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Dec 2020
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Episode 54: On Building A Sustainable Bu...

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
About this episode

In this interview, Fiona talks to Kate Stokes, owner of Coco Flip - a Melbourne-based furniture and lighting design brand. Kate shares what the challenges are when running a product-based business and running a business with her life partner while raising small children, particularly during 2020. Fiona and Kate also talk about why it’s important to work with local manufactures and how doing so has helped Coco Flip build a tight-knit and loyal community. 
 

Topics discussed in this episode: 

Introduction

Catching Up

Covid's Impact on The Business

What is Coco Flip?

On Kate's Upbringing

Working with Your Life Partner

Cultivating Relationships wit Local Manufacturer

Key Lessons in Running The Business

Her Mentors, Book and Course Recommendations

On Finding Stockists

Her Mantra During Challenging Times

Working As A Small Team

On Doing Things Differently

Platforms or Tools For The Business

Kate's Most Proud Moment

Connecting with Kate

Conclusion

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:  

Coco Flip

161A Heidelberg Rd

Northcote VIC 3070

Australia

info@cocoflip.com.au

Website

Instagram

Facebook

 

Episode transcript: 

To view a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/54

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