Your Growth Starts Here: Expert-Led Courses and Community for CPG Founders

Learn how to scale, sell, and succeed with on-demand access to real-world tools, retail strategy, and founder-focused education.

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What is the CPG Academy?

The CPG Academy is a national education and community hub that offers knowledge, skills, tools, community, and the confidence to navigate the complexities of growing a CPG brand successfully.

The CPG Academy offers on-demand, expert-led courses and a connected learning community, all for free as a member of the Naturally community. Courses include video lessons, presentations decks, and supplementary resources that members can quickly operationalize to create more success for their growing business. On top of that, members can connect with instructors, experts, their peers, and other support opportunities like office hours and mentorship, all on one platform.

Members will learn crucial CPG business concepts, access timely insights and digital downloads, as well as key strategies, best practices and how-to’s from the industry’s leading experts, service professionals, brands, retailers, distributors, and investors.

What can I expect?

  • Self-paced video lessons led by seasoned CPG experts

  • Topics including pricing, capital, branding, retail, and operations

  • Downloadable tools, templates, and guides

  • A supportive social community of fellow founders

  • Access that fits your schedule — no live class pressure

  • New content released regularly to stay ahead of industry shifts

What is Retail Launch Lab?

Retail Launch Lab is the CPG Academy’s first course taught by industry veteran Kate LaBrosse, designed for emerging CPG brands to succeed in the retail space.

The curriculum includes how to build a pricing model, how to build a retail toolkit, how to prepare presentations and sell sheets to present to buyers, and so much more.
See the full curriculum and learn more here.

The course opens for enrollment on June 4, 2025.

“By far, this is the best lesson I have had on CPG retail.”

Read real testimonials about the CPG Academy and Retail Launch Lab:

If you’ve already launched your brand and are now asking “What’s next?”, the CPG Academy is built for you. Whether you're pitching to retailers, managing your first co-manufacturer, or trying to make sense of margins — we’ve got your back.

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Why partner with the Naturally Network CPG Academy?

  • Get in front of high-potential brands actively scaling into retail

  • Showcase your expertise through sponsored content or tools

  • Build long-term relationships with early-stage clients

  • Grow visibility across our national network of CPG founders

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The CPG Academy is Naturally Network’s education and community hub that offers knowledge, skills, tools, community, and the confidence to navigate the complexities of growing a CPG brand successfully.

    The CPG Academy offers on-demand, expert-led courses and a connected learning community, all for free as a member of the Naturally community. Courses include video lessons, presentations decks, and supplementary resources that members can quickly operationalize to create more success for their growing business. On top of that, members can connect with instructors, experts, their peers, and other support opportunities like office hours and mentorship, all on one platform.

    Access the CPG Academy here.

  • It’s built for early-stage and emerging consumer product founders — whether you’re looking to break into retail, streamline operations, or prepare for funding, there’s something here for you.

  • Access is included with your Naturally Network chapter membership. Once you join your local chapter, you’ll receive login credentials and access within a few days to all available courses and community spaces. Your membership must be in good standing in order to receive access.

    Find your local chapter and join here.

  • At this time, we do not offer standalone memberships just for the CPG Academy. The only way to get access is to be a member in good standing with one of our chapters!

    Find and join your local chapter here.

  • Members will learn crucial CPG business concepts, access timely insights and digital downloads, as well as key strategies, best practices and how-to’s from the industry’s leading experts, service professionals, brands, retailers, distributors, and investors.

  • In addition to CPG Academy access, Naturally Network members get regional and national community support, member events, industry connections, partner perks, and more.

    Contact your local chapter for full details on your regional membership perks and make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter and LinkedIn for the most up to date national member opportunities.

  • For questions about your membership status or to join, contact your local chapter.