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TrepTalks with Sushant
by Sushant Misra
Successful e-commerce, retail, and tech entrepreneurs share their startup stories and proven strategies and tactics that they used to start and grow their businesses. Learn, get inspired, and then take action to build your dream business.
Episodes
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The Science of High-Protein Snacking to Scalable CPG Brand - Juan Salinas of Pnuff Crunch
Dr. Juan Salinas, founder of Pnuff Crunch, a baked peanut-based protein puff made with peanuts, navy beans, and rice with no added flavors or preservatives. Dr. Juan shares his journey from immigrating from Honduras in 1985 to earning a PhD at Rutgers and working 20–25 years at major CPG…
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The Exact Strategy Behind a Viral Product Brand - Tim Swindle of Paddlesmash
Tim Swindle, co-founder of Paddle Smash, shares his journey from selling a venture-backed software startup to LinkedIn to building and scaling consumer products. He discusses launching the game Utter Nonsense (later acquired by PlayMonster) and how Paddle Smash evolved from a rough prototype into…
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How Failure Led to a Million-Dollar Idea - Steve Adams of Tick Mitt
Steve Adams, founder of TiCK MiTT, a patented reusable microfiber mitt designed to quickly and safely remove ticks from people and pets, inspired by his family’s experiences with Lyme disease. Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey from early hustle and real estate to building a celebrity-home...
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The Art of Gifting, Innovation in Curated Care Packages – Debbie Quintana of Jocelyn and Company
Debbie Quintana, founder of Jocelyn & Company, shares how she transitioned from 12+ years in corporate security at Cisco to building a gourmet foods and corporate gifting brand during COVID. Starting with limited capital, she grew the business to $1M in 11 months and $5M in 2022 by leveraging her...
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Quality and Growth in Gourmet Nuts: Adam Myhoob of Nuts On the Run
Adam Myhoob, founder of Nuts On the Run. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a successful restaurant business in Vancouver, Canada. He details how he transitioned into the e-commerce space with Nuts On the Run, a brand that offers premium, small batch roasted nuts and…
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Crafting a Lifestyle Brand for Modern Dads - Anthony Coussa of DadBod Apparel
Anthony Coussa, the founder of DadBod apparel, a family-owned lifestyle brand based out of Northern California. Anthony discusses his journey into entrepreneurship, the inspiration behind DadBod Apparel, and how he successfully created a niche market focused on dads maintaining fitness, fashion,...
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Reusable, Remarkable, Path to Eco-Innovation - Emma Rose Cohen of Final Straw
Emma Rose Cohen, the innovative CEO and founder of Final Straw, on Treptalks. In this insightful episode, Emma shares her journey from being a ski bum to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the sustainability movement. She discusses how Final Straw, the pioneering reusable and collapsible straw,...
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Unlocking Growth Through Wellness with St. Belford - Alex Stanford of Saint Belford
Alex Stanford, the founder of St. Belford, a company specializing in lifestyle planners and journals designed to help individuals prioritize self-care, build healthier habits, and achieve personal growth. Alex shares her entrepreneurial journey, including her motivation behind starting the…
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Turning Canine Love Into a Lifestyle Brand - Mai Tran of Cavology
Mai Tran, the founder of Cavology, a Canadian-based lifestyle brand specializing in fashionable and functional accessories for dogs and their owners. Mai shares her inspiring journey from practicing law to becoming an entrepreneur in the pet industry. She discusses the development and growth of…
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Crafting a Sustainable Business From Worn Tees - Nathan Rothstein of Project Repat
Nathan Rothstein, founder of Project Repat. Nathan shares the story of how Project Repat started in 2012 to convert customers' memorable t-shirts into high-quality quilts. Discussing his entrepreneurial journey, Nathan reveals the initial inspiration, challenges faced, and strategies used to…
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Navigating challenges in finance, leadership, and tech integration - Joanne Liscano of On-Air Parking
Joanne Liscano, the Chief Executive Officer of On-Air Parking. Joanne shares her inspiring journey from working at American Airlines to becoming the CEO of a travel technology company. She discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a professional career and how she utilized her skills...
