286. Creating a Product & Getting into Major Retailers with Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia

Today I am talking with Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia, from Tragos Games. They share their inspiring journey of creating Tragos, a cultural drinking game that celebrates Latino heritage. The duo also reveals how they successfully broke into major retailers like Walmart and Target, emphasizing the significance of community and cultural identity in their business. In this conversation, Aralis Mejia and Carolina Acosta discuss the intricacies of running a business, emphasizing the importance of third-party logistics (3PL) in maintaining operations and the challenges of sustaining growth after initial success.   They share insights on the entrepreneurial journey, including the process of writing a book that connects with Latino culture and the significance of collaboration over competition in business. The discussion highlights the need for long-term vision and continuous effort in both business and personal growth. To learn more about them, visit:  Connect with Carolina: Instagram: @tragosgame TikTok: @tragosgame LinkedIn: Tragos Games Facebook: Tragos Games Connect with Aralis: Business: @silarainc (Instagram & TikTok) Personal: @silara   Want to work with Cat 1:1? Apply here: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation-call?month=2024-12 Follow @catdelcarmen and @showuprealpodcast on Instagram. Learn more at catdelcarmen.com.