

LEADING BRANDS® — Wavebreak Podcast
Dylan Kelley
Go behind the scenes with Leading Brands®. Ecommerce, Direct to Consumer, Retail, Wholesale, Luxury, Sustainability, Marketing, Entrepreneurship. No topics are off the table. New episodes every Monday.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 54min
Scaling Up: How Nutrisense Scaled from a Wix Website to 170+ Employees
Dan Zavorotny, COO and Co-founder of Nutrisense, joins the Wavebreak Podcast to discuss the hiring and marketing playbook that scaled the company from a Wix website to 170+ employees. You'll also learn:The exact hiring process Nutrisense uses to hire top talent, including specific case study examples How Nutrisense uses their Quiz to execute a personalized, data-driven customer acquisition strategyThe communication methodology Dan uses to manage 15+ departments with as few Zoom calls as possible Dan Zavorotny is the COO of Nutrisense.Links MentionedNutrisenseLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.Tidio — Tidio is the highest-rated live chat software on Shopify. Through Live Chat, Chatbots, and Ticketing, Tidio helps Shopify merchants gain and retain more customers with personalized shopping experiences. Automate up to 47% of recurring questions and offer discounts based on user behavior to maximize revenue. If you want to increase sales and customer satisfaction check out Tidio and use promo code "LEADERS" to get an exclusive discount.

Mar 27, 2023 • 46min
Building an Omnichannel Brand: Marketing Strategies and More with Scotch Porter CEO Calvin Quallis
Calvin Quallis, CEO and Founder of Scotch Porter, joins the Wavebreak Podcast to discuss the brand's rapid growth, retail expansion, $11 million Series B, and more. You'll also learn:Marketing strategy as an omnichannel brand with DTC, Amazon, and retail presence in Target, Walmart, and moreKeys to building out a strong leadership team, from recruiting to team structureCalvin Quallis is the CEO and Founder of Scotch Porter.Links MentionedScotch PorterLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.Tidio — Tidio is the highest-rated live chat software on Shopify. Through Live Chat, Chatbots, and Ticketing, Tidio helps Shopify merchants gain and retain more customers with personalized shopping experiences. Automate up to 47% of recurring questions and offer discounts based on user behavior to maximize revenue. If you want to increase sales and customer satisfaction check out Tidio and use promo code "LEADERS" to get an exclusive discount.

Mar 20, 2023 • 48min
Scaling OMSOM into National Retail and Beyond with Vanessa Pham, CEO of OMSOM
Vanessa Pham, CEO and co-founder of OMSOM, joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share her experience starting and scaling the brand from initial concept to national retail. In this episode you’ll learn:The story and origin of the OMSOM brand, including multiple iterations of the early brandLessons from launching DTC and scaling into Whole Foods and TargetHiring strategy and recruiting as a high-growth consumer startupAnd so much more!Vanessa Pham is the CEO and co-founder of OMSOM. Links MentionedOMSOMLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.Tidio — Tidio is the highest-rated live chat software on Shopify. Through Live Chat, Chatbots, and Ticketing, Tidio helps Shopify merchants gain and retain more customers with personalized shopping experiences. Automate up to 47% of recurring questions and offer discounts based on user behavior to maximize revenue. If you want to increase sales and customer satisfaction check out Tidio and use promo code "LEADERS" to get an exclusive discount.

Mar 13, 2023 • 55min
Your 2023 Guide to the P&L with Organifi VP of Finance, Chase Ramey
Chase Ramey is the VP of Finance at Organifi and has been with the brand since 2017. He joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share his experience overseeing finance at the high-growth brand, as well as his strategy for 2023. In this episode you’ll learn:The unique and unlikely story that led to Chase joining OrganifiTop learnings and lessons from scaling Organifi profitably while bootstrapped2023 finance strategy including specific recommendations around marketing, discounts, and inventoryAnd so much more!Chase Ramey is the VP of Finance at Organifi. Links MentionedOrganifiTheMedicin PodcastLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

Mar 6, 2023 • 48min
Scaling True Classic to $150M+ In Revenue
Ryan Bartlett joins the Wavebreak Podcast to talk about True Classic and their rapid growth to $150 million/year in revenue in 3 years.In this episode you’ll learn:The Meta (Facebook/Instagram) marketing strategy that scaled the brand from $0 in 2019 to $150 million in 2022 (that still works today)How they increased revenue 30% by expanding internationally and which countries besides the US are their top performingLessons from launching 5 retail stores in 2 monthsAnd so much more - this episode is a must listen. Ryan Bartlett is the co-founder & CEO of True Classic.Links MentionedTrue ClassicLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

Feb 27, 2023 • 45min
The Future of DTC
Jeremy Horowitz joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share how brands can win in 2023 and beyond. In this episode you’ll learn:Current state of DTC in public and private marketsKey metrics and levers to maximize profitabilityHow you can leverage inventory management and merchandising to drive growthJeremy Horowitz is the Partner Marketing Lead at Gorgias.Links MentionedGorgiasJeremy Horowitz LinkedInLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

Feb 20, 2023 • 53min
What's Working Now: Scaling Your Brand For The Now & Long-term
Ty Haney, Founder of TYB, Joggy, and Outdoor Voices joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share her experience building a leading lifestyle brand.In this episode you’ll learn:Top learnings and lessons from scaling Outdoor Voices into a top brandThe modern playbook for building a brand that lastsTactical examples of community building to maximize loyalty and drive new customer referralsAnd so much more!Ty Haney is the Founder & CEO of TYB (Try Your Best).Links MentionedJoggyOutdoor VoicesLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

Feb 13, 2023 • 33min
From Launch To Major Retail In Less Than 2 Years
Hailey Swartz joins the Wavebreak Podcast to talk about Actual Veggies and how the brand landed in leading retailers in less than 2 years from launch.In this episode you’ll learn:The QVC Launch Strategy that catapulted the brand in front of 1 million people overnight Marketing channels working in 2023 for the brand and how they market themselves as a retail brandTheir growth strategy beyond grocery and becoming Butcher Box's first veggie burger everHailey Swartz is the co-founder & co-CEO of Actual Veggies.Links MentionedActual VeggiesLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

Feb 6, 2023 • 44min
How a College Class Project Turned into a Successful Watch Band Brand
Braxton Manley of Braxley joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share his journey building a lifestyle brand starting with the world's comfiest Apple Watch bands.In this episode you’ll learn:The brand's strategy for accelerating growth by launching new productsTop performing marketing channels for the brand today (with examples)Tactical examples of community building to maximize loyalty and drive new customer referralsBraxton Manley is the Founder of Braxley Bands. Links MentionedBraxley BandsLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

Jan 30, 2023 • 50min
TikTok Growth: Generating 40+ Million Views With 1 Post
Haley Pavone joins the Wavebreak Podcast to talk about Pashion Footwear and how the brand has scaled by decreasing ad spend and leveraging organic TikTok content.In this episode you’ll learn:The TikTok Strategy that has generated 40+ million views on a single post for freeMarketing channels working in 2023 for the brand and how they're intentionally decreasing ad spendTheir unique utility patent and strategy for protecting their brand around the globeHaley Pavone is the Founder & CEO of Pashion Footwear.Links MentionedPashionLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.