Garrett Peters is the Co-founder and CEO of Duncan & Stone Paper Co., a stationery company that combines timeless design with effortless journaling. In his role, he is a jack-of-all-trades for the company, handling fulfillment, sales, online channel management, and customer service, to name a few. Before Duncan & Stone, he spent over 10 years working with brands at Walmart and Sam's Club. Throughout his career, Garrett has managed a wide range of brands across multiple categories and is deeply committed to helping brands flourish.
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Are you tired of the corporate grind and dreaming of becoming a full-time online entrepreneur? What can you learn from a corporate employee turned successful entrepreneur?
Working with brands at Walmart and Sam’s Club, Garrett Peters felt it was time for him to venture into entrepreneurship. He says that the leap can be challenging, but with determination and the right mindset, you can achieve success. However, it can also be tempting to do too much too quickly, but that approach can lead to burnout and mistakes. He recommends slow and sustainable growth — building a solid foundation for your business, focusing on providing value to your customers, and taking time for self-care. He shares his journey transitioning from the corporate world to building a company that offers products so people can easily capture their life stories through the art of journaling.
In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Garrett Peters, Co-founder and CEO of Duncan & Stone Paper Co., to share his insights for becoming a successful entrepreneur. Garrett shares his background working with brands at Walmart and Sam's Club, the genesis of Duncan & Stone, the challenges he faced, and advice for young entrepreneurs.
