SelfMade Stories

Adam Schwartz is a natural-born entrepreneur. From creating a candy ring in middle school to scaling his business to 8-digits, you could say it’s in his blood — even his wife is an entrepreneur. Adam is the co-founder and CEO of TeePublic and an advisor to Bombas. TeePublic is a marketplace for everything from apparel to home goods, all made by independent creators. In Part II, Adam and Brian dig deep into how to break through $100k, the necessity of space when building your business, and the nuances of digital marketing in relation to your LTV. If you’re in the early stages of building your business this episode is full of actionable insights into how to best breakthrough to your next revenue benchmark.

Adam Schwartz is a natural-born entrepreneur. From creating a candy ring in middle school to scaling his business to 8-digits, you could say it’s in his blood — even his wife is an entrepreneur. Adam is the co-founder and CEO of TeePublic and an advisor to Bombas. TeePublic is a marketplace for everything from apparel to home-goods, all made by independent creators. In Part I, Adam and Brian discuss what entrepreneurship means and why it’s so difficult, how to understand your wins and losses, and the importance of diving into problems one at a time. Adam is a master of discipline and company building and has a ton of insight into how to manage your business towards scale.

Nick Ling is the co-founder and CEO of Pattern Brands, formerly known as Gin Lane. Gin Lane was founded in 2015 and helped launch over 50 startups, creating $15B of market value over 4.5 years. At the peak of their entrepreneurial success, Nick and his co-founder Emmett took a step back to find a solution to the burnout they and their peers were collectively feeling. This is what ultimately led to Pattern. Pattern Brands was founded with a central mission: to provide people with products and a community that creates space away from work and brings back a degree of mindfulness. In Part II, Brian and Nick discuss Pattern’s launch strategy and how to turn your first customers into evangelists for your brand. Pattern’s first brand, Equal Parts, launched in September of 2019. Its aim is to get more people in the kitchen and make home cooking an easily accessible activity for all. They provide thoughtfully designed, reasonably priced cookware and access to coaches who can give guidance from cooking tips to easy recipes based on what’s in your fridge. Pattern’s next brand is set to launch early 2020.

Nick Ling is the co-founder and CEO of Pattern Brands, formerly known as Gin Lane. Gin Lane was founded in 2015 and helped launch over 50 startups, creating $15B of market value over 4.5 years. At the peak of their entrepreneurial success, Nick and his co-founder Emmett took a step back to find a solution to the burnout they and their peers were collectively feeling. This is what ultimately led to Pattern. Pattern Brands was founded with a central mission: to provide people with products and a community that create space away from work and brings back a degree of mindfulness. In Part I, Brian and Nick discuss the importance of mission in giving your brand a centralized focus and path towards success. Pattern’s first brand, Equal Parts, launched in September of 2019. Its aim is to get more people in the kitchen and make home cooking an easily accessible activity for all. They provide thoughtfully designed, reasonably priced cookware and access to coaches who can give guidance from cooking tips to easy recipes based on what’s in your fridge. Pattern’s next brand is set to launch early 2020.

Dave Heath is the co-founder and CEO of Bombas, the sock company that took the consumer market by storm. Over the past 8 years, Dave and his team have managed to scale the company to over $100 million in annual revenue. It all started with a simple mission, make a better sock that gives back. For every pair of socks purchased, Bombas donates a pair to communities in need. To date, Bombas has donated over 25 million pairs to homeless outreach programs all over the country. The business Dave has built behind Bombas is almost as inspiring as their social mission. With an intense focus on product innovation and quality, investing in brand story, and putting together an amazing team, Dave has created something exceptional. In Part 2 of Dave's story, he talks with Brian about what’s next for Bombas, the necessity of maintaining perspective and the struggles of adding additional channels distribution channels. You can check out Bombas online at bombas.com or on Instagram @bombas to learn more about how to make your feet happy.

Dave Heath is the co-founder and CEO of Bombas, the sock company that took the consumer market by storm. Over the past 8 years, Dave and his team have managed to scale the company to over $100 million in annual revenue. It all started with a simple mission, make a better sock that gives back. For every pair of socks purchased, Bombas donates a pair to communities in need. To date, Bombas has donated over 25 million pairs to homeless outreach programs all over the country. The business Dave has built behind Bombas is almost as inspiring as their social mission. With an intense focus on product innovation and quality, investing in brand story, and putting together an amazing team, Dave has created something exceptional. In Part I of Dave's story he talks with Brian about what inspired him to start Bombas, how he's scaled responsibly, and how attention and a willingness to learn have been key to his success. You can check out Bombas online at bombas.com or on Instagram @bombas to learn more about how to make your feet happy.

