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Fred Perrotta of Tortuga shares how he and his partner introduced the perfect carry-on-sized backpack, making it easier to pack and travel. 

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When Fred Perrotta first started playing around with content for his brand, Tortuga Backpacks, he had no idea what would resonate. Eventually, something stuck. But it was a topic he never would have expected. Here's how content helped Tortuga break their first million in sales. And what you can learn from their experience over the last decade.

Today we have Fred Perrotta, Co-founder and CEO of Tortuga Backpacks! In this episode, we talked about the challenges of developing a physical product when you’re a 100% distributed team, building an epic place to work, and applying the principle of “players and coaches” in your company. We also talked about Fred’s million-dollar mistake, how to figure out if someone can be a good remote worker, and why you should always do project post-mortems. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes!

Fred Perrotta of Tortuga Backpacks takes a contrarian view when it comes to scaling a successful brand. But his approach has allowed him and his team scale Tortuga Backpacks into a multiple-seven-figure business through bootstrapping alone. They haven't raised any outside venture capital, and they've managed to build a fully remote team from day one.  Designing and manufacturing products require capital. This is the biggest constraint for bootstrapped businesses. You have to figure out how you can afford to scale as the demand for your products increase.  We talk to Fred about how he co-founded the business, how they've scaled it, and how they've overcome capital constraints resulting from not raising any outside funding. We also explore the tactics Tortuga Backpacks has used for managing inventory issues, covering employee salaries, and marketing their brand.  If you're looking to take a bootstrapping approach to growing your business, you'll learn how Fred and his team have been able to scale Tortuga Backpacks into a multimillion-dollar brand.  “You have to focus on what's actually working for you, what's possible, and what you can afford. That's a muscle you have to develop.” - Fred Perrotta, Tortuga Backpacks (15:06-15:15) Some topics that were discussed include: The “levers” that Tortuga Backpacks used to hit their first seven figures in revenue How to learn from the feedback you get from customers so you know what will work How profitable (and for how long) you have to be to get conventional funding  Accidental scarcity can create a bigger demand for your products.  Getting your audience to buy up your inventory can be as easy as just sending out an email.  How much revenue does it take to fund your inventory and production runs while keeping your products in stock at all times? Where you need to allocate your profits when growing a bootstrapped business What percentage of your marketing needs to go to performance marketing  Magazines have become online publishers that rely heavily on affiliate revenue. Tortuga Backpacks' philosophy on remove versus non-remote teams Navigating the drawbacks and limitations of remote teams Contact Fred Perrotta: Fred Perrotta on Twitter Fred Perrotta's Website References & links mentioned: Tortuga Backpacks Website Subscribe & Review The Commerce Lab Podcast: Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Commerce Lab Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you! How to get involved Join the community of brand owners and industry influencers in the Facebook group The Commerce Lab or visit thecommercelab.com. Visit www.bluestout.com for more info If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

How do you manage a physical product while remote? That's what we get into here on this week’s episode of More Beach Meetings. Our guest this week is Fred Perrotta, co-founder and CEO of Tortuga, a remote company specializing in travel products like their award-winning Setout Backpack.

In this episode, we interviewed Fred Perrotta. He is the Co-Founder & Remote CEO of Tortuga Backpacks. The company that creates amazing carry-on-size backpacks, specially designed for long-term urban trips. Tortuga Backpacks is a fully remote team, with nine employees working from home. Most of them are based in the US, one in Canada, and one in China. In this episode we talked to Fred about, their decision to go 100% remote, establishing trust, autonomy, the benefits of working remotely, challenges of an e-commerce remote business, communication, lack of standardization, Instilling culture, and their preferred tools. For Fred, trust plays a big part when hiring new people. He believes that trust is built by doing the actual work. Fred doesn’t see the employees sitting for 10 hours working on something, he only sees the results. There are three “remote” challenges that Fred is always working on: physical product development, flow of information, lack of standardization.

Today's topic is one that's near and dear to my heart: remote work. I’m a little bit of a vagabond, and I love not being tied down, so the idea of being able to build a remote team is something that I think is really important. It gets a little tricky when you get into physical products, but today I have Fred Perrotta from Tortuga.com to share how the company he co-founded handles this challenge. Fred shares the potential issues that can arise from working with an entirely remote team, as well as how Tortuga overcomes them to maintain a physical products business with a team of people located all around the world. Tune in to hear it all now. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2K5piN1 

What is work culture like when you work remotely? What is the reality when dealing with distributed teams across the world? Tune in today as my good friend, Fred Perrotta from Tortuga Backpacks returns....you'll get all kinds of tips including: How to run a remote team (or distributed teams) How to manage the culture and people who are working with you from around the world How to put it all together to make it work! All while still enjoying the freedom to travel and explore. You'll Learn: When you realize how the traditional working environment is not for you General advice for building your own thing How to find the right people (to work with you and your distributed teams) Helpful exercise to create a kick ass company culture Mistakes to avoid when bringing on a new member And so much more Resources: Tortuga Backpacks Top 11 Digital Nomad Hotspots The Paradise Pack Slack Who Fivver Upwork HelpScout Asana Gusto Transfer Wise Buffer Fred Perrotta Fred Perrotta Blog On Your Terms @FredPerrotta Want more Zero To Travel Podcasts? Be sure to check out the archives now!

This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach sits down with the founder of the popular Tortuga backpacks, Fred Perrotta. They discuss how the company got started, what his travel hacking experience is like, and credit card strategies for businesses.

When they started their business, they were turned down by every manufacturer they approached. Now their business does 7 figures in sales every year. Find out how in this interview with Fred Perrotta, co-founder of Tortuga. Listen on iTunes Get new episodes via email Learn more about Wavebreak "I know I could do better with my email marketing" Does that sound familiar? Do you feel like you're leaving money on the table with your current email marketing situation? Download my free 31-point Email Revenue Checklist to find out how to take your email marketing to the next level. Get it at EmailRevenueChecklist.com

A conversation with Fred Perrotta, co-founder and CEO of Tortuga Backpacks, about something he calls his "million dollar mistake."

In this series, we investigate the big why behind remote team retreats. There are countless teams across the globe that consider in-person retreats a vital tool in making the everyday work life harmony possible!In this episode Fred Perrotta, Co-Founder and CEO of Tortuga Backpacks shares with us why Tortuga values their bi-annual company retreats. Fred lives in Oakland, California and founded Tortuga in May of 2010. The Tortuga team is spread across the globe with most members in the United States.Every backpack that Tortuga makes solves a problem for the urban traveler. Tortuga uses software and systems to help their team focus on what matters: products and people; they are on a mission is to help us all live, work, and travel on our own terms!

Have you heard of DNX Global? If you are a digital nomad or aspire to be one, you need to check it out. You'll learn how more and more people are earning a living from their laptop; on the fly while they are traveling. It is an incredible way to roam and be free, but it also means you travel with a lot of responsibilities (and there are many challenges to the digital nomad lifestyle). I connect with my buddy Fred Perrotta from Tortuga backpacks (in Lisbon!) to give you the down low on the digital nomad conference (DNX Global). You'll hear all about: The current digital nomad scene The various stages of being a digital nomad What the digital nomad experience is like on the ground What are the hot businesses right now Check out this review of the Tortuga Homebase Travel Backpack: Also, please donate to the emergency fund for Samir's (our Trekking Nepal guide) Niece. Thank you. Tune In To Learn: Who attends DNX Global Why meeting in person creates momentum How to get into the digital nomad bubble Why digital nomads are all about collaboration and partnership How to use entrepreneurship as a tool to get the life you want Resources: Airbnb Trekking Nepal Crowdfunding Campaign for Nepalese girl Doma Tamang Tortuga Backpacks- use promo code TRAVEL for 10% off Location Indie DNX Global DNX- YouTube Head over to the archives for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

Fred Perrotta is an entrepreneur and traveler, and the co-founder of Tortuga Backpacks, a travel luggage company that makes gear for the urban traveler, specializing in sleek carry-on-sized backpacks. Fred believes that people should travel and live life “On Your Terms” and sees a future where people have more control over where they live and work. In this episode, Fred discusses the history of Tortuga along side travel & remote work, before we break into a “Tipsy Talk” segment fueled by stories of Vietnamese craft beer, Thai whiskey, and bad Australian wine. Temescal Brewing in Oakland, CA is the setting for this episode, where we drink our way through a variety of West Coast pale ales and IPAs during the conversation.

