Transforming DTC via supply chain innovations with Boll & Branch CEO Scott Tannen | E1809
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This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to http://squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Plunge. Go to https://plunge.com and use code twist150 for $150 off your cold plunge tub. NetSuite, by Oracle. The business management software that handles every aspect of your business in an easy-to-use cloud platform. Schedule a FREE product tour and receive your FREE guide: “Seven Actions Businesses Need to Take Now” at NetSuite.com/TWIST. * Today’s show: Boll & Branch CEO Scott Tannen joins Jason to discuss taking control of the supply chain (11:40), building a trusted brand through transparency (18:12), the importance of boots-on-the-ground methodology (28:02), and much more! * Time stamps: (0:00) Boll & Branch CEO Scott Tannen joins Jason (3:12) Boll & Branch’s position in the market (4:53) The origin story, insights gained about supply chains, and increasing product quality (10:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (11:40) Going deep into the supply chain dynamics and Boll & Branch’s key innovation (16:05) The benefits of organic cotton and creating a cost of goods advantage (18:12) How traceability sets Boll & Branch apart as a textile brand (24:40) Plunge - Go to https://plunge.com and use code twist150 for $150 off (26:11) Hotels and the hospitality business (28:02) The importance of Fairtrade certification and the boots-on-the-ground methodology (38:33) NetSuite - Download your free KPI Checklist at http://netsuite.com/twist (40:04) Human rights, inclusion, and global wages (45:10) The impact of inflation post-covid and the changes in consumer behavior (46:48) The cost of marketing and the channels that work * Check out Boll & Branch: https://www.bollandbranch.com/ FOLLOW Scott: https://twitter.com/scotttannen * Read LAUNCH Fund 4 Deal Memo: https://www.launch.co/four Apply for Funding: https://www.launch.co/apply Buy ANGEL: https://www.angelthebook.com Great recent interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland, PrayingForExits, Jenny Lefcourt Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow Jason: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis * Follow TWiST: Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.founder.university/podcast
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