Vijay Bachus is a seasoned food and dietary supplement industry executive, consultant, and certified SQF expert with more than 35 years of experience spanning operations, manufacturing, food safety, regulatory compliance, and executive leadership. In this episode, Vijay shares insights from his journey working across every level of business—from operator to the C-suite—and discusses how he helped scale companies such as Charlotte’s Web from $5M to $150M in revenue. As the owner of Bachus Business Consulting and PeakGMP, he specializes in cGMP, Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, SQF, FSSC 22000, and BRCGS certification consulting, while also helping organizations improve supply chains, optimize manufacturing workflows, strengthen quality systems, and implement scalable operational strategies.

The conversation explores the realities of executive leadership, business growth, operational excellence, and what it truly takes to survive and succeed in the C-suite. Vijay also discusses GMP training, quality management systems, manufacturing scale-up, business strategy planning, and the importance of building systems that support sustainable growth. This episode is packed with practical lessons for founders, entrepreneurs, operators, and executives looking to sharpen their leadership mindset and execution strategy.

Topics include executive leadership, business operations, leadership strategy, organizational behavior, manufacturing scale-up, quality management systems, supply chain optimization, career growth, decision-making, and the hidden dynamics of corporate leadership.