Matt Kelly | The Midnight Pod From Market Stalls to £5m per month with a Fragrance Brand - Connor Martin | The Midnight Pod Ep 52
Dec 18, 2022
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Origin and Rapid Growth of Essence Vault
- Connor Martin started Essence Vault from a small operation with one other employee just before COVID.
- They rapidly expanded, hiring 20 people the first month and growing to about 100 staff, handling everything in-house including manufacturing.
Brand Strength Enables Scaling
- Strong branding and a compelling product offer enable easier scaling across markets.
- Repeatable systems exist, but product quality and market fit are crucial variables for success.
Build Teams to Scale Brands
- Build an internal team and infrastructure to manage multiple brands, preventing founder burnout.
- Hiring experienced senior staff brings valuable best practices and helps avoid growth plateaus.