EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 34 MIN
From TikTok to Shark Tank: Justin Baer on Building Brands that Pivot and Pop
from Empowered Learning Podcast · host Andy Bennetts
What do cause-based marketing, iPad check-in apps, TikTok virality, and Shark Tank all have in common? Justin Baer. In this high-energy episode, Andy sits down with the serial entrepreneur and creator of Collars & Co.—the brand behind the viral “Dress Collar Polo™”—to explore what it really takes to build, scale, and pivot in today’s market. From raising millions for breast cancer research to landing a deal on Shark Tank, Justin shares a career defined by listening, learning, and acting fast. He opens up about how a TikTok filmed by his daughter sparked $40K in sales in just 30 days, why obsessing over customer feedback is a superpower, and how his father’s quiet encouragement shaped his fearless approach to business. If you’re launching a brand, iterating on a product, or just wondering how to turn a random idea into a million-dollar business—this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in for real-world advice, behind-the-scenes Shark Tank insight, and one of the most relatable entrepreneurial stories you’ll hear this year.
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What do cause-based marketing, iPad check-in apps, TikTok virality, and Shark Tank all have in common? Justin Baer. In this high-energy episode, Andy sits down with the serial entrepreneur and creator of Collars & Co.—the brand behind the viral “Dress Collar Polo™”—to explore what it really takes to build, scale, and pivot in today’s market. From raising millions for breast cancer research to landing a deal on Shark Tank, Justin shares a career defined by listening, learning, and acting fast. He opens up about how a TikTok filmed by his daughter sparked $40K in sales in just 30 days, why obsessing over customer feedback is a superpower, and how his father’s quiet encouragement shaped his fearless approach to business. If you’re launching a brand, iterating on a product, or just wondering how to turn a random idea into a million-dollar business—this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in for real-world advice, behind-the-scenes Shark Tank insight, and one of the most relatable entrepreneurial stories you’ll hear this year.
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