ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Dinos Stamoulis is the Co-founder and Chief of Awesomeness at Paleonola, a company dedicated to crafting delicious grain-free products made from real food ingredients. Under Dinos' leadership, Paleonola has grown from its farmers market roots into a nationally recognized brand, now available at Whole Foods nationwide, Publix, and through regional Costco rotations. A former pro hockey player, Dinos created Paleonola to fuel better performance through better nutrition. Today, he remains hands-on with the brand, from product development and community engagement to overseeing retail launches.
In this episode…Getting a product onto a major retail shelf is only the beginning. The real challenge is turning that opportunity into repeat purchases, lasting customer trust, and a brand people choose again and again. How do founders make sure a big retail win becomes sustainable growth?
Dinos Stamoulis believes that success after a retail launch comes from combining smart marketing, strong operations, and a product that delivers on its promise. He explains that awareness drives trial, but repeat purchases come from taste, quality ingredients, and creating something people genuinely feel good about consuming. His perspective shows why building a lasting food brand requires attention to every detail, from the shelf to the customer experience.
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Dinos Stamoulis, Co-founder and Chief of Awesomeness of Paleonola, about scaling a food brand through retail growth. They discuss Publix expansion, preparing for Costco, and driving repeat purchases. Dinos also shares advice on founder authenticity, operational focus, and protecting brand integrity.
