Why You Should Prioritize Design for You...

Melissa Mash built Dagne Dover from a business school focus group and $40,000 in pre-sales into a brand now carried in more than 250 retail locations—without ever taking venture capital. By ditching Meta and Google in favor of events, sponsorships, and high-touch retail relations ... Show More

Melanie Bender spent years building some of skin care’s most coveted brands before betting her next chapter on fragrance—a category she saw on the verge of its biggest moment yet. By leading with story over specs and making influencer relationships the heart of her strategy, she ... Show More

By owning nearly its entire supply chain and leveraging AI raw-material forecasting, Danish endurance sportswear brand Fusion managed to sell an impressive 101% of the product it produced last year. The company achieves this near-perfect sell-through rate with a nightly ecommerce ... Show More

Are you trying to figure out if a rebrand is worth the high price tag? Just ask actors turned entrepreneurs David McGranaghan & Julian Miller, co-founders of McMiller, a company that creates games designed to make you laugh, who went over-budget to rebrand their business. “Strong ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Fiona shares several useful tools for creative professionals and entrepreneurs. Some of the tools mentioned include lighting solutions, a book on graphic design, a remote clicker for presentations, a high-quality webcam, an adjustable standing desk, and a wire ... Show More

<p>There is a path to profit for each product entrepreneur. In this episode, we feature a success story from one of our students. We hope this episode inspires you and proves you can build and grow your business the way you want to.</p><p>Jess Miller was making candles as a hobby ... Show More

<p>When it comes to scaling your product business as a maker, manufacturer, or retailer, it really is a case of “seeing is believing.” As coaches, we’re fortunate to see incredible success stories from our community, so we thought we would present a select few today, so you feel ... Show More

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How can a business blend substantial growth with a robust culture of generosity? Today on the show, I'm joined by Mike Beckham, CEO and co-founder of Simple Modern, a nine-figure drinkware company nearly a decade old. Mike is also a well-known po ... Show More

<p>#705 Too often, creators focus on profit instead of the value they provide. So what is the first step toward building a successful business? It's making sure your products actually work and proving it! My returning guest, Mark Wills, is a perfect example of applying a serve-fi ... Show More

Internet entrepreneurs often put all of their focus on marketing and Amazon tactics, but the best marketing is a good product! In this podcast Ryan tells you how to choose the perfect profitable products for you and how you can identify an audience you want to serve. Whether you ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Fiona chats with Carlie Fraser, co-founder of Hygge Design, about her journey from various careers to creating an interior design business that focuses on homes reflecting personal stories and fostering happiness. Carlie discusses the importance of connection, ... Show More

Brett Williams is a designer and entrepreneur who runs DesignJoy, a design subscription service. He is essentially a one-man design agency that operates at scale and earns upwards of $1 million in annual revenue. In this podcast episode, Brett gives us a peek into how his busines ... Show More

<p>Today’s episode debuts a new series, Coffee &amp; Commerce. I’m joined by Moiz Ali, the founder of Native, and we unpack the state of eCommerce in a post-pandemic world. Plus, we discuss the abundance of opportunity for small businesses in niche markets. Enjoy! Let me know wha ... Show More