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		<title>Emma Weinberg &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #350: Buttah</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Emma Weinberg, the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her cousin’s husband, Max Branstetter.]]></description>
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<p>Cheers! It is here. The 8th Annual Thanksgiving Family Special. This time, our <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest is Emma Weinberg. Emma aka Emmy aka Em aka Emmalation 2025 is the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 350: Emma Weinberg – Buttah</h2>



<p>Emma Weinberg, the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her cousin’s husband, Max Branstetter. Hear how she met her husband Ben from across the pond, her manufacturing trips to Turkey, how she successfully teased Buttah’s first drop, the best memories from skiing in Stratton, and the New York vs. London Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A. This episode covers everything from production runs to <em>Marcell the Shell</em>. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>When did Emma know Ben was her soulmate</li><li>How did Lou and Em decide what was in Buttah&#8217;s first drop</li><li>What will future Buttah drops look like</li><li>How do you learn to ski as an adult</li><li>Emma&#8217;s accent</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Emma at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @ButtahLondon, and on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/EmmaGWein/" target="_blank">@EmmaGWein</a></p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/emma-weinberg-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Meeting Ben</strong><ul><li>[0:32] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#104;i&#112;po&#100;ire&#99;t&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;x&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;sting.c&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:37] Connect with Emma at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @ButtahLondon, and on Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/EmmaGWein/" target="_blank">@EmmaGWein</a></li><li>[3:09] How did Emma meet her husband Ben</li><li>[3:27] Happy Anny, Emma &amp; Ben!</li><li>[4:48] When did Emma know Ben was her soulmate</li><li>[5:38] How did Emma &amp; Ben continue their romance</li><li>[6:25] How would Emma&#8217;s college self react if she knew she&#8217;d marry Ben </li></ul></li></ul>



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<ul><li><strong>The Buttah Story</strong><ul><li>[7:43] Check out Buttah at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a></li><li>[8:38] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">Buttah</a> come from</li><li>[9:05] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/pages/about-us" target="_blank">Lou</a>!</li><li>[10:45] What makes Lou a great business partner</li><li>[11:55] How did Lou and Em meet each other</li><li>[13:31] How did Lou and Em design the Buttah clothes &amp; Buttah brand</li><li>[15:53] How were their manufacturing trips to Turkey</li><li>[19:29] Shoutout, Karen &amp; Scott!</li><li>[20:38] How many production runs did it take for it to feel like Buttah</li><li>[21:38] How did they decide what was in Buttah&#8217;s first drop</li><li>[23:19] How long before the launch did they start <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Buttah&#8217;s Instagram</a></li><li>[25:18] How do you have a successful clothing brand launch</li><li>[26:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.itsbagels.com/" target="_blank">It&#8217;s Bagels</a> Collab</li><li>[27:47] UGC (User-Generated Content) post on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li>[27:56] How&#8217;s it make Emma feel to see people wearing Buttah clothes</li><li>[29:10] What will future Buttah drops look like</li><li>[30:19] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Emma</li></ul><ul><li>[30:20] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[30:22] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1024x683.jpg" alt="Emma Weinberg MOH Buttah" class="wp-image-11287" width="730" height="487" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-400x267@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-768x512@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-1024x683@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-500x333@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dana-Max-Wedding-937-2-800x534@2x.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" /><figcaption>G.M.O.H.O.A.T.</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: Skiing in Stratton, Vermont &amp; Dance</strong><ul><li>[30:58] Shoutout, Steve &amp; Phyllis!</li><li>[31:09] What do Emmy&#8217;s childhood memories skiing in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stratton.com/" target="_blank">Stratton</a>, Vermont mean to her</li><li>[32:24] How do you learn to ski as an adult</li><li>[34:04] What was the hand thing Emmy did when she was cold</li><li>[35:28] What does she love about dance </li></ul></li><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[38:28] What&#8217;s a Quirk Emma has</li><li>[39:15] What&#8217;s her biggest Pet Peeve</li><li>[40:04] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent she has</li><li>[40:39] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/VF9-sEbqDvU?si=14m4CnqYpXrnzRhS" target="_blank">MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON</a></em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A: New York vs. London</strong><ul><li>[41:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/167jr7e/nyc_iconic_must_try_food_items/" target="_blank">Food</a></li><li>[41:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60763-Activities-c20-New_York_City_New_York.html" target="_blank">Nightlife</a></li><li>[42:10] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.westend.com/" target="_blank">Theatre</a> or Theater</li><li>[42:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/London" target="_blank">Cost of Living</a></li><li>[42:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://whufc.com/en" target="_blank">Sports Fandom Culture</a></li><li>[44:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-British-Accent-and-a-New-York-Accent" target="_blank">Accent</a></li><li>[45:49] Connect with Emma at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buttahlondon.com/" target="_blank">ButtahLondon.com</a>, on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/buttahlondon/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahlondon" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @ButtahLondon, and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/EmmaGWein/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@EmmaGWein</a></li></ul><ul><li>[46:41] What are Emma&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li><li>[47:27] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li><li>[47:38] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Emma</li><li>[47:42] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em>&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[47:45]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li><li>[47:47] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;xp&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;n&#103;.c&#111;m">m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;xpo&#100;ca&#115;ti&#110;g&#46;&#99;o&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[47:52] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;sti&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;o&#109;">&#109;&#97;x&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;od&#99;as&#116;&#105;ng.