The Retail Playbook for DTC Founders to Scale into Walmart and Exit at $1B with Martin Forde

🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/adhdtime-management-tool—------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August chats with Martin Forde, founder of Retail Strategy Consultant at Omnichannel Ventures. Martin talks about his journey in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, including his role in the early days of Doctor Squatch. He shares how ADHD shaped his work and how he found tools to help him stay focused. Martin reveals the importance of consistency, focus, and building strong teams while managing life as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how his experiences led him to help emerging brands scale in retail.Martin isn’t just a founder; he’s passionate about helping brands grow in retail. His journey from Doctor Squatch to building Omnichannel Ventures shows how ADHD can fuel success when managed well. He believes consistency, focus, and the right strategies help ADHD entrepreneurs stay on track, execute ideas, and achieve their goals.Martin spent years in the CPG industry, playing a key role in growing brands like Doctor Squatch. Now, he uses his expertise in retail strategy to help emerging brands scale. His personal ADHD journey guides him in creating systems that help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused and succeed in business.Key Takeaways:ADHD and Brand Growth: Martin talks about how ADHD helped him scale successful brands.Retail Strategy: How smart planning and focus can lead to big retail wins.Consistency is Key: Staying focused and consistent helps ADHD entrepreneurs succeed.Personal Experience: Martin’s ADHD journey shaped his approach to business.Practical Tools: Systems and strategies that keep ADHD entrepreneurs on track.Additional Insights:ADHD and Brand Building: ADHD fueled Martin’s success with brands like Doctor Squatch.Power of Focus: Consistency is key for ADHD entrepreneurs.Lessons Learned: Martin’s ADHD journey shaped his strategies.Practical Systems: Tools for staying organized and productive.Community Support: A strong network helps ADHD entrepreneurs thrive.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“ADHD helps me focus deeply on what excites me.” - Martin Forde“Retail success is all about staying consistent and executing.” - Martin Forde“Building a brand takes focus, but it’s the community that keeps you going.” - Martin FordeJoin Martin Forde as he shares how ADHD, focus, and strategic planning helped him scale successful brands. Learn how consistency and community play a key role in his journey to help emerging brands grow in retail.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:50] - Guest Introduction: Martin Forde and His Work in CPG[03:10] - Early Career: Joining Doctor Squatch and Growing a Brand[06:50] - Retail Strategy: Expanding Doctor Squatch into Big Retailers[11:00] - Key Lesson: How ADHD Helps Focus on Big Ideas[14:56] - The Role of Consistency: Building a Successful Brand[20:28] - Martin Discusses His ADHD Journey and Its Impact on His Work[26:25] - Overcoming Challenges:...

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You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom. This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance. If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it. You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’ Hit subscribe. Let’s go!