The Unusual Model of Selling Unusual Skincare Products | Alex McIntosh | Thrive Natural Care

Alex McIntosh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, a skincare company that helps regenerate your skin, our planet, and farmer communities.To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.coIn This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:53] What are Thrive Natural Care products?[01:22] Which came first, passion or product?[03:43] Business as an engine to make the world better[04:00] The starting point of Thrive Natural Care[05:10] Figuring out the idea to put your energy in[06:45] The Mini Piloto model[09:19] Getting featured in the New York Times[10:11] Regenerative farming to improve farmers’ lives[10:50] Sponsor: Electric Eye https://electriceye.io/connect[11:47] Sponsor: Shopify https://shopify.com/honest[11:47] Sponsor: Sendlane https://sendlane.com/honest[15:12] Is it a good idea? Vs Should I not do this?[16:11] Launching a novel model bootstrapped[17:37] How the Mini Piloto was applied to Thrive[20:30] Celebrate the learning & racing to own “mistakes”[21:22] Where Thrive launched to market first[23:57] Struggles are not a period, but a cycle[24:45] Have a big vision & pay attention to your values[25:20] Culture amplifies your value[26:35] The best MBA is starting a business[26:50] The best way to support ThriveResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeConnect with Alex linkedin.com/in/alex-mcintosh-4372888Regenerative, effective, plant-based skincare for every body thrivecare.coSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectTake your retail business to the next level today shopify.com/honestSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial periodSchedule your free consultation with a Sendlane expert sendlane.com/honestIf you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!