Ean Murphy is the founder of Moxie Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping agency dedicated to serving small businesses. She grounds her practice in Mike Michalowicz’s concept of Profit First. She and Brian discuss the intricacies of finances and how to implement a Profit First mentality when thinking about your business. They cover everything from thinking about your cash flow to managing your bank accounts, Ean leaves no stone unturned. If you need help with your small business finances you can reach Ean via email at ean@moxiebookkeeping.com or online at moxiebookkeeping.com. Ean also provides some great resources throughout this episode that will help you get your bookkeeping on track. Hubdoc for transcribing your financial documents into easy-to-understand data, Receipt Bank for logging and automatically digitizing receipts, and Xero for full-service online accounting.

Reza Moreno is the founder and Editor in Chief of Sustain, an online publication that looks at everything from fashion to culture through the lens of sustainability. Reza also does marketing for The Slow Factory, part e-commerce store, part R&D lab. They are changing the way product based businesses think about their production habits by limiting waste and optimizing for sustainability. Reza is incredibly tuned in to how our choices affect the world around us. She provides tangible tips on how we can better ecommerce practices both as consumers and entrepreneurs. You can learn more on Instagram @sustainthemag and @theslowfactory or online at sustainthemag.com or slowfactory.global. To better your practices check out some of the awesome resources mentioned in this episode below. Repack provides an alternative to wasteful shipping methods through reusable packaging to D2C businesses. (originalrepack.com) Terracylce is eliminating the idea of waste by partnering with businesses to collect and recycle all hard-to-recycle materials. (terracycle.com) Fabscrap takes leftover textiles and recycles them for clothing manufacturers. (fabscrap.org) Opus Mind uses upcycled high-quality leather to make bags made to last. (opusmind.com) Leaf Shave is the no-waste stainless steel razor that’s changing the way people shave. (leafshave.com) ARIELLE creates sustainably sourced and made garments in NYC. (shop-arielle.com) Knickey provides a sustainable and organic underwear solution. (knickey.com)

Ben Parr is the co-founder and President of Octane AI, an automated messenger bot service that connects directly to Shopify. He was also a co-editor at Mashable by the time he was 24 and wrote the book Capitovology about the science and psychology of attention. Ben and Brian dig into how to think about integrations in your marketing stack and the importance of capturing the attention of your customers and maintaining lasting relationships with them. You can learn more about Ben and his book Captivology at benparr.com. Check out Octane AI at octaneai.com or on Instagram @octane_ai.

Cat Bradley is the founder of SewEthico, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering women through entrepreneurship with a focus on sustainability. Cat works with primarily post-launch founders to build systems for understanding and managing their business. She gives entrepreneurs the necessary tools to build everything from a working financial model to a full-fledged marketing plan. Brian and Cat discuss the importance of systems and principles in order to provide founders with the clarity and space necessary to make the decisions that are best for their business. You can learn more about Cat and SewEthico at sewethico.com.

KJ and Amanda are the founders of Mented Cosmetics, one of the first cosmetics brands to prioritize women of color. After searching for a nude lipstick that worked for their complexion they set out to make the first nude lipstick for dark-skinned women. They watched a YouTube tutorial and started experimenting with their own formulations in Amanda’s apartment in Harlem. Shortly after they perfected their product and launched Mented’s first line of nude lipsticks in 2017, which remains their brand staple. They began fundraising and in that same year, Amanda and KJ became the 16th and 17th black women to raise a million dollars in funding. Since then they’ve raised additional capital and scaled their business into the millions. The key to their success was formulating an exceptional product that answered a pain point the majority of women of color have felt at one time or another. They bet big on organic channels and influencer partnerships. And most importantly, they always put their customers first, making them the priority after so many other beauty brands treated them like an afterthought.

