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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 29 MIN

From College Friends to Pickle Pioneers

from The DTC Insider · host Brian Roisentul

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sits down with Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, the founders of Good Girl Snacks, a pickle brand that emphasizes organic ingredients and community engagement. They discuss their journey from college friends to entrepreneurs, the challenges of launching a food product, and the importance of building a brand in public through social media.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The founding story of Good Girl Snacks and how Leah and Yasaman met.Transitioning from unfulfilling jobs to starting a pickle company.The inspiration behind launching a pickle brand and the market gap they identified.The role of social media in building their brand and community engagement.Challenges and strategies in product development and flavor innovation.The importance of organic content creation and its impact on marketing.Navigating retail and e-commerce channels for product distribution.The significance of building in public and involving the community in business decisions.The impact of having a strong organic presence on retail success.Future plans for Good Girl Snacks, including new flavors and retail expansion.Find more episodes on ⁠our website⁠.--This episode is brought to you by ⁠BSR Digital⁠.⁠BSR Digital⁠ helps e-commerce brands that want to scale their business to the next level through paid ads & email marketing.To learn more about BSR Digital, ⁠visit their website⁠ or book a call ⁠here⁠.

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