Podcast appearances and mentions of chris meade

LifeBlood: We talked about making it happen as an entrepreneur regardless of your circumstances, what it's like to create a new sport, finding that thing(s) that drives you, the value of experience, and why you've just got to take that first step, and how to get started, with Chris Meade, CoFounder of CROSSNET and The Founders Club.  Listen to learn the importance of knowing and embracing your company's numbers! You can learn more about Chris at CROSSNETGame.com, FoundersClubOfficial.com, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Linkedin. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

I'm thrilled to have Chris Meade back on the show. You might remember Chris as the co-founder of CROSSNET, the four-way volleyball game that has taken backyards and beaches by storm. But today, he's here to talk about his exciting new venture, The Founders Club, a community designed to support entrepreneurs in navigating the ups and downs of building a business—and life. In this episode, Chris shares his journey from bootstrapping CROSSNET to seeing it become a staple in major retailers like Target and Costco. Along the way, he opens up about the lessons learned, mistakes made, and how those experiences inspired him to create a space where founders can connect, grow, and thrive.  Whether it's about overcoming loneliness, avoiding costly mistakes, or balancing business and life, Chris's insights are invaluable for anyone on the entrepreneurial path.

In this week's podcast our guest, Chris Meade, shows that anything is possible with a strong will and a clear vision. Born and raised on a farm, his initial dream of becoming a veterinarian was set aside after his father died tragically and Chris ended up in the building industry. At the age of 23, Chris began what is now known as CMTP, a prominent name in the Australian packaging industry.  How his enthusiasm for cattle is woven into this story comes later. Beginning in the backyard of the Meade family's rented house, Chris's hard work soon led to an expansion of CMTP. In its early years, the company's primary product was potato and onion bins. Today, they can produce a painted and stencilled pallet every ten seconds. In the last year alone, the company created three million pallets.CMTP's current operations include 11 sites with around 300 employees.  Chris reflects, “Lots of people say, "Oh, you can't do it." Well, we do it. And we have quite a complex business in terms of how many sites it's over and the amount of material we use. So, if somebody says you can't do it, they've got it wrong. You can do it." Chris highlights his commitment to the ethics and integrity of his company, as well as financial transparency. They conclude each day with a clear understanding of whether they've operated at a profit or loss, allowing them to promptly address any issues, rather than discovering financial setbacks months later. In 2008, he rekindled his involvement in farming by purchasing a small herd of unregistered and "unruly" Limousin cattle. He has since established a well-structured breeding programme and says his cattle are more like "puppies" now. Core values in his breeding programme include docility, polledness and structural soundness.As part of their conversation, Mark and Chris discuss the impact of the F94L gene on Limousin cattle. This gene contributes to a 20% reduction in IMF and a 30% decrease in external fat cover.  It results in a 19% increase in prime cuts in the carcass. Also, animals with two copies of the F94L gene (98% of Limousin), maintain the same feed intake efficiency as those without it. This has a direct impact on methane production.Chris's commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected at CMPT as well. Part of their sustainability strategy includes leveraging waste from their timber operations to enhance soil quality on their farms. Chris also shares how he sees his approach to farming as a form of self-insurance. By investing in properties, they can weather minor disasters without relying on external insurance.Listen to the full episode to hear how Chris Meade has built CMTP into Australia's top pallet and bin supplier, whilst maintaining his abiding passion for livestock and genetics.Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

In #12, Simmy and Michael unpack the stories of Kadama and Crossnet. Founded by University of Washington students who originally hoped to connect students with tutors on campus, Amin and Dani Shaykho, and Marwan El-Rukby pivoted that idea into app-based service when COVID hit. Using a genius TikTok marketing strategy that has produced billions of views and recruited over 2M users, Kadama will do $5M in revenue this year. The next company covered is Crossnet, a new sport invented by brothers Greg and Chris Meade, and Mike Delpapa, that combines four square with volleyball. Marketing strategies in the early days involved playing non-stop on the tourist-packed beaches of Miami, as well as focusing on Australia in the American winter season. Crossnet has generated well into the 8-figures of sales and has a masterplan to launch more games, like Smashnet, in collaboration YouTube star Danny Duncan. Make sure to like, subscribe, or leave a review for Our Future Podcast, the entrepreneurship podcast for young people! Check out Kadama: https://www.kadama.com/ Check out Crossnet: https://www.crossnetgame.com/ Follow the show on TikTok: @ourfuturepod Follow the show on IG: @ourfuturepod Message Michael on Twitter: @michaelsikand Message Simmy on Twitter: @_simmy_ Our Future Podcast is a production of Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about NetSuite 2023 Release 2: bit.ly/3Q15Ce6 Co-hosts Ian McCue and Megan O'Brien cover NetSuite 2023 Release 2, with several guests joining to delve deeper into the latest and greatest features included. To start off, Lisa Schwarz, director of product marketing at NetSuite, gives an overview of the second release in 2023 (1:18). She gives an overview of some of the most exciting updates in 2023.2 and what customers can expect. Rami Ali, a senior product marketing manager at NetSuite, joins to give a rundown of NetSuite Account Reconciliation, including what it is, how it works, and why it's important to businesses right now (8:20). Matt Wisner, a master principal solution consultant at NetSuite, delves into the new supply chain features in 2023.2, including enhancements to NetSuite WMS, Ship Central, and Manufacturing Mobile (15:29). Lastly, Chris Meade, a senior learning manager for NetSuite Education Services joins the episode to talk about Guided Learning, a new learning tool included in all editions of NetSuite going forward (26:44).Like what you learned? Subscribe now!Follow Us Here:NetSuite 2023 Release 2 homepage: https://www.netsuite.com/portal/products/newrelease.shtml Oracle NetSuiteLinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NetSuiteLIFacebook: http://bit.ly/NetSuiteFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/NetSuiteIGTwitter: http://bit.ly/NetSuiteTW#NetSuite #NetSuiteRelease

