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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Remember video stores? No? Well...we do, and we piled up some big late fees, so we're glad they're dead. In their place, we have Netflix and Hulu and Amazon Prime. On Massive Late Fee we talk about all the shows and movies that the streaming services have to offer. Plus, we laugh a lot. Come laugh with us!
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Getting to know the lives of amazing queer performers. Each episode we interview a different fabulous queer artist. Hosted by Amanda G. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This show explores the life of Jimmi Seiter, who worked in the music business from 1966 to 1983 as a musician, roadie, road manager, manager, engineer and producer. Hosted by Ash Seiter, his son, the show features firsthand accounts and stories about all of the artists, producers and music personalities that Jimmi worked with over the years; The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Flo & Eddie, The Runaways, David Cassidy, Rocky Burnette, Terry Melcher, Kim Fowley, Brian Wilson, Dobie Gray, G ...
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NEW NEW NEW: More than Sports. Bash that Book now offers clips from KBPI South. Comedy, News, Sports, and Yes Still Some Gambling.
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The Flame tells the story of two women: Jamie (Ellie Brigida), an LGBTQ bar owner, and Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown), the woman selling the building the bar inhabits, and the inevitable sparks that end up flying between them! With the help of her best friend, Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster), and bar regular Jo (Jenn Colella), can the residents of The Flame keep the bar alive? Or can Sam’s friend Mel (Valerie Rose Lohman) help her work through her complicated feelings about her father’s death and th ...
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Winning DTC Marketing In 2024 Without “Luck”
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In this episode, learn the 5 reasons DTC brands are failing in 2024 and the 7 things they need to do to succeed. https://wavebreak.co/Kirjoittanut Dylan Kelley
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Air up® with Creative Director, Nima Akbari
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Nima Akbari, Creative Director at air up® joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share insight into the brand’s rapid growth and global creative strategy. Links Mentioned air up Learn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsKirjoittanut Dylan Kelley
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STUDS with Founder and CEO, Anna Harman
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Anna Harman, Founder and CEO of STUDS, joins the podcast to talk about the omnichannel brand's growth and what's next. Partner with Wavebreak: https://wavebreak.co/call/ Join Our Email List: https://wavebreak.co/join/Kirjoittanut Dylan Kelley
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Happy Pride! Storytime with Daniel Gray
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We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Daniel Gray and was performed and recorded at our April 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. This was Daniel's first time on our stage and he did a fabulous job. If you are in N…
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Behind-the-Scenes of Liquid I.V.'s Marketing Playbook
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Aaron Jones VP, eCommerce & Media at Liquid I.V. and Unilever's Health & Wellbeing Division joins the podcast to talk all things marketing in 2024. Everything from the brand's recent Formula 1 sponsorship, TikTok Shop strategy, brand refresh, and so much more. Partner with Wavebreak: https://wavebreak.co/call/ Join Our Email List: https://wavebreak…
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Happy Pride! Storytime with Prin Pelletier
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We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Prin Pelletier and was performed and recorded at our January 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. This was Prin's first time gracing our stage and she took the show's theme Inte…
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
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How To Grow Ecommerce Revenue In 2024
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You can't control: Facebook, Google, or TikTok's algorithm (or if TikTok will even exist in the future) Impact on ad spend/CAC from the 2024 Election Consumer spending and confidence So, what can you control? What should you focus on? That's what we cover in today's episode. Partner with Wavebreak: https://wavebreak.co/call/ Join Our Email List: ht…
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Storytime with Stand-Up Comedian Shep Kelly
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We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Shep Kelly and was performed and recorded at our February 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. The show's theme was petty and Shep had just the story. To learn more about Shep K…
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Chris Hunter, co-founder of Koia and Four Loko
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Chris Hunter joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share his journey as the co-founder of Koia, and previously Four Loko. We chat about how Koia launched nationwide into Whole Foods from Day 1, building and scaling consumer brands, and so much more. Chris Hunter is the co-founder of Koia and Four Loko. Grab his book here: Blackout Punch Links Mentioned Ko…
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Starface with Kara Brothers, Starface President
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In today's episode, Kara Brothers, President at Starface, shares Starface’s mission and how the brand flips the acne narrative on its head through out-of-the-box marketing strategies, campaigns, and product drops. Links Mentioned Starface Learn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brands…
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[EXTENDED] The 30-Minute Exec Guide to Email & SMS in 2024
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Recently, we released a podcast episode titled "15 Minute Exec Guide to Email & SMS in 2024" and we received a lot of positive feedback. We're excited to share that it’s been expanded into a 30-minute webinar replay that you can watch or listen at your leisure: Watch The Webinar Here In this expanded podcast episode, we cover what actually moves th…
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Storytime with Jeez Loueez
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This has been in the works for a while and it is finally here! We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This first one comes to us from Jeez Loueez (to learn more about Jeez check out our episode 83) who tells us a tale about Cardi B's birthday. …
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Building & Exiting Chubbies with Preston Rutherford
