Unconventional Growth

In this session from Commerce Roundtable San Diego 2024, four successful brand leaders reveal how they've scaled by breaking the traditional DTC playbook. Curtis Matsko (Portland Leather Goods), Isaac Medeiros (Mini Katana & Kanpai Foods), Bryan Cano (Nood & True Classic), and Dylan Jones (Podium Nutrition & Buddies Gum) share their innovative approaches to balancing growth with brand integrity. The discussion uncovers how these leaders have found success through unexpected strategies in manufacturing, marketing, and retail expansion. Learn their unique approaches to community building, product development, and scaling operations while challenging conventional wisdom about what drives sustainable growth in the DTC space. ______ 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Customer Feedback 00:42 Panel Introduction and 2024 Overview 02:44 Marketing Strategies and Channel Mix 07:03 Community Building and Customer Engagement 14:08 Innovating for 2024 and Beyond 24:52 Q&A Session: Insights and Advice ______ Follow Isaac Medeiros at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacmedeiros/ X: https://x.com/theisaacmed Follow Bryan Cano at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancano/ X: https://x.com/BryanECano Follow Dylan Jones at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jylandones/ Follow Curtis Matsko at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-matsko/ X: https://x.com/CurtisMatsko Follow Commerce Roundtable at: X: https://x.com/commerceround LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerce-roundtable IG: https://www.instagram.com/commerceroundtable TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@commerceroundtable Contact [email protected] for sponsorships or general information!