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From Grit to Growth
Welcome to From Grit to Growth! With a combined 50+ years of executive experience in retail, technology, and financial services, Mark and Jennifer have played pivotal roles in the success of several Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast, they'll talk about the key factors of successful founders, what holds them back from growth, how to find the why behind what they do, and much more.
From Grit to Growth
9. The Mom Who Built a Multi-Million-Dollar Brand from Her Basement with Julie Cole
When Julie Cole left the courtroom to start making waterproof name labels in her basement with three other moms, she didn’t know she was building a category-defining brand. Twenty years later, Mabel’s Labels has become a household name, helping millions of families stay organized and inspiring countless entrepreneurs along the way.
In this conversation, Julie shares how a simple frustration in her kitchen turned into a thriving business, how she balanced entrepreneurship with raising six kids, and why she believes community is the greatest antidote to the isolation founders often face. From bootstrapping and co-founder dynamics to selling her company to Avery, Julie’s story is a masterclass in grit, growth, and staying grounded through every season of building a business.
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