Ever thought your “terrible idea” could actually change your life? This episode dives into how one messy, imperfect prototype turned into a viral product — and a thriving business.
Chevy, founder of Buddy Design, went from sketching ideas at home to building a brand that caught the internet’s attention. Her story proves you don’t need perfection — you need persistence, creativity, and the courage to start.
In this inspiring and tactical episode of The One Percent Podcast, hosts Vin and Shane sit down with Chevy to uncover the journey from concept to viral success. She opens up about early failures, design struggles, navigating tariffs, and how she built momentum online through authenticity and adaptability.
What you’ll learn:
1. How Chevy transformed a “bad” prototype into a hit product
2. The behind-the-scenes process of going from idea to market
3. Smart ways to test your product before spending big
4. Handling setbacks like manufacturing issues and shipping delays
5. The mindset shift that helped her turn fear into innovation
6. How social media virality actually happens (and what doesn’t work)
7. Lessons for entrepreneurs building physical products from scratch
Stay until the end for Chevy’s personal framework for validating product ideas — and how she decides whether to pivot, pause, or push forward.
Connect with Chevy:
Website: https://buddydesign.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/buddydesign
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chevy-buddydesign
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