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**SPECIAL FOR OUR LISTENERS! Use code "SHELEFT20" for 20% off an order**Kaylin Marcotte's early career wasn't particularly fun.But when she was training as a management consultant at IBM in 2013, she met two promising, young female founders who wanted to start a media company...called theSkimm. So, she left to become their first employee.Kaylin's days were pretty demanding, and she often played with jigsaw puzzles at home to unwind. But she didn't always love the stock imagery she was putting together. So, in 2019, she founded JIGGY. It's a direct-to-consumer company creating jigsaw puzzles that…actually look pretty cool. And its very existence is a reminder of how important it is to have fun throughout the entrepreneurial journey.Kaylin talks about how she went from getting hired as theSkimm's first employee to becoming the Founder & CEO of JIGGY. How did she transition from working at a media company to manufacturing a physical product? What was it like to create a business out of her hobby? And how do we make fun a core part of the entrepreneurial experience?Kaylin talks about:Essential lessons she learned at theSkimmThe importance of joy and play in businessHow to transition into product manufacturingHow she kept her business going after COVIDHow to give your customers exactly what they want We have a website!Visit andsosheleft.com for full episodes, transcripts, an application form to be on the show, a list of upcoming guests and more.Hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos. Made by Cansulta and Ethan Lee.Music by © Correspondence and © Chris Zabriskie, published by You've Been a Wonderful Laugh Track (ASCAP). Songs used in this episode include: Chris Zabriskie - "Air Hockey Saloon," "And It Is There, in Those Depths," "Can You Even F****** Imagine Being a Teenager Today?" "I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves," "Candlepower."Correspondence - "New Year's Loops."Used under the Creative Commons 4.0 International License

Join us on the latest episode as we talk to Kaylin Marcotte, Founder and CEO of JIGGY. Kaylin delves into her journey of creating a puzzle brand with a unique subscription model, blending art and business.Key Takeaways:(05:30) The origins of JIGGY and how personal experiences shaped its business.(10:24) Challenges of introducing a subscription service in the puzzle market.(15:08) Using customer feedback to improve JIGGY's products and services.(21:03) JIGGY's growth and the pursuit of the right partnerships for on-demand, high-quality, personalized puzzle production and fulfillment.(28:49) Balancing creativity with business demands.(32:17) The impact of social media and marketing on JIGGY's growth.(39:05) Future directions and plans for expanding subscriptions. Resources Mentioned:Kaylin Marcotte -https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/JIGGY | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/jiggy/JIGGY Puzzles website -https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Ready to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.  #SaaS #Subscriptions #SubscriptionBusiness #CustomerChurn #SubscriptionService

This is Kaylin Marcotte for Female Startup Club. Welcome back to the show - if you're new here! Hi! I'm Doone, your host and hype girl in business. Every week we learn from 7, 8 and 9 figure female founders to understand their blueprint in business when it comes to money, marketing and mistakes. Women like Kaylin Marcotte the founder of Jiggy Puzzles. And if you've been around FSC since the very early days circa beginning of 2020 you might remember our first interview together. It's number 10 if you want to go back and listen to Kaylin's story at the very beginning of her journey only a few months into building Jiggy (and also the very beginning of my journey with building Female Startup Club!) Today we're getting up to speed on what's happened in her world since then and we deep dive into the power of her business model when it comes to collaborations with female artists, strategic partnerships with corporate clients and how she managed to get on Oprah's list of favourite things. And while I've got you here; if you're a founder yourself or you're just getting started with putting together your ideas to launch a business slash side hustle; something I've come across that's a problem for every founder at every stage is capital. Every entrepreneur or future founder I speak to - myself included - struggles with the money piece. We all need more money. So we've put together a comprehensive list of every grants and accelerator thats live right now - and we're keeping it updated weekly. There's some really good ones that are closing in a weeks time you should jump onto. To access the doc for free go to femalestartupclub.com/grants to get your copy. Ok let's jump into today's episode, this is Kaylin for Female Startup Club. LINK WE MENTION: Jiggy's Instagram Jiggy's TikTok Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Kaylin Marcotte for Female Startup Club. Welcome back to the show - if you're new here! Hi! I'm Doone, your host and hype girl in business. Every week we learn from 7, 8 and 9 figure female founders to understand their blueprint in business when it comes to money, marketing and mistakes. Women like Kaylin Marcotte the founder of Jiggy Puzzles. And if you've been around FSC since the very early days circa beginning of 2020 you might remember our first interview together. It's number 10 if you want to go back and listen to Kaylin's story at the very beginning of her journey only a few months into building Jiggy (and also the very beginning of my journey with building Female Startup Club!) Today we're getting up to speed on what's happened in her world since then and we deep dive into the power of her business model when it comes to collaborations with female artists, strategic partnerships with corporate clients and how she managed to get on Oprah's list of favourite things. And while I've got you here; if you're a founder yourself or you're just getting started with putting together your ideas to launch a business slash side hustle; something I've come across that's a problem for every founder at every stage is capital. Every entrepreneur or future founder I speak to - myself included - struggles with the money piece. We all need more money. So we've put together a comprehensive list of every grants and accelerator thats live right now - and we're keeping it updated weekly. There's some really good ones that are closing in a weeks time you should jump onto. To access the doc for free go to femalestartupclub.com/grants to get your copy. Ok let's jump into today's episode, this is Kaylin for Female Startup Club. LINK WE MENTION: Jiggy's Instagram Jiggy's TikTok Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long has it been since you've built a puzzle with your kids or gone on a neighborhood walk? Could the healing and connection you're seeking be found in a simple cardboard box or in your own backyard? In today's episode, we're joined by Kaylin Marcotte, founder of Jiggy Puzzles. She shares her story of discovering puzzles as a form of meditation and then building a company that elevates the common jigsaw puzzle into frameable art! Kaylin reveals the key practices that got her through "Shark Tank" and the pandemic years (practices that can fortify our own resilience too)!

“I wanted to elevate and modernize the classic puzzle,” says Kaylin Marcotte, who is indeed disrupting the category with her company Jiggy, which she founded in November of 2019. Even before the pandemic, she wanted to bring her number one stress reliever to people in a new way. Each puzzle features original frameable works by emerging female artists with whom the company shares its profits. A media darling, she recently appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and has an incredible story to share. Come on in and meet Kaylin!Top takeaways from today's episode:Figure out ways to find partners–partnerships drive so much brand awarenessFigure out ways to disrupt your categoryAs soon as you have an idea and a drive, start to build your audienceThink about what the community version of your brand looks like to youWhen it comes to your time, find the work life balance split that works for youQuotes• “Just do yourself a favor and start getting ahead. (45:22-45:28 | Kaylin) • “Think about what your community looks like to you. Is it your customers? What are the communities that you can bring into your brand and have them alongside you incentivized to help you grow and spread your reach?” (45:31-46:10 | Kaylin)• “In work/life balance, find the split that works for you.” (46:26-46:31 | Kaylin) Connect with Kaylin Marcotte:Instagram Jiggy | http://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzlesWebsite | http://www.jiggypuzzles.comInstagram Kaylin | https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/If you like what you're hearing we would LOVE for you to leave a rating or review so that others can find us! Simply click here, it takes ten seconds.: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/dearfoundherJOIN LINDSAY'S SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE + GRAB HER REELS CHEAT SHEET: https://bit.ly/reelscheatsheetInterested in Lindsay's INSTAGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS BOOTCAMP? EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPENMake sure you sign up for Lindsay's newsletter and have all of the takeaways from every podcast episode sent straight to your inbox. PLUS, you'll get a tip every week to help you grow and scale your own business.Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchukUse code FoundHer for 50% off your first month with both HiveCast and FiresidePodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode titled "Bootstrapping A New Business Idea", we chat with  Kaylin Marcotte, Founder and CEO of JIGGY Puzzles. Kaylin shares her experience working at the startup level with The Skimm, developing her idea for an elevated puzzle experience, and tips learned along the way for anyone who wants to take an idea and turn it into a reality.  --- In 2014, Kaylin Marcotte was working around the clock at a fast-paced startup and fell in love with puzzles as her nightly meditation. Burning through a puzzle a week, she grew tired of the outdated and uninspired designs. She dreamed up a puzzle that would be as beautiful as it was therapeutic. Five years later, JIGGY was launched with a vision to bring that same puzzle joy and relaxation to the world. The mission behind JIGGY is to reconnect people with both mindfulness and art; in the process, they're building a community centered on social impact and holistic health, all while supporting and amplifying emerging female creatives around the world. JIGGY aims to inspire others to unplug and experience art in a whole new way - one piece at a time.   CONNECT WITH JIGGY:   SITE  |  IG  |  FB  

