From Kitchen Side Hustle to Sephora: How Harlem Candle Co. Hit Millions Without Investors
Harlem Candle Company founder Teri Johnson started pouring candles in her Harlem kitchen with no budget and no team—just a clear sense of purpose. That focus helped her turn handmade gifts into a nati...
11 Des 202541min
How Purpose and Strategy Powered Actively Black’s Rise to $2 Million in 12 Months
Actively Black didn’t start with a product—it started with a community. By building a 23,000-person audience before launch, founder Lanny Smith turned purpose-driven storytelling into a $55,000 first ...
9 Des 202532min
From Farmers Markets to 5,000 Stores: How Taza Chocolate Stayed True and Grew
Taza Chocolate didn’t follow trends—it built a lasting brand by doubling down on its differences. Founders Alex Whitmore and Kathleen Fulton share how staying true to their product, owning their manuf...
4 Des 202536min
How to Save Lives & Build a Brand
While the bike helmet industry screamed "you need this for safety!", Gloria Hwang did the opposite. She made helmets so beautiful that 25% of Thousand customers are wearing helmets for the first time ...
2 Des 202539min
How One TikTok Creator Built a Brand That Sells Out on Repeat
How founder Catherine Lockhart built Shelter Skin through deliberate growth, in-house manufacturing, and radical transparency.For more on Shelter Skin and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Sho...
27 Nov 202536min
The Retail Strategy That Lets Us Compete With Home Depot (Inventory Advice)
Matthew Burrows didn't start Plant Material with a big budget, but through strategic inventory management and real-time tracking, he's built a three-location business growing 50% year-over-year. Today...
25 Nov 202529min
Inside the Pivot That Helped This Family Business Hit Nearly $1 Million in Revenue
MiJa Books grew from a side project to a nearly $1M business by turning customer feedback into smart pivots, book fairs, and scalable systems.For more on MiJa Books and show notes click here Subscribe...
20 Nov 202541min
How I Made $1 Million In 1Hour After Our Worst Year In Business
SET Active founder, Lindsey Carter has nailed a well-timed, high in demand, product drop. Now the team sells out millions worth of products in the matter of hours. In just seven years, she's built a c...
18 Nov 202540min