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The $500K Kickstarter Torch That Changed Grilling Forever - Bob Healey of GrillBlazer
Bob Healey, founder and inventor of GrillBlazer. Bob shares his fascinating journey from frustration with low-quality propane torches to creating the innovative Grill Gun. He discusses the challenges and strategies he employed to take his idea from concept to market. Bob explains the importance…
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Balancing Tradition & Innovation in Fashion - Arpit Aryan Gupta of NG Apparels
Arpit Aryan Gupta, the partner and new business development head of NG Apparels. Arpit shares insights about his journey as a fourth-generation entrepreneur in the textile industry. He discusses the history and evolution of NG Apparels, an India-based custom and sustainable clothing manufacturer...
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Building a Healthy Meal Delivery Business - Andy Sartori of MealPro
Andy Sartori, the founder of MealPro. Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a passion for healthy eating and evolved into a successful e-commerce business that delivers nutritious meals to busy professionals and individuals with specific dietary needs. He discusses the…
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The subscription box for adventurers and survivalists - John Roman of BattlBox
John Roman, founder of BattlBox, a monthly subscription service offering handpicked outdoor survival gear. John shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inception of BattlBox, the strategies and tactics used to grow the business, and the significant milestones along the way. He also...
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The Sweet Success of XO Marshmallow - Lindzi Shanks of XO Marshmallow
Lindzi Shanks, co-founder of XO Marshmallow, a gourmet marshmallow e-commerce company based in Chicago. Lindzi shares the fascinating journey of starting XO Marshmallow with just $200 and growing it into a multi-million dollar business. She delves into how the idea for custom-flavored…
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Turning a Travel Hassle Into a Must-Have Invention – Craig Rabin of The AirHook
Craig Rabin, the founder of The AirHook, a patented travel convenience product. Craig shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of creating and marketing The AirHook, and his pivot into becoming an 'invention coach.' Learn about the power of rapid prototyping, the importance of strong...
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Redefining Luxurious Natural Skincare - Ambrose Price of SKNMUSE
Ambrose Price, the co-founder of SKNMUSE, a premium skincare brand. Ambrose shares the entrepreneurial journey of creating SKNMUSE alongside his wife, the challenges faced, and the strategies used to grow the business. They discuss the unique aspects of their product line, focusing on natural...
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Yuba Bikes and the Future of Urban Mobility - Benjamin Sarrazin of Yuba Cargo Bikes
Ben Sarrazin, founder of Yuba Bikes, a pioneering company on a mission to transform urban mobility through high-quality, eco-friendly cargo bikes. With a background in environmental science and a lifelong passion for cycling, Ben shares the story behind Yuba’s creation and his vision for...
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Minimalist and Socially Responsible Adventurist Backpack and Accessories Company - Matilda and Kelly Belknap
Matilda and Kelly Belknap, co-founders of the Adventurist Backpack Company share their entrepreneurial journey, tracing the idea back to their first international backpacking trip. Observing market gaps between low-cost and high-end backpacks, they designed their own line that combined quality…
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Wedding Day Pet Care Service Business - Illana Karcinski of FairyTail Pet Care
Illana Karcinski, co-founder of Fairytale Pet Care, a unique wedding day pet care company, discusses her entrepreneurial journey, revealing how the idea originated from observing a common problem in the hospitality industry where couples struggled with including their pets in their wedding. She...
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The Front-Facing Dog Backpack Carrier - Joseph Watson of K9 Sport Sack®
Joseph Watson, Co-owner of K9 Sport Sack, shares the inspirational story of how rescuing a puppy named Daisy from a dumpster led him and his wife to create a product that allows people to bring their dogs along on cycling and hiking adventures. Throughout the interview, Joseph discusses the...
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Innovative Muscle Scraping Tools Company - David Restiano of Sorsoap
David Restiano, the founder and inventor of Sorsoap, a unique muscle scraping soap designed for use in the shower, integrating physical therapy into daily routines. David shares the story of how he came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic while dealing with soreness from running. He...
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Building Unique, Custom-made Motorcycles - Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles
Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles, shares his unique background in literature and architecture and details his journey from childhood fascination with vehicles to founding a motorcycle company. Janus Motorcycles specializes in handmade, classically styled, lightweight motorcycles with a strong...
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Revolutionizing Oral Care with Wide Mouth Toothbrushes - Dr. Bobbi Peterson of Big Mouth Toothbrush
Dr. Bobbi Peterson, an orthodontist and founder of Big Mouth Toothbrush, shares her journey from opening her own dental practice to becoming the first black female orthodontist to invent an electric toothbrush. She discusses the motivation behind her innovative product, which aims to improve...
