TrepTalks with Sushant
Successful e-commerce, retail, and tech entrepreneurs share their startup stories and proven strategies and tactics that they used to start and grow their businesses. Learn, get inspired, and then take action to build your dream business.
Episodes
172 episodes
Turning Canine Love Into a Lifestyle Brand - Mai Tran of Cavology
Mai Tran, the founder of Cavology, a Canadian-based lifestyle brand specializing in fashionable and functional accessories for dogs and their owners. Mai shares her inspiring journey from practicing law to becoming an entrepreneur in the pet in...
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Episode 159
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40:28
Crafting a Sustainable Business From Worn Tees - Nathan Rothstein of Project Repat
Nathan Rothstein, founder of Project Repat. Nathan shares the story of how Project Repat started in 2012 to convert customers' memorable t-shirts into high-quality quilts. Discussing his entrepreneurial journey, Nathan reveals the initial...
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Episode 157
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54:46
Navigating challenges in finance, leadership, and tech integration - Joanne Liscano of On-Air Parking
Joanne Liscano, the Chief Executive Officer of On-Air Parking. Joanne shares her inspiring journey from working at American Airlines to becoming the CEO of a travel technology company. She discusses the challenges of balancing family life...
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Episode 155
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44:01
The $500K Kickstarter Torch That Changed Grilling Forever - Bob Healey of GrillBlazer
Bob Healey, founder and inventor of GrillBlazer. Bob shares his fascinating journey from frustration with low-quality propane torches to creating the innovative Grill Gun. He discusses the challenges and strategies he employed to take his idea ...
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Episode 154
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1:12:40
Balancing Tradition & Innovation in Fashion - Arpit Aryan Gupta of NG Apparels
Arpit Aryan Gupta, the partner and new business development head of NG Apparels. Arpit shares insights about his journey as a fourth-generation entrepreneur in the textile industry. He discusses the history and evolution of NG Apparels, an Indi...
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Episode 153
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55:47
Building a Healthy Meal Delivery Business - Andy Sartori of MealPro
Andy Sartori, the founder of MealPro. Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a passion for healthy eating and evolved into a successful e-commerce business that delivers nutritious meals to busy professionals and individuals ...
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Episode 151
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The subscription box for adventurers and survivalists - John Roman of BattlBox
John Roman, founder of BattlBox, a monthly subscription service offering handpicked outdoor survival gear. John shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inception of BattlBox, the strategies and tactics used to grow the business, and t...
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Episode 150
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The Sweet Success of XO Marshmallow - Lindzi Shanks of XO Marshmallow
Lindzi Shanks, co-founder of XO Marshmallow, a gourmet marshmallow e-commerce company based in Chicago. Lindzi shares the fascinating journey of starting XO Marshmallow with just $200 and growing it into a multi-million dollar business. She del...
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Episode 149
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Turning a Travel Hassle Into a Must-Have Invention – Craig Rabin of The AirHook
Craig Rabin, the founder of The AirHook, a patented travel convenience product. Craig shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of creating and marketing The AirHook, and his pivot into becoming an 'invention coach.' Learn about the po...
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Episode 149
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Redefining Luxurious Natural Skincare - Ambrose Price of SKNMUSE
Ambrose Price, the co-founder of SKNMUSE, a premium skincare brand. Ambrose shares the entrepreneurial journey of creating SKNMUSE alongside his wife, the challenges faced, and the strategies used to grow the business. They discuss the unique a...
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Episode 148
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Yuba Bikes and the Future of Urban Mobility - Benjamin Sarrazin of Yuba Cargo Bikes
Ben Sarrazin, founder of Yuba Bikes, a pioneering company on a mission to transform urban mobility through high-quality, eco-friendly cargo bikes. With a background in environmental science and a lifelong passion for cycling, Ben shares the sto...
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Episode 147
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Minimalist and Socially Responsible Adventurist Backpack and Accessories Company - Matilda and Kelly Belknap
Matilda and Kelly Belknap, co-founders of the Adventurist Backpack Company share their entrepreneurial journey, tracing the idea back to their first international backpacking trip. Observing market gaps between low-cost and high-end backpacks, ...
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Episode 146
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Wedding Day Pet Care Service Business - Illana Karcinski of FairyTail Pet Care
Illana Karcinski, co-founder of Fairytale Pet Care, a unique wedding day pet care company, discusses her entrepreneurial journey, revealing how the idea originated from observing a common problem in the hospitality industry where couples strugg...
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Episode 145
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The Front-Facing Dog Backpack Carrier - Joseph Watson of K9 Sport Sack®
Joseph Watson, Co-owner of K9 Sport Sack, shares the inspirational story of how rescuing a puppy named Daisy from a dumpster led him and his wife to create a product that allows people to bring their dogs along on cycling and hiking adventures....
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Episode 144
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Innovative Muscle Scraping Tools Company - David Restiano of Sorsoap
David Restiano, the founder and inventor of Sorsoap, a unique muscle scraping soap designed for use in the shower, integrating physical therapy into daily routines. David shares the story of how he came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pand...
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Episode 143
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Building Unique, Custom-made Motorcycles - Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles
Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles, shares his unique background in literature and architecture and details his journey from childhood fascination with vehicles to founding a motorcycle company. Janus Motorcycles specializes in handmade...
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Episode 143
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Revolutionizing Oral Care with Wide Mouth Toothbrushes - Dr. Bobbi Peterson of Big Mouth Toothbrush
Dr. Bobbi Peterson, an orthodontist and founder of Big Mouth Toothbrush, shares her journey from opening her own dental practice to becoming the first black female orthodontist to invent an electric toothbrush. She discusses the motivation behi...
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Episode 142
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Turning a Passion for Art into a Successful Handmade Art and Block Prints Business - Emily Kelley of Art and She
Emily Kelly, founder of Land and She, a brand specializing in handmade art inspired by nature shares her journey as a self-taught illustrator and block printer, explaining how she transitioned from being an artist to embracing the role of an en...
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Episode 141
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1:02:33
Etsy Custom Apparel Printing with a Funny Twist - Troy Parker of GooberPrints
Troy Parker, founder of Goober Prints, shares his entrepreneurial journey from graphic design to establishing his own custom apparel printing business on Etsy. Troy discusses the initial challenges, like investing in the right printer, learning...
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Episode 140
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A Wildberry that turns sour flavours to sweet – Hank Watt of Nature’s Wildberry
Hank Watt, founder of Nature’s Wildberry, shares how he discovered a unique berry that changes sour flavors to sweet, offering a natural altern...
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Episode 139
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Sarah Neal of Instacake Cards
Sarah Neal, founder of Instacake Cards, transformed her expertise in food technology and cake decorating into a thriving business that creates greeting cards with ingredients for 60-second celebration cakes. Despite launching just before the pa...
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Episode 138
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Building a Leather Accessories Brand as a Full-Time Homemaker - Julia Hankinson of Crown Leatherworks
Julia Hankinson, founder of Crown Leatherworks, shares her story of starting her business while still in high school, her initial challenges, and her journey of growth using social media and platforms like Etsy and FAIRE.
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Episode 137
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45:47
Natural Holistic Wellness Products Business with Doc Harmony of Healthy Energy Amazing Life
Doc Harmony, Founder of Healthy Energy Amazing Life (H.E.A.L) share insights on the demand and market for natural holistic wellness produc...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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54:32
Fun Cardboard Cat Toys and Playhouses – Dawn LaFontaine of Cat in the Box
Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box, shares her story of starting a Cat Wool Toys and Playhouses products business out of love for cats and also to be more in control of her working life. Dawn shares some of the challenges she faced in c...
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Episode 137
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