We did like last year, we did almost $3 million just in t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts from our site. So I think that was something that's really helped us is knowing early on that water is something that ultimately needs to be a retail brand. And yeah, I think we're building a brand and brands can sell lots of things. We sold an all gold watch that had two ax hands as the hands on the watch. When we drop something, it sells out in two hours. Then that is evolved into things beyond apparel like candles with Barthes Doer. Or we did a crazy metal vintage lunchbox that went crazy. You're the game of thrones
First up J+M discuss TikTok's apparent plan to build an e-commerce business via US fulfillment centers! (8:57) Then, Molly is joined by Liquid Death CEO Mike Cessario to discuss the genesis of a great brand and more. (17:26)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:13) Starlink, 5G, and the rapid advancement of internet connectivity
(8:57) TikTok appears to be hiring for product fulfillment centers in the US
(16:11) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(17:26) Molly welcomes Liquid Death Co-Founder and CEO Mike Cessario; they discuss Mike's background pre-Liquid Death and his advice for brand building
(28:27) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/unicorn
(29:53) Irreverent marketing approaches pre-Liquid Death, building the Liquid Death brand before launching the product
(38:00) Paperclip - Go to getpaperclip.com/twist to get the app free for life
(39:06) Describing the genesis of the Liquid Death brand, what CPGs have historically gotten wrong, building a brand based on comedy; understanding flavor demand
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