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
163 episodes
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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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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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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Episode 137
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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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Building a Heavy-Duty Dog Accessories Brand - Maria Lee Magaña of Bully Wags
Maria Lee Magaña, Founder of Bully Wags, shares the story of how she got inspiration for her dog leash and harness business from a challenge that she enco...
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Episode 136
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Building a Lavender Based Personal Grooming Brand - Jocelyn Sheppard of Appalachian Botanicals
Jocelyn Sheppard, founder of Appalachian Botanical shares the story of how she is utilizing reclaimed coal mining land in West Virginia to grow Lavender and build a natural personal grooming brand while creating jobs for marginalized people in ...
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Episode 135
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Building a Kindle Accessories Brand - Louise Rice of Strapsicle
Louise Rice, founder of Strapsicle, shares her story of creating a Kindle Strap while on her maternity leave to enable easy reading experience and to prevent the device from accidently falling. Louise shares her lessons in gaining tractio...
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Episode 134
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Disrupting the Pet Products Industry - Adam Baker of SodaPup
Adam Baker of SodaPup shares his experiences in applying business principles learned from successful career in the footwear and apparel industry (Nike, Crocs etc.) to the pet industry. Adam shares his lessons in growing the business through str...
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Episode 133
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Disrupting the Nanny Agency Business - Kristy Bickmeyer of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
Kristy Bickmeyer of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency, shares how her entrepreneurial mindset enabled her to start a Nanny Agency and disrupt the traditional contracting and payment model. Kristy has been able to scale her business with a franchise mod...
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Episode 133
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Building a Wholesale Fashion and Lifestyle Brand - Young and Josh Kim of Ellison + Young
Young and Josh Kim of Ellison + Young share the story of successfully transitioning from running a 10 store retail fashion and jewellery chain t...
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Episode 132
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Start and Grow a Successful Car Sharing (Turo, Getaround, HyreCar, Uber Carshare) Side-Hustle - Alex Witherow of Car Rental University
Alex Witherow of Car Rental University shares his years of experience with Car Sharing business - tips on starting and growing a profitable car-sharing side-hustle, scaling the business, and valuable insights on avoiding common pitfalls.
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Episode 131
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Building A Natural Skincare Brand in Australia - Mel Young of Flowerdale Valley
Mel young, founder of Flowerdale valley shares how her desire to be her own boss and spend more time with her kids propelled her to start a natural skincare brand. Mel also shares how she has grown her business organically over time and grown a...
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Episode 130
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Ethical Innovation: Lab-Created Diamonds - Krish Himmatramka of Do Amore
Krish Himmatramka of Do Amore as he explores ethically sourced, high-quality rings crafted from recycled metals and diamonds. Discover the innovative ...
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Episode 129
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Building A Herbal Skin Care Products Business - Wendy Mackenzie of Everlasting Herb Farm
Wendy Mackenzie of Everlasting Herb Farm shares her journey of learning and falling in love with herbal skincare products and starting a side-hustle which grew organically and allowed her to quit her teaching job. Wendy talks about creating an ...
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Episode 130
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