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Preston Rutherford joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share his journey with Chubbies. We chat about how Chubbies was able to maximize profitability by focusing more on brand marketing and less on direct response marketing, and how you can do the same, even in 2024. Preston Rutherford is a co-founder of Chubbies and Loop Returns. Chubbies.com Links Men…
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15 Minute Exec Guide to Email & SMS in 2024
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Focus on these 3 recommendations in 2024 and you will generate more revenue from Email and SMS marketing. Additionally, learn about the new Gmail and Yahoo email marketing guidelines and what to do about them. Links Mentioned Learn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brands…
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2023 Learnings and Q4 Results: What's Working Now
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In this solo episode of Leading Brands, the following topics are discussed: 2023 Learnings and Q4 Results: What's Working Now 2024 Strategic Recommendations: What To Focus On Email and SMS Opportunities for 2024 New Gmail and Yahoo sending requirements A/B Test Results and What Moves The Needle And more! Links Mentioned Learn more about Wavebreak: …
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Episode 83 - Jeez Loueez
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We talk with burlesque extraordinaire Jeez Loueez! We dish about our one-eyed cats (of course), how she got into burlesque, and go in deep about the meaning of queer visibility and so much more! Connect with Jeez: Insta @ItsJeezLoueez FB @JeezLoueez Social Media with us: Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart X @QueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic…
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Launching Nationwide in Target with Made By Dentists
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Dr. Lisa Creaven joins the Wavebreak Podcast to talk about Made By Dentists and their nationwide launch into Target. In this episode we discuss: Launching the brand directly into Target nationwide with no previous DTC or retail sales. Tips for building a lean, experience team that isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. Current state of the oral car…
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Simple Modern's Mike Beckham on 2024 BF/CM Results and More
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Mike Beckham joins the Wavebreak Podcast to talk about Simple Modern and their rapid growth to nearly $200 million in annual revenue. In this episode we cover: Breakdown of Black Friday/Cyber Monday results for 2024, including insights into Simple Modern's limited edition daily releases of 1,000 units. The importance of financing and how Mike was a…
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Scaling RSP Nutrition and AminoLean® with Senior Director of Marketing, Kevin Escalera
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In this episode of the Leading Brands podcast, we're joined by Kevin Escalera, Senior Director of Marketing at RSP Nutrition and AminoLean®. Join us as we dive into the brand's rapid growth and viral campaigns. In this episode, the following topics are discussed: Innovation: How you can continue to innovate, regardless of the age of your company, a…
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Cyber Monday Special: Scaling True Classic to $150M+ In Revenue
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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 inte…
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Exploring Beauty and Entrepreneurship with Hind Sebti of Waldencast
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In this episode of the Leading Brands podcast, we're joined by Hind Sebti, the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Waldencast PLC (NASDAQ: WALD). Join us as we dive into how she's leading Waldencast to become a global "house of brands." In this episode, the following topics are discussed: From Procter & Gamble to NASDAQ: Hind shares lessons lear…
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Cleancult's Clean Sweep: Expanding into Retail
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Ryan Lupberger, Co-founder & CEO of Cleancult, joins the Leading Brands podcast to discuss the journey of Cleancult from its ecommerce launch to current retail expansion, the key elements of building a strong leadership team, and more. In the episode, the following topics are discussed: Navigating Ecommerce Growth and Pivoting Successfully: Learn h…
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The Rise of Pickle Juice™
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Filipe Keuppens, Executive Vice President of Pickle Juice™, joins the Leading Brands podcast to share the remarkable journey of the drink's growth, from a $250,000 revenue in 2015 to becoming the preferred choice of top athletes. In the episode, the following topics are discussed: Unique Go-To-Market Strategy: Achieving millions in revenue growth w…
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From Purdue Chicken CMO to Nutrient Survival CEO: A CMO's Story of Entrepreneurship
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Eric Christianson, CEO of Nutrient Survival, joins the Leading Brands podcast to share his invaluable insights, drawn from his vast experience in CPG, where he led marketing for prominent brands like Campbell's Soup and Perdue Chicken, and to discuss his journey of now spearheading a high-growth startup. In the episode, the following topics are dis…
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SCOUT Bags with Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer Deb Waterman Johns
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Deb Waterman Johns, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of SCOUT, joins the Leading Brands podcast to share the brand's origins, specialty retail, and lessons from building a multi-generational brand. In the episode, the following topics are discussed: Founding Story: Taking the brand from idea to 1,500+ retailers and loved by customers all over. S…
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LOVESAC with Founder & CEO Shawn Nelson
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Shawn Nelson, Founder & CEO of LOVESAC, joins the Leading Brands podcast to share his story, lessons learned, and the future of consumer brands. In the episode, the following topics are discussed: Founding Story: Taking the brand from his mom's basement to the NASDAQ. Building Brand: Keys to building a brand that lasts and mistakes to avoid. Future…
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Scaling Profitably with Ben Cogan, co-founder of Agora
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Ben Cogan, co-founder of Agora, joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share the current state of direct-to-consumer and how you can maximize success in 2023 and beyond. Topics covered include: Marketing Strategy: The importance of a smart marketing strategy for DTC businesses, including what channels to focus on, profitability optimization, and incrementa…
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The Power of Focus: Jordan Harper, Founder & CEO of Barefaced