Hey, there folks! Are you ready to dive into an exhilarating conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship and volleyball? Then you're in the right place. This week on the Digital Social Hour, we have none other than mastermind Chris Meade, co-inventor of CrossNet, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Join your host, Sean Kelly, as he humorously navigates the unique journey from corporate hustle to innovative success, one that saw a simple idea evolve into a hot-selling sensation across 5000 retailers. Who knew turning frustration with knockoffs into a quality product could revolutionize backyard games globally? This episode not only reveals the struggles of entrepreneurship and the thrill of invention but delves into topics of growth strategies, dealing with knockoffs, and even a cheeky patent story. From acquiring patents, the success of strategic partnerships to managing cash flows, every twist and turn will leave you in awe. And folks, that's just the tip of the iceberg. As Chris shares about expanding into new ventures, namely their latest company GoodSport, you'll get to understand the importance of boldness, creativity, and integrity in business. Finally, don't miss the poignant note on finding balance, work-life harmony and prioritizing personal time amidst all the hustle. It's a story of not just work, but love, persistence, balance and success. So, why wait? Tune in now, enjoy the ride, and get ready to be inspired. Remember this is the Digital Social Hour, where conversations make waves. See you all there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalsocialhour/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save your space in line and join the waitlist for Willy today. Willy is the free ecommerce dashboard you can set up in seconds and bring real-time actionable insights to your team!In this episode of "You're Not Your ROAS", Chris Meade, Co-Founder of CROSSNET, discusses his experience running two successful businesses, negotiating agency fees, leveraging AI, and the potential impact of VR technology on human connection. He also shares insights on downsizing during the COVID-19 pandemic.Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/Enjoying this episode of ROAS? Make sure to check out our other shows on the Triple Whale Network.Oh. And before we forget...Join 20,000+ of the best ecommerce marketers + operators and get marketing breakdowns, expert advice, and insider marketing resources straight to your inbox, right here.Connect with us on social!

Get your copy of Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur Connect with Mike >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Get Mikes free mentorship tools at www.fatafleishman.org Sign up for The Unstoppable Entrepreneur newsletter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks for listening and make it your Best Day Ever! In this episode, Mike is joined by Chris Meade, Co-Founder of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. After going to film school and working sales for Uber, Chris, his brother, and a friend got together to brainstorm business ideas. After coming up with a list of ideas, they had a lightbulb moment to create a four-way volleyball game. CROSSNET is now available at retail and e-commerce vendors such as SCHEELS, Walmart, Target, Academy, DICKS, and 20+ more retailers across the United States and Canada.  Throughout this episode, Chris talks about the beginning stages of the business, finding a co-packer, his experience co-founding a business with his brother and friend, using influencer marketing, the value of mentorship, building a personal brand as an influencer, and so much more.  Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Check Out  CROSSNET

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, learn how he did, and you can too.Shray Joshi joins Chris to share big mistakes they've made during BFCM in years past.Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter Cross Commerce here, and connect with him on Twitter and Linkedin. Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). After starting an Instagram account about the life of a baseball player. It grew into a community, and before he knew it a brand. This is his story, and the lessons learned along the way. Key moments in this episode of My Biggest Lessons 4:35 Professional athletes who have made it to the big leagues 5:30 Waiting until 1M in sales before spending money on advertising 7:00 Founder dynamics with a large age gap and working with your wife 8:00 College World Series the fire Marshall set up. 10:00 Business never escapes us Chris audiogram 10:30 Hiring a fractional CEO, and what you get from hiring them. When you need to spend more money. 17:00 getting into stores like Sheilds 18:00 Driving retail sales and sell through 19:45 Generating $5000 a day in sales from a single pop-up Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). Cael Schwartz is head of product at Birddogs, he stopped by the DTCX studio in NYC to talk about their growth, Shark Tank, and advertising on platforms like Pornhub and Grinder. Key lessons in this episode. 5:00 The Impact Chubbies had on two ecommerce founders 6:13 Backlash from marketing emails 7:45 Funny stories 11:13 Day in the life of a head of product at an ecommerce company. 14:00 Inventory fuck ups 16:00 Begging suppliers to slow down after Shark Tank 21:00 Ordering 6 months of back inventory by accident 22:00 TV ads and alternative advertising networks including Pornhub and Grinder 28:00 Why Birddogs keeps everything in houseSign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). Emanuel Storch is the founder of Blackbird foods, based out of NYC the OG plant protein and frozen pizza. Based Now the fastest growing pizza brand. Prior to this, he was the founder of Simpli gum. Key moments in this episode 0:00 Intro and how Blackbird Foods became the best plant based pizza and fastest growing pizza brand in the world. 3:00 Getting started with plant based meats to restaurants for plant based meat. 60% of the business is selling into food distributors. 5:00 Increasing sell-thru instores through sampling, and allocating budget into in-store samples and trade spending and going up to 20% trade spend. 9:00 Horror stories rolling up into retail. Bad promotions like individual slides and trying to get new ideas to shop. 11:15 How Blackbird Foods has changed from their first iteration, and growing from a plant based audience to a more wide appeal for flexitarians and adventurous foodies. 12:45 Selling on platforms like getter and Uber Eats. 14:30 How they were able to get into Whole Foods with regional and national buying. Emanuel started regional focusing on the North East including their home town of New York. They also launched in the South West region including Texas where the Whole Foods headquarters is. 16:30 Lessons learned from bringing Simply gum into Wal-Mart, Target, and Whole Foods. 17:00 Funding the business and keeping things simple including the best things being done in-house, and finding the right hires early on. 21:00 Lessons learned from product line expansion. Just because something is good for restaurants, doesn't mean that it will be a great fit for a restaurant. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). Pete Sena is a creative entrepreneur and forward-obsessed business builder and founder of Digital Surgeons. He brings over 20 years of experience with him, working on brands like Lego and Hershey to American Express and SalesforceTopics and Lessons. Lessons Pete has learned, and shares with the audience. Get your contract signed before giving away work. (Working with two major celebrities created a breakthrough campaign but had to chase the money) You have to start by defining success. Success isn't just working with great clients and making financial gains. How i've leaned into frameworks to shift and evolve my thinking. Where our focus goes our energy flows. It took me 15 years to realize that speed comes with systems and smart workflows. Now I lean into automations and frameworks to grow. DON'T build a business AROUND you. Key Moments in this episode: 2:30 Getting qualified to work with brands from someone who knows how to design and code from first iteration to going public and big names like Kanye West and Lady Gaga. 4:00 Choosing the right agency partner is about working on what the agency is best at. If they're a PR agency, focus on PR, not website design. 7:30 When a $100,000,000 digital turnaround strategy doesn't go as planned. 9:30 Lessons from Nik Sharma on branding through different tactical lenses. Branding is always happening. It's easier to brand first then to go back and try to overhaul and fix things. 12:30 Measuring brand vs other aspects like conversion, and how those investments early on make a difference. 14:00 The first advice Pete would give to someone starting an agency is don't start an agency. Sometimes it just happens, but other times it's a way to work on your craft. You don't need to start an agency to do what you want to do. 16:00 Working at an agency is a great way to work on a few different things without bouncing around jobs. Starting an agency is starting a service based business. 18:30 The world of instant gratification and ease of getting started leading to a lack of patience. Diversification helps, but it won't help you chase passion. Knowing yourself is the most important thing when it comes to waiting for an overnight success. 22:00 The green zone, or the zone of genius is where you can be motivated to work and you're good at. Some people might love data entry whereas others love more creative work. 24:00 Staying motivated and thinking beyond the metrics when there are other things to think of. Crossnet is more than daily sales, it's creating memories and beautiful days with friends and family. 30:00 Finding your purpose and making it easier to have the genius zone. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). Dan Demsky is a co-founder of Unbound Merino. A premium apparel company made for travel. 3:45 Getting started and positioning a premium brand online 9:35 How do customers understand about Merino and the properties. 11:35 Do customers come back or buy more. 13:25 The skills from a video production company that helped to launch an ecommerce brand with customers instead of clients. 15:20 Biggest lessons and mistakes, including hiring much faster than they could keep up with. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). Mike Fata is the founder of Manitoba Harvest. A company that makes natural hemp foods sold online and in-store. Get in contact with him, and https://www.fatafleishman.org/ (learn more about mentoring here). 2:00 Thoughts on college and university and educating yourself. There are more ways to educate yourself than traditional channels. 4:30 How Mike funded the original iteration of Manitoba Harvest. Now as an investor, Mike shares what types of investments he makes in products, and founders he'd like to have in his house, and singing high praise for Jake at Mid Day Squares. 7:30 It's a much more competitive world now, but there are more tools you can use. 9:00 Lessons learned the hard way, including not trying to fight the government. Even if you win the battle, you could be paying a lot more down the road. 10:30 Being an entrepreneur is a competitive sport, and you have to eat and train like an athlete. Chris shares the benefits of doing yoga or Pilates twice a week. 13:30 Bootstraping, putting in your own capital, and building out your own board of advisors. Mike shares resources for setting up an advisory board without being taken advantage of. 16:00 The race to profitability with lowering valuations and the importance of making money. The journey from $5-$10M and then to $50M requires a ton of capital. A true 50% gross margin with discounts and overhead gives you the ability to tap into growth. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade is not only marketing a product, he's creating a new sport!Through CROSSNET he's brought 'foursquare' to volleyball, soccer and pickleball; and he's done it all without raising venture money.Chris and his brother, Greg, are the products of a small town in Connecticut. The brothers and a childhood friend were tired of the rat race, so they found something they were passionate about and dumped their savings and 401Ks into it.Listen to Chris as he speaks to BANKNOTES editor in chief Ian Leslie on how CROSSNET got its start, lessons learned, and what the future holds.

Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet (learn how he did, and you can too). Athletes treat pain with many different remedies, but many have side effects or other bad stuff. That's why Ryan Gresh started the Feel Good Lab. 2:37 Mark Cuban tackling pharmaceuticals. 3:46 Creating products without bad ingredients for transdermal delivery, but keeping the ingredients that work. 5:20 Getting customers to trial a new product when you're in chronic pain through authoritative 8:30 Selling on QVC and making the claims around brand level natural messaging. 13:00 Learning how to use fund raising to drive retail sales in stores like Target vs bootstrapping and then raising money when you need it. 19:30 The mistake of paying part time employees full time wages. 21:00 Ryan's biggest lesson of treating the business like a family and not a sports team. Not everyone will treat the business the same way as you. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Nik Hall is a follower of Christ, husband to the best wife, and the cofounder of vitafive, an emerging gummy vitamin brand with high quality ingredients and now a lower sugar gummy vitamin alternative that we have launched into Target and HEB (while previously scaling our sugar gummy into over 7,000 retail doors. Key times in this episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnVXi1mf04&t=210s (3:30) Why people stop taking their vitamins after a few weeks and lifetime value drops. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnVXi1mf04&t=330s (5:30) Managing regulations and following best practices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnVXi1mf04&t=570s (9:30) Good vs bad partners. Stay away from drug stores like CVS and Walgreens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnVXi1mf04&t=930s (15:30) Breaking down the math of increasing LTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnVXi1mf04&t=1020s (17:00) Go slow and build methodically vs trying to do everything all the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnVXi1mf04&t=1200s (20:00) Changes in marketing spend now vs 12 months ago, and mastering Amazon ad buying budget. 23:27 Nik's biggest lesson is to have faith that the process and everything will work out. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Ross Mackay is the CEO and Co-founder of Daring, a chicken alternative available in 10,000 grocery stores and 1000 restaurants around America. He chats with Chris about scaling retail sales, and taking a be where chicken is approaching. Key Moments in this episode 0:30 How Adam started Daring getting into grocery stores and restaurants. 4:15 Identifying their ideal customer for profitable distribution. 7:00 Being where people buy chicken which is rarely online. 10:16 Driving retail sales through  12:46 How a carnist like Chris Meade can enjoy plant based chicken. 16:00 Hiring for aptitude vs experience.

