In this episode of Step-by-Step, I chat with Jenny Lei, the founder of Freja — the minimalist handbag brand that grew from an idea into a $13M business.
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - The Interview Bag That Started It All
6:20 - Launching Right Before the Pandemic
10:15 - Manufacturing Struggles & the $2,000 Sample
14:45 - From Dropshipping to a Real Brand
20:58 - Breaking Even, Then Breaking Through
27:30 - Building a Brand, Not Just a Bag
34:02 - Celebs, Content, and Going Viral
40:47 - Team Growth & Staying Independent
47:55 - Mindset Shifts & Journaling as a Superpower
👜 Check out Freja: https://frejanyc.com
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