B2B Breakthrough Podcast

In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Will Ford, the President and Co-Founder of LaunchBoom, a crowdfunding platform for startups. Together, they explore the world of crowdfunding and how it can revolutionize the way entrepreneurs validate and test new products with less risk.

Join them as they discuss:

• Benefits of Crowdfunding
• Why People Use Crowdfunding as a Validation and Testing Method
• LaunchBoom's Approach to Pre-Launch Preparation
• Cost of Launching with LaunchBoom
• LaunchBoom's Success in the Glamping and Hotel Category
• The Future of Crowdfunding
• Sourcing Products from Alibaba.com and LaunchBoom's Assistance
  
  

Will Ford is a crowdfunding expert, entrepreneur, and business leader who is passionate about bringing innovation to life. He is the President and Co-Founder of LaunchBoom, a tech-enabled consulting company that helps creators turn their consumer product ideas into profitable businesses through crowdfunding. LaunchBoom's proprietary software and expert support combine to make the once complex and costly process of launching a new product simple and affordable.

With his passion for innovation and his expertise in crowdfunding, Will has helped LaunchBoom become one of the most respected and trusted brands in the crowdfunding industry. LaunchBoom is a certified partner of Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Dalmore, StartEngine, and Wefunder and has managed more successful crowdfunding campaigns than any other agency in the world. Will also serves as a strategic advisor and board member for several businesses, a non-profit, and is a proud member of The Century Club in San Diego.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Ciara Cristo, who is the Brand Marketing Specialist at Alibaba.com.

Join them as they discuss:

• Finding the right suppliers and building relationships on Alibaba.com
• Preview of the upcoming Alibaba.com event CoCreate 2024 in Vegas on utilizing emerging technologies
• Impact of personalization on buyer experience

Ciara has had a rich career in marketing and is currently a Brand Marketing Specialist at Alibaba.com, where she leads marketing initiatives to drive awareness and engagement with the brand. Prior to Alibaba.com, she worked as a Brand Supervisor at Pereira O’Dell, an independent creative advertising agency. She has also worked at global creative agencies like Ogilvy and Cramer-Krasselt.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Meghan Asha, Founder and CEO of FounderMade, a platform that connects CPG brands with retailers and helps scale the brands.

Join them as they discuss:

• Meghan's belief in the power of entrepreneurship
• The evolution of FounderMade
• FounderMade's unique approach to trade shows
• Insights on the future of e-commerce
• The importance of vulnerability and intuition
• Focusing on fulfillment instead of happiness
  
  

Meghan Asha is the CEO of FounderMade, a platform and conference series that connects best-in-class consumer brands to retailers, distributors, and investors. Under her leadership, FounderMade has partnered with innovative brands, including RXBar, BulletProof Coffee, Vital Proteins, Target and Starbucks. Inspired by her entrepreneur father, Meghan has always had a passion for building and empowering companies. 

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Vivek Ranchandani, Director of Digital, and Eric Lee, Growth Manager at Superline Wholesale. 

Join them as they discuss:

• The Origins of Superline Wholesale
• Utilizing social media platforms for marketing
• Balancing uniqueness and broader appeal in the fashion industry
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and brand-building pillars
• Dynamics of luxury streetwear brands and establishing a clear identity
  
  

Vivek is the Director of Digital at Superline Wholesale. The company is redefining the wholesale apparel experience by offering blank garments that B2B clients can repurpose and rebrand as their own. At Superline Wholesale, Vivek oversees the digital marketing strategy across social, CRM, product development, systems, and more. Over an eight-year career in fashion and retail, he has worked with global brands like L’Oreal and Brite Creations. 

As a college dropout, Eric was limited in his career options. However, he learned from his mistakes and made the best out of his situation. Three years ago, he started working for my family business, where he built and sold his first online apparel company. Currently, he is working on Solid Basics, which is a vertically integrated apparel wholesale company that sells im-printable apparel and sources apparel for retailers and companies. We stand by our ability to deliver quality at an affordable price. 

