From Side Project to 7 Figures: Nick Barrett on Inventing Cord Brick and Scaling Smart

What does it really take to turn a simple idea into a seven-figure product business?In this episode of Purpose-Driven Progress, host Jacob Hicks sits down with Nick Barrett, founder of Cord Brick, a sleek, practical solution to cord chaos that’s now sold over $1 million in products. Nick shares his journey from failed jobs and self-doubt to successful entrepreneur—and why taking action is more powerful than endless research.You’ll learn:How Cord Brick was born from a personal frustrationWhy prototyping is more important than perfectionThe truth about manufacturing, patents, and design iterationHow to build lean using freelancers over employeesWhy users don’t always know what they need—and how to lead them anyway🔗 Links from the episode:Cord Brick WebsiteNick Barrett on LinkedIn💡 And keep an eye out for Nick’s next launch: Mug Brick, a desk-friendly drink holder built with the same design philosophy.Whether you're building your first product or trying to scale smarter, this conversation is packed with real talk and sharp insight.