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Nov 2023
43m 56s

Cleancult's Clean Sweep: Expanding into ...

Dylan Kelley
About this episode

Ryan Lupberger, Co-founder & CEO of Cleancult, joins the Leading Brands podcast to discuss the journey of Cleancult from its ecommerce launch to current retail expansion, the key elements of building a strong leadership team, and more.

In the episode, the following topics are discussed:

  • Navigating Ecommerce Growth and Pivoting Successfully: Learn how Cleancult adapted and evolved their business model and operations for long-term growth.
  • Expanding into Retail: Explore the story of Cleancult's transition from a direct-to-consumer model to establishing a presence in retail, understanding the lessons learned during this expansion, and the impact it had on their business.
  • Strategies for Building a Strong Leadership Team: Ryan shares his experiences, trials, and triumphs in assembling and nurturing a strong leadership team.

Ryan Lupberger is the Co-founder & CEO of Cleancult.

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