&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Emma Weinberg on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. Buy some Buttah. And have a Happy Thanksgiving! Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Justin Baer &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars &#038; Co.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Justin Baer, the Founder and CEO of Collars &#038; Co., joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from 50 business ideas to creating The Original Dress Collar Polo.]]></description>
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<p>It might take lots of good ideas to find one that really pops. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> guest, Justin Baer. Justin is the Founder and CEO of Collars &amp; Co. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 259: Justin Baer – Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars &amp; Co.</h2>



<p>Justin Baer, the Founder and CEO of Collars &amp; Co., joins the show to share his journey from 50 business ideas to creating The Original Dress Collar Polo. Hear how to add styles to your line, drive revenue through email, go viral on TikTok, come up with business ideas, and raise entrepreneurial children. This episode covers everything from collars to coupons. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What other business ideas was Justin most excited about</li><li>How do you raise money for a cause</li><li>Where did the idea for Collars &amp; Co. come from</li><li>What email formats and designs work best</li><li>Did Justin know the different types of collars when he started designing them</li><li>What&#8217;s the best lesson he learned from his parents</li><li>DC Food Tourism by Justin</li><li>What&#8217;s Mark Cuban like in person</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Justin at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/" target="_blank">CollarsAndCo.com</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/collarsandcoclothing/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@collarsandcoclothing" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @CollarsAndCoClothing.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/justin-baer-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Serial Entrepreneurship</strong><ul><li>[0:31] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;hip&#112;o&#100;ire&#99;t.c&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">m&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;od&#99;a&#115;t&#105;&#110;g.co&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:40] Connect with Justin at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/" target="_blank">CollarsAndCo.com</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/collarsandcoclothing/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@collarsandcoclothing" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @CollarsAndCoClothing</li></ul><ul><li>[2:10] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/jbauerfit/" target="_blank">Justin Bauer</a> &#8211; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justin-bauer-wild-inventor-of-clip-grip-and-bakesplit/id1422144338?i=1000417177016" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </em>#1</a>: Wild Inventor of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2143259754/clip-grip-universal-handle-attachment-for-any-cont" target="_blank">Clip Grip</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/shop/product/adjustable-silicone-baking-sheet-divider-for-meal-preparation-and-roasting-8472597" target="_blank">BakeSplit</a></li><li>[2:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cinnamontoastcrunch.com/" target="_blank">Cinnamon Toast Crunch</a> (CTC)</li><li>[2:57] What other business ideas was Justin most excited about</li><li>[3:21] His <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbaer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[3:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbaer" target="_blank">The Cure Card</a></li><li>[3:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cvs.com/" target="_blank">CVS</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.riteaid.com/" target="_blank">Rite Aid</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.walgreens.com/topic/duane-reade/duane-reade.jsp" target="_blank">Duane Reade</a></li><li>[4:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://shop.entertainment.com/" target="_blank">Entertainment Book</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.groupon.com/" target="_blank">Groupon</a></li><li>[4:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/nonprofit-fundraising-executives-lists" target="_blank">Nonprofits</a></li><li>[5:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bcrf.org/" target="_blank">Breast Cancer Research Foundation</a> (BCRF)</li><li>[5:27] How do you raise money for a cause</li><li>[6:05] How did Justin get into the text message and communication business space</li><li>[6:59] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://charityhappenings.org/" target="_blank">Charity Happenings</a></li><li>[7:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a></li><li>[8:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.apple.com/kb/sp622" target="_blank">iPad 2</a></li><li>[8:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excel" target="_blank">Excel</a></li><li>[8:55] <a href="https://www.qr-code-generator.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">QR Code</a> (Quick Response)</li><li>[9:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google</a></li><li>[10:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.guggenheim.org/" target="_blank">Guggenheim</a></li><li>[10:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://certain.com/products/event-management-software/" target="_blank">Check In Easy</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://certain.com/products/event-management-software/" target="_blank">Certain Software</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.oracle.com/" target="_blank">Oracle</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-1024x538.png" alt="Justin Baer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars &amp; Co." class="wp-image-7870" width="734" height="386" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co..png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Justin-Baer-Collars-Co-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-259-Prolific-Tailor-Founder-of-Collars-Co.