E47: Creating A Positive Impact On The World Through Our Businesses With Hamilton Perkins
Episode description
Hamilton Perkins is the founder and CEO of Hamilton Perkins Collection, a brand that focuses on creating affordable designer bags that look good, perform well, and make a difference. With a sea of options, HPC sets itself apart with the level of care it puts into each product. Hamilton sees philanthropy and giving as an essential part of running a business today.
Quotes To Remember:
“We started because we couldn’t find what we were looking for from other brands, so we decided to do it ourselves.”
“It’s taking a personal need or a pain point and turning that into a solution.”
“A lot of the time it comes down to just getting started earlier.”
What You’ll Learn:
—How to attract employees that share your vision
—How to leverage crowdfunding
—How to get your products to spread through word of mouth
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