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This episode is brought to you by .   One of the advantages of being both a retail and DTC brand is getting immediate feedback, say, and , co-founders of XCJ or , a brick-and-mortar restaurant and DTC purveyor of Chinese street food.   "We...

This episode is brought to you by .   - shortened sometimes to XCJ for convenience - is Chinese for "Street Food Avenue," an apt name for the brand that began as a dumpling restaurant only to expand to e-commerce during COVID, say co-founders ...

This episode is brought to you by .   Starting a new brand - particularly a very small brand - can be pretty isolating. So determination and vision are keys to success, says , founder of , a non-alcoholic cocktail with no added sugar or...

This episode is brought to you by .   combined an early entrepreneurial spirit with the isolating feeling of having an alcoholic parent to develop her brand of non-alcoholic beverages - .   The premium non-alcoholic space might be super new...

This episode is brought to you by .   Entrepreneurs can't be afraid to ask for advice and lean on others, says , CEO of , a brand that creates and ships clean-eating foods and wellness products.   "I do ask for help, and I get involved, and...

This episode is brought to you by .   , CEO of , has been on a life mission over the past 13 years to simplify the path to wellness with products that make you feel good.   Kroma offers a variety of non-perishable items - lattes, broths, nut...

This episode is brought to you by .   Ever since he has a teenager, has been in love with the food industry, says the CEO of , a family- and farmer-owned dessert and pie maker based in Oregon.   "I've always worked in food," Austin says....

This episode is brought to you by .   thinks of its products as a "better-for-you dessert, says CEO .   "We encourage people to enjoy dessert - it's a special moment," Austin says. "But we want to provide the best offering we can. And so...

This episode is brought to you by .     is all about marrying two concepts that don't traditionally live together - the marketplace and community, says , founder of Betterly, a freelance marketplace for digital marketers in the U.S. "One...

This episode is brought to you by .     is in the business of hooking up quality freelance digital marketers with brands that are struggling to hire qualified professionals, says , founder of Betterly. "Hiring full time has its own set of...

This episode is brought to you by Yotpo.   The fully digital workplace environment - maybe once a far-off dream for entrepreneurs - came into being quick with the start of the COVID pandemic, says , E-commerce Growth Lead of , a company providing...

This episode is brought to you by .   To serve as a niche to startup entrepreneurs and provide an alternative to incumbent banking institutions - that's the mission of , says , e-commerce growth lead for the company.   "One of the reasons I...

This episode is brought to you by .   's line of skincare products began with the Aurora balm, a "super healer" that works on eczema, psoriasis, wound healing, scar tissue reduction, and other unexpected skin issues, says , co-founder and head...

This episode is brought to you by .   is a skincare brand rooted in the traditions of medicinal alchemy, but focused on using plant-based products and some materials produced by animals, says , co-founder and Head of Product at the brand.  ...

This episode is brought to you by .   When looking at brands to work with, managing partner says he prefers to work with those who understand their numbers.   "That's a best practice," Chris says. "You know, make sure you understand what's...

This episode is brought to you by .   is an investment bank that focuses on digital-first brands in the consumer product marketplace, says managing partner .   "I'm not trying to sell aerospace businesses or agriculture businesses or...

This episode is brought to you by .   The customer experience is paramount to long-term success, says , chief revenue officer, and partner of . That's especially true with high-profile partnerships that have global TV exposure.   "The worst...

This episode is brought to you by .   wants to be the "Yeti for umbrellas," says , chief revenue officer, and partner of the brand.   "We're trying to disrupt this category that's never had a high quality, durable product," Tyler says....

This episode is brought to you by .   One of the first challenges for was to "sell the thing before you build the thing," says co-founder and CEO .   He explains that the goal was to sell a feature - and get feedback from the people who...

This episode is brought to you by .   Sustainability is a goal many companies covet, but it's difficult and pricey. 's goal is to help brands be more sustainable and circular and increase customer lifetime value, and loyalty through resale, says...

This episode is brought to you by .   Education is the most expensive piece of marketing, says , co-founder of , a brand that cultivates and roasts farm-fresh yaupon. That's why her company set up to be an ingredient supplier first so that other...

This episode is brought to you by .   Did you know there's only one caffeinated plant native to North America? Yaupon is the only domestic source - "it's Texan for tea," says , co-founder of , a brand that cultivates and roasts farm-fresh yaupon....

This episode is brought to you by .   If you're going to make mistakes, you better learn from them, says , co-founder and marketing director of , a brand that sells a tap water iontophoresis device designed for home treatment.   "Make sure...

This episode is brought to you by .   A high school friend's struggle with excessively sweaty feet and hands provided the spark that created , says , co-founder and marketing director of the brand that sells a tap water iontophoresis device...