#352 - Building a Profitable Timeless Brand: 20 Years, 8 Figures, 100% Bootstrapped with Parker Thatch | DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are Built | Podwise
This podcast interviews Matt Grenby and Irene Chen, co-founders of the eight-figure bootstrapped luxury goods company Parker Thatch. The conversation traces their entrepreneurial journey, highlighting a pivot from an e-stationery concept to a successful handbag line, emphasizing the importance of market timing and adaptability. They discuss the challenges of scaling a bootstrapped business, the crucial role of systems thinking in achieving scalability, and the importance of focusing on core competencies. The founders also share their strategy for building a strong brand identity and community engagement through their weekly PTTV show. The interview concludes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on navigating the challenges of growth and building a sustainable business.
