Ecommerce
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The Art of Gifting, Innovation in Curated Care Packages – Debbie Quintana of Jocelyn and Co.
Debbie Quintana, founder of Jocelyn & Company, shares how she transitioned from 12+ years in corporate security at Cisco to building a gourmet foods and corporate gifting brand during COVID. Starting with limited capital, she grew the business to $1M in 11 months and $5M in 2022 by leveraging her network, scaling B2B gifting (now 80% of revenue), and using platforms like Faire. Debbie discusses managing cash flow, running a lean team, integrating AI into gifting, and preparing to scale toward $10M.
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Quality and Growth in Gourmet Nuts – Adam Myhoob of Nuts On the Run
Adam Myhoob, founder of Nuts On the Run. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a successful restaurant business in Vancouver, Canada. He details how he transitioned into the e-commerce space with Nuts On the Run, a brand that offers premium, small batch roasted nuts and snacks. Adam discusses his philosophy of never compromising on quality, his unique product flavors, and the strategies he used to grow his business, including sampling and diversification into wholesale and online sales.
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Crafting a Lifestyle Brand for Modern Dads – Anthony Coussa of DadBod Apparel
Anthony Coussa, the founder of DadBod apparel, a family-owned lifestyle brand based out of Northern California. Anthony discusses his journey into entrepreneurship, the inspiration behind DadBod Apparel, and how he successfully created a niche market focused on dads maintaining fitness, fashion, and health while embracing parenthood. He shares the initial challenges, the strategies used to build a community and grow the brand, and the importance of maintaining brand identity. Anthony also delves into the intricacies of marketing, distribution, and scaling the business. Tune in to learn valuable insights from Anthony's experience and discover practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Reusable, Remarkable, Path to Eco-Innovation – Emma Rose Cohen of Final Straw
Emma Rose Cohen, the innovative CEO and founder of Final Straw, on Treptalks. In this insightful episode, Emma shares her journey from being a ski bum to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the sustainability movement. She discusses how Final Straw, the pioneering reusable and collapsible straw, launched on Kickstarter and raised $1.8 million shortly after. Emma dives deep into the strategies she used to build her successful business, the challenges of targeting single-use plastics, and the lessons she learned along the way. Discover how she managed initial production hurdles, navigated virality, and her thoughts on the future of sustainability.
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Pioneering Sustainable Bedding – Colin McIntosh of Sheets & Giggles
Colin McIntosh, the founder and CEO of Sheets and Giggles—a Denver-based company specializing in sustainable eucalyptus bedding products. Colin shares his journey from being a recruiter to becoming an entrepreneur and discusses the strategies he used to create and grow his company. The conversation delves into the importance of unique value propositions, the intricacies of crowdfunding, and the impact of innovative marketing strategies. Colin also introduces his new venture, Sheets Resume, an AI-powered resume builder aimed at helping job seekers.
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