On this special edition of SelfMade Stories, Brian sits down with Becky, SelfMade’s Content Marketer and the producer behind SelfMade Stories. Over the past few months, they have been working on a series of blog posts that they published on Medium titled, 9 Principles for Growing a Healthy E-commerce Business. Together they talk through their learnings and about the current e-commerce landscape. This one covers everything from coming up with your product idea to growth strategies, to how to maintain operational excellence from a financial model to self-care. Whether you are just starting out or looking to break 7-figures this episode is full of great takeaways. Check out the full article on Medium under @BSchech.

Danny Taing is the founder and CEO of Bokksu, a monthly subscription service that delivers curated boxes of Japanese snacks and teas to your door. Danny was the first guest of SelfMade Stories back in October of 2018. Almost a year later he’s back to share how he has scaled his business to 7-figures without Venture dollars and built an even better product without changing the price. In 2019 they raised $1 million, expanded to Amazon, and built an engaging Facebook group of over 1,000 customers. He’s made some key hires that were essential to his growth and has really shifted his focus to telling the story behind Bokksu to his community of fans. Check them out on Instagram @bokksu or online at bokksu.com. Keep an eye out for all of the new and exciting things Bokksu has on the way and order yourself a box before they finally raise the price.

Brittany Carbone is the founder of Tonic CBD. Tonic uses the power of CBD combined with adaptogens like ashwagandha to ease stress and anxiety and naturally elevate your mood. Brittany discovered the formulation for Tonic after years of self medicating with marijuana. She wanted something that would give her the same effect without the high, that’s when she started researching CBD. While working as a personal trainer she created the first formulations for Tonic. After seeing amazing results with both her and her clients she became intent on giving more people access to the clarity and ease CBD was giving her. She quit her job as a trainer and moved upstate with her husband to convert her family’s small plot of land into a hemp farm. After getting the proper licenses and acquiring the ideal CBD strain from the Crawford brothers they began producing and distributing Tonic. Brittany is meticulous about the quality of her product and still does all the formulations and bottling in house. Her commitment to quality and her community has allowed Tonic to grow into the robust business it is today. This episode is full of fascinating information around CBD and how it works with our bodies, the power of community for growing your business, and how to think about scaling responsibly.

Metta Murdaya is the CEO and co-founder of JUARA Skincare. Juara uses the Indonesian philosophy of Jamu by using ingredients found in traditional herbal medicine to create formulations that work for all skin types. Founded in 2005, JUARA initially followed a traditional retail model but after they successfully faring the recession, Metta realized she lacked a connection with the people buying her products. She pulled out of retail completely and went to a direct-to-consumer model so she could ensure the story behind JUARA accompanied the products. She does this through education and a direct selling strategy that allows her evangelist customers the opportunity to become JUARA Guides and share their love for their products with friends and family. Metta’s investment in her brand’s story paid off and she’s since successfully scaled her e-commerce presence. Brian and Metta discuss the power of direct selling, LTV:CAC and the role email can play in moving those numbers, and how vital it is to build community and know your customer first hand. Metta’s commitment to the community that’s supported her brand to grow and evolve over the past +10 years is something all entrepreneurs can find inspiration in.

Claire and Erica are the founders of Of A Kind and the authors of Work Wife. They met in college at the University of Chicago and quickly connected over their love of fashion and discovery. 9 years ago they founded their company Of A Kind which combined the two passions that brought them together. They feature various artisans and designers and their one of a kind creations on their e-commerce platform Of A Kind. They bet big on content and invested in Tumblr, something no one else was doing at the time which got them the traction they needed to build a healthy business they eventually sold to Bed Bath & Beyond, who gave them the financial means to expand to other growth categories. They decided to write their book, Work Wife, about the importance and role their friendship played in their ability to build a scalable business. They also interview other Work Wives about the importance of maintaining friendships and professional relationships. Claire and Erica speak with first-hand knowledge about the necessity for vulnerability in the workplace and the role camaraderie plays in both effectiveness and productivity. Their story is the stuff of dreams for co-founders everywhere. Check them out on Instagram @clairemazur and @ericacerulo. You can shop Of A Kind online at ofakind.com or on Instagram @ofakind. Their book is available for purchase on Amazon and their podcast, A Few Things, is available on Apple Podcasts and online.

Mark Shami is the founder and CEO of The M Jewelers, co-founder of SHAMI OFFICIAL and LAVAL, and an all-around hustler. Mark grew up in a family of jewelers learning how to cast and make jewelry as a kid in his grandpa’s studio. He spent his 20s touring the country with his band. He stepped away from the stage in 2014 to start his own company with a focus on customizable jewelry. He got his start on Instagram, finding influencers to send free pieces to in exchange for a post. He put every cent of profit back into social and retargeting with an uncompromising belief that it would help build his business. 5 years later and he’s been featured on Forbes 30 under 30, he's built his Instagram following to 1 million, broke 1MM in revenue and has gained profitability. Brian and Mark discuss the importance of hard work and belief in your product as well as retargeting strategies. Mark’s story is inspiring for entrepreneurs at any stage of their business. You can check out The M Jewelers on Instagram @themjewelers or online at themjewelers.com.

Megan Auman is the designer and maker behind her jewelry line, Megan Auman, and the founder of Designing an MBA, an online business course specifically for artists and makers. She graduated with a masters in metalsmithing and naturally made the transition into making and selling her own jewelry. After successfully scaling her practice, she founded her online education course to provide artists and makers with the tools necessary to become profitable and build a healthy business. You can check out Megan and her jewelry on Instagram @meganauman or online at meganauman.com or designinganmba.com.

Vincent Biscaye is the founder of Step Two Advisors (CPG advisory) and a partner with Love Grace (organic cold-press juice). He started his career in financial trading, feeling unfulfilled he took a sabbatical and started advising his friend on the finances of his juice company. Inspired by the entrepreneurial journey, he decided to commit to the company full-time. After two years he took all the knowledge he acquired (including the mistakes he made) and started Step Two - a consulting firm specializing in CPG early stage startups. He has helped over 20 brands with everything ranging from financial modeling to fundraising to investor relations. Brian and Vincent talk through how e-commerce companies can think about their finances even if you're a day-one business, re-targeting, and the importance of nailing the quality of your product. If you’re struggling with your financial model or don’t have one yet - this episode is a great one to check out. If you’re an early stage start-up looking for a consultant check out steptwoadvisors.com. To see some of the brands Vincent has worked with check out @evivesmoothie, @mood33infusions, and @lovegracefoods. To learn more about the power of listening, listen to The Axe Files with David Axelrod (Episode 319: Beto O’Rourke). And if you’re looking for your next read check out 10% Happier by Dan Harris.

Cayla O'Connell is the founder of Knickey, organic cotton undies for everyday. Knickey is dedicated to providing a comfortable, sustainable alternative for women that's better for their bodies and better for the planet. Cayla really knows her stuff. She cut her teeth working for non profits and in sustainable home goods before deciding to start her own sustainable retail line. She settled on a basics line comprised of organic cotton, specifically underwear that's inclusive in it's colors and sizing. Cayla walks through what sustainability means to Knickey, the importance of putting your customer first, and how she thinks about diversifying what she delivers to her customers. This is the third women's underwear brand we've featured on SelfMade Stories. Each one has managed to carve out a space for themselves in an immensely crowded industry by identifying a market need. If you're struggling to find your white space check out our other episodes with Marissa Vosper of Negative Underwear and Miki Agrawal of Thinx.

Miki Agrawal is the co-founder of Thinx, founder of Tushy and Wild, and the author of two books (Do Cool Shit and Disrupt-Her) not to mention a full-time, kick-ass mom. In Part II, Miki speaks to how she built Tushy and Thinx into what they are today. From the marketing moves that got her the traction and press she needed for launch, to how she allocates her own time and energy in a way that’s most beneficial for her business. Check out Miki on Instagram @mikiagrawal and her current venture Tushy @hellotushy and hellotushy.com. You can keep up with SelfMade @selfmade and email us at selfmadestories@selfmade.co.

Miki Agrawal is the co-founder of Thinx, founder of Tushy and Wild, and the author of two books (Do Cool Shit and Disrupt-Her) not to mention a full-time, kick-ass mom. Wild was the first of its kind, bringing farm to table, gluten free pizza to New York in 2006. Shortly after she came up with the idea for period-proof underwear that supports women everyday of the month. After changing the way we think and talk about periods and pizza she set out to revolutionize the American bathroom with Tushy - an affordable, easy to install, bidet. While all this was happening she wrote and published two books and had a kid. In the first part of Miki’s story, Brian and Miki go all the way back to Miki’s childhood and talk about what made her the person she is today, how she comes up with business ideas, and how she stays dialed in while captaining her businesses to success. Brian and Miki reference a ton of great books and resources. Check em out to get further inspired on your entrepreneurial journey: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Trying Not to Try by Edward G. Slingerland Laws of Attraction by Michael Losier Passive Income & Ready, Set, Live! by Chris Atwood “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” Hunter S. Thompson TLDR: Miki Agrawal is an all star entrepreneur, co-founder of Thinx, founder of Tushy and Wild, and the author of Do Cool Shit and Disrupt-Her. Brian and Miki discuss how she grew up and how Miki comes up and executes her business ideas. Stay tuned for Part II.

