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In this special edition of the DTC Podcast, we revisit Bart Szaniewski's powerful presentation from the C-Suite Mastermind in Victoria, BC. Bart, co-founder of DadGang.co, shares his incredible journey from selling his first 100 hats to surpassing 250,000 hats sold.

What started as a simple idea between friends—celebrating fatherhood with style—has blossomed into a multimillion-dollar business. Bart emphasizes the power of keeping things simple while scaling, a principle that has helped DadGang build organic partnerships with top athletes and global organizations, all fueled by one unifying message: pure dad pride.

Key Takeaways:

Simplicity at scale: How DadGang grew from a small project into a scalable brand without over-complicating processes.

Organic growth: The power of natural, organic partnerships with major athletes like Mookie Betts.

Community-first marketing: Bart's strategies for building a strong, loyal customer base through authenticity and connection.

Tune in to discover how Bart’s commitment to simplicity and community helped DadGang become an iconic brand for dads everywhere.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:45 - Building a Loyal Dad Community

00:05:15 - From Organic Growth to Celebrity Endorsements

00:09:00 - Keeping Marketing Simple for Dads

00:12:30 - Collaborating with Athletes Like Mookie Betts

Hashtags:

#DadGang #DadsCommunity #Fatherhood #DTCBrand #HatsForDads #BartSzaniewski #MookieBetts #DTCMarketing #DadLife #CommunityDrivenBrand

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