#131 From Kitchen to Retail: How Six-Eyed Scorpion Crispy Chilli Oil is Winning Shelf Space

Sandra Seah, founder of Six-Eyed Scorpion, has built a premium, seriously flavourful crispy chilli oil brand that’s shaking up the condiment aisle. Voted #1 chilli oil by Gourmet Traveller, her range blends bold Singaporean flavours with top-tier Australian ingredients – and retailers are taking notice.

For episode 131, fresh off landing in Harris Farm Markets, I spoke to Sandra about how she’s scaling smartly, ensuring profitability while keeping quality at the forefront. In this episode, we dive into:

🔥 The strategic shifts that helped Six-Eyed Scorpion secure retail shelf space
🔥 How Sandra balances handcrafted quality with demand planning and distributor relationships
🔥 The financial levers she pulls to keep her margins strong and cash flow steady
🔥 The power of brand-building – and why she’s prioritising it over launching new products
🔥 The logistics and supplier strategies that keep her operation running smoothly

If you’re an emerging brand looking to level up your retail game, Sandra’s insights will help you make smarter, more strategic moves.

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