Bart Szaniewski
Co-founder and chief creative of Dad Gang, a direct-to-consumer headwear brand that scaled from small beginnings to hundreds of thousands of hats sold; focuses on community-driven product design, storytelling, and lean creative processes.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 33min
Ep 553: How Dad Gang Scaled from 100k to 700k Hats Without Changing Their Simple Playbook
Bart Szaniewski, co-founder of Dad Gang and creative mastermind, breaks down his brand's astonishing growth from 100k to 700k hats sold. He emphasizes the importance of customer co-creation and community engagement without fancy tools or large teams. Spontaneous 48-hour launches and emotional storytelling have been key to their success. Bart also shares insights on organic endorsements, unboxing experiences, and using simple tools like Canva for creative production, driving home the notion that keeping it simple can lead to remarkable growth.
Oct 21, 2024 • 28min
Ep 449: C-Suite Exclusive – Simplicity at Scale, the DadGang.co story with Bart Szaniewski
Bart Szaniewski, co-founder of DadGang.co, discusses his inspiring journey from selling just 100 hats to over 250,000, all while celebrating fatherhood. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity in scaling a business and shares how organic partnerships with athletes like Mookie Betts helped broaden their reach. Bart highlights community-first marketing strategies, showing how authentic engagement fosters loyalty among dads. Tune in to learn how DadGang became a symbol of dad pride through genuine connections and a focused mission.
Aug 6, 2024 • 32min
A Group Chat Inspired a Multimillion-Dollar Brand
Bart Szaniewski, Grant Eastey, and Ejay O’Donnell discuss their innovative journey from a group chat to establishing a multimillion-dollar brand called 'Dad Gang'. They delve into how their concept symbolizes modern fatherhood and emphasizes community through iconic merchandise like hats. The founders share insights on overcoming fears in entrepreneurship, the importance of organic growth, and building a loyal Instagram following. They also highlight impactful collaborations with athletes and the power of relatable messaging in fostering connections.