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In this episode, we're joined by Jordan Hall, a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and the Founder & CEO of Barefaced. Jordan started the brand with no prior product experience or capital. Today, the brand is one of the fastest-growing in skincare and proudly boasts 90% customer retention. In this episode, we cover: Starting from Scratch: Discover …
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Rising Heat: From Sold Out Inventory to Celebrity Spotlight
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Dovey, the founder of Heat Healer. Heat Healer is a direct-to-consumer health & wellness brand focused on developing the world’s best heat therapy products. In this episode, we cover: The story behind Heat Healer and how they sold out of their initial inventory in just 2 weeks How Hea…
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Hyperice CEO on Rapid Growth: From $500K to $200M+ Annual Revenues
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Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice, joins the Leading Brands podcast to discuss the brand's rapid growth, global expansion, continued product innovation, and more. In the episode, the following topics are discussed: Growth Strategy: The approach that led the brand to scale from $500k to $65+ million in annual revenue in just 4 years Team Collaboration: E…
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2023 Brand Launch Playbook with Quiet Mind Founder Mikey Goldman
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Mikey Goldman, the Founder and CEO of Quiet Mind, makers of the original weighted pillow. Topics covered include: Launch strategy: How Quiet Mind approached their product launch, including PR and product seeding, and the initial results and lessons learned. Scaling UGC: Optimizing an…
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Inspiring Healthier Lives: The Rapid Growth of Kosterina with Katerina Mountanos
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Katerina Mountanos, the Founder & CEO of Kosterina shares her inspiring journey building a leading lifestyle brand, starting with the world's best extra virgin olive oil. In the episode, we cover: The fascinating founding story of Kosterina and surprise Whole Foods inquiry that led to rapid growth Lessons l…
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Welcome Home: A Look Inside Porte + Hall's Stylish Mats
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In this episode, we're joined by Stafford Meyer, founder and CEO of Porte + Hall. As an interior designer, Stafford found a lack of doormat options that were stylish and functional, so she created them. The result? A collection of mats that are as beautiful as they are durable. In this episode, we cover: Why Mats: The founding story and motivation …
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Momentous Supplements with Founder and CEO Jeff Byers
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Over the last few years, Momentous Supplements has achieved rapid growth and in today's interview with Founder & CEO Jeff Byers, we cover it all. Momentous is a human performance company dedicated to creating no-compromise products and tools that support the endless improvement of personal performance. In this episode, you'll learn: Founding Story:…
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Inventing The Cold Plunge: How Plunge Took Ice Baths To The Next Level
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Ryan Duey, the co-founder and co-CEO of Plunge. Plunge is the creator of The Cold Plunge that you've seen all over your social media feeds the past few years. In this episode, we cover: The fascinating founding story of Plunge and their journey in popularizing the term "Cold Plunge" …
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Episode 82 - Clara Kelley
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This episode we talk with New Orleans comedian Clara Kelley! She tells us about growing up in Iowa, performing stand-up with a purpose, and getting engaged! Connect with Clara Kelley: Insta @SadHouseCats Connect with us: X: @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB: @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=142…
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Cracking Organic Growth with Waterboy co-founders Connor Saeli and Mike Xhaxho
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In this episode, we're joined by Mike Xhaxho and Connor Saeli, the co-founders of Waterboy, a healthier and more effective way to hydrate and recover. Waterboy has scaled to a remarkable $10M+ in sales within a span of two years without any external funding. You'll learn: Waterboy's Growth Strategy: How they market the brand as a "creator" and scal…
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Driving Growth and Innovation: An Interview with Waterdrop's Henry Murray
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Henry Murray, co-founder, CMO, and GM of the US Market at Waterdrop. In this episode we cover: Marketing for 2023: paid social, influencer, ambassador, offline, and more Expanding into retail: from large retailers to company-owned flagship stores in locations like Mall of America Glo…
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From In-Person to Online: How Everhem Transformed the Custom Window Treatment Industry
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Haley & Adam Weidenbaum, founders of Everhem, a leading custom window treatment brand. We chat about the brand's launch, rapid growth, and what's next for the company. You'll also learn how Everhem: Successfully brought a traditional in-person experience into the digital world Tested…
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The Future of Luxury and Commerce: REBAG CEO on Emerging Tech, Resale, and AI
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Charles Gorra, the Founder and CEO of REBAG, the luxury resale authority. In the episode, the following topics are discussed: The founding story of REBAG and their innovative utilization of AI How luxury trends have evolved in recent years and insights into the present-day market lan…
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Creating a Subscription Product that Outshines the Competition: Lessons from Silk + Sonder
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Meha Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Silk + Sonder, a women’s emotional health and mental wellness startup backed by Redpoint, 500 Startups, and more that makes daily and proactive self-help and self-care more personalized, accessible, and actionable for modern women and their communitie…
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Growing Western Rise by 115% Year-over-Year
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In this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Kelly Watters, Co-founder and CEO of Western Rise, a high-growth apparel brand experiencing over 115% YoY growth. In this episode, you'll discover: The inspiring brand journey of Western Rise as they redefine performance apparel through a captivating blend of style and functionality.…
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