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Samantha Hamilton
Founder of Dottie for Running who grew a handmade, Disney‑inspired running skirt business into a six‑figure e-commerce brand and sold it for $120,000; discussed production, community building, and the sale process on the episode.
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Oct 16, 2025
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702: I Turned My Disney-Inspired Running Skirts into a Profitable Side Hustle and a $120,000 Exit
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Samantha Hamilton, founder of Dottie for Running, turned a homemade Disney-inspired tutu into a thriving running skirt business, ultimately selling it for $120,000. She shares how she navigated production challenges, built a loyal community through social media and ambassadorship, and effectively managed demand spikes. Samantha discusses the transition from Etsy to Shopify for scalability and her crucial decision to sell for family reasons. Her advice? Start small and believe in your vision!
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