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Apr 9
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Episode 506: Phoebe Simmonds of the memo

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
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In this inspiring interview, Fiona chats with Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of The Memo, Australia's leading parenting retailer. Phoebe shares her journey from founding The BLOW hair salon to creating The Memo and launching their own product line, DUE. Learn how she built these successful businesses, her approach to branding and community-building, and how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood.

You'll learn:

  • How Phoebe identified and filled a gap in the parenting retail market
  • The importance of creating a strong brand identity and community
  • Strategies for scaling from online-only to multiple physical locations
  • Why finding the right business partner with complementary skills is crucial
  • How to develop your own product line after establishing retail success
  • Practical approaches to balancing business growth with motherhood
  • The value of creating experiences beyond just selling products
  • Why focusing on your customer's journey leads to business success

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Connect with Phoebe and the memo:

  • The Memo website: thememo.com.au
  • The Memo Instagram: @thememo
  • DUE Instagram: @duefromthememo
  • Phoebe's Instagram: @phoebeactually

 

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