was hiding. For example, we negotiated a better loss allowance that directly protected our margins. There were countless questions we wouldn't have known to ask and issues that could have easily fallen through the cracks — both in the contract and in the day-to-day working relationship — had it not been for Beth's guidance. One of the biggest wins was our pilot run. I know so many CPG founders who couldn't even use theirs. Because we laid the right foundation from the start, our pilot was successful — and we were actually able to use it for marketing instead of treating it as a throwaway test. That alone saved us time, money, and momentum. Beyond the contract, S³Connect strengthened our supply chain in tangible ways. Beth connected us to a supplier in Beth's network who was closer to us geographically, resulting in significant freight savings. That kind of strategic thinking compounds over time. What stands out most is the confidence. I've heard plenty of co-man horror stories from other founders. After working with S³Connect, it's clear that many of those problems stem from unclear contracts, weak onboarding, and poor communication. Having the right structure in place from day one completely changes the trajectory of the partnership. If you're establishing a new co-manufacturer relationship — or trying to clean up an existing one — I highly recommend getting Beth's support. Beth helps you lay the right foundation so your operations don't become a source of chaos. Instead, Beth becomes a strategic advantage that saves you time, protects your margins, and supports long-term growth.”
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