Jessy Fofana is the founder of LaRue PR, a boutique PR agency that represents all the brands and entrepreneurs everyone aspires to be like. This episode is a little different - while Jessy doesn’t have a direct background in e-commerce she did build a cosmetics brand in the 90s which she successfully sold before going into PR full time and eventually starting her own agency. Brian and Jessy discuss the importance of PR for your business and how you can think about PR on a zero dollar budget. Jessy has a ton of great tips and tricks on how to get your brand exposure if you’re just starting out and some resources that are helpful for a company at any stage. To get inspired further check out some of Jessy’s favorite female founders and their brands on Instagram: Alli Webb of Drybar (@alliwebb & @thedrybar) Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (@jenibrittonbauer & @jenisicecreams) Jaclyn Johnson of Create and Cultivate (@jaclynrjohnson & @createcultivate) Jen Gotch of Ban.do (@jengotch & @shopbando) Justina Blakeney of The Jungalow & Justina Blakeney Home (@justinablakeney, @thejungalow, & @justinablakeneyhome) And check out prcouture.com and createcultivate.com for great articles and blog posts touching on everything from PR to social and marketing.

Courtney Boyd Myers (aka CBM) is the co-founder of AKUA, a business on a mission to bring sustainable sea greens to the consumer market through kelp jerky. After learning about the immense environmental benefits of ocean farming kelp, CBM made it her mission to create a commercial want. She saw a clear market need for tasty, healthy, plant based jerky, thus AKUA was born. Brian and CBM discuss the benefits of sustainable ocean farming, how to communicate your brand story, and the importance of marketing. There’s a lot to learn in this episode so keep your ears open. To learn more about the benefits of kelp on both your body and the environment check out AKUA @lifeakua on Instagram or at akua.co. You can keep up with CBM and her kitesurfing adventures @CBM on Instagram and on Twitter. To get further inspired check out @away and their founder Jen Rubio @jennifer or @thisisaday for all your travel and sustainable fashion needs. If you’re into girls being given the opportunity to shape the future of tech check out kodewithklossy.com to learn more about how Karlie Kloss is paving the way for more female engineers. Till next week!

Arielle Crawford is the founder of ARIELLE, a conscious collective focused on sustainable textiles, domestic manufacturing, and fair-trade practices. After leaving high-end fashion because she didn’t agree with production practices, she founded ARIELLE. Brian and Arielle discuss what it means to live plastic-free and how you can think about sustainability when it comes to what your business and what you wear. This week’s episode is particularly inspiring. To learn more about living plastic free follow Arielle @shop_arielle and check out Kate Nelson @plasticfreemermaid. For sustainable clothes checkout shop-arielle.com and knickey.com. And to get even further inspired on the entrepreneurial journey check out @mikiagrawal and @love.radha.

Meha Agrawal is the co-founder of Silk + Sonder, the first ever monthly planner subscription that is tailor-made to empower thinkers and inspire creativity. Meha got her start as an analyst at Goldman Sachs before transitioning to the startup world, where she quickly found her passion for entrepreneurship and founded Silk + Sonder. In this episode, Meha and Brian dig into her business and talk through pain points and struggles every entrepreneur faces when first starting out, while Brian shares some of his own insights as a fellow entrepreneur.

Marissa Vosper is the co-founder of Negative Underwear, an innovative intimates company for women by women. Marissa and her co-founder, Lauren Schwab, founded the company to answer a need for chic, well-designed, functional underwear. Impressively, Negative Underwear has thrived off their own self-funding, breaking even after only two and a half months. On part two of Negative’s journey, Brian and Marissa discuss how Negative has been able to maintain steady growth with crystal clear focus around branding and messaging - with next to no marketing spend.

