Henry opened his store, The Six convenience at the start of the pandemic. While Uber Eats takes a big cut, they also bring lots of orders. In this episode we talk about the inspiration that Kim's Convenience had, the challenges of selling ice cream, and making sure that your customers are happy. We also talk about Rivalries with other Uber-Eats sellers Challenges of getting started, including competing against Wal-Mart The more honest you are, the more they buy Building relationships with your r...
Aug 11, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Cannabis is much more than just flower. In this episode, Colin Landforce joins me to talk about the industry, products, and how he's grown his business to be on track to do $69M in sales this year. Specifically, we talk about. Different styles of cannabis, including deli-style and pre-roll Differences in legality across states Issues and challenges with packaging requirements The process of making a consistently good pre-roll using a hop milling machine What the processing process looks like to ...
Jul 29, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This episode of Rolled Up is all about Bananas. From wild ads in the 1970s to online grocery in the roaring 20s. Kim Chackal knows everything there is to know about the produce aisle, good and bad. In this episode we talk about. The history of bananas Hidden things about the industry, including the role of the ripener Trends toward more sustainable and equitable products Finally, Jamie Sutton, GM of Omnisend joins me to talk about sustainability and trends he's seeing. Special thank you to this ...
Jul 15, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ian Leslie, CMO of Industry West furniture swings by to talk about how the pandemic shifted their entire business model.
Jun 30, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Paul Miller was a house husband when he had the idea to start Phreshly, cocktails in a can. CPG expert Colin Davidson joins me to talk about the dilution of the drink market.
Jun 17, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Colin and Lucas open this episode talking about the CPG industry, and some of the nuances. Colin is a new voice to you, but best friends with Lucas Walker. He's a mathematician at Omnium CPG, working with large grocery brands like Love Good Fats. Then Lucas is joined by this week's guest Suzie York. Suzie Yorke, CEO and founder of Love Good Fats is on a mission to bring healthy fats back. A mom, eleven-time Ironman competitor and yoga enthusiast, Suzie spent years adhering to a low-fat diet only...
Jun 02, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Enjoy this bonus episode of Omnisend, one of Europe's fastest growing companies. In this free flowing conversation, we talk about our philosophies to viewing customers, being a founder. The mindset to be a founder, especially during the roller coaster ride of 2020. What it means to be truly customer centric Marketing to customers who want to be sold Philosophy to bootstrapping vs raising large amounts of capital Vices and ways to relax while unplugging. I'll be back in a couple of weeks for Roll...
May 12, 2021•35 min
When building enterprise software for HR departments didn’t satisfy young programmer Jeremy Cai’s ambition, he returned to the decades old family manufacturing business, but with a new twist to ignite his passion. Now just 25 years old, Cai is the founder and CEO of the international online retailer Italic, bringing high end luxury consumer goods straight from the manufacturer to the customer at a fraction of the cost, while still retaining high quality products and services. With a subscription...
Mar 03, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Yelitsa Jean Charles Has been named a Forbes 30-Under-30, won the Quicken Loans Demo Day pitch, and is one of the few people who can get me to turn into clubhouse. Her company, Healthy Roots Dolls is a start-up toy company that creates dolls that reinforce positive self- perceptions among young girls. In this episode, Yelitsa shares: The power of YouTube and knowledge sharing that's empowering a new generation of women. Learning how to delegate and say no, without alienating . Advice and experie...
Feb 24, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Headless commerce is the future of online shopping, and it's already here. One company pioneering headless commerce is Shogun. Their cofounder and COO, Nick Raushenbush, joins Rolled Up to talk about Headless Commerce and how brands like Nomad Goods load in under a second. Topics Covered by Nick and Lucas Evolution of ecommerce over the last few years Definition of Headless Commerce Methodology behind the Nomad Case Study When it makes sense to explore Headless Commerce Sponsors Thank you to Sho...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ben Jabbawy and Lucas first met at Privy's conference a couple of years back. In this episode of Rolled Up, they talk about: What it means to start a company when your biggest supporters turn out to be your biggest skeptics Shifting from Founder to CEO What it looks like to have 10,000 hours of experience Why burritos are the perfect business model Sponsors Thank you to Shogun for sponsoring the Rolled Up Podcast Network. Nomad increased page speed, resulting in a 25% increase in conversions, a ...
Feb 10, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
He escaped from straight jackets. From handcuffs and shackles, inside a box dropped in a river. He was buried alive in dirt six feet deep. With each incredible feat, Harry Houdini was building his legend as the greatest magician and escape artist of all times. And whether he knew it or not, he was also a master of marketing. “King of Cards” In the early days, Houdini sold out shows by calling himself the King of Cards. True or not, the people came. Magician Wes Barker has decided if it worked on...
Feb 03, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Rolled Up, Kristen LaFrance joins me to share how she became the head of Shopify's Resilient Retail. This includes starting a podcast at a previous company to better get to know customers, to make better decisions as a growth marketer. Kristen also shares what the process of launching a brand new podcast at a new company and how we can all improve podcasts. Catch Resilient Retail wherever you're listening to Rolled Up. Sponsors Thank you to Shogun for sponsoring the Rolled Up ...
Jan 27, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Eric Bandholz, co-founder of Beardbrand, joins me to talk about choosing profitability and finding the right balance between running lean and growing your business. That's not to say that capital is a bad thing, but you do give up freedom to do things when investors need to get paid. That can include things like growing a YouTube channel to over 1M views, leaving Amazon, and opening a barbershop during a pandemic. But no matter what you do, you’ll get critical feedback, but none of that matter i...
Jan 13, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Some of the experiences and takeaways Kara shares. What it means to become an Accidental Entrepreneur Value of learning and continually growing. Considering the source when getting advice, or criticism. What it’s like being 8 months and 29 days pregnant when Whole Foods calls. The dangers of happy ears Being ahead of the curve, and buyers, and being prepared for acceleration
Jan 06, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
2020 has been a weird year. For many of us, that includes struggles with mental health. My friend and mentor, Peter Neal, of Neal Brothers Foods shares his journey. From making croutons with his brother while still at Bishop's University to having mentored over 300 entrepreneurs, and launching a cannabis brand with the Tragically Hip. We discuss mental health, how giving back and celebrating even the small wins can make a huge difference.
Dec 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Kurt Elster, host of the Unofficial Shopify Podcast helps me kick off Rolled Up and Festivus with the Airing of Grievances. In this episode, we talk about: How big Amazon is How much Amazon spends on lobbyists, and why that's good for us The true size of Amazon's reach, including their shipping network Some shady and weird business practices Kurt shares what it's been like working with Jay Leno's garage, including meeting Jay! Predatory lending rates for small businesses, and the benefit of goin...
Dec 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Billions of views on their content, and billions of dollars sold, and countless priceless lessons learned along the way. 10 successful founders will share some of their highs and lows of their career, as we hold nothing back, and give a peak into the world of being a founder and entrepreneur. Join me December 23rd, 2020 for the Festivus special and launch of the Rolled Up podcast.
Dec 19, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