Kaylin Marcotte, the Founder and CEO of JIGGY Puzzles, joins the show to share her journey from first employee at theSkimm to reinventing the jigsaw puzzle. Hear how to scale your business, create custom packaging, partner with incredible creatives, the science behind puzzles, and how Kaylin would approach a 1 million piece puzzle. Connect with Kaylin at JIGGYPuzzles.com and social media @JIGGYPuzzles and @KaylinMarcotte

This is Kaylin Marcotte for Female Startup Club. Welcome back to the show - if you're new here! Hi! I'm Doone, your host and hype girl in business. Every week we learn from 7, 8 and 9 figure female founders to understand their blueprint in business when it comes to money, marketing and mistakes. Women like Kaylin Marcotte the founder of Jiggy Puzzles. And if you've been around FSC since the very early days circa beginning of 2020 you might remember our first interview together. It's number 10 if you want to go back and listen to Kaylin's story at the very beginning of her journey only a few months into building Jiggy (and also the very beginning of my journey with building Female Startup Club!) Today we're getting up to speed on what's happened in her world since then and we deep dive into the power of her business model when it comes to collaborations with female artists, strategic partnerships with corporate clients and how she managed to get on Oprah's list of favourite things. And while I've got you here; if you're a founder yourself or you're just getting started with putting together your ideas to launch a business slash side hustle; something I've come across that's a problem for every founder at every stage is capital. Every entrepreneur or future founder I speak to - myself included - struggles with the money piece. We all need more money. So we've put together a comprehensive list of every grants and accelerator thats live right now - and we're keeping it updated weekly. There's some really good ones that are closing in a weeks time you should jump onto. To access the doc for free go to femalestartupclub.com/grants to get your copy. Ok let's jump into today's episode, this is Kaylin for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Kaylin's Instagram Jiggy's Instagram Jiggy's TikTok Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Archive : www.archive.com/FSC

This is Kaylin Marcotte for Female Startup Club. Welcome back to the show - if you're new here! Hi! I'm Doone, your host and hype girl in business. Every week we learn from 7, 8 and 9 figure female founders to understand their blueprint in business when it comes to money, marketing and mistakes. Women like Kaylin Marcotte the founder of Jiggy Puzzles. And if you've been around FSC since the very early days circa beginning of 2020 you might remember our first interview together. It's number 10 if you want to go back and listen to Kaylin's story at the very beginning of her journey only a few months into building Jiggy (and also the very beginning of my journey with building Female Startup Club!) Today we're getting up to speed on what's happened in her world since then and we deep dive into the power of her business model when it comes to collaborations with female artists, strategic partnerships with corporate clients and how she managed to get on Oprah's list of favourite things. And while I've got you here; if you're a founder yourself or you're just getting started with putting together your ideas to launch a business slash side hustle; something I've come across that's a problem for every founder at every stage is capital. Every entrepreneur or future founder I speak to - myself included - struggles with the money piece. We all need more money. So we've put together a comprehensive list of every grants and accelerator thats live right now - and we're keeping it updated weekly. There's some really good ones that are closing in a weeks time you should jump onto. To access the doc for free go to femalestartupclub.com/grants to get your copy. Ok let's jump into today's episode, this is Kaylin for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Kaylin's Instagram Jiggy's Instagram Jiggy's TikTok Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Archive : www.archive.com/FSC

We have Kaylin Marcotte, founder of Jiggy Puzzles, on the Female Founder World podcast! Kaylin was the first employee at successful media startup The Skimm, and started puzzling to unplug from work. It gave her the idea for Jiggy Puzzles: frameable, art-focused puzzles highlighting the designs of female artists. Three years later, she's sold over 250,000 puzzles and hit $1 million in yearly sales. Once Jiggy Puzzles launched, Kaylin DM'ed influencers and celebrities, and emailed editors to get traction. Then, Covid and lockdowns put a big spotlight on at-home hobbies and fuelled organic growth in 2020. Jiggy Puzzles first sold only through the brand's website, but in 2020 also landed its first retail partner: Anthropology, who found Jiggy Puzzles on Instagram. In 2022, Kaylin focused on wholesale partnerships, corporate gifts, and launching a new membership program and artist marketplace. This helped Jiggy Puzzles generate $1 million in sales. Links Learn more about Jiggy Puzzles: www.jiggypuzzles.com Join the Female Founder World online community home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/00c30313-1566-470a-a764-62010d8301bd  Become a Business Bestie subscriber: femalefounderworld.com/subscriber Get our quick case studies on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy

Can puzzles be an effective marketing strategy? This CEO thinks so. Today's case study takes us behind the scenes of a creative partnership between country music star Kacey Musgraves and a startup jigsaw puzzle company that led to a 97X increase in social reach for the brand. Here to share how she uses puzzles as a marketing platform for audience expansion is Kaylin Marcotte, founder and CEO of Jiggy, a modern, elevated jigsaw puzzle brand that supports emerging female artists around the world. Jiggy has been featured on Shark Tank, Oprah's Favorite Things and won over many celebrity fans. You'll walk away with new ideas for how you can expand your customer base by reaching new audiences in the most unexpected places. Thank you to our sponsor:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/ctc and mention “Cubicle To CEO” during onboarding!Connect with Kaylin:https://jiggypuzzles.com/Instagram @jiggypuzzles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiggypuzzlesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiggypuzzlesIf you enjoyed today's episode, please:Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you.Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or SpotifySubscribe for new episodes every Monday.Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport !Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/ctc to get started.

Kaylin Marcotte is the CEO and founder of JIGGY Puzzles—sustainable, artistic, bespoke jigsaw puzzles sweeping the world. Kaylin took her unlikely passion and turned it into a multi-million dollar business.  What was her brilliant idea, that got her 500k in funding from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank? If you guessed “boutique jigsaw puzzles”, you are correct!  We'll learn how Kaylin made a series of super smart decisions at exactly the right time to catapult her business forward during the pandemic, a time that saw many businesses close their doors.  Her story represents everything that I love and value on this show, so buckle up for a great conversation full of inspiration and laughy-laughy good times.  ➡️ Watch this episode on YouTube ➡️ Episode Highlights: beattheoftenpath.com ➡️ https://jiggypuzzles.com/

Kaylin Marcotte reinvented the jigsaw puzzle when she launched her company ‘Jiggy' on 2019. The direct-to-consumer puzzle company features art by emerging female artists, and specially formulated puzzle glue, allowing you to frame your puzzles after you make them; JIGGY puzzles are art - in pieces. At just two years old, JIGGY is already a cultural phenomenon, loved by Kacey Musgraves, Chrissy Teigen, Allison Williams, Sophia Bush, Demi Lovato, and more.  How she decided to launch her own company (she was formerly the first employee at theSkimm) How she modernized the jigsaw puzzle When to make your hobby your full time job  How she launched with $25,000 of her own savings, from her NY apartment  How she pivoted during covid and built a multi million dollar business in just a few years What her experience on Shark tank was like (Marc Cuban now invests) The mission driven aspect of her business— supporting emerging female artists An untapped resource she advises other entrepreneurs to take advantage of when trying to get something off the ground Lessons she's learned along the way.

Kaylin Marcotte struck a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank to help grow her business, Jiggy. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss paying attention to trends, auditing your own habits and practices, and finding a gap in the market that you can close. Entrepreneur.com explained that when Kaylin Marcotte, “set out to modernize the humble jigsaw puzzle, she had no idea what the journey would have in store. She launched Jiggy in November 2019 and has been at the forefront of the renewed puzzle boom, turning her unique mission-driven spin into a multi-million dollar business. As an early employee at theSkimm, Marcotte was accustomed to working long hours, being scrappy and resourceful — and often being stressed.” Learn more about Kaylin and Jiggy at https://www.jiggypuzzles.com

Kaylin Marcotte is the founder and CEO of Jiggy, a jigsaw puzzle company that turns independent artists' work into puzzles made for winding down and relaxing. Kaylin wanted to create puzzles that could live on as art after completion. This unique approach coupled with a commitment to low-waste packaging set her products apart in the market and earned the brand loyal fans, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Kaylin talks about her entrepreneurial journey from hobbyist to founder and imparts wisdom from her time as a marketing director and a management consultant. She discusses the nuances and challenges of running a product-based business and shares insights about the product development and marketing strategies that have helped Jiggy grow into a beloved brand. Follow Kaylin's entrepreneurial journey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/Keep up with Jiggy on Instagram @jiggypuzzlesCheck out Jiggy puzzles here: https://jiggypuzzles.com/

Kaylin Marcotte is the founder and CEO of JIGGY, a company at the intersection of jigsaw puzzles and artwork. While working as the first employee at theSkimm, a digital media company focused on bringing information to audiences in bite-size pieces, Kaylin discovered a passion for Jigsaw puzzles. She later combined her startup experience with her love of jigsaw puzzles to create JIGGY. JIGGY's designs highlight the work of female artists, and their puzzles can be found in various retailers across the country.Visit JIGGY at https://jiggypuzzles.com/Episode Notes “What would it look like if I made my dream puzzle?” How Kaylin began turning artwork into puzzle designs [0:20]Initial hurdles and learning how to navigate the supply chain, manufacturing, and customer service [4:30]Using the product's packaging to make puzzles a premium lifestyle product [8:42]Leading with community — how JIGGY tapped into the art community and began to build partnerships that support artists [12:17]Using your network to learn industry norms and scrap together a plan that works [17:04]Media training 101: Crafting JIGGY's narrative and preparing to pitch on Shark Tank [19:40]Not all money is created equal. The partnerships you form can greatly impact your business's future [25:48]Finding a personal connection with your business's mission and product [28:32]Kaylin's approach to work-life balance — focus on doing one thing well at a time rather than trying to stay balanced at all times [33:44]Time audits can be a great tool for finding ways to intentionally use your time and work with your own strengths [39:02]Sharing your business's story and resonating with audiences is an important step for growing your brand [48:44]Using both retail and direct-to-consumer models in order to best position JIGGY for consumers [51:26]The process of going from no retail partners to landing a partnership with Anthropologie [54:45]Leveraging social media to build community, receive feedback, evolve your brand, and generate buzz prior to launch [58:36]One of the hardest things about being a founder is dealing with issues that are out of your control [1:05:43]Pivoting a business model during COVID, how JIGGY created a product when supply chain problems left them without an inventory [1:10:21]Everyone is winging it — if you are not afraid are you learning new things? [1:15:15] Get more exciting entrepreneur content and podcast exclusives on StartupSavant.com. Watch Startup Savant founder interviews on YouTube and follow us on social media: Instagram TwitterLinkedIn

Episode Summary:As It Happens: Follow puzzle-maker Kaylin Marcotte as she builds her startup JIGGY during Covid – growing, pivoting, and getting her first big break. In two conversations over four months, we get an inside look at how Kaylin and her startup manage early growth while learning both what she needs to do next and who she is as an entrepreneur and a person.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Kaylin MarcotteKaylin is the founder & CEO of JIGGY, a direct-to-consumer jigsaw puzzle brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the humble jigsaw, and support female artists around the world. Prior to launching Jiggy, Kaylin founded Village Strategies, a marketing consultancy, and was the first employee at theSkimm, running its community marketing, social media and Skimm'bassadors. Kaylin holds a BA in political science and economics from Barnard College. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and spends her free time doing jigsaw puzzles of course, and running a 30-day plastic-free challenge program with her sister, Mackenzie.Insights from this EpisodeHow JIGGY worksWhat the science behind playing puzzles isThe differences of between being a female founder and male founder Kaylin's entrepreneur journey and what inspired her to found JIGGYThe community building process of JIGGYWhat the JIGGY Puzzle Club isKaylin's experience of being on SharkTankQuotes from the Show:“[About entrepreneurship] I thought it was a much more straightforward process and that, you know, you have an idea, you wanna get something made, there's these factories, they make it and you pay them and that's that”- Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [15:13]“[About Syd's experience on a class called ‘Art & Money'] The ways in which the art market works are really unusual, and there's a bit of wild west here”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [21:57]“[About women in the art world] Gender representation it's a big issue in terms of gallery space, museum space” Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [24:33]“[About dealing with competitors in the market] As your business grows and people hear about you more you will have copycats, and what I've learned about all of this is that you can't avoid people copying you and if you have to sue them to keep them away is a really bad way to live, you don't have enough money to keep doing that”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [26:05]“[About her experience on Shark Tank] The idea of just releasing control and not even knowing until it's live on TV, what that edit is gonna be, you know, you don't see anything before hand, it's definitely nerve wracking” Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [48:51]“[About the founder syndrome] What's next, what's the new shiny opportunity or what else should we do and finally I had an advisor and he was like yes of course like innovator die, always thinking of those things, but also like part of scaling is the less sexy, just you do what you've already done 10 times over ”- Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [1:00:21]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastKaylin MarcotteWebsite: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/Shark Tank: Kaylin Marcotte on the Shark TankSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

“I thought maybe there's a business I can build, not just my little hobby.” How can you turn a hobby into a full-blown business? Our guest today is Kaylin Marcotte, the founder and CEO of the puzzle company, JIGGY. Kaylin decided to start her business after seeing a whole in the market for a product that she so wanted to see made better -- puzzles. She shares how creating a product out of a passion allowed her to build the incredible business that she has today. Tune in this hump day episode and be inspired on this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at Kara@drinkhint.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/194 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/ Kaylin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/ JIGGY's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jiggypuzzles

Kaylin Marcotte learned firsthand about the high-pressure nature of startup ventures. During her time at theSkimm, she recalls a stressful environment where she was constantly working.  After each day, Kaylin found herself looking for a way to unwind and relax. First, she tried meditation and yoga with minimal results. Ultimately, jigsaw puzzles were just what she needed to soothe her mind but she was unimpressed with their visually dull appearance. On this week's Motivational Mondays, learn how Kaylin's company, Jiggy, reintroduced jigsaw puzzles to a modern audience. And find out how landing a $500,000 deal on Shark Tank took her company to the next level.   LEARN MORE: Visit Jiggy {https://jiggypuzzles.com/} Follow Jiggy on Instagram  {https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/} Follow Kaylin Marcotte on Instagram {https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/} Follow Kaylin Marcotte on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how Jiggy supports female artists around the world and hear about Kaylin's efforts to protect the environment. {https://thens.ls/308fzyt}

From a Product-Based Business Owner's UNIQUE perspective. Listen in to hear Kaylin Marcotte TOP 3 pieces of advice on branding and business and hear from her unique perspective. Kaylin is the founder & CEO of JIGGY, a direct-to-consumer jigsaw puzzle brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the humble jigsaw, and support female artists around the world. Prior to launching JIGGY, Kaylin founded Village Strategies, a marketing consultancy, and was the first employee at theSkimm, running its community marketing, social media and Skimm'bassadors. Kaylin holds a BA in political science and economics from Barnard College. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and spends her free time doing jigsaw puzzles of course, and trying to make an impact on plastic pollution, running Project Plastick with her sister, Mackenzie. ———TOPICS WE DISCUSS ——— The Structure of Artist Collaborations, Supporting Artists, Artist Community, Logistics of Product Brands, Solo Founder Tips, Solo Founder Life, Building Support, Scaling a Business, Female Entrepreneur Life, Mission-Driven Brands, The Reality of Brand Growth, Scaling a Business, Online and Offline Ventures, Finding Support, Covid Challenges, Loyal Community, Harvesting a Product-Based Community. ———JOIN THE DISCUSSION———INSTAGRAM/FACEBOOK: @blankroomdesignWEB: brandinggems.comGUEST: Kaylin MarcotteHome website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/Instagram: @jiggypuzzles HOST: Peggy BreeInstagram - @peggybreeClubhouse: @peggybree ——— NOMINATE YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ———Do you have any badass woman in mind that you want to hear their TOP 3 pieces of advice from? Build this community with us. Submit YOURSELF or ANYONE you want to hear from here: brandinggems.com. ——— THE BOOK COLLECTION ———View the latest book from BLANK ROOM: BRANDING QUICKIES, a book written by 20 amazing women who are experts in their fields, where they share their insights, stories, and tips in this branding and business game. ———YOUR NEXT STEP———Rate this podcast on Apple OR follow it on Spotify. An immediate virtual hug can be felt afterwards! Thanks for growing this podcast with us as we lift more and more voices from women-founded brands and businesses (remotely) from around the world! Luvvvvvvvvvv ya! ———PROMOTE YOUR BRAND?———Calling all entrepreneurs and brands! Want to sponsor this podcast and promote your b

Kaylin Marcotte is the founder and CEO of JIGGY, a brand that supports emerging female artists by turning their art into exciting jigsaw puzzles that are worth framing.Kaylin's fondness for jigsaw puzzles started when she was looking for a way to unwind after a long day at work. She was the first employee at the well-known digital media company, theSkimm, and was managing everything from their brand ambassador program, community building, to grassroots marketing. As one might expect with early-stage start-ups work can be all encompassing and exhausting, and Kaylin discovered that completing jigsaw puzzles helped to reduce her stress and the perfect nightly meditation for her. After discovering her newfound love of puzzling, Kaylin realized that many of the puzzle designs were outdated and there was an opportunity to make something more beautiful.Kaylin launched JIGGY in November 2019 and was able to navigate the pandemic challenges that hit her a few months in and grow the business to $1.6 million in sales within the first 9 months. Kaylin was also featured on Shark Tank and secured $500K from billionaire Mark Cuban. We'll chat with Kaylin about how she built the confidence to turn her hobby into a real business, how she navigated the pandemic and manufacturing challenges, what thoughtful growth means to her, and the many lessons she's learned building a company as a one woman show.In this episode, we'll talk to Kaylin about:* The early stages of Kaylin's career, years after college, and getting a job at theSkimm. [02:46]* Kaylin's inspiring approach to getting in front of the founders of theSkimm [5:02]* Getting into the startup world; challenges coming from a more corporate space. [8:08]* Lessons in learning on the job: how Kaylin drew inspiration from the young founders she worked for. [11:43]* Bringing the idea of Jiggy to life and how Kaylin picked up the hobby of making puzzles. [16:55]* How Kaylin supported herself through consulting work while getting the business off the ground. [21:29]* The foundations and relationships that Kaylin built in the early days of Jiggy. [23:11]* Jiggy's first nine months and Kaylin's approach to the bootstrap philosophy. [29:28]* The important connection that Kaylin developed with Anthropologie. [33:40]* Kaylin's experiences appearing on Shark Tank and her thinking going into it. [36:46]* Nervous feelings and preparation; how Kaylin managed to nail her appearance on the show. [39:20]* The funding that Kaylin received from Mark Cuban and the fruits of this important relationship so far. [40:56]* The team structure at Jiggy and why Kaylin has chosen to keep the company relatively small. [43:09]* The surprising elements of the business that have brought Kaylin the most satisfaction and joy! [45:38]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIREFollow Kaylin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/* Jiggy Puzzles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/* Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello my beautiful woman inc listeners. I am so excited to introduce my guest this week, Kaylin Marcotte. Kaylin is the founder & CEO of JIGGY, a direct-to-consumer jigsaw puzzle brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the humble jigsaw, and support female artists around the world. You may have seen her on Shark Tank, where she landed a major deal with billionaire investor Mark Cuban. Each Jiggy box comes with puzzle glue and a straight edge so you can turn your finished puzzle into a gorgeous art piece which are designed by female artists around the world who receive a portion of every sale. They are honestly so pretty and I am obsessed with all of their collaborations. You can find Kaylin on instagram at @kaylinmarcotte and @jiggypuzzles. Now, let's get over to my conversation with Kaylin.

