It started with one sewing machine, a pile of flat inner tubes — and a big idea about American manufacturing. Lanette Fidrych shares how Cycle Dog grew from sewing dog leashes out of discarded bike tubes to becoming a nationally distributed, U.S.-made pet product manufacturer. She discusses scaling production from her home to a full factory and retail/tavern space, the brand’s commitment to sustainability, and the importance of creating meaningful manufacturing jobs. Lanette also explains how in-house production accelerates innovation and enables the company to repurpose waste into new products.

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