Brynn MacLennan on Slate Flosser: From Idea to $1M+ and Landing Target!

In this episode, Adam Callinan sits down with Brynn MacLennan, founder of Slate Flosser, to break down how she built a fast-growing oral care brand from scratch. From early product validation with dentists to raising $200K on Kickstarter, Brynn shares how she scaled to $1M in revenue and made the jump from DTC into retail.This is a real look at what it takes to build, test, and grow a physical product brand in today’s market.🚀 What You’ll Learn How Brynn validated her product before going all in  The path from Kickstarter to $1M in revenue  What it takes to land retail deals with Target  Why DTC success matters before scaling retail  The biggest mistakes founders make with pricing and margins  How to build brand awareness in a crowded category  The mental side of entrepreneurship and staying resilient 🧠 Key Takeaways Validate first—don’t build blindly  DTC creates leverage for retail expansion  Pricing and margins will make or break your growth  Influencers can outperform paid ads when done right  Focus and consistency beat chasing every new channel 🔗 Explore More👉 Pentane: https://www.pentane.com 👉 Growth Mavericks Podcast: https://www.growthmaverickspodcast.com 👉 Slate Flosser: https://slateflosser.com