Jiggy is a DTC brand for beautiful puzzles featuring the designs of emerging female artists. Founder & CEO Kaylin Marcotte was inspired to launch Jiggy after enjoying the ritual of finishing a puzzle week after week, but finding the designs dated and ordinary. Self-care was heating up, and it was the ultimate way for her to find presence and unwind without the glare of screens and technology. As the first employee for trending newsletter company theSkimm, Kaylin quickly caught the entrepreneurial bug, and after bootstrapping Jiggy for awhile, she landed an amazing opportunity to pitch the sharks on Shark Tank at the beginning of the pandemic.  Kaylin shares the behind the scenes details of what it was like to be on the show during the beginning of the pandemic, how she prepared for the influx of attention, and what came out of it, along with the importance of taking bets on yourself. I know you'll enjoy hearing her story today. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Jiggy Follow @jiggypuzzles on Instagram The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Episode 112: Imagine heading up to the cottage, opening the closet doors, and pulling out your favorite (and likely very outdated) childhood puzzle. After the dust settles and you've found a home for every little piece, you put it away and go on with your day. While on a digital detox and in search of a practical mediation tool, CEO and Founder of Jiggy Puzzles, Kaylin Marcotte, discovered a huge piece missing in the puzzle industry. On today's episode, the two entrepreneurs discuss Kaylin's experience bootstrapping an entire company completely solo, pitching her product on Shark Tank, and building a community of puzzle lovers — who would have thought?! Kaylin supports up-and-coming female artists by featuring their artwork on Jiggy puzzles and includes all the tools you'll need to put your masterpiece up on the wall. Who doesn't want to showcase all that hard work? Tune in to hear how Kaylin built her wings on the way down and rejigged the puzzle experience.   Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, subscribe, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast to uncover the real reel. Follow Kaylin on Instagram @jiggypuzzles. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  HELLOFRESH – Go to HelloFresh.com/realreel12 and use code realreel12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with Kaylin Marcotte, Founder of Jiggy Puzzles Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Instagram: @jiggypuzzles YMBAB Instagram: @youmightbeabadasspodcast

Jiggy Puzzles partners with female artists to create modern jigsaw puzzles that are worth framing. Listen as founder Kaylin Marcotte describes what led her to build a jigsaw puzzle company, the ins and outs of the production process, and how they're supporting female artists through a new campaign.