Teen Entrepreneur Success Story: Meet Holden Bierman of Coastal Cool
What’s Up, Wake · The Publishers of Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad
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Show Notes
In this episode of What's Up, Wake, we sit down with Holden Bierman, a remarkable 17-year-old entrepreneur who founded the successful beachwear business Coastal Cool at age 12. Holden shares his journey from folding origami notes in sixth grade to creating a sustainable e-commerce brand that tackles ocean plastic pollution. Discover his inspirations, challenges, and future plans as he discusses balancing high school life with running a global business and making a positive impact on the environment. Join us to learn about Holden's creative process, his collaborations, and the community support that has helped him thrive.
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia
01:37 Meet Teen Entrepreneur Holden Bierman
01:58 Holden's Early Business Ventures
03:37 The Birth of Coastal Cool
04:59 Sustainability and Impact
11:02 Challenges and Successes
13:32 Balancing Business and Life
19:23 Setting Goals and Vision Boards
19:51 Current Vision and Social Media Success
20:23 Challenges and Learning in Business
21:18 Advice to Younger Self
22:05 Impact of Covid on Business Growth
23:56 Family Involvement in Business
24:21 Rebranding and Logo Change
25:45 Celebrating Five Years in Business
27:57 Future Plans and Expansion
29:07 Partnering with Other Brands
30:14 Networking and Learning from Others
30:40 Lightning Round Questions
34:06 Conclusion and Where to Find Us