Making the Brand with Billy Draper

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Jake Miller, the founder and CEO of Fellow Products. Fellow, based in San Francisco, is a luxury hardware company working to provide you with the perfect cup of coffee. Jake discusses the success he had with Kickstarter, the trials and tribulations of managing a supply chain, and his pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Cheryl Kaplan, the founder and President of M. Gemi. M. Gemi is a direct-to-consumer luxury shoe company based in New York and Boston, with an office in Florence. Cheryl discusses the importance of a strong customer relationship, and going the extra mile to differentiate the company's brand identity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Seph Skerritt, the founder and CEO of Proper Cloth. Proper Cloth is a direct-to-consumer custom shirtmaker based in New York City. Seph discusses insights around bootstrapping a consumer business, decision-making, and developing an effective brand that has doubled sales year over year since launch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Tim Brown, the founder and CEO of AllBirds. AllBirds is a direct-to-consumer sustainable footwear company based in San Francisco. Tim discusses the importance of sustainability, his career as a professional soccer player in New Zealand, and the various challenges he's faced in building the AllBirds brand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Leslie Voorhees Means, the founder and CEO of Anomalie. Anomalie is a direct-to-consumer wedding dress company based in San Francisco. Leslie discusses the importance of a strong supply chain, and the high pressure of on-time delivery in the wedding dress industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Ryan Black, the founder and CEO of Sambazon. Sambazon is the market leader in acai-based food and beverages. Ryan discusses the origins of his idea to bring the acai berry to the United States, and the challenges he faced along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Lori Coulter and Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin, the founders of Summersalt Swimwear. Lori and Reshma discuss the importance of brand loyalty in a seasonal business, and the power of the direct-to-consumer movement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Jonathan Shokrian and Bryan Lalezarian, the minds behind MeUndies. Jonathan and Bryan explain how they got involved in the underwear business, and various lessons they've learned along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Doug Bouton, the co-founder and President of Halo Top Creamery. Doug, an ex-lawyer, explains how he got involved in the ice cream business, the company's foundation, and the challenges he and his team continue to find ways to overcome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Making the Brand with Billy Draper. On this show, we'll talk to founders and leaders of growing consumer-focused companies that are finding ways to stand out, differentiate, and delight their customers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.