Starting Small

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Joe Foster, the founder behind the legendary brand we all know, Reebok. Born in 1935, Joe Grew up in Bolton, England, right in the midst of World War II. Joe's origin come from his grandfather Joseph, who owned J.W. Foster and Sons, a family shoe business out of Bolton. J.W. Foster and Sons was the pioneer behind creating the track spike, which revolutionized running as we know it today. After returning from the war, Joe and his brother, Jeff, realized the rise in competitors, who were doing something that J.W. Foster and Sons wasn't evolving with... marketing. Joe and Jeff departed the family business in 1958 to create what is now known as Reebok. Listen as we talk about Joe's upbringing with the family business, Joe's transition to Reebok, and Joe's journey through story telling. Make sure to check out Joe's new book Shoemaker at: https://www.jwfosterheritage.com/shop-online/shoemaker Support for Starting Small is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​MANSCAPED offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. You can get 20% off + Free Shipping, with code STARTINGSMALL at https://www.manscaped.com/ Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Justin Schneider, CEO and Co-Founder of Wolf & Shepherd, home of arguably the most comfortable dress shoes. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Justin comes from Korean and German descent, where expectations were high through family members attending prestigious universities. Justin studied architecture at the University of Notre Dame, where he ran track and field, which had much impact on his future endeavors. After working in design at some of the world's leading footwear brands, Justin realized the void in a comfortable dress shoe that the fast-paced corporate world calls for. Implementing a combination of both casual and formal materials, Wolf & Shepherd was born, a shoes made to work as hard as you do. Wolf & Shepherd shoes were put to the test when a runner ran a half marathon, winning first place and setting a Guinness World Record for the fasted half marathon in dress shoes. In 2018, Justin himself ran the iconic running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, all while wearing a pair of Wolf & Shepherds. Through these physical experiments and collaborations with athletes such as Steve Nash, Wolf & Shepherd is completely revolutionizing the dress shoe industry. Wolf & Shepherd can be found at: https://wolfandshepherd.com Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Nirav Tolia, Co-Founder and ex-CEO of Nextdoor, an application built to bring neighbors together. Nirav grew up in Odessa, Texas where he adapted his interest for the unification of community. Graduating from Stanford, Nirav was a pre med, but discovered his love for business when he managed an all male acapella group. When entering the work force, Nirav founded a number of companies along with acquirng a position with Yahoo in 1996, being one of the first 100 employees to join the organization. Nextdoor launched in 2010, by Nirav and seven other co-founders who were obtained through his previous startup, Fanbase. To market, Nirav and his co-founders would directly pitch to homes in hopes to acquire a new neighborhood, typically leaders of the HOA. Through this resilience, Nextdoor is now used in 1 of ever 4 U.S. households, 11 countries, and 268,000 neighborhoods globally. Nextdoor can be found at https://nextdoor.com/ Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Mark Shami, CEO and Founder of The M Jewelers, a luxury jewelry brand out of NYC. Growing up with a family of jewelers, Mark temporarily diverted from his heritage to pursue a career as a touring pop artist. While on the road, Inspiration towards style and culture began to spark, and Mark began selling graphic tees through E-commerce. This ultimately led to an end to touring and the conceptualization of The M Jewelers went under way, going live in 2014. At launch, Mark opened up a 150 square-foot store in the diamond district, allowing for The M Jewelers to be sold both through brick and mortar and E-commerce. Through his success with The M Jewelers, Mark was named Forbes 30 under 30 for the Art and Style category in 2019. The M Jewelers can be found at: https://themjewelersny.com/ Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by sisters, Neely and Chloe Burch, Founders of Neely & Chloe, an affordable luxury handbag and shoe line. Neely and Chloe both attended Washington and Lee University, Neely studying Art History and Chloe studying American History. After parting ways into the work force, Neely and Chloe reunited to create their self named brand, to provide the missing void of personality to the handbag industry. Nelly & Chloe has been featured in Vogue, Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and many more. In 2017, Neely and Chloe were both named Forbes 30 under 30 for the Retail and Commerce category. Neely & Chloe can be found at https://neelyandchloe.com/ Sponsor: Twillory Thank you to this episodes sponsor, Twillory. Twillory offers a wide range of selection for men, from business casual to formal wear. From innovative fabrics and the perfect fit to contrasting details and premium collar stays, Twillory's shirts are styled to match your lifestyle. Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Siqi Mou, Co-Founder and CEO of HelloAva, a personal skin care consultant. Suffering from acne, Siqi was curious on why the same regiments that would work for her friends, wouldn't work for her. During Siqi's time at Stanford, she was involved with a case study, exposing that most women weren't aware of what they were buying and putting on their skin. HelloAva allows for users to access 24/7 personal help through both artificial intelligence and human interaction. Through providing skin types and demographics, HelloAva will provide a personal recommendation on what skin care might work best. Listen as Siqi shares stories from her upbringing in China, years at Oxford and Stanford, and the overall development of HelloAva. HelloAva can be found at: https://helloava.co Sponsor: Black Wolf Thank you to this episodes sponsor, Black Wolf. Black Wolf is a men's skin care brand that is solution focused. If you have razor bumps, body acne, oily skin, etc - Black Wolf has a solution for you. Black Wolf can be found at: https://blackwolfnation.com Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Michael Markesbery, Co-Founder and CEO of OROS, an astronaut inspired clothing brand. Michael recalls the struggle of trying to stay warm in freezing temperatures, without looking like the Michelin Man. Taking inspiration from an Astronaut Scholarship, Michael obtained the material known as aerogel to insulate space suits, and transformed it into a patented composite, known as SOLARCORE; claiming to be the warmest insulation on Earth. Listen as Michael shares stories on his upbringing, fascination with space, and the development of OROS. (Listen closely towards the middle of the episode, for a surprise collaboration, heard first on the Starting Small Podcast). OROS can be found at Orosapparel.com Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Julian Levine, Co-Founder and CEO of Twice Toothpaste. American singer/songwriter, Lenny Kravitz, is one of Julian's fathers dental patients and now Co-Founder of Twice Toothpaste alongside Julian and his brother Cody Levine. In 2015, Julian and his family joined Lenny Kravitz in his hometown of Eleuthera, Bahamas, to provide oral care to the community. This experience changed their lives, later inspiring them to create Twice Toothpaste as it is today, a product to let everyone unlock their inner smile. Twice can be found in CVS stores nation wide and on their website at Smiletwice.com Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Jesse Horwitz, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Hubble Contacts, a subscription based contact lens company. Operating strictly through E-Commerce, Hubble provides quality contacts, for an affordable price. In just one year after launch, Hubble acquired 20 million dollars in revenue. Jesse and his Co-Founder, Ben Cogan, were both named Forbes 30 under 30 in 2017, for the manufacturing and industry category. Listen as we talk about Jesses up bringing, time studying at Columbia and Harvard, and the overall development of Hubble Contacts. Make sure to check out Jesse's book "Selling Naked", a book on starting a successful DTC business: https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Naked-Revolutionary-Approach-Launching/dp/1984826263/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=selling+naked&qid=1599136490&sr=8-1 Hubble Contacts: https://www.hubblecontacts.com/ Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Cameron Smith, President and Co-Founder of Kodiak Cakes. As a child, Cameron's Co-Founder, Joel Clark, used to wheel around a wheel barrel full of his mothers pancake recipe. She made a pancake mix that was whole grain, packed it in lunch bags with simple instructions, and sent Joel off to sell door to door. Word began to spread, and this once a neighborhood fad turned into a nation wide brand. Cameron initially joined to handle the marketing end of Kodiak Cakes out of college, which played a tremendous role for the success of Kodiak today. Cameron would cold call retailers, in hopes to pitch to store buyers. He would physically bring in a griddle with Kodiak mix to make pancakes for the buyers while pitching, psychologically boosting their thoughts first handed. Listen as we talk about the origin story of Kodiak Cakes, his first pitches to Target and Costco, airing on Shark Tank, and the overall expansion of Kodiak Cakes as a brand. Kodiak Cakes: https://kodiakcakes.com Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components. LCI is the nations leading supplier of components to the recreational vehicle industry. Lippert Components was founded by Larry Lippert, Jason's grandfather in 1956. Jason went to Miami University of Ohio to swim and study Accounting and Information Management Systems. Following college, Jason worked through LCI, starting as a welder, transitioned to an assistant plant manager position, and in 2003, took over as President and CEO, following his father Doug. LCI today has over 11,000 employees, while surpassing 2.5 billion dollars in revenue. Listen as we talk about the origin story of Lippert Components, Jason's upbringing, expansion, and LCI's commitment to active community service. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Chelsea Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of BOXFOX. While working a tight job, a close friend of Chelsea's got sick, resulting in a stay in the hospital. Due to Chelsea's job, she was restricted on time, taking away from the opportunity to be there for her friend. To fill this void, Chelsea curated a gift box that was personable, instead of just flowers or items in a generic gift basket. This led to the inspiration to create BOXFOX as it is today, creating stronger relationships through personal gifts, powered by the simplest user experiences. Listen, as we talk about Chelsea's up-bringing, schooling, and journey with creating BOXFOX. Chelsea made the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2019 for the Retail and Commerce category. BOXFOX also made the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Thank you for listening, and make sure to leave a review on your preferred platform! BOXFOX: https://shopboxfox.com Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Alex Lewkowict, Co-Founder and COO of Black Wolf, a mens focused skin care brand. Alex and his brother both suffered from bad razor bumps. They found a product that was sold locally, that really worked, but packaging wasn't up to par. Taking inspiration from this previous finding, they formulated their own bump cream, focused directly towards the simple and under complicated guy. They have maintained simple packing and product names, making their brand stand slick compared to their competitors. Alex and Sam currently run Black Wolf through E-Commerce, and advertise through social media advertisement. Black Wolf products can be purchased on their website at Blackwolfnation.com. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with McKenzie Bauer, CMO and Co-Founder of Thread Wallets. Colby, McKenzies Co-Founder and now husband, was on a trip when he happened to lose his wallet. With McKenzies background in sewing, she was able to mock up a new wallet for him out of elastic, offering a more compact and slick option. They noticed the void in the wallet industry, where there were only bulky and unneeded pieces throughout the classic wallet. This led to the creation of Thread Wallets, a brand focused on functionality and expression. Today, Thread Wallets has expanded their offerings to lanyards, lip balm holders, and many more cultural trends. They can currently be found in pop up stores, malls, and online at threadwallets.com Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Fares Ksebati, Founder and CEO of MySwimPro, a virtual swim coach. Fares noticed there was many apps for fitness, but there was a void in swimming specifically. With the app, customers are able to track heart rate, progress, and map out future goals with the help of the MySwimPro team. MySwim Pro was named the top app for the Apple watch in 2016, bringing much credibility to the platform. In 2020, Fares and his two Co-Founders were named Forbes 30 under 30 for the consumer technology category. Listen as Fares shares his Syrian upbringing, his passion for swimming, and his inspiration towards creating MySwimPro, which has exceeded over one million downloads. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Nick Witherill, Founder of Binho Board, a soccer converted board game for your living room. Listen as Nick shares stories of his upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, along with the inspiration towards creating Binho Board. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Terry White, Founder of WOLACO, an athletic clothing brand based out of New York. Graduate of Harvard, Terry created the North Moore Short, a dual pocketed compression short, built for holding your devices efficiently during a workout. Listen, as he shares stories from his childhood, along with inspirations to creating WOLACO from the ground up. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Dalton Misner, a full time creative based out of Los Angelos. Growing up in the Midwest, Dalton has proved that it is possible to go from a small town to working with some of Hollywood's biggest names. Dalton talks about the resilience needed in this occupation, along with tactics to building a reputable network. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Mike Pfotenhauer, Founder of Osprey Packs. Listen, as Mike shares his deep love for hiking and the inspiration behind building one of the top backpack brands today. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Max Temkin, Co-Creator of one of the worlds leading adult party games, Cards Against Humanity. Listen, as Max shares the stories of his passion for game creation, and the overall origin story of Cards Against Humanity. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Chris Meade, Founder of CROSSNET, a four square volleyball game. Hear, as we discuss the development story of CROSSNET, and how Chris and his cofounders went from $75,000 in sales their first year, to million dollar months. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Mahbod Moghadam, a Forbes 30 under 30 member and cofounder of Genius. Moghadam founded the text annotating company Genius in 2009, along side Tom Lehman and Ilan Zachary. Hear, as we discuss the development of one of internets leading social platforms, Genius. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Collin Castrina, a young entrepreneur who has taken the digital world by storm. Find out how Collin took the revolutionized app, TikTok, to create a name for himself. Collin has acquired over 300,000 followers on the app, in the span of a few months. Hear, as he shares his strategies around content, ideas, and networking. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Tyler Wentworth, Director of Social Media for Manscaped. Manscaped currently has the top razor on the market and their marketing strategies set them apart from their competitors. Listen, as we discuss the power behind digital advertisement, to promote products, along with helpful advice from their own strategy's. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Chuck Surack, a CEO and founder of one of the worlds leading instrument retailers, Sweetwater. You will hear stories from his childhood, entrepreneurship inspirations, and ultimately his journey to success with this 1.2 billion dollar music retail empire. Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle