In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I sit down with Dan Demski, co-founder and CEO of Unbound Merino, a premium clothing brand.
Dan shares his journey from struggling with heavy travel packing to creating Unbound Merino, which offers versatile and sustainable garments from Merino wool.
Launched via a successful crowdfunding campaign, the brand now generates $40 million in global business.
Dan discusses the importance of having passionate co-founders, the benefits of remote work, and strategies for scaling a business without external capital.
He emphasizes the importance of making work fun and fulfilling and provides practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to test and launch new product ideas successfully.
(02:08) The Birth of Unbound Merino
(03:49) Crowdfunding Success
(06:11) Building the Brand
(10:38) The Power of Partnerships
(14:46) From Crowdfunding to E-commerce
(17:53) Scaling with Facebook Advertising
(21:17) Sustaining Growth and Profitability
(26:47) Building a Personal Brand: Challenges and Choices
(29:41) The Importance of Fun in Work
(30:54) Starting a Business with Limited Resources
(34:33) Marketing Strategies and Experiments
(41:30) Expanding Product Lines and Customer Feedback
(44:23) Online Presence and Future Plans
(45:08) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
🟪 Connect with Dan Demski
Unbound Merino Website: https://unboundmerino.com
Unbound Merino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unboundmerino/
Dan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandemsky/🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio
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