Do you want to make next year your best travel year ever? Ever wonder the best way to pack for a trip? Well, today you'll hear a simple strategy to make your travel dreams become a reality. Plus, you'll get all kinds of practical, core, awesome travel advice centered around packing. My buddy and packing expert Fred Perrotta (from Tortuga backpacks) is in the house today! Get ready to hear some expert packing tips in our Top 14 Ninja Packing Moves. Be sure to check out the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack and get a special discount for listening. It's a perfect gift for you or your travel friend.  Use the promo code TRAVEL at checkout for 10% off!  Tune In To Learn: Why not to worry about "just in case" stuff How to pull off an inspector gadget trick when carrying-on The true amount of time to pack for (no matter how long your trip) The benefit of "leave behinds" What to wear on the flight (instead of putting it in your bag) Where to pack your shoes The best fabrics to wear How to maximize a day pack when getting on a plane How a stuff sack can save your stuff And much more! Resources: Trekking Nepal Series Zero To Travel Trekking Tortuga Outbreaker backpack Vivo Barefoot Platypus Water Bottle Location Indie Uniqlo Looking for more Zero To Travel Podcasts? Check out the archives now!

If you've ever been frustrated with the products in your life, and thought "there's gotta be a better way!," this conversation is sure to hit home. Jeremy Michael Cohen and Fred Perrotta created Tortuga Backpacks after an awesome trip to Europe -- and a less-than-awesome experience with their luggage. They resolved to create a better travel backpack, and did it, starting as a side hustle of course.

Have you ever considered walking as the best way to travel? Worried about what to pack for your next adventure?Want to learn how to meet other travelers and connect organically?In this episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, you'll hear expert Pack Hacks from Fred Perrotta, co-founder of Tortuga backpacks.I also sit down (on a bus!) for a spontaneous interview with my new friend Dave. We met outside of the bus terminal in Peniche, Portugal and we discuss his pilgrimage from London to the Camino de Santiago in Spain.In this travel podcast you'll learn:3 stupid simple ways you can meet other travelersThe one thing all travelers have in commonPacking strategies to make your next trip super easyGeneral size guidelines for your packTips for taking the unofficial route to Camino de SantiagoHow to adjust to walking for 77 daysEssential items for the pilgrimage (and how to not over-pack)Why it is easier to travel with no real plansKeys to meeting new people when you travelResources Mentioned:Tortuga Backpacks- use discount code 'Travel' for 10% offInternational House Sitting, How to Travel the World and Stay Anywhere, For FREE If you are feeling up to it, send me a postcard from your next travel adventure!  I'll give you a shout out on the show.And be sure to check out the archives to get some more travel tips and inspiration.   The post Hiking Spain, Pack Hacks and How To Meet Other Travelers : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.

GFA092. Looking to get some insights on Logistics, Warehousing and Fulfillment from China to the USA and international markets, today we dive into them, so listen in! The post Logistics and Fulfillment between China + International Markets with Fred Perrotta appeared first on Global From Asia.

In this episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, I share my golden rule for how to pack light. I also speak with Fred Perrotta from Tortuga Backpacks about packing so that you never need to check a bag again, the backpack problem he solved, and creating a physical product.Whether you just want to find out how to save space in your luggage, or you have an idea for a physical product and you'd like to know what bringing that idea to market would involve, you're guaranteed to get a lot out of this interview.One last thing before you dive in: this interview comes with a discount code to get 10% off Tortuga Backpacks. Simply click this link and use the code ZERO when you check out to save yourself some money.Watch this Tortuga Daypack Review to learn more:In this interview, you will learn:The golden rule for packing: how to minimize what you bring to maximize your pleasureWhy Fred felt the need to create a travel backpackHow to pack properlyThe number one item that wastes spaceHow to pack if you’re going to places with different climatesThe most common baggage restrictionsWhich size bag to look for, in terms of litersHow Fred got started with creating a physical productWhy naivety can be an advantageThe steps to creating a physical productHow much it costs to get a physical product designedOne crowdfunding pitfall to avoidWhether or not you can still travel when you’re creating a physical productWhy Fred decided to create a day bagResources MentionedHow To Quit Your Job and Travel the WorldDo It Right and Pack Light : Timeless Travel TacticsTortuga Backpacks (discount code: ZERO)Power Trip PodcastExtra Pack of PeanutsThe 4-Hour Work WeekThomasNetMaker’s RowAlibabaElanceOdeskKickstarterDon't forget to check out Tortuga Backpacks and use the discount code ZERO to get 10% off!The post How To Pack Light Plus The Secret To Creating A Physical Travel Product With Fred from Tortuga Backpacks : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.

The ultimate playbook to Lifestyle Design for 2015 (and beyond) is here! The new genre-redefining book, “Buy Your Own Island” is now available on Amazon. Get it here! Listeners can also download the audio book 100% free. Fred Perrotta is co-founder of Tortuga Backpacks, a company he started he created after a backpacking trip through Europe. The trip […]

Get $20 off Tortuga Backpacks! Fred was nice enough to put together an exclusive promo code for listeners of The Daily Travel Podcast. Through the end of June, get 10% off at Tortuga Backpacks with discount code DTP514. Get your backpack here! Thanks Fred! They're currently sold out but expecting more in mid-June. On a 2-week trip to Germany with his best friend, Fred Perotta had an ah-ha moment. After heaps of research and no help from retailers, Fred couldn’t find the right bag for travelers. He couldn’t understand why most travelers use outdoor ‘hiking’ backpacks, rather than one made specifically for ‘traveling.’ That is, until he realized the solution he wanted — a front-loading backpack, rather than top-loading, that fits into an overhead compartment — didn’t exist. So, he decided to solve his own problem. Today, he’s a world traveler, entrepreneur, startup marketer and co-founder of one of Entrepreneur magazine’s 100 Brilliant Companies List in 2012, Tortuga Backpacks. Fred’s a shining example of how unplanned, wandering travel can reinvigorate your creativity, and help to create opportunities to build a lifestyle for yourself that incorporates regular travel. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud or TuneIn Words from an Explorer: “Travel is about seeing what a city's like when you’re not on that pre-prescribed tourist trail.” What We Discuss: Why Fred tries not to overplan, and apply the famous Tolkien quote “Not all who wander are lost.” How a backpacking trip gave Fred his entrepreneurial ah-ha moment, and set him on a path to make the perfect backpack for traveling, not hiking or trekking. How Fred combined his love of travel and entrepreneurship to create a life that incorporates travel into it regularly Why unplanned travel often results in the best experiences and stories How to identify a great travel companion Fred’s Best Travel Advice: The First Step: Just do it. Setup an alert and when you find a ticket, buy it. Then you know you’re going. Travel Hack: Find an appropriate card for your style of travel and be sure it has a huge signup bonus. Finding Cheap Airfare: Hipmunk, Skyscanner, Kayak Favorite Internet Travel Tool or Resource: TripIt app Favorite Travel Book: On The Road, Jack Kerouac. You can’t read it at 100mph, as if you’re in the car with those guys. Favorite Travel Gear: Eagle Creek Packing Cubes Weirdest Food: Live Ant Links Mentioned on this Show: TortugaBackpacks.com Like the show? I’d love a rating and review! Take action and please share the show! All you have to do is click one of the social sharing buttons at the top of this post. Also please leave a rating or review on iTunes! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Thank you so much for your support! See you next time! The post 17: Packing Made Perfect with Fred Perrotta of Tortuga Backpacks appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

back in 2009, while on a backpacking trip through Eastern Europe, Fred Perrotta had the same thoughts. But instead of shoving them out of his mind, thankfully for us, he did something about them.Introducing the Tortuga Backpack, one of the world’s best carry-on luggage options. As someone who only ever travels with a carry-on, I am a huge fan of Fred’s and the things he is doing at Tortuga. Today, we sat down to reveal all our best tips for traveling in just a carry-on, even for trips that stretch weeks or months.