

E121: Building a $100M Brand. AGAIN.
61 snips Jul 9, 2025
Explore the thrilling journey of building a $100 million brand from scratch. Discover the importance of choosing the right product category and the balance between improving existing products and innovating new ones. Learn how effective marketing strategies and data analytics can transform consumer engagement. Hear about the challenges of scaling operations, the nuances of effective team building, and the critical role of advertising skills in achieving sustainable growth. Dive into personal anecdotes and insights that reveal what it takes to succeed in today’s market.
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Validate Product Demand Early
- Spend upfront to validate product-market fit before large investments.
- Wasting a few thousand dollars to confirm demand saves major losses later.
Fishbowl ERP Failure Story
- A bad ERP implementation with Fishbowl caused frequent breakdowns above 100k orders daily.
- The fix was manually pushing orders, which led to switching quickly to Fulfill ERP.
Build Brands From Passion
- Identify your true motivation beyond money before building a brand.
- Passion for consumer goods and the category is essential due to the challenges involved.