Retail Product Consulting Services
Bring Your Product Into Large Retail Stores Nationwide!
Consumer Packaged Goods Consulting
Turning a great product into a retail success requires more than just a good idea. Success Starts Here in Louisville, KY, provides expert product consulting to help businesses secure placement in big-box retailers nationwide. From perfecting packaging to pitching to buyers, our team of sales and marketing consultants guides you through the entire process—saving you time, money, and frustration.
Save Time and Money With Experienced Product Consultants
Navigating the retail industry is complex, and costly mistakes can delay or even prevent your product from hitting store shelves. Our experienced consultants help streamline the process, ensuring you focus on growth instead of costly trial and error. With the right strategy in place, you can move forward confidently, knowing your product is positioned for success.
Key Product Consulting Services
We provide a full range of consulting services to maximize your product’s retail potential:
🚀 Retail Strategy Development
Your Roadmap to Retail Domination Starts Here
Breaking into retail isn’t just about getting on the shelf—it’s about staying there, standing out, and scaling fast. At Success Starts Here, we don’t do cookie-cutter strategies. We craft laser-focused retail roadmaps built to win in today’s ultra-competitive landscape.
Whether you're moving from DTC to big-box or looking to expand your existing retail presence, we engineer every move—from product positioning to retailer targeting—with precision.
We’ve navigated the aisles of Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and every major retailer in between. We know what they want—and more importantly, we know what gets you in the door and keeps you on the shelf.
This is where deep industry experience meets disruptive thinking. We blend data, insights, and battle-tested tactics to help your brand punch above its weight—and own your category.
Ready to get retail-ready the right way?
Let’s talk about where you want to go—and show you how we’ll get you there.
🎯 Consumer Packaging Optimization
If Your Packaging Doesn’t Sell—Nothing Else Matters
You’ve got seconds—maybe less. That’s how long it takes a consumer to make a decision in the aisle. If your packaging doesn’t speak clearly, convert instantly, and scream credibility, you’re already losing.
At Success Starts Here, we don’t just “pretty things up.” We engineer packaging that wins—on the shelf, in the cart, and in the minds of buyers and customers alike. From compliance and retailer requirements to shopper psychology and visual shelf impact, we optimize every element of your packaging to work
harder for your brand.
We’ve helped brands stand out in crowded wellness, beauty, supplement, and pet product categories by blending market insights, category-specific best practices, and design that actually converts.
This is packaging with purpose. Packaging that gets you on shelves and off them—fast.
Let’s turn your product into a shelf-level magnet.
🔧 Finding the Right Manufacturer
Your Right Partner Changes Everything
Your product is only as good as the partner that makes it. The wrong manufacturer costs you time, money, and credibility. The right one? It sets you up for explosive growth.
At Success Starts Here, we’ve been in the trenches long enough to know that finding a reliable, high-quality manufacturing partner isn't about Google searches—it’s about relationships, due diligence, and knowing exactly what to look for. From supplements to cosmetics, pet products to pain-relieving topicals, we’ve helped brands connect with trusted, vetted manufacturers who deliver
consistently, compliantly, and at scale.
We’re not just handing you a list. We guide the process end-to-end—helping you avoid costly missteps and making sure your product gets made right, the first time.
Looking for a partner that delivers more than just product?
Let’s connect and get your production locked in.
⚖️ Legal & Compliance Guidance
Get Retail-Ready Without the Red Tape Headaches
Retail success isn’t just about great branding and distribution—it’s about being 100% compliant, every step of the way. In today’s landscape, one overlooked regulation or mislabeled product can shut you down before you ever hit the shelf.
At Success Starts Here, we simplify the complex. We help you navigate federal, state, and retailer-specific requirements so you can scale with confidence—without the costly legal missteps. From supplements and topicals to cosmetics and pet products, we understand the nuance and regulation that comes with every category.
Labeling. Claims. Certifications. Documentation. Ingredient restrictions. We don’t just tell you what needs to be done—we guide you through how to do it the right way, and connect you with legal and regulatory experts when necessary.
Don’t let red tape strangle your retail dreams.
Let’s make sure you’re compliant, confident, and ready to grow.
🧠 Pitch Development & Buyer Meetings
Get In the Room - Then Own It
You don’t get a second chance with retail buyers. The pitch has to be tight, the story clear, and the opportunity undeniable. That’s where we come in.
At Success Starts Here, we develop high-converting pitch decks, sell sheets, and retail presentations that don’t just inform—they influence. With decades of buyer-facing experience, we know exactly what retail decision-makers want to see, hear, and feel before they say "yes."
We tailor your pitch to your audience—whether it’s a major grocery chain, a national pharmacy, or a specialty retailer—and back it with real data, meaningful differentiation, and market-ready messaging.
But we don’t stop at the deck. We leverage our deep retail relationships to get you in the room with the right buyers—and make sure you’re 100% prepared when that moment comes.
Want to pitch like a pro—and land the meeting that changes everything?
Let’s build your retail story.
💸 Pricing & Promotional Strategies
Stop Guessing. Start Growing.
In retail, your price isn’t just a number—it’s a message. It tells buyers where you belong, how you compete, and what kind of customer you attract. Nail your pricing and promotions, and you move volume. Miss the mark, and you’re stuck watching competitors fly off the shelves.
At Success Starts Here, we help you strike the perfect balance between
margin and market demand. Whether you’re launching into retail for the first time or scaling across multiple chains, we analyze category data, competitor positioning, and retailer expectations to set pricing that works for you—and sells to them.
Then we layer in strategic promotions: velocity-driving campaigns, buyer-friendly trade deals, and retailer-specific programs that actually get your product noticed.
It’s about growth without giving it all away.
Want pricing and promos that drive real results?
Let’s map out a plan that works at scale.
Why Product Success Matters
A well-positioned product doesn’t just sit on shelves—it sells. Success Starts Here helps brands create strategies that increase visibility, demand, and sales. By ensuring your product is retail-ready, you increase your chances of long-term success in major stores.
Boost Your Revenue With Big-Box Retail Placement
Getting your product into national retail chains significantly expands your audience and boosts revenue. With distribution in major stores, your product reaches more customers, increasing brand recognition and profitability. Our consulting services give you the edge to compete and thrive in large retail markets.
Book your initial consultation to get started. We can take your product from concept to national success!