If you are a frequent traveler, especially if you take your work with you, you know that having multiple bags can be hectic.

Our guest this week found his hands full of bags and quickly realized that he needed a versatile bag that could fit all his business and personal items.  

He went to the market and didn’t find one.

That’s what inspired Chad Mellen, Founder, and CEO of Knack Inc., to create the concept of a “One Bag Life" and the Knack Bag.

This bag effectively combines a business bag and a duffel bag into one airline-compliant luggage.

But just like any other entrepreneur, the journey was not straightforward. In fact, it took him three years, from idea to prototype to the first sale.

But the wait was worth the while, with the initial inventory selling out in three months.

Tune in to listen to his story and the powerful guiding principle that has seen his company grow tremendously.

Key Takeaways

- Transitioning from corporate to the entrepreneurial world (01:15)

- Overcoming manufacturing obstacles (10:20)

- Idea to prototype to first sale (11:25)

- Direct to consumer marketing strategy (12:30)

- Assembling a team to bring a product to life (17:29)

- Going and above and beyond for customers (20:22)

- Knack Bags big goals (24:34)

Additional Resources 

Learn more about Chad and Knack Bags

• KnackBags.com
• https://www.instagram.com/knackbags/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadmellen/

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