How Stuart Jenkins built a factory from scratch, faced rejection, and now is growing at 100%

After 48 years in footwear, Stuart Jenkins didn't retire—he built a factory in China from scratch to launch Blumaka. What started as a bold leap turned into a brand doing nearly $5M and growing 100% year over year.

This episode is for any founder in the grind—Stuart breaks down:

✅ How he found product-market fit across 3 channels: OEM midsoles, direct-to-consumer insoles, and his own Fleks brand ✅ The toughest rejections that almost broke the business ✅ Why sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's a competitive advantage ✅ How to build a global team with minimal headcount ✅ Why conviction—not capital—is what gets you through chaos

He's competing with giants—and winning. Watch how he did it.

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