EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 1H 32M
Meet The Marketing Genius Behind PerfectTed | $200M Brand Masterclass | Marisa Poster
from Creator Playbooks · host Callum Mcdonnell
Get a breakdown of Marisa’s brand-building frameworks in my free newsletter: https://bit.ly/4mL8kRKApply to work with me:https://bit.ly/42PymMoMarisa Poster is the co-founder of PerfectTed — Europe’s fastest-growing matcha brand. In this episode, Marisa shares how she went from struggling to find matcha in the UK to building a global brand stocked in 30,000+ stores and generating millions a month in revenue.We cover the Kickstarter pivot that changed everything, her experience pitching on Dragons’ Den, what it’s like working with Steven Bartlett, the strategies behind breaking into major retailers, and the scrappy marketing hacks that helped PerfectTed explode. If you’re a founder, brand builder, or entrepreneur — this is a masterclass in turning an idea into an iconic business.Listen on Your Podcast Player:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creatorplaybooksFollow Callum on socials:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heycallum/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@heycallumX – https://x.com/mcdonnellcallumLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/callummcdonnellProduced by 7xContent – make your own Podcast with us: https://www.7xcontent.comFollow Marisa:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-posterInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/marisalposter/PerfectTed – https://www.perfectted.comTimestamps:0:00 – How Marisa scaled PerfectTed from £9K to £4M a month2:15 – Why matcha was the answer to anxiety, ADHD & caffeine crashes6:40 – From failed lattes to launching a hit energy drink10:25 – The Kickstarter campaign that proved demand15:10 – Inside the Dragons’ Den pitch (and what you don’t see on TV)23:45 – Signing with Steven Bartlett & scaling with supermarket deals32:18 – Scrappy marketing hacks: Facebook, Holland & Barrett, Cameo stunts40:12 – Why café partnerships like Joe & the Juice changed everything48:27 – Working with Steven: advice followed vs ignored55:36 – The reality of building with family co-founders1:03:42 – Mistakes, lessons & what founders should know before starting1:10:28 – World domination: the vision for PerfectTed
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Get a breakdown of Marisa’s brand-building frameworks in my free newsletter: https://bit.ly/4mL8kRKApply to work with me:https://bit.ly/42PymMoMarisa Poster is the co-founder of PerfectTed — Europe’s fastest-growing matcha brand. In this episode, Marisa shares how she went from struggling to find matcha in the UK to building a global brand stocked in 30,000+ stores and generating millions a month in revenue.We cover the Kickstarter pivot that changed everything, her experience pitching on Dragons’ Den, what it’s like working with Steven Bartlett, the strategies behind breaking into major retailers, and the scrappy marketing hacks that helped PerfectTed explode. If you’re a founder, brand builder, or entrepreneur — this is a masterclass in turning an idea into an iconic business.Listen on Your Podcast Player:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creatorplaybooksFollow Callum on socials:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heycallum/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@heycallumX – https://x.com/mcdonnellcallumLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/callummcdonnellProduced by 7xContent – make your own Podcast with us: https://www.7xcontent.comFollow Marisa:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-posterInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/marisalposter/PerfectTed – https://www.perfectted.comTimestamps:0:00 – How Marisa scaled PerfectTed from £9K to £4M a month2:15 – Why matcha was the answer to anxiety, ADHD & caffeine crashes6:40 – From failed lattes to launching a hit energy drink10:25 – The Kickstarter campaign that proved demand15:10 – Inside the Dragons’ Den pitch (and what you don’t see on TV)23:45 – Signing with Steven Bartlett & scaling with supermarket deals32:18 – Scrappy marketing hacks: Facebook, Holland & Barrett, Cameo stunts40:12 – Why café partnerships like Joe & the Juice changed everything48:27 – Working with Steven: advice followed vs ignored55:36 – The reality of building with family co-founders1:03:42 – Mistakes, lessons & what founders should know before starting1:10:28 – World domination: the vision for PerfectTed
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