Engineer turned Entreprenur Austin Maxwell started out on Shark Tank, and now he's selling coolers around the country. Austin shares his secrets to: Generating his first $100K in sales to get on Shark Tank Dominating trade shows as a sales channel and form of lead generation The Shark Tank impact on a growing business All ships sink eventually, including the partnerships you launched your business with. How Austin is currently finding high ROI on Tik Tok. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Tim Sheilds invented a sport! He joins Chris to share his biggest lessons, along with his journey of inventing and launching a sport! 1:00 Recent success of UBall, and what it is. 2:00 What if James Nasmith invented basketball today? 3:30 The painpoint that lead to the product being invented. 4:45 Growing the sport and learning lessons the hard way 6:30 Manufacturing issues. 8:30 Quality testing to make sure the product can survive, and not testing in extreme heat. 11:10 Working with big names like Lonzo ball, and motivating them to continue to post. 16:00 Importance of email marketing to be able to tell your story. 19:30 Messaging and availability for your customers 21:47 Afterpay and other payment options, and sneaking it into the abandoned cart flow 23:00 The Biggest Lesson - not following up and staying in touch with personal relationships. Pick 5 relationships to foster and talk to them on a weekly basis, and what to talk about when you're hanging out with friends Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Sean Riley has gone from being on Shark Tank to millions of dollars a year in sales. Clean your butt. https://dudeproducts.com/ 1:17 with the story of how it was created, and launching a company while having full time jobs. 4:50 Going from some cool learnings to making it a full time with less than 100K in sales by going through an incubator, and taking part time jobs to make ends meet. 6:00 Getting into more retail stores and sections, and launching complimentary products that grow bigger and faster. 7:30 Raising capital and working with Mark Cuban. They used the money toward inventory, and that's the best place to put capital early on if you can. This let them build relationships with banks to open up lines of credit based on sales and accounts receivable. ivan@hoski.ca This is a good audiogram. 10:20 Be patient and let the capital come. 10:50 $702,000 in Amazon Prime sales. Using previous data to place bets for home runs and use the inventory for future orders. 13:10 Mark Cuban's best advice early on was don't drown in opportunity. Spend your time with what's working. They learned during COVID how to prioritize their loyal retailers who reordered and slotted in toilet paper isles. 15:00 Most of the budget is spent putting towards getting new trials. Their NASCAR was a partnership with Wal-Mart. This means looking at ROAS less directly for direct sales through the website. 17:35 Sean is unapologetic about sharing wins and addressing competition from big brands of toilet paper players like Royal and Charmin. 20:00 Sean loves getting involved with billboards and out of home, including the virality of online presence. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Connect with Max, Cofounder of Bala Bangles on https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-kislevitz-12b147b/ (LinkedIn). Bala Bangles reinvented the way people work out by wearing the weights, and looking at how people work out at home. 4:30 Talking about the first iterations of the product and messaging, and blurring the lines of fashion and fitness. 7:45 Not relying on performance marketing and discounts earlier. 11:30 Almost being bankrupted with large orders from big box retailers, and lessons from Mark Cuban. 14:30 Working with retailers where you stand out vs blend in. 17:45 Being burned by retailers and influencers that rip you off or don't perform. 21:00 Finding your swim lanes when working with your significant other, including adding a safeword and reminding people that they're doing a good job. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Michelle and Nikki started Elavi to fulfil their own need for  Functional, shelf-stable snacks designed to go with you anywhere and help with cognitive focus, balanced mood, athletic recovery, and overall vitality in a delicious, convenient way. 4:00 Starting by bootstrapping, which is amazingly hard to 5:20 Balancing full time focus form one co-founder without both having to deplete their safety nets and the importance of having a co-founder. Making contribution of both sweat equity and capital equity and managing the dynamics. 9:30 Starting their retail strategy local to keep acquisition costs down, and find out what their sales and follow up strategy looks like. 12:00 What types of sales collateral do you need? What unexpected customers did you get. 15:00 Working with distributors to work into big box retail 18:00 Hard lessons learned including shipping LTL truck loads to residential SF addresses, and working with retailers. 20:00 Discussing DTC or retail sales strategy and creative marketing strategies to connect with customers. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Ash Melwani is cofounder and CMO at Obvi, a health and wellness supplement brand. He joins Chris Meade to talk about the growth of their brand to over $30M in sales over the last 30 months. 3:30 Setting up partnerships with legacy brands like Entenmann's and Reese's for partner and customer value and understanding. 9:00 Advanced marketing and collaborating with other brands. 12:00 Ash shares his biggest lessons which include not testing enough, bad flavours. 15:00 Keeping it simple with unanimous approval in house for flavouring. 17:00 Power of their Facebook community for R&D. 19:00 How the 3 co-founders came together to play to each other's strengths. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Sweating is hard to stop unless you are always wearing deodorant or spend money on Botox. Mathieu Mireault is the co-founder and marketing director at Dermadry. The world's leading manufacturer of iontophoresis machines for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating that affects approximately 1 in 20 people worldwide. Key moments in this episode 3:00 Figuring out how to start a business when you have no experience 6:00 Knowing your competition's weakness (that can be your strength). Especially in older industries 7:30 Dealing with the microchip shortage. 10:30 Self financing a medical device company through banks and government grants 11:30 Working with Health Canada to be able to sell the devices on the website and through retailers like Costco. 13:00 Finding loopholes that allow you to sell and expand. 16:00 Focusing on organic vs paid Tik Tok content 17:50 What Matt would do differently (setting more realistic goals) Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Michael Uy is a retired content creator who has built Tik Tok houses and generating 1.6B views. What it's like setting up and living in a Tik Tok house. Lessons learned from the creatives and the brands buying. Focusing on one platform first and using that to grow other platforms. Why some influencers make it, and others don't. The hardest lesson he learned - taking off more than he could chew. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chelsea Moore is the Founder and CEO of BOXFOX -- whose goals make it easy to build custom gifts and keep in touch with your friends, thy've grown to 47 employees and 8 figures in revenue. Key moments in this episode. 4:20 The choice to keep fulfilment in house even with higher costs to keep presentation and flexibility to their high standards. 6:50 Working with other online retailers and what the deal structure looks like. 12:30 Covid-19 refocusing what investments matter most versus doing every trade show they can do, and the importance of unplugging. 13:50 Working on the business vs in the business keeping things high level (and coming back in when you need to). 17:30 Accurate projecting and forecasting amid pandemic and iOS changes and how to save them through other channels. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris is the co-founder of CrossNet the fastest-growing garden game in the USA. Chris is a Forbes 30 under 30 founder and together with his brother and long-term friend created CrossNet in his backyard. Chris experienced massive retail success scaling from 0 to 3500+ stores with zero external funding. In this episode, he teaches us how he did it. Check out Rewind app and claim your free month: https://rewind.com/ecommercegold/Clearco. Get funded: https://clear.co/partner/vixxr/?redir...VIXXR Shopify Agency. https://www.vixxr.com/

Patsy's Candy is a confectionary business with over 100 years of experience. They also make CBD chocolates that almost landed him in jail. 2:30 Starting by selling CBD tinctures at farmers markets and trade shows before selling a couple of businesses to focus on CBD chocolates. 4:45 Scaling taboo brands when you can't market on Facebook and you have to rely on word of mouth and community. 8:22 Buying into a family business and updating an old assembly line. 13:30 Looking at the legal challenges of selling a product derived from cannabis. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Rob Fraser is a 5X national team professional cyclist! Now he's spending his time growing Outway, a sock brand which he's bootstrapped up to $10M in sales. Now it's time to scale to $100M. After wearing his cycling socks all day, he realized that they could be a bit better in quality. 2:45 Getting people to buy $15 - $20 socks on the internet that they can't feel before buying. Rob started in person to get people to buy, try, and build trust. They also told the story for cyclists, runners, and other athletes. 8:30 Combating iOS changes by going back to trade shows and other creative strategies. They're also promoting at events like marathons to give all runners a pair of socks. 12:25 Staying focused on not adding too many line items like shirts and hoodies. 18:00 Working with a team to keep egos and big personalities focused on the goal. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Steve O'Dell joins Chris Meade to share the biggest lessons he's learned while building Tenzo Tea, a CPG brand who makes the best matcha tea. Steve shares with Chris. How they got their first retail accounts by knocking on doors and cold calling. Dealing with knock offs and me too products especially on Amazon. Building trust for taste when selling online, and the products have a hard reputation. Building out a successful subscription program without breaking the bank. Making your first hires. Steve says to go uncomfortably long with as few people as possible. Having boundaries with your cofounder Setting milestones that are clear to understand and easy to follow to keep your staff focused and your company growing. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Since working from a young age, both Chris Meade and Nick Guillen have had part time jobs and side hustles. One of those for Nick was picking up Instagram handles. When @sauce was available, he had to scoop it up. He never thought he'd be the co-founder of the worlds largest, and fastest growing luxury hot sauce brand. The importance of patience when it came to growing wholesale, increasing leverage with  Hiring from customer bases because your employees understand your brand. Working close to customers in store where the details matter. Using Truff at a grocery store deli, or to make sure the product is facing properly.

Jake Karls, Co-founder & "Rainmaker" of Mid-Day Squares joins Chris Meade in this episode to explain what a Rainmaker title is all about - in other words, he builds relationships and makes noise. Jake wanted to be able to have the freedom of exploring different passions. To be unapologetically himself. Growing up surrounded by other ambitious and hardworking entrepreneurs in his family, going through challenging times, uncertainty and resilience is what inspired Jake to build something of his own. Mid-Day Squares manufactures functional chocolate bars: Everything a chocolate bar isn't, everything a protein bar wishes it was. In this episode Jake talks about: Why having a business therapist helps strengthen relationships with his family Planting seeds for the future Viewing competition, including a lawsuit with Hershey's Building a community of moms Understanding how your customers actually use your products Hiring challenges and obstacles, including letting the wrong employees go Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

For our eleventh (and 2022 season debut) episode of Reformers: The gritty details behind the world's greatest bootstrap successes, we are excited to share our interview with Chris Meade, the Founder & CMO at CROSSNET, a new sport that combines the best elements of four square and volleyball. Chris founded CROSSNET with his brother in 2017 and has built it into a rapidly-growing sport with tens of millions in revenue, all while raising no outside capital. In this interview, Chris shares his incredible journey including key insights and lessons learned that can be implemented in your own business. --- Reformers host Andrew Oved is the Founder & General Partner at Reformation Partners, a pioneer in early growth equity. The firm invests in the best capital efficient enterprise and consumer companies at their point of breakout and supports their growth through profitability, future financing rounds, and / or exit.

