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Dec. 2, 2019

SmartyPants Vitamins - If You Care, You Have to Be All In

For , Co-Founder at  this company was supposed to be a one-product brand.  But once they started receiving feedback from customers, they knew they had stumbled upon a problem that resonated with people.    In part 1 of...

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Nov. 26, 2019

TeeLaunch - Entrepreneurs Don't Give Up

In part 2 of this feature, , Founder of , continues to share how he started and built TeeLaunch and how after 130,000 installs, it continues to be one of the best ways to start and grow a Shopify business.    In part 2 of this...

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Nov. 25, 2019

TeeLaunch - Bringing Your Ideas to Life

For the first two years of business, , Founder of , lost money. People didn't understand the Print On Demand (POD) concept and after 2 years they were $750,000 in debt. At that point, they were discussing closing the business.   ...

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Nov. 22, 2019

Bootay Bag - Giving Her the Power

In Part 2 of this feature , Founder of , continues to share her brand's journey.   In this episode, Ellyette shares Her Entrepreneurial journey, The downtimes, Why having a network of entrepreneurs is critical, Why there's always a way...

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Nov. 18, 2019

Bootay Bag - A Community for Real Women by Real Women

Initially, , Founder of , started the brand on a whim. She didn't go to college and didn't have any education on starting a business which basically meant she had no fear. She more or less thought she would sign up a few friends and make a few...

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Nov. 18, 2019

Wolf Project -  Why You Must Have Skin in the Game

In Part 2 of this feature, , Founder of the , continues sharing with us the inside story of building a skincare company for men.    In this episode, Francesco discusses The pampering experience for men, The global trend of aging...

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Nov. 14, 2019

Wolf Project -  Making Skin Care for Men Better and Easier

Initially for , Founder of the , it was a fun project or exercise in building a skincare product that men could use. However, as he researched and realized, and with a little encouragement from his wife, he knew that the huge global trend of men...

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Nov. 13, 2019

Harper Wilde - Brand Values = Company Values

Co-Founders  and  knew that there would be a risk embroidering a statement on their bras that included profanity.  They didn't know if anyone had ever done this before. However, in 2019 when 9 states passed laws severely...

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Nov. 12, 2019

Harper Wilde - A Brand for the Millennial Woman

Co-Founders and didn't start out wanting to build a brand much less one that disrupted the bra market.  They even spent most of their time, trying to disprove their business idea. However, the more they researched, the more they realized that...

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Nov. 8, 2019

Gorgias - Giving Your Support Team Super Powers!

In this special episode, we interview , Head of BD & Partnerships for , "the" help desk solution that gives "Super Powers" to your Support Team!    In Part 2 of this feature, Philippe shares Why large shoe companies love...

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Nov. 7, 2019

Gorgias - The Help Desk for E-Commerce

In this special episode, we interview , Head of BD & Partnerships for , "the" help desk for e-commerce brands and merchants.    In Part 1 of this feature, Philippe, discusses How Gorgias was founded, How a chance meeting with the Shopify...

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Oct. 30, 2019

Ritual - Build a Habit, Turn it Into a Ritual, and Make Yourself!

In part 2 of this incredible episode, , Founder & CEO at continues sharing her journey with us.    Katerina shares How they are combining science with culture to build a moat around her brand, How they are in a mission...

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Oct. 30, 2019

Ritual - Reinventing the Vitamin from the Ground Up!

, Founder & CEO at was meeting with an investor slash acquaintance to discuss funding for Ritual, it was the early days. Because she was 4 months pregnant, she was told that it would be appropriate to let him know about the pregnancy. Plus, she...

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Oct. 25, 2019

Credo Beauty - Here to Create a Movement, Not a Niche!

In Part 2 of this feature   Co-Founder & COO of  continues to share with us the inside story of building her brand.    Annie Jackson shares the following: Why it's important to find passionate staff, Why...

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Oct. 25, 2019

Credo Beauty - Creating the Standard in Clean Beauty

For  Co-Founder & COO of , clean beauty is not just a product; it's about a lifestyle, a belief, it's emotional. It's taking this experience and combining it with ingredients that are good for you that are at the heart of what...

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Oct. 22, 2019

Health-Ade Kombucha - Follow Your Gut and Let You Brew You

In part 2 of this episode, , Co-Founder & CSO at  continues sharing the inside story of her brand.    and Vanessa discuss:  How marketing in the old days was like hand-to-hand combat, How they rode the wave of wellness,...

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Oct. 21, 2019

Health-Ade Kombucha - From Farmer's Market to Fastest Growing

For , Co-Founder & CSO at  being out of college and working a 9 to 5 job was just not fulfilling. So Vanessa and her eventual co-founders started an entrepreneur club who's first product was going to be a high-quality Hair Loss Mask, using...

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Oct. 18, 2019

Sips by - Making Tea Discovery Personal

In Part 2 of this feature , Founder & CEO of  continues to share with us the inside story of building her brand.    Staci shares with us the following: How her brand positions itself today vs. when they just started,...

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Oct. 16, 2019

Sips by - From Linguistics Major to Starting an AI-driven Tea Brand

For , Founder & CEO of , her original goal was to be a linguist, not an entrepreneur. So how did Staci go from being a linguistics major to starting a millennial brand that helps you discover teas from around the world to utilizing...

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Oct. 15, 2019

Luca & Danni - Creating an Emotional Connection w/Customers

Part 1 of this feature focused on  and his family and how he started . It was emotional and gut-wrenching for some of you. (for me too). Part 2 focuses on why people connect to the brand.    In this episode, Fred shares news...

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Oct. 14, 2019

Luca & Danni - Embracing the Journey of Life

For , Founder at , life was supposed to be different. He had a plan on what his life was going to be like. Unfortunately, life doesn't always work that way. He came back to the family business due to his brother's and father's illness and...

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Oct. 10, 2019

Feat - How to Survive a Recession: Be Profitable

In Part 2 of this feature, , Co-Founder at ,  continues to share invaluable advice for direct-to-consumer brands and for would-be entrepreneurs considering how they can take their product ideas to market.    Taylor shares more...

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Oct. 9, 2019

Feat - How to Win as a Direct-to-Consumer Brand

For , Co-Founder at , life as an entrepreneur has been a roller coaster. He met his co-founder, , in college and by their senior year they had sold over 20,000 pairs of socks from their backpacks. Back then no one took them seriously but that's...

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Oct. 2, 2019

Army Pink - On a Mission of Peace

In this brief special episode, we interview , Director of Communications & Social Media for apparel brand, .    From time to time, we like to highlight brands making a social impact that is near and dear to our hearts and where the...

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