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In this episode, we're sitting down with Michael and Nash, the founders behind the disruptive energy beverage, Orca. Orca is not just another energy drink. It's an innovative twist on caffeinated beverages with a taste that's as refreshing as water—an energy drink designed with a minimalist appeal to hook the health-conscious and caffeine aficionados alike. With zero sugar, zero cal...

In this episode, Tyson, an expert in dashboard integration and a fractional CMO, continues to shed light on how to align your dashboard data with your CFO's PNL for an accurate, real-time view of your net profit. He stresses the importance of transparency, real-time profitability decisions, and why traditional PNL cycles may not be up to the task. We're getting into the nitty-gritty of d...

In part one of our chat with the astute Tyson Drake, we're delving into the intricacies of venture capital from a perspective that's not solely fixated on funding. Tyson takes us through Project Day’s selective investment process, highlighting the much-sought-after expertise and guidance they provide at various stages of a company's growth, from seed to Series A. We'll also pee...

In this episode of EcomGold, we peel back the curtains to reveal the intriguing journey of Phil Hadfield, the entrepreneur behind a successful watch, display, and storage unit. Originally launched on Amazon, Phil's business exceeded expectations, selling out their initial order of 500 units in a swift three weeks. In a candid chat with Finn, Phil delves into the opportunities, challenges, and...

Today, we're fortunate enough to be in conversation with Rob, a seasoned attorney with wide-ranging expertise, particularly in the e-commerce sector and consumer law. He's worked in major law firms defending consumer class action cases and now plays a freelance role dealing with aspects such as ADA compliance, subscription terms, and conditions. Our aim today is to delve into the intrica...

[00:00:00] Startup process, product innovation, strategic aims. [00:04:05] Launched coffee business, impacted by COVID, started Grow Gros. [00:08:22] Service paid to formulate and prove model. [00:12:21] Struggled to align elements for perfect branding. [00:14:52] Joined role pre pandemic, involvement in investment. [00:25:00] Sampling product with kids and co-founders. [00:25:55] First samples we...

In today's episode  we have a special guest, Tom from Race Day Prints, joining our host Finn. Tom has been navigating the world of e-commerce, and he shares his experiences and challenges with us. From his previous venture selling custom sliders to his latest project, Tom offers insights on finding success in the competitive e-commerce landscape. Together, they discuss the importance of partn...

[00:02:20] Rob and I met, clicked, and started working together. [00:05:46] Entrepreneur struggled, then learned coding, excelled. [00:09:06] Interesting take on leveraging Shopify's technology. [00:12:12] Used meta fields, learned about meta objects. Querying and displaying appropriate descriptions. Adding complicated tech features section with many images. [00:13:13] No actual words coded....

In today's episode, we have a special guest, John Allen, who will be sharing his incredible journey of using entrepreneurship to make a difference in the world. John believed that building a successful brand and growing his business would enable him to have a greater impact on causes close to his heart. Despite criticism of for-profit businesses, John's nonprofit partners supported his f...

Today we have a special, Frazer Kinsley. Frazer is the founder of a company that provides investment and advisory services to emerging brands, specifically focusing on their supply chain and operational needs. In today's episode, Frazer shares his insights into the challenges faced by these brands and how his company aims to create an advantage for them. From navigating freight forwarding to...

In this episode, our host Finn sits down with the founder of Glade Optics, Curt Nichols. As a self-proclaimed ski bum turned entrepreneur, Curt shares his journey of turning his passion for skiing into a successful business. Join us as we dive into topics such as building a brand in a competitive market, scaling up a business, and staying true to your passion. Whether you're an aspiring entre...

This week, Finn is joined by Aaron from Brez, a ground-breaking brand disrupting the alcohol industry. In this episode, we'll dive into the fascinating story behind Brez, a cannabis beverage that aims to create people-centric products through innovative and less regulated approaches. Aaron will share how the idea for Brez was born, the challenges they faced in developing the brand, and their...