BrüMate Founder, Dylan Jacob grew the company to $20M relying only on freelancers, but wishes he hired a full time CFO much sooner.  Through his entrepreneurial journey, Dylan had a few quick wins but no major achievements. He was focused on constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and was motivated to create a product and a brand that people would love. From BrüMate's inception to getting to $20M in revenue, Dylan focused on outsourcing everything from finance to shipping.  A few lessons from Dylan covered in this episode:  Find team players and experts in their field (ie. operations, and warehouse fulfillment). Hire the right people as soon as finances allow you so that you can focus on keeping the company moving forward.  iOS changes - From 2016-2019, Dylan focused on omnichannel - including building their retail footprint to nearly 10,000 stores. It's imperative to understand what channels impact which part of the funnel. As BrüMate grows, the team is always focused on innovation, product launches, and continued growth.  Tune in to hear about the many obstacles Dylan had to overcome to achieve the accolades he has today, and to learn the secrets to real growth and success. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris Meade is the co-founder and CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. The brand has had solid growth over the years, and they've also worked really to deploy their capital in the most efficient ways possible as they scale. One way they're doing that is by primarily hiring freelancers instead of full-time employees. How can any DTC brand replicate the success they've had with freelancers? What mistakes are brands doing when hiring them? And how do you keep freelancers as accountable as full-time staff? The answers, and more, will be found in this episode.

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Chris sits down with email guru Chase Dimond to talk about the biggest mistakes brands are making in the world of email & sms marketing. You won't want to miss this. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers.

Chris and Lucas share some of the biggest lessons they've made from nearly catastrophic events. They've both messed up big time, so listen closely, and avoid costly mistakes. Make sure you're subscribed, because Chris will be bringing you big lessons each week from other entrepreneurs. Lucas is going to be talking to vendors and tech partners in the ecommerce ecosystem to keep your store fine tuned and winning. Chris Meade woke up to a big box retailer definitely know of discounting Crossnet 50% at the end of season. Which is totally reasonable. What hurt was when 35 new sellers were competing with us on Amazon for the buy box. We had no choice but to buy them all back. Lesson learned - always negotiate buy backs with your retail buyers. The second lesson he share is the first time Greg and I ordered a container. Nobody told us you had to have protective packaging. Turns out weeks at sea isn't the greatest thing for your product's packaging. When we got our shipment, everything was damaged and destroyed. We had no choice but to pay retail for new boxes and stickers and redo everything ourselves. Lesson learned - Use one company that can get the products across borders and to your doorstep. After the big retail summer season, comes our BFCM season, which is great for us when we make sales directly through the website. Especially when we've already collected the POs from all the retailers. What isn't so great, is when our Black Friday deals over discounted what the retailers were able to do. Buying ads to send traffic to retailers isn't fun. It's low ROI, but it's a great way to build rapport and relationships with buyers. Lesson Learned - Have a special package for retailers or your website to avoid the feeling of competition. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe (Cross Commerce) here, and connect with him on https://twitter.com/chrismeadej (Twitter) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ (Linkedin). Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam's Club and 20+ other retailers. Lucas Walker is a serial entrepreneur founding Venngage, Treats Happen, and Rolled Up. Connect with him on https://twitter.com/walkerlucas (Twitter), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerlucas/ (LinkedIn).

Chris Meade with the from-the-ground-up story of CrossNet, the 4-way volleyball game, how he got into 3000 stores while also being a viral ecom brand, and his philosophy of learning along the way. In this episode of Building Blocks, Jason Wong talks with Chris Meade, co-inventor of CrossNet, entrepreneur, Forbes 30 under 30, and now a self-taught ecom and wholesale expert. It's rare for a DTC ecom product to make it so deeply into the world of wholesale, and Chris talks openly about all of the things he had to learn as his product began moving from online sales to the shelves of sporting goods stores. Chris's entire framework is about trying all sorts of things, learning along the way, and sharing what works. He touches on the details of contacting retailers for the first time, negotiating with manufacturers to optimize cashflow, funding and financing pitfalls and solutions, in-store vs TikTok marketing, and why sharing what he has learned is the most essential part of his success. Follow Chris's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/cmeade Chris's Newsletter:https://chrismeade.beehiiv.com/subscribe Building Blocks website: bbclass.co Jason's twitter: https://twitter.com/Eggrol

Incredible conversation with an incredibly impressive human. Chris and his team created not only a new sport, but a whole new market. From a rural CT town to hustling CROSSNET on the beaches of Miami to being in 3000 big box retailers. Living the American Dream

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Chris Meade, co-founder of Crossnet shares the mistake many brands make when approaching large retail stores.