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Turning a Passion for Art into a Successful Handmade Art and Block Prints Business - Emily Kelley of Art and She
Emily Kelly, founder of Land and She, a brand specializing in handmade art inspired by nature shares her journey as a self-taught illustrator and block printer, explaining how she transitioned from being an artist to embracing the role of an entrepreneur. Emily discusses the balance between...
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Etsy Custom Apparel Printing with a Funny Twist - Troy Parker of GooberPrints
Troy Parker, founder of Goober Prints, shares his entrepreneurial journey from graphic design to establishing his own custom apparel printing business on Etsy. Troy discusses the initial challenges, like investing in the right printer, learning the intricacies of direct-to-garment (DTG) and...
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A Wildberry that turns sour flavours to sweet – Hank Watt of Nature’s Wildberry
Hank Watt, founder of Nature’s Wildberry, shares how he discovered a unique berry that changes sour flavors to sweet, offering a natural alternative for weight management and taste enhancement. Hank shares his entrepreneurial journey, from discovering the berry’s benefits in 2013 to launching a...
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Sarah Neal of Instacake Cards
Sarah Neal, founder of Instacake Cards, transformed her expertise in food technology and cake decorating into a thriving business that creates greeting cards with ingredients for 60-second celebration cakes. Despite launching just before the pandemic, her innovative idea gained traction as...
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Building a Leather Accessories Brand as a Full-Time Homemaker - Julia Hankinson of Crown Leatherworks
Julia Hankinson, founder of Crown Leatherworks, shares her story of starting her business while still in high school, her initial challenges, and her journey of growth using social media and platforms like Etsy and FAIRE.
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Natural Holistic Wellness Products Business with Doc Harmony of Healthy Energy Amazing Life
Doc Harmony, Founder of Healthy Energy Amazing Life (H.E.A.L) share insights on the demand and market for natural holistic wellness products and how different people find health and wellness with different healing modalities. Doc Harmony also shares her story of how she has grown her business…
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Fun Cardboard Cat Toys and Playhouses – Dawn LaFontaine of Cat in the Box
Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box, shares her story of starting a Cat Wool Toys and Playhouses products business out of love for cats and also to be more in control of her working life. Dawn shares some of the challenges she faced in creating her products and also the successes in…
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Building a Heavy-Duty Dog Accessories Brand - Maria Lee Magaña of Bully Wags
Maria Lee Magaña, Founder of Bully Wags, shares the story of how she got inspiration for her dog leash and harness business from a challenge that she encountered while walking her own Bully. Maria shares her journey of developing and bringing the product to market, what has worked in terms of...
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Building a Lavender Based Personal Grooming Brand - Jocelyn Sheppard of Appalachian Botanicals
Jocelyn Sheppard, founder of Appalachian Botanical shares the story of how she is utilizing reclaimed coal mining land in West Virginia to grow Lavender and build a natural personal grooming brand while creating jobs for marginalized people in the local community. Jocelyn shares her lessons in...
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Building a Kindle Accessories Brand - Louise Rice of Strapsicle
Louise Rice, founder of Strapsicle, shares her story of creating a Kindle Strap while on her maternity leave to enable easy reading experience and to prevent the device from accidently falling. Louise shares her lessons in gaining traction early on, success with selling in the US on Amazon, her...
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Disrupting the Pet Products Industry - Adam Baker of SodaPup
Adam Baker of SodaPup shares his experiences in applying business principles learned from successful career in the footwear and apparel industry (Nike, Crocs etc.) to the pet industry. Adam shares his lessons in growing the business through strategic partnerships and contracts to pay for…
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Disrupting the Nanny Agency Business - Kristy Bickmeyer of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
Kristy Bickmeyer of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency, shares how her entrepreneurial mindset enabled her to start a Nanny Agency and disrupt the traditional contracting and payment model. Kristy has been able to scale her business with a franchise model and is utilizing a custom software solution to...
