TAS 148 – How 2 Australian brothers have built a 7 figure eco-friendly ecommerce brand using social media in just 18 months.
Nov 4, 2023
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Fe Souter interviews Roger and Brodie Cook, two Australian brothers who founded Lucent Globe, an eco-friendly brand selling laundry detergent sheets. They share their journey from witnessing global plastic waste to creating a sustainable product that has exploded in popularity within 18 months. Discover how they leverage social media, especially TikTok, for marketing, experiment with influencer collaborations, and strategize for U.S. expansion. Their insights into eco-friendly e-commerce and community engagement are both inspiring and practical!
The Cook brothers established Lucent Globe to address plastic waste, creating eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets devoid of plastic packaging and harmful chemicals.
Their aggressive social media strategy utilizes engaging and educational video content, significantly boosting brand awareness and customer engagement as they expand into the U.S. market.
Deep dives
Eco-Friendly Business Model
The two brothers from Gold Coast co-founded an eco-friendly laundry detergent sheet business, Lucent Globe, aimed at reducing plastic waste. After witnessing plastic pollution while traveling, they were inspired to create a sustainable alternative to traditional laundry and dishwashing detergents, which often come in bulky plastic containers. Their product not only omits plastic packaging but also contains more natural ingredients, making it a safer choice for cleaning. Additionally, they market their detergent sheets as a cost-effective option, significantly cheaper than many established products on the market.
Innovative Marketing Strategies
Lucent Globe employs a combination of paid and organic social media marketing strategies to grow its brand and reach new customers. The brothers invest heavily in social media advertising, spending six figures monthly to create daily video content for platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. They focus on crafting engaging content that provides entertainment and education rather than traditional advertisements, which resonate better with modern consumers. Their trial-and-error approach has led to a significant growth in their online presence and customer engagement, showcasing the effectiveness of dynamic content strategies.
Expansion Plans and Future Goals
The brothers are in an aggressive growth phase, seeking to expand their brand beyond Australia, with plans to enter the U.S. market through Amazon. They have achieved a customer base in New Zealand and are establishing logistics solutions to facilitate international shipping. As the brand grows, they are also investing in research and development for new product lines, hoping to become recognized leaders in the sustainable cleaning product category. Their journey illustrates the importance of adaptability and responsiveness to market demands while maintaining a commitment to eco-friendly practices.
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This week I’m chatting to Roger and Brodie Cook, 2 young Australian brothers based on the Gold Coast who are hitting it out of the park with the block buster Brand, Lucent Globe. After travelling the world but sadly seeing plastic rubbish and waste in some of the remotest places on earth, they decided to start an eco-friendly business selling laundry detergent sheets. To give you some idea of just how big their business has become in the last 18 months or so, they spend over 6 figures a month on social media advertising. They pump out video posts on Tik Tik, Facebook and Instagram every day and are now expanding to the USA via Amazon.
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