About 516 Brands LLC

 516 Brands offers practical, execution-driven consulting for brands looking to scale smarter and faster. We partner with founders and teams to provide guidance across:

• Brand & Product Strategy — positioning, differentiation, and roadmap development
   
• Packaging Design & Optimization — shelf impact, cost efficiency, and retail readiness
   
• Marketing & Messaging Optimization — value proposition, storytelling, and conversion
   
• Retail Strategy — pricing architecture, margin modeling, buyer pitch preparation, and go-to-market execution
   
• DTC & Omnichannel Distribution — launch planning, channel expansion, and growth optimization
   
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Guidance — sourcing, cost controls, and scale readiness
   
• Operational & Launch Support — navigating common pitfalls from idea through commercialization
   

Our approach is rooted in real-world experience and focused on what actually works in market—not theory—helping brands navigate the many nuances of building a winning strategy.