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Samir Balwani, the CEO of QRY. 

Join them as they:

• Highlight the importance of resilience and problem-solving as a business owner
• Consider strategies for growing and scaling brands
• Talk about the value of collaboration
• And more!
  
  

Samir Balwani is the CEO of QRY, a media agency for direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce brands. QRY enables brands to accelerate their growth and increase their revenue by rapidly optimizing campaigns and identifying new opportunities. The agency’s unique approach blends full-funnel advertising with rigorous ad experimentation. Samir is also an author at Chief Advertiser. 

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Mark Brohan, Senior Vice President of B2B and Market Research at Digital Commerce 360.
Join them as they:

• Discuss the evolution of B2B marketplaces
• Dive in into the changing face of B2B buyers
• Explore the future of B2B marketplaces
• Shine a light on the role of AI in B2B marketplaces
• And much more!

Mark Brohan is the Senior Vice President of B2B and Market Research at Digital Commerce 360. With a master's degree in journalism from American University, Mark has been covering e-commerce since 1998. He has extensive experience in analyzing trends and providing strategic insights in the B2B e-commerce and marketplace industry. Mark's expertise lies in understanding the evolving landscape of online retail and the impact of B2B marketplaces on various industries.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Yikun Shao, the Head of Supply Chain for B2B North America at the Alibaba Group.

Join them as they explore:

• How Alibaba.com is revolutionizing global trade
• The role of AI in global sourcing and efficiency
• Future trends in logistics
  
  

Yikun stands out in the field of global trade and logistics innovation, bringing nearly two decades of industry experience to his role as Head of Supply Chain for Alibaba.com's North American B2B business. Before his current role, Yikun spent over 15 years gaining expertise in global trade and business consulting with PwC across China, Japan, and the United States. His primary skills lie in international business development, strategic planning, customs, and trade, as well as supply chain planning and logistics management.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.


Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Yikun Shao, the Head of Supply Chain for B2B North America at the Alibaba Group.

Join them as they explore:

• The challenges business owners experience in cross-border trade
• How to choose the perfect custom broker for your needs
• Why businesses must consider cultural differences in cross-border trade
• How Alibaba.com's logistic services help buyers in their purchasing journeys

Yikun stands out in the field of global trade and logistics innovation, bringing nearly two decades of industry experience to his role as Head of Supply Chain for Alibaba.com's North American B2B business. Before his current role, Yikun spent over 15 years gaining expertise in global trade and business consulting with PwC across China, Japan, and the United States. His primary skills lie in international business development, strategic planning, customs, and trade, as well as supply chain planning and logistics management.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Julianna Dahbura, the founder of Deco Beauty, a popular nail-art sticker brand now sold in popular retailers like Urban Outfitters. 
Join them as they explore how…

• Deco Beauty transitioned from startup to popular business
• To build  a strong brand and community around a product
• To establish value of long-term goals in entrepreneurship 
• And much more!

Julianna Dahbura is the founder of Deco Beauty, a popular nail-art sticker brand now sold in retailers like Urban Outfitters. Deco are “a community of nail art lovers who want to connect over our love of everything nails.” After starting in 2015 as a nail polish brand, Julianna pivoted to nail art, launching her range of stickers in 2020. She says that “Nails are all about what the wearer wants, and that’s why my stickers are different and why people can’t get enough of them!”

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

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In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Stephanie Cartin, CEO of Entreprenista.
Join them as they:

• Talk about scaling a side hustle into a full-fledged business
• Shine a light on building and maintaining successful partnerships
• Explore how to leverage social media for business growth
• And much more!

Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Entreprenista and co-founder of Socialfly. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, Stephanie has helped numerous brands grow their online presence and achieve success through strategic marketing campaigns. She is the co-author of "Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista's Guide to Using Social Media To Grow Your Business,” and a recent recipient of the SmartCEO Brava award.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara Cristo
• Kickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreate
• Crowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford

 Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty. 

B2B Breakthrough Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so