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Building a Wholesale Fashion and Lifestyle Brand - Young and Josh Kim of Ellison + Young
Young and Josh Kim of Ellison + Young share the story of successfully transitioning from running a 10 store retail fashion and jewellery chain to an online wholesale Fashion and Lifestyle brand after COVID pandemic closures. They share how they have applied the lessons from their retail…
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Start and Grow a Successful Car Sharing (Turo, Getaround, HyreCar, Uber Carshare) Side-Hustle - Alex Witherow of Car Rental University
Alex Witherow of Car Rental University shares his years of experience with Car Sharing business - tips on starting and growing a profitable car-sharing side-hustle, scaling the business, and valuable insights on avoiding common pitfalls.
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Building A Natural Skincare Brand in Australia - Mel Young of Flowerdale Valley
Mel young, founder of Flowerdale valley shares how her desire to be her own boss and spend more time with her kids propelled her to start a natural skincare brand. Mel also shares how she has grown her business organically over time and grown as an entrepreneur by challenging herself every step…
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Ethical Innovation: Lab-Created Diamonds - Krish Himmatramka of Do Amore
Krish Himmatramka of Do Amore as he explores ethically sourced, high-quality rings crafted from recycled metals and diamonds. Discover the innovative approach of Do Amore, balancing social impact and affordability while discussing the emergence of lab-created diamonds. Krish also shares his...
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Building A Herbal Skin Care Products Business - Wendy Mackenzie of Everlasting Herb Farm
Wendy Mackenzie of Everlasting Herb Farm shares her journey of learning and falling in love with herbal skincare products and starting a side-hustle which grew organically and allowed her to quit her teaching job. Wendy talks about creating an award winning natural deodorant formula and shares…
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Creating a Modern and Affordable Jewelry Brand - Nikki Smith of Nikki Smith Designs
Nikki Smith, founder of Jewelry Brand Nikki Smith Designs shares her journey of hand crafting jewelry pieces as a side-hustle when she couldn't find modern, affordable jewelry pieces to wear to work. Nikki focused on slow, organic growth and learned about customer preferences by selling at pop-up...
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Bringing Colombian Organic and Unrefined Cane Sugar to the Western Market - Scott Unkefer of Just Panela
Scott Unkefer, founder of Just Panela, shares the story of living in Colombia and discovering Panela Sugar in coffee shops and the health benefits compared to refined sugar widely used in the West. Scott shares his journey of bringing the product to the western market, challenges in supply chain,...
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Building a High-Performance Travel Equipment Company - Chris Clearman of Matador
Chris Clearman, founder of Matador, a high-performance travel equipment company shares his background as a product designer working at GoPro and deciding to start his own company. Matador creates innovative, high-quality, and functional products for the adventure traveler market. Chris shares his...
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Building a TimeSheet Solution for Mid-Large Sized Companies - Chris vandersluis of HMS Software
Chris Vandersluis, founder of HMS Software, shares the evolution of his Business HMS software which he started in 1984. Chris and his team focused on Project Management software and after finding a need for a time sheet system for their customers, built their product TimeControl to meet customer...
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Portable Campfire with high heat output - Josh Thurmond of LavaBox
Josh Thurmond, the founder of LavaBox, shares the inspiration behind his innovative portable campfire. Thurmond shares the challenges, triumphs, and the key lessons learned in creating a high-quality outdoor product. His determination led to the unique design of Lava Box. Learn how his personal...
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Building a stylist focused Hair Color brand - Ishan Dutta of Ugly Duckling Color
Ishan Dutta, Founder of Ugly Duckling Color shares how he transitioned from the corporate work at L'Oréal to finding an unmet need and niche in the Hair Color products category which inspired him to start his own business. Ishaan shares details about hair color industry, customer preferences, as...
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Building a successful watch brand - Ronnie Teja of Branzio Watches
Ronnie Teja, founder of Branzio Watches shares his entrepreneurial journey of going from a corporate career to building a high-quality but affordable watch brand Branzio. Ronnie shares his lessons in branding and setting your products apart in a highly competitive category.
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Fashionable Dopp Kits for the Transgender Community - Braxton Fleming of Stealth Bros & Co.
Braxton Fleming, founder of Stealth Bros & Co. shares the personal story of transitioning and how not being able to find suitable Dopp Kits for hormone replacement therapy medications became the inspiration behind the products and the brand. Braxton talks about transgender experiences, starting a...
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Successful e-commerce, retail, and tech entrepreneurs share their startup stories and proven strategies and tactics that they used to start and grow their businesses. Learn, get inspired, and then take action to build your dream business.
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Sushant Misra
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