“We’ve done over a million dollars in less than a year with business they referred!… The quality of matches we receive is exceptional, ensuring that we connect with the right partners who align with our business goals.”
-Jack Praino, President & CEO of World Wide Gourmet Foods, Inc
The Challenge
World Wide Gourmet Foods Inc was wasting too much time on unqualified leads using other platforms
As a tech industry veteran, Jack Praino, President & CEO of World Wide Gourmet Foods Inc, was no stranger to using innovative platforms to improve his lead generation. He worked with brokers and companies claiming to provide quality leads, and invested thousands in platforms that require up front payments promising to revolutionize his co-manufacturing partnerships, which only burned him, turning out to be “all hat and no cowboy.”
That’s why PartnerSlate stood out – their success was fully dependent on his. PartnerSlate’s business model is built to be aligned with their co-man network, only charging co-mans a small fee when they actually reach production with a new client. With no up-front costs and a team that had been deeply involved in the co-man and CPG community for years, Praino knew he had struck gold.
“One of the most significant benefits has been the time saved vetting leads. PartnerSlate’s thorough screening process means we can focus our efforts on developing relationships rather than spending hours filtering through potential contacts.“
The Stats
AI-matching paired with expert guidance delivers curated pre-qualified and vetted brand project leads
When hundreds of leads come in from all sources every month, qualifying and vetting can be a full time job for many co-mans. PartnerSlate cuts that to a fraction of the time and effort. Here’s what it looked like for Praino:
1. Average of 12 custom project recommendations per month
It takes a lot to determine if a brand is a good fit. That’s why every brand is interviewed by the PartnerSlate team and spends approximately an hour nailing down the project listing so only the most compatible co-mans are alerted. Utilizing AI to facilitate the matching process means the Marketplace can 100x what brokers provide while maintaining broker-level quality matches.
2. 100+ brand connections made
While not every brand connection results in production, by PartnerSlate filtering out the noise Praino only spoke with brands he was already interested in and compatible with. The highly detailed project listings gave him everything he needed to know and helped him make educated decisions in seconds. His likelihood of striking gold with a PartnerSlate lead was much higher than with any other source or platform.
3. $1M+ in new revenue
“Their commission is worth every penny and it is less than we pay brokers.” Less time and energy to determine a fit meant Praino could act quickly for the right brands and get in when they needed his services most. Timing is everything, and Praino was suddenly connecting with brands who knew exactly what they needed and had POs in hand driving their actions.
“The support and assistance from the PartnerSlate team have been outstanding. They are always available to help and provide valuable insights, making our experience even more seamless.“
The Outcome
World Wide Gourmet has grown their business and expanded their network beyond what any other service has provided.
“Additionally, partnering with PartnerSlate has opened up numerous opportunities for us, expanding our network and enhancing our business growth.” Praino not only has benefited from reducing his onboarding efforts to land high quality, growing clients, he has also joined the PartnerSlate team at their Co-Packer Pavilions at Supply Side West and IFT First, getting to network with other co-mans, suppliers, and industry experts. PartnerSlate’s deep connections in the industry spanning years opens up doors to genuine connections and realized business opportunities.
“Their platform is a vital tool in our strategy, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to optimize their partnership efforts. Thank you, PartnerSlate, for making such a positive impact on our business!“
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