In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker interviews Steph Nightingale, founder of Stimmie, a premium, reusable toothpick designed to address the gaps traditional floss and toothbrushes leave behind. Drawing on over 13 years of experience in dental care, Steph shares how personal recovery, patient insights, and a commitment to quality led to the creation of Stimmie.

The conversation explores product innovation, early-stage funding, manufacturing partnerships, and the importance of retailer and consumer feedback in building a sustainable brand. Steph also discusses merchandising strategies, scaling challenges, and her vision for high-profile collaborations that could further elevate the brand.

This episode offers valuable lessons in customer-centric product development and the realities of bringing a health-focused consumer product to market.

Listen now to learn how Steph transformed a simple dental tool into a growing brand with national recognition — and why truly listening to customers is key to lasting success.

Listen in as they share about:

• Customer Feedback & Development
• Funding & Business Growth
• Manufacturing & Operations
• Retail Strategy & Merchandising
• Sustainability & Industry Perspective
• Community & Networking

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.shopstimmie.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-nightingale-899b6118/?originalSubdomain=ca 

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• Episode music by Super Fantastics