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Johnson Business Development Group

Great businesses don't grow by accident.
They grow by intentional design.

Strategic guidance for suppliers breaking into retail - and entrepreneurs building something new. Jacksonville, FL. In-person and online.

For Suppliers & Brands → For Entrepreneurs →

250+

Retail Stores Reached

35+

Years of Retailer Relationships

30+

Entrepreneurs Coached

Phyllis Johnson, Founder of Johnson Business Development Group
About

Decades of retail & business experience

Phyllis Johnson - Executive Consultant, Business Strategist, Award-Winning Sales Expert

Founded in 2015 and based in Jacksonville, FL, Johnson Business Development Group works with clients in person and online - traveling out of state when needed.

Phyllis is an award-winning strategist with 20+ years of experience driving business growth, sales performance, and strategic partnerships across multiple industries. She is known for leading enterprise-level client relationships, managing financial performance and P&L accountability, delivering data-driven solutions that increase revenue and market share, building high-impact partnerships, and creating strategic plans aligned with operational and client goals.

With 35+ years of retailer relationships across CPG, private brands, retail operations, and buyer engagement, she gives regional suppliers and entrepreneurs the advantage they need to compete and win - whether that means getting a product onto a retailer's shelf, or building a business plan from the ground up.

What We Do

Two paths. One partner.

Whether you have a product ready for retail or an idea ready for a business plan, Johnson Business Development Group meets you where you are.

"Connecting Brands to National Shelves"

Access→Execution→Growth→Protection→Representation

Who It's For

Local, regional, new, small, or minority manufacturers with great products who need professional representation in retail - but can't afford commission costs from larger national brokers.

The Problem

Understanding how retail actually works - selling in, distribution, supply chain, promotional support - and getting in front of the right decision makers, including executive leadership.

What You Get

  • Sales & Retail Access Services
  • Category & Market Strategy
  • Item Setup & Retail Compliance
  • Supply Chain & Replenishment Support
  • Administrative & Operational Support
  • Brand Representation & Advocacy
Download the Supplier Brochure (PDF) ↓

"Transforming Ideas Into Successful Businesses"

Focus→Prioritize→Execute

Who It's For

Entrepreneurs with big ideas, and small-to-medium businesses ready to grow with focus and confidence.

The Problem

Little to no knowledge of how to legally set up a business, write a business plan, define a value proposition, or build a realistic operational and financial plan.

What You Get

  • Business Plan Creation
  • Financial & Revenue Growth Modeling
  • Business Structure Setup
  • Customer & Market Analysis
  • Strategic Visioning & Long-Term Planning
Download the Business Consulting Brochure (PDF) ↓
Track Record

Results that speak for themselves.

5

Brands Placed

250+

Retail Stores

35+

Years of Retailer Relationships

30+

Entrepreneurs Coached

Paula Deen salad dressings and sauces, available at Winn-Dixie and BI-LO

Featured Placement - Paula Deen Salad Dressings & Sauces

Placed and represented at Winn-Dixie and BI-LO - one of the brands Johnson Business Development Group has helped bring to retail shelves nationwide.

Paula Deen dressings on the retail shelf Paula Deen dressings on the retail shelf next to competing brands Paula Deen product line fully stocked on the retail shelf

On the shelf, in the store - real placements, not stock photos.

Also serving as Strategic Advisor to the Jacksonville Run Club.

Phyllis Johnson leading a strategy session with Jacksonville Run Club Jacksonville Run Club company anniversary run celebration Strategic planning session with the Jacksonville Run Club team
"Phyllis brought immense value to our team through her Strategic Sales Planning sessions. She provided tailored 1:1 support and gave my Customer Success team the exact tools and training they needed to build robust, effective strategic plans. Her hands-on teaching style left my team feeling confident and equipped for long-term success. If you want to transform how your team approaches strategy, work with Phyllis!"

Global VP of Customer SuccessData Science / Price Image Management Organization

As Featured In

Published industry insights.

Transformational Leader Bringing All Voices to the Table

ExecuInsight · October 4, 2022

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As Consumers Seek Meals with Homemade Feel, Retailers Can Capitalize

The Food Institute · August 3, 2022

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New Private Brand Launches Outpace Nationals

Store Brands · January 26, 2022

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Value Beyond Price: Earning the Trust of PB Shoppers of Color

Store Brands · April 24, 2021

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Phyllis Johnson Get In Touch

Let's talk about your next step.

Whether you're a supplier ready for retail or an entrepreneur ready to build - reach out and let's find the right fit.

Email johnsonbdgroup@gmail.com
Phone 615-521-0340
Instagram @phyllisjohn77
TikTok @phyllisj1963
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