Who would've thought having celiac would lead to this innovation? For this founder, it did. Jordan Weitz, co-founder of @Keychainhq, fueled by his own experience with celiac disease became obsessed with the CPG space. Rightfully so, you have to be incredibly careful what you put in and on your body. And that means knowing which brands you can trust. But what no one does...is turn that into a successful business idea. @jordanweitz_23 identified a major gap in how brands find manufacturing partners during his obsession with the CPG space and turned it into an innovative platform that streamlines the connection between brands and manufacturers. Flash to creating Keychain, a marketplace designed to help brands find the best manufacturer for the product development needs. Working with brands like Dr. Pepper, Mars, Cadbury, Sonic, and thousands more, Jordan has built the world's largest CPG database with 1M+ products & 30K+ manufacturers. In this episode of @turningpropod, Jordan discusses how he used his expertise to build confidence and drive the company forward, his struggles with sleep, how he maintains balance, and how fitness has improved his quality of life. This season of the podcast is delivered to you by @_ShipPlug. They make shipping simpler and more cost-efficient. We breakdown… ➝ The celiac diagnoses that started it all ➝ How a cold DM started Keychain ➝ Jordan's journey of rapid growth and securing funding ➝ His battle with insomnia and sleep tips ➝ How how built his team ➝ Organic growth and SEO being major acquisition channels ➝ Getting comfortable with posting on social media And much more. Check out the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=SrP7lGv-…

Remind me to manifest Platter's acquisition by calling myself an "acquired Ben", because clearly it worked for Brett. Got to sit down with Youtuber @brettconti92 on the @turningpropod who's now on his new venture of starting his own DTC tea brand. Content creation has always been so fascinating to me so it was cool to learn about Brett's approach to it where he uses his YouTube channel as an outlet to explore his curiosities like life in NYC or what it's like to start a new business. Hats off to the man—he turned a passion into his profession and his dreams into a reality. When I grow up, I want to be a professional Brett too.

What do Netflix and the Yankees have in common? Their staff never wants to leave. This is why 👇 They're not a 'family'. Nick DiNatale, founder of @_ShipPlug, learned very quickly that having a team made of A players who are accountable and want to make a lot of money is more valuable. And with top-of-market talent often choosing high-paying teams, ShipPlug follows the same system. Nick noted in our latest podcast episode how ShipPlug changed their way of life. Check out the full clip to see how and what he's learned about team dynamics while building ShipPlug.

Very excited to release this new episode with the Australia ecom legend and founder of Ecommerce Equation, @EcomJayWright. Jay is a seasoned entrepreneur who's carved out a unique niche, overseeing $16M/month in FB Ad spend and supporting over 2,000 brands. With a background in finance and a talent for scaling businesses, Jay's journey began with the co-founding of Search Insights, Australia's leading e-commerce digital marketing agency. Today, Jay helps e-commerce founders navigate the challenges of online retail and develop in-house capabilities, focusing on sustainable growth. In this episode of @turningpropod, Jay shares valuable insights from his 12+ year journey, from the highs of launching products that rapidly scale to seven figures to the challenges of transitioning from agency life to hands-on brand building. This season of the podcast is delivered to you by @_ShipPlug. They make shipping simpler and more cost-efficient. 00:00 - Introduction to Jay Wright 04:48 - The transition from agency life to founding ecommerce brands 09:49 - The ethics of agencies and staying true to client success 16:02 - The challenge of saying "no" to new opportunities 18:09 - The entrepreneur's itch to build and the necessity of focus 28:00 - Hiring high-level talent and its impact on business growth 32:42 - Characteristics of top-performing ecommerce founders 37:04 - Upcoming ecommerce trends to look out for 42:19 - The impact of family on the entrepreneurial journey 54:35 - Planning and preparation for Q4 and Black Friday in ecommerce Bookmark this and watch the full episode when you can:

This week's new podcast episode is a special one to me. I joined the @colgateuniv entrepreneurship program, @colgatetia, in 2016 with the goal of becoming an entrepreneur one day. I quickly realized that all the young, hungry entrepreneurs around me were paying close attention to the Danehy siblings (Jake Danehy / Caroline Danehy) building Fair Harbor as the blueprint to building a successful business out of Colgate. Fast forward to today and it all comes full circle. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Caroline Danehy to talk about the journey of building an iconic fashion brand that's turning ocean plastic waste into stylish, quality clothing. She's saving our oceans one swimsuit at a time. This is her story: Caroline is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Fair Harbor, a brand that creates eco-friendly swimwear and apparel from recycled plastic bottles. And she's making waves in the fashion industry with her commitment to sustainability and innovation. She founded the brand in 2014 with her brother Jake while she was still in high school. Crazy impressive. They started as a bootstrapped company and now, Fair Harbor has re-used 36+ million plastic bottles. In this episode, we'll cover: ➝ Caroline’s journey building a brand while she was still in high school ➝ How her childhood summers in Fair Harbor set the tone for the brand ➝ The strategies and decisions that helped them grow so quickly ➝ and much more... Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Caroline Danehy and Fair Harbor 00:02:04 - The Origin Story: Inspiration from Childhood 00:04:42 - The First Steps: Bootstrapping and Trunk Shows 00:06:34 - The Nostalgic Vibe of Fair Harbor 00:11:17 - Sustainable Innovation: Turning Plastic Bottles into Clothing 00:27:17 - Dealing with Rejection: Lessons from the Early Days 00:30:09 - Building Brand Momentum: The Role of Marketing and PR 00:35:56 - Maintaining a Strong Company Culture 00:38:43 - Vision for the Future: Expanding Fair Harbor 00:41:42 - The Personal Connection: Fair Harbor as a Lifestyle Brand 00:44:06 - The Role of Community Engagement: Beach Cleanups This season of the podcast is delivered to you by @_ShipPlug. They make shipping simpler and more cost-efficient. Watch the full episode below or search "Turning Pro Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts.