Ep 456: Scaling Your DTC Brand To $120M With Curtis Matsko, Portland Leather Goods

Send us a textSurrounding yourself with the right people is crucial for success in any business. Connecting with like-minded individuals, experts, and clients provides a wealth of opportunities for growth and success.In this episode, Jordan West chats with Curtis Matsko, the founder of Portland Leather Goods. Curtis shares the success story of his business from its early days to where it is now, the importance of building a personal network, finding the right people, and the kind of mindset every business owner should have.Listen and learn in this episode!KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEThe best thing about having your company is you get to choose the people who are going to be with you every day.Always look not only at the marketing side of the business but also at the people side of things.There’s a different kind of connection among the people in a community. It is something you want in a business that you cannot make up.Listen to your gut instead of listening to people thinking too small.Choose to listen to the right people who became successful and had been through the same thing.Find the right people to do the day-to-day things of your business, so you can use your time building more and scaling up.Treasure the people who are gems of your company.Know the math of doubling up every year.Always think further ahead.Everything can come and go, but the network you build will always stay.Recommended ToolRetention https://retention.com/Recommended Book:Words of Radiance by Brandon Sandersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332218-words-of-radianceToday’s Guest:Curtis Matsko is the founder and owner of Portland Leather Goods, a company based in Portland, Oregon that specializes in handcrafted leather products. It has become known for its commitment to quality, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service.Connect and learn more about Curtis Matsko here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-matsko-9a143463/Get 5 Offers for 2 Products (10 in total) along with 10 highly engaging tried and true creatives, 30 captivating headlines, descriptions, and ad texts sent to you for only $99. Go to https://www.upgrowthcommerce.com/offer and order now - this offer is only available for a limited time.Get the latest strategies, tips and case studies sent to you weekly by signing up for the free Secrets to Scaling Newsletter. Also, get first access to our Founder-Only Slack channel, our CMO Dashboard to plan out your marketing efforts and so. much. more.‘Join the Beta:https://www.secrets.upgrowthcommerce.com/