Entrepreneurs on Fire From the Dorm Room to King of Cones with Bryan Gerber
Aug 4, 2025
Bryan Gerber, founder and CEO of HARA Supply and Hemper, discusses his meteoric rise from college dorm room to dominating the cannabis accessories market. He shares how being in the right place at the right time can eclipse careful planning. Bryan emphasizes that staying focused on revenue is crucial for overcoming setbacks. He also explores the importance of building a lean business for true freedom, while highlighting the need to understand customer needs for niche market expansion. His journey reflects the perseverance required in entrepreneurship.
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Power of Right Time and Place
- Timing and being in the right place plays a bigger role than people admit in entrepreneurial success.
- Bryan Gerber credits much of his achievement to opportunity aligning with timing.
Dorm Room Startup Story
- Bryan started a subscription box business for smoking accessories in college, inspired by Dollar Shave Club.
- He built his Shopify site during class, focusing on a private, discovery experience in a stigmatized market.
Balance Focus and Flexibility
- Startups must be dynamic to spot new opportunities but avoid shiny object syndrome.
- Build multiple revenue streams and focus on what you are passionate about and can be best in the world at.
