Interviews
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Turning a Passion for Art into a Successful Handmade Art and Block Prints Business – Emily Kelley of Art and She
Emily Kelly, founder of Land and She, a brand specializing in handmade art inspired by nature shares her journey as a self-taught illustrator and block printer, explaining how she transitioned from being an artist to embracing the role of an entrepreneur. Emily discusses the balance between creating art and managing a business, strategies for pricing her work, and the impact of digital tools like Shopify and Pinterest on her business. Emily also highlights the importance of contracts for artists, her marketing strategies, and her future vision of maintaining a solo operation while potentially outsourcing some tasks.
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Building Unique, Custom-made Motorcycles – Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles
Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles, shares his unique background in literature and architecture and details his journey from childhood fascination with vehicles to founding a motorcycle company. Janus Motorcycles specializes in handmade, classically styled, lightweight motorcycles with a strong focus on design, craftsmanship, and personalization.
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Etsy Custom Apparel Printing with a Funny Twist – Troy Parker of GooberPrints
Troy Parker, founder of Goober Prints, shares his entrepreneurial journey from graphic design to establishing his own custom apparel printing business on Etsy. Troy discusses the initial challenges, like investing in the right printer, learning the intricacies of direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) printing, and balancing a full-time job while growing a side hustle to meet significant life expenses. Troy also delves into his marketing strategies, including leveraging Etsy’s platform and the importance of excellent customer service.
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Building one of the first Men’s Grooming E-commerce Brands – Michael Gilman of Grooming Lounge
Mike Gilman, founder of Grooming Lounge, a men's grooming products brand and online retailer, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the motivations behind starting Grooming Lounge in 1999, and how he leveraged his family's background in the beauty business. He delves into the strategies and tactics used to grow his business, including the evolution of their online store, the launch of their physical stores, and the development of their in-house products. Mike discusses the challenges and changing landscape of e-commerce, the importance of quality and customer service, as well as their marketing strategies, including email and SMS campaigns. He also highlights the significance of testing products in their barbershop, transitioning to a third-party logistics facility, and the role of his remote team in business operations. Mike reflects on past mistakes, notably with influencer marketing, and emphasizes the value of hiring good people. He concludes with advice for entrepreneurs and offers insights into the future plans of Grooming Lounge.
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A Wildberry that turns sour flavours to sweet – Hank Watt of Nature’s Wildberry
Hank Watt, founder of Nature’s Wildberry, shares how he discovered a unique berry that changes sour flavors to sweet, offering a natural alternative for weight management and taste enhancement. Hank shares his entrepreneurial journey, from discovering the berry's benefits in 2013 to launching a freeze-dried version of the product to overcome its perishability and high costs. Hank also dive deep into business strategies, the challenges and successes of bringing an innovative product to market, Shark Tank experience, and the importance of customer trust and education.
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