In this weeks episode, Finn is joined by Summer D'on, the founder of Dion makeup skincare. They'll be exploring Summer's inspiring journey of building a brand centered around community and empowering individuals through makeup. Summer shares her experience of studying abroad in Guatemala and the impact it had on her outlook on beauty and helping others feel beautiful. We'll als...

In today's episode, Finn is joined by new guest, Dan Demsky, the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Marino. Join us as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and discover how to sell wool. We'll hear about Dan's journey and the challenges faced when starting his apparel brand for travellers. From the importance of positioning and narrowing marketing to creating a fun and collaborativ...

https://shopcarteblanche.com/password [00:00:00] Brand Carte Blanche: hats, tees, hoodies. [00:03:02] Lemonade stand, fish breeding, Instagram, ecommerce, success. [00:09:38] Limited time split between brands; expanding meticulously. [00:13:17] Complete love and passion for branding details. [00:17:03] 8th grade summer into freshman year; pre-apps, dad's photo, big runner with curious questio...

Chad Carlton discusses 3PL and success. [00:06:24] Hardship leads to success in business. [00:12:38] Despite challenges, succeeded with new client. Leased another facility, shipped 250k pieces. Expanded to help other companies solve problems. Reached million shipments through referrals. Named company The Good Company. [00:17:40] Great cross-functional relationships, high expectations, high communi...

 In today's episode, our host Finn is joined by special guest Brett from the nine-figure brand Kizik, known for their game-changing hands-free shoes. We'll dive into Kizik's journey in the shoe industry and their goal of reaching a billion dollars in revenue. But first, we'll take a fascinating look at how Purple disrupted the mattress industry through their goldilocks video ca...

[00:09:53] Feel Good Labs founded on family-developed product, pain relief through skin delivery. Nature-inspired ingredients found to be effective. [00:13:59] Increase product absorption through clean skin. [00:18:33] Passionate entrepreneur provides hope and relief. [00:24:39] Decades-in-the-making pain reliever formulation, manufacturing setbacks. [00:33:43] Challenges, authenticity, and scalin...

Welcome back to EcomGold, on this episode, we dive deep into the world of celebrities, brand partnerships, and the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce. In this episode,  we have an exciting guest - the charismatic Dhruv - joining our host Finn to share his insights and experiences in the realm of celebrity endorsements and talent management. Dhruv kicks off the conversation by recounting lessons...

https://twitter.com/zachmstuck?s=20 Welcome back to EcomGold, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of Ecommerce and entrepreneurship. In today's episode, we have a special guest Zach. Zach is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Homestead, a growth marketing agency specializing in paid customer acquisition and retention. However, he has recently shifted his focus to brand building....

https://www.eatiqbar.com/ In today's episode titled brain food, we dive into the fascinating world of nutrition, brain health, and the challenges of creating healthy, tasty, and affordable consumer goods. Will the founder and CEO of IQBAR shares his unique perspective on the importance of macronutrition over micronutrition, emphasizing the benefits of a low carb, low sugar, high healthy fats,...

https://gethumantra.com/ [00:00:00] Welcome to Ecommerce Gold. Today's guest is Charlie from Humantra. The conversation covers building a business, philosophy, zen, creativity, advertising, and branding. Show sponsors are Sendlane and Rewind. [00:08:11] Creativity: Collaborate, question, learn, and succeed. [00:13:37] Illogical thinking led to Red Bull's success. [00:22:54] Constantly ad...

[ 00:00:00 ] Ecommerce Gold show featuring Andrew Yuan, a networked NY entrepreneur and Google exec. Sponsored by Sendane and Rewind. [ 00:05:30 ] Grateful for mentors, networking creates value. [ 00:10:39 ] Event host helps people build new communities. [ 00:13:02 ] "Tech Gatsby: Enjoy small events, logistics challenge." [ 00:18:48 ] Events as a creative outlet for kindness. [ 00:21:58...

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