WHAT IS SHELFMADE?

Built for product founders who are done figuring it out alone.

ShelfMade is your shortcut to growth. A private, no-fluff community where product founders get real answers, expert strategy, and hands-on support to build their brands with confidence. We offer three ways to join so you get the right access for your stage: free chatrooms, weekly expert calls, live office hours, and private mentorship.

You’ll also get access to the proven templates and step-by-step resources we’ve used to build and scale household-name brands, plus the opportunity to unlock 2,000+ verified buyer contacts to help get your product into stores on your own!

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The Support You’ve Been Missing

Building or scaling a product brand alone is overwhelming.. every hat, every decision, no clear path. ShelfMade gives you the guidance, connections, and proven tools to skip the guesswork and grow faster.

THE SUPPORT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING

A network of founders & experts who open doors

Weekly expert calls & live feedback to solve challenges in real time

Proven tools & templates to save time and costly mistakes

Direct access to buyers and experts who’ve done it successfully

Inside ShelfMade, you’re not just building a brand.. you’re building it right!

WE’VE HELPED OUR FOUNDERS GET INTO...

COMMUNITY FEATURES

  • 1. Expert Group Chats

    Chat with founders and experts in your niche—food, beauty, wellness, and more. Topic-specific threads on sales, marketing, ops, and manufacturing mean you get fast, relevant answers from people who actually get your category. It’s like having a custom expert network in your pocket.

    Expert Group Chats
  • 2. Monthly Expert Calls

    Join live sessions with industry experts covering what matters now from how to pitch buyers to optimizing margin and forecasting inventory. Each month, you’ll get real-time strategies, honest founder advice, and actionable insights you can apply immediately.

    Monthly Expert Calls
  • 3. Weekly Office Hours

    Drop into live weekly office hours with ShelfMade’s founder and rotating experts. Bring your questions, roadblocks, or ideas and get real-time feedback on anything from pricing and positioning to pitch prep and scaling strategy.

    Weekly Office Hours
  • 4. Templates & Tools

    Access the exact templates, trackers, and pitch decks we’ve used to launch and scale successful brands. From buyer email scripts to PO trackers and retail pricing calculators — save time, skip mistakes, and stay organized like a pro.

    Templates & Tools
  • 5. On-Demand Learning

    Binge short-form, no-fluff video lessons and playbooks across everything from retail strategy to manufacturing, finance, and operations. Built to be founder-friendly, easy to access, and updated with what’s working right now.

    On-Demand Learning
  • 6. 1:1 Expert Support

    Need more personalized help? Book 1:1 calls with vetted ShelfMade Experts — buyers, marketers, ops leaders, finance pros, and more. Get direct advice tailored to your stage, your category, and your real-world challenges.

     1:1 Expert Support

Compare our Memberships

Community Access

Action-takers & builders.

FREE

Includes:
Access to Chat Rooms
Vetted Partner Directory
Talk to an Expert 1:1
Weekly Expert Calls
Weekly Office Hours
Call Replay Library
Self Paced Courses
Direct Messaging Turned on
Sales, Marketing, Ops, Fundraising Vaults
Private Founders Chat Room
Private Bi-Weekly Strategy Calls
National Chain Account Contacts
Independent Account Contacts
Food Service Account Contacts
Private 1:1 Quarterly Strategy Session
By application only

Founders Circle

High-intent founders seeking hands-on support.

By Application Only

Includes:
Access to Chat Rooms
Vetted Partner Directory
Talk to an Expert 1:1
Weekly Expert Calls
Weekly Office Hours
Call Replay Library
Self Paced Courses
Direct Messaging Turned on
Sales, Marketing, Ops, Fundraising Vaults
Private Founders Chat Room
Private Bi-Weekly Strategy Calls
National Chain Account Contacts
Independent Account Contacts
Food Service Account Contacts
Private 1:1 Quarterly Strategy Session
  • Maaten

    Maaten

    I thought I had to do it all alone. ShelfMade gave me a proven roadmap, a clear strategy, and the kind of feedback that actually moves your business forward. Total game-changer

    ⎯ Founder of Seedly
  • Maxie

    Maxie

    I kept comparing myself to other brands with huge followings. ShelfMade reminded me that strategy beats noise—and gave me a plan that works for my business.