Marissa Vosper is the co-founder of Negative Underwear, an innovative intimates company for women by women. Marissa and her co-founder, Lauren Schwab, were obsessed with all things ready to wear but felt there was a clear lacking in chic functionality when it came to their underwear. After balancing night classes at fashion school with their full-time jobs, they co-founded Negative Underwear. In the first part of Negative’s story Brian and Marissa dive into what motivated Marissa to start her business.

Brian speaks with Sabir Semerkant, SVP of eCommerce at VaynerMedia, a full service digital agency. Sabir has over 20 years of experience growing e-commerce businesses and is an expert in social and digital marketing. In this final installment Sabir provides insight into how you can set benchmarks for your business and the things you can do to get to the next level of your business.

Brian speaks with Sabir Semerkant, SVP of eCommerce at VaynerMedia, a full service digital agency. Sabir has over 20 years of experience growing eCommerce businesses and is an expert in social and digital marketing. This episode covers the importance of sharing your brand’s story and the things your business can cultivate for success.

Brian speaks with Sabir Semerkant, SVP of eCommerce at VaynerMedia, a full service digital agency. Sabir has over 20 years of experience growing eCommerce businesses and is an expert in social and digital marketing. This episode covers social media best practices and the ingredients of successful online marketing for entrepreneurs.

Erika Szychowski co-founded The F Project, a social impact initiative raising the profile of female founders and celebrating their economic success. On this episode, Erika shares how The F Project was born out of her experience trying to raise capital for Good Zebra.

Erika Szychowski is the founder and CEO of Good Zebra, a high protein snack company. After founding her own company and undergoing the multiple obstacles she co-founded The F Project, a social impact initiative designed to raise awareness and promote success among female founders. On part 1, Brian speaks with Erika about her journey creating Good Zebra.

Stacy Berman is an entrepreneur and pioneer in the fitness industry. She’s the founder of Stacy's Bootcamp and The System by Stacy, a line of organic whey protein powders. Stacy created The System to help herself and people all over the world achieve a higher and more meaningful level of health and fitness. In this episode, Brian talks with Stacy about the components of building a successful business and what it takes to achieve your fitness goals.

Rebecca Allen is the CEO and founder of a nude pump collection that comes in a variety of shades for women of color. As a female in finance, Rebecca wanted to look professional without sacrificing clean, sophisticated style but couldn’t find a nude pump to complement her skin tone. She’s now perfecting this wardrobe staple for women. In this episode, Brian talks with Rebecca about her mission, motivation and path to launching her brand.

Amanda Zuckerman is the co-founder and creative director of Dormify, a retail brand that’s reinventing bedding and decor for dorm rooms. When shopping for her freshman year, Amanda realized there wasn't a one-stop-shop for affordable bedding. She pitched the concept of fun, stylish dorm room decor designed and curated specifically for college students to her mom and together they launched Dormify. In this episode, Brian talks with Amanda about practical product iteration, ambassador marketing, and the importance of investing in your team in the early stages of a startup.

Ryan Dougherty’s idea was ultra-sleek, comfortable slippers like the world hadn’t seen before. Now, after three challenging and exciting years as founder of TI:ME Slippers, Ryan’s high-end yoga mat slippers are making inroads into leisurewear. In this episode, Brian talks with Ryan about the trials of finding quality product manufacturing partners, hacking social media advertising, and navigating what Ryan calls the “golden age” of e-commerce entrepreneurship.

Nadia Boujarwah is the co-founder and CEO of Dia&Co, the leading plus-size retail service. Dia&Co has incredible company culture and fans who love what Dia brings to the community. Nadia talks openly about her journey from the very beginning of how she went about building her business.

Brian catches up with friend Carissa Reiniger, founder and CEO of Silver Lining Ltd. Using her background in behavioral psychology and economics, Carissa challenges the behavior of today’s small business owners.

Brian speaks with Danny Taing, founder and CEO of Bokksu, a monthly subscription service that delivers curated boxes of Japanese snacks and teas to your door. He developed his passion for food and travel during his four years working in Japan. Danny takes us through his journey from working at e-commerce giant Rakuten to using his knowledge of web development to create Bokksu.

SelfMade CEO, Brian Schechter, interviews e-commerce leaders who provide tangible tips and real-life inspiration for listeners. Tune in to hear authentic conversations on what it takes to grow a business.