
Episode 10
Scaling Barekind: Lucy's Journey from £20k to £540k with Mission-Driven Bamboo Socks
DTC Slingshot · Lachie Thompson
October 8, 20231h 0mExplicit
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Show Notes
🌟 Join us on DTC Slingshot as we sit down with Lucy, the passionate founder of Barekind, a brand that's making waves in the e-commerce space with their unique bamboo socks. Not only are these socks stylish and comfortable, but they also carry a heartwarming mission: 10% of the profits go towards saving the very animal depicted on the socks.🎙️ Dive into Lucy's transformative journey, from a modest £20k revenue in 2020 to a whopping £540k in 2023. Discover the challenges and triumphs of scaling a business, the seasonal spikes, and the strategic moves that propelled Barekind to success. Lucy's candid approach to sharing her journey, including the highs and lows, offers invaluable insights for budding entrepreneurs.🚀 In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The story behind Barekind and its mission-driven approach.
- The challenges of managing a highly seasonal business and strategies to diversify.
- The impact of investments, moving to a fulfillment warehouse, and expanding the team.
- The quest for profit in 2023 and the vision for the future.
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