    ⎯ Founder of Dzough
  • Jade

    Jade

    I had a great product but zero idea how to get it into stores. ShelfMade gave me the roadmap—and I just got my first retail PO!

    ⎯ Founder of Fermenteria
  • Jacqueline

    Jacqueline

    I was stuck in founder burnout—doing everything, getting nowhere. ShelfMade gave me the structure and support to work smarter and stop winging every step.

    ⎯ Founder of Rabbit Foods
  • Natalie

    Natalie

    I used to obsess over my logo, packaging, and website—and neglect what actually mattered. ShelfMade helped me focus on what drives sales, not just what looks good.

    ⎯ Founder of Local Sweets
  • Kristin

    Kristin

    I thought getting into retail was about luck or who you know. ShelfMade taught me how to find buyers, reach out, and actually get responses.

    ⎯ Founder of Timbar
  • Maaten

    Maaten

    I thought I had to do it all alone. ShelfMade gave me a proven roadmap, a clear strategy, and the kind of feedback that actually moves your business forward. Total game-changer

    ⎯ Founder of Seedly
  • Jade

    Jade

    I had a great product but zero idea how to get it into stores. ShelfMade gave me the roadmap—and I just got my first retail PO!

    ⎯ Founder of Fermenteria
  • Jacqueline

    Jacqueline

    I was stuck in founder burnout—doing everything, getting nowhere. ShelfMade gave me the structure and support to work smarter and stop winging every step.

    ⎯ Founder of Rabbit Foods
  • Natalie

    Natalie

    I used to obsess over my logo, packaging, and website—and neglect what actually mattered. ShelfMade helped me focus on what drives sales, not just what looks good.

    ⎯ Founder of Local Sweets
  • Maxie

    Maxie

    I kept comparing myself to other brands with huge followings. ShelfMade reminded me that strategy beats noise—and gave me a plan that works for my business.

    ⎯ Founder of Dzough
  • Kristin

    Kristin

    I thought getting into retail was about luck or who you know. ShelfMade taught me how to find buyers, reach out, and actually get responses.

    ⎯ Founder of Timbar
  • Kristin

    Kristin

    I thought getting into retail was about luck or who you know. ShelfMade taught me how to find buyers, reach out, and actually get responses.

    ⎯ Founder of Timbar
  • Maaten

    Maaten

    I thought I had to do it all alone. ShelfMade gave me a proven roadmap, a clear strategy, and the kind of feedback that actually moves your business forward. Total game-changer

    ⎯ Founder of Seedly
  • Natalie

    Natalie

    I used to obsess over my logo, packaging, and website—and neglect what actually mattered. ShelfMade helped me focus on what drives sales, not just what looks good.

    ⎯ Founder of Local Sweets
  • Maxie

    Maxie

    I kept comparing myself to other brands with huge followings. ShelfMade reminded me that strategy beats noise—and gave me a plan that works for my business.

    ⎯ Founder of Dzough
  • Jade

    Jade

    I had a great product but zero idea how to get it into stores. ShelfMade gave me the roadmap—and I just got my first retail PO!

    ⎯ Founder of Fermenteria
  • Jacqueline

    Jacqueline

    I was stuck in founder burnout—doing everything, getting nowhere. ShelfMade gave me the structure and support to work smarter and stop winging every step.

    ⎯ Founder of Rabbit Foods
See our Testimonials

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JOIN SHELFMADE FOR FREE TODAY!

Real tools. Real mentorship. Real momentum.

Whether you’re launching your first product or scaling into national retail, ShelfMade gives you the strategy, structure, and support you’ve been missing. Start free or unlock the full community experience with our paid memberships

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  • Whole Foods Market
  • HEB
  • Walmart
  • Sprouts
  • Kroger
  • Sephora
  • Target
  • GNC
  • Costco Wholesale
  • Publix
  • Amazon
  • Albertsons
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Kroger
  • HEB
  • Walmart
  • Publix
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Sephora
  • Whole Foods Market
  • The Vitamin Shoppe
  • Albertsons
  • GNC
  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Sprouts
  • Costco Wholesale

READY TO LAND RETAIL ACCOUNTS?

Inside our Founder Circle (application-only), you’ll get the mentorship, tools, & buyer access to pitch like a pro & learn to be your own broker.

Here’s what you get inside:

Exclusive to our Founder Circle members, our application-only program that teaches you to pitch smarter, land retail accounts, & win on shelf.

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