Chris Meade shares his Crossnet retail strategy, including avoiding chargebacks due to bad sticker placement, and allocating 10% of purchase orders to marketing budget.

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Today's podcast brings actionable topics like:Validating your idea to check for market fitCreating patents and trademarks for a new productLeveraging Facebook ads to check customers' interest and drive price decisionsHow a million-dollar, non-employer business turns to freelancers and contractors for expert adviceExtending your business network through social media (LinkedIn) 

Stopping Child Abuse (0:00:00) We all have things we become passionate about as kids, whether its sports, nature, or even just eating food. But it's not often that your childhood passion is a major world issue, like the fight against child abuse. So what is a young teenager doing to stop such a serious problem? Joining us today is perhaps the youngest guest we've ever had on the Lisa Show, 13 year old singer Rosevelt is also an ambassador for child abuse prevention nonprofit Child Help. Known as having "The Voice of an Angel with the Heart of a Warrior", Rosevelt is here with us to discuss what we can do to join the movement against child abuse.   Disinfecting Your Phone (0:19:24) You just got home from the grocery store and you might be feeling kind of gross being around all those people with this pandemic going on. So, you take a shower, change your clothes, and wipe down all the groceries with Clorox wipes. But then you see your phone. Chances are, you probably touched your phone or called your mom while you were at the store. Your phone has just as many germs on it as anything else you brought home with you—maybe more! You can't just wash it with soap and water; you don't want to ruin it. So, to answer your burning questions, we invited a guest today to tell us all the tips and tricks on disinfecting and cleaning your phone during the pandemic and after! Here to tell us all about it is Burton Kelso, chief tech expert at Integral Technologies.   Inventing a Sport (0:30:57) There are a lot of sports out there. They can be celebrated worldwide like soccer and baseball or just played at recess like Lava Tag. No matter how big or little they are they all started out as just some game that some kid (or some adult whose inner kid is still thriving) came up with and taught to their friends. So, how does someone take their new idea and grow it into a popular sport? To figure this out we're talking to Chris Meade. Back in 2017 Chris, his brother Greg, and their friend Mike got together to invent CROSSNET: a combination of four square and volleyball that is sweeping the nation.   Disciplining Kids (0:50:37) Discipline is one of the most difficult things about parenting. It isn't fun. You love your kids—you don't want to feel like the bad guy in your own home! But whether we like it or not, every once in a while, the law needs to be laid down. So how can we discipline in such a way that keeps order and the peace? Here to share her advice with us, is child psychologist Magdalena Battles.   Helping Cancer Patients (1:09:50) Here at The Lisa Show, we're always on the lookout for new service opportunities. This week we wanted to highlight a unique opportunity to serve cancer patients. The Road to Recovery provides cancer patients with free transportation to and from their treatments. That free transportation comes from volunteers who donate their time, vehicles, and driving to transport these patients to their appointments. Bill Junge and Ana Boote are part of this organization and are joining us today to discuss this incredible service opportunity.   Teaching Kids to Meditate (1:23:22) As parents, we want only the best for our kids. We try to feed them food they like, yet is still good for their bodies. We sign them up to play soccer, we arrange playdates with nice friends, and we help them with homework. Of all the things you do for your kids, have you ever thought to help them slow down, reflect and meditate? Today, we have Mel-Lisa Dormoy, a guided imagery expert with a focus on kids' meditation, here to share with us the benefits of meditation for your kids, and how to incorporate it in their routine.

Ecommerce Disruptors is visited by the co-founder of CrossNet, Chris Meade. In this podcast. Noel and Chris discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced branding and marketing strategies, and what approach CrossNet is taking during this time. It certainly is a tough time for most businesses, however, CrossNet has seen more revenue in the past two months than their entire 2019 year. Chris speaks of the importance of having an empathetic approach in addition to continuing to invest in successful brand campaigns. Additionally, customer service plays a huge role in how someone views your brand, and with the current circumstances and the trend of online shopping, it becomes one of the most crucial business elements. Learn how CrossNet is staying on top of the game. The Ecommerce Disruptors Podcast - Presented by Electric Enjin is your go to source for ecommerce digital marketing tips, techniques, and insights to be a disruptor in your industry. To stay up to date on all future episodes – subscribe to the show and follow us @ecommercedisruptors on Instagram and Twitter. Contact us at Contact us at podcast@electricenjin.com