This Founder Explains Why He Had to Start Telling Retailers 'No' -- and How It Helped His Business SucceedGreg Steltenpohl set out to make plant-based milk. But when his product became too popular, he had to make some tough decisions.

ByJason Feifer

Califia Farms

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Califia Farms使植物一种牛奶,酸奶and coffees -- but they became too popular, too quick. In 2017, demand began significantly outstripping supply. The company had to start telling retailers "no," while it fixed its entire production system.

Learn about the drastic measures Califia made and how they were able to rebound in this week'sProblem Solverspodcast.

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Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of狗万官方magazine and host of the podcastProblem Solvers. Outside of狗万官方, he is the author of the bookBuild For Tomorrow, which helps readers find new opportunities in times of change, and co-hosts the podcastHelp Wanted, where he helps solve listeners' work problems. He also writes anewslettercalled One Thing Better, which each week gives you one better way to build a career or company you love.

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