

Growing Profitability ft. Dave Rekuc of Bambu Earth
Jan 18, 2024
Dave Rekuc, President of Bambu Earth, a successful skincare brand, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of their middle-market bootstrap ecommerce business. Topics include high LTV, low carrying costs, durability of raw materials, managing inventory, and the impact of delivery costs on profitability.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Strengths and weaknesses of Bamboo Earth e-commerce business
02:55 • 7min
Durability and Shelf Life of Raw Materials, Redundancy in Supply Chain, and Forecasting Skew Complexity
09:52 • 3min
Maximizing Marginal Value, Managing Inventory, and Building Supplier Relationships
12:55 • 5min
Complexities of Equity with Vendors and Tracking Contribution Margin
17:59 • 4min
Understanding the Impact of Delivery Costs on Profitability
21:55 • 2min
The Importance of Lean Op-Ex for Marketing Success
23:40 • 11min
Seasonality and Prioritizing New Products
34:54 • 21min