Small Business Success with Guest Tyler Tice

In today's episode, we're talking to Tyler Tice, of Atlanta Bed Swings. Atlanta Bed Swings is a high-end company that southern locals look to for quality outdoor products and has been creating unique wood and metal bed swings partnered with Sunbrella fabrics since 2015. Founded 20 years ago by Mike Tice, Tyler opens up about the obstacles and resiliency his family shared together as they pivoted and worked together to create their successful business. Tune in as Tyler shares this beautiful family story with us.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:46] Tyler shares how Atlanta Bed Swings came to be
• [06:00] Bringing the families new and improved bed swings to the Scott's Antique Market in Atlanta
• [10:34] The brainchild of their kiosk portal showroom that gives consumers the experience of the products virtually
• [16:51] Atlanta Bed Swings partnership with Sunbrella
• [18:54] Tyler's experience at FSU and the entrepreneurship program
• [23:00] Dealing with supply-chain delays and backorders with clients

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Taking a product that already exists and thinking of ways to improve upon it can appeal to certain consumers who need a specific piece.
• Innovation with technology can really help a business with physical products standout by allowing people to be able to experience the products from anywhere!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• outdoorrooms.com/insidedesign

QUOTES:

Serious quote: "The higher you wish to build, the longer you must spend time in the dirt digging the foundation."

Funny quote: "Me yelling at squirrels in the street to move so they don't die is probably the same feeling God has watching me live my life most days."

SPONSOR:

This episode of Inside Design is sponsored by The Outdoor GreatRoom Company. The Outdoor GreatRoom Company are the experts in outdoor fire and making your backyard an experience. As the first company to enter the gas fire pit category, the Outdoor GreatRoom Company manufactures unique and luxury gas fire pit tables, gas fire burners, outdoor kitchen island, outdoor gas fireplaces, patio furniture and other custom products to fit your lifestyle. With a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors and price points, the Outdoor GreatRoom Company has the perfect fire pit to fit your backyard space. If you are looking for a holiday gift, check out many styles that are currently in stock and ready to ship.

Exclusively for Inside Design listeners, the Outdoor GreatRoom Company is offering 10% off your purchase with code ID10 and free shipping on any purchase over $200. Financing is also available. Visit outdoorrooms.com/insidedesign to view all of their in- stock products.