Summary

In this episode of the Dirty Heifers podcast, hosts Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna welcome July Mack, the founder of Winston and Walter Artisanal Products. July shares her inspiring journey from making soap for senior citizens to creating a successful business specializing in horror-themed bath bombs and soap molds. The conversation delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and navigating competition in an ethical manner. July emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive people and the lessons learned throughout her journey. The episode concludes with a discussion on future aspirations and the importance of building a brand that resonates with customers.

Chapters

00:00 Welcoming July Mack to the Podcast

05:19 July's Journey into Soap Making

13:23 Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Beginners

16:49 Upcoming Products and Future Plans

16:58 Building Community in Soap Making

17:54 Growing Together: Business Models and Customer Relationships

19:32 Future Aspirations: Goals for Winston and Walter

21:20 Innovations in Soap Making: New Product Development

23:38 Navigating Business Challenges: Risks and Strategies

26:14 Quality vs. Quantity: The Balancing Act

27:11 Expanding Reach: The Importance of Conferences

28:00 Shipping Solutions: Overcoming Barriers

30:12 Sharing Knowledge: The Open Community of Soap Makers

30:31 Handling Competition and Imitation

38:57 Building Relationships with Customers

42:09 The Impact of Social Media on Business

45:14 Navigating Product Challenges and Innovations

45:40 The Drama of the Candle Industry

46:31 Ethics in Business: Copying and Competition

47:43 Personal Experiences with Copycats

49:50 The Impact of Copying on Creativity

51:51 Overcoming Adversity in Business

52:23 The Future of Business and Personal Growth

53:29 Dirty Heifers intro with bubbles and cow.mp4

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