-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px" /><figcaption>Look at that collar</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Collars &amp; Co. Story</strong><ul><li>[11:24] C what I did there</li><li>[11:41] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/" target="_blank">Collars &amp; Co.</a> come from</li><li>[12:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/collections/mens-polos" target="_blank">Dress Collar Polo</a></li><li>[13:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shopify.com/" target="_blank">Shopify</a></li><li>[13:52] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/collars-and-co/" target="_blank">Shark Tank</a></em></li><li>[14:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22581-dopamine#:~:text=Dopamine%20is%20a%20neurotransmitter%20made,%2C%20mood%2C%20attention%20and%20more." target="_blank">Dopamine</a></li><li>[14:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/CMO-chief-marketing-officer" target="_blank">Chief Marketing Officer</a> (CMO)</li><li>[14:51] How do you go viral on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@collarsandcoclothing" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li>[16:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/collarsandcoclothing" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>[17:04] How do you add styles to your line</li><li>[17:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/products/cutaway-collar-polo-white?variant=40843074601120" target="_blank">Cutaway Collar</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/collections/semi-spread-collar-polos" target="_blank">Semi-Spread Collar </a></li><li>[18:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp#:~:text=Revenue%20is%20the%20money%20generated,sales%20on%20the%20income%20statement." target="_blank">Revenue</a></li><li>[19:01] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO15qTiUhLI" target="_blank">They&#8217;ve gone to plaid!</a>&#8221; from <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/" target="_blank">Spaceballs</a></em></li><li>[19:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/" target="_blank">Social Media</a></li><li>[19:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/" target="_blank">Email List</a></li><li>[19:39] How do you drive revenue through email</li><li>[20:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://useinsider.com/glossary/top-of-the-funnel/#:~:text=Top%20of%20the%20funnel%20refers,a%20product%2C%20service%20or%20brand." target="_blank">Top of Funnel</a></li><li>[20:52] What email formats and designs work best</li><li>[21:48] Interesting</li><li>[21:52] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li><li>[22:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mailchimp.com/marketing-glossary/drip-campaign/" target="_blank">Drip Campaigns</a></li><li>[22:57] Smooth</li><li>[23:01] Did Justin know the different types of collars when he started designing them</li><li>[23:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.walkme.com/glossary/wfh/" target="_blank">Working From Home</a> (WFH)</li><li>[24:16] Shoutout, Dana &amp; Andrew!</li><li>[24:51] How did Justin learn how to build an apparel business</li><li>[25:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-riccobono-25b8821b" target="_blank">Chris Riccobono</a> from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.untuckit.com/" target="_blank">UNTUCKit</a></li><li>[25:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ama.org/the-definition-of-marketing-what-is-marketing/" target="_blank">Marketing</a></li><li>[25:34] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ralph-Lauren/dp/0847837432" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a></em> by Ralph Lauren, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/American-Dreamer-Life-Fashion-Business/dp/1101886218" target="_blank">American Dreamer</a></em> by Tommy Hilfiger</li><li>[26:11] What can entrepreneurs learn from Justin&#8217;s Collars &amp; Co. journey</li><li>[26:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://liquiddeath.com/" target="_blank">Liquid Death</a></li></ul><ul><li>[27:41] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul><ul><li>[27:42] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity</strong><ul><li>[28:46] How do you come up with business ideas</li><li>[29:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Entrepreneurship</a></li><li>[29:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uspto.gov/" target="_blank">United States Patent and Trademark Office</a> (USPTO)</li><li>[29:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.toysrus.com/" target="_blank">Toys&#8221;R&#8221;Us</a></li><li>[30:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.monster.com/" target="_blank">Monster.com</a></li><li>[30:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/media-kit-examples" target="_blank">Media Kit</a></li><li>[30:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.yellowpages.com/" target="_blank">Yellow Pages</a></li><li>[30:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.koonsford.com/" target="_blank">Koons Ford</a></li><li>[33:27] What&#8217;s the best lesson Justin learned from his parents</li><li>[33:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.zendesk.com/blog/cold-calling/#:~:text=Cold%20calling%20is%20a%20form,to%2Ddoor%20interactions%2C%20too." target="_blank">Cold Calling</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-1024x538.jpeg" alt="Justin Baer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars &amp; Co." class="wp-image-7874" width="643" height="338" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-1024x538.jpeg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-400x210.jpeg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-768x403.jpeg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-500x263.jpeg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-400x210@2x.jpeg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co.jpeg 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/collars-co-500x263@2x.jpeg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px" /><figcaption>Look at those collars</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[35:16] What board game idea did Justin have as a kid</li><li>[35:37] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">Indiana University</a> (IU)</li><li>[35:45] What&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://markcubancompanies.com/" target="_blank">Mark Cuban</a> like in person</li><li>[36:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.peterjones.com/" target="_blank">Peter Jones</a>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443370/" target="_blank">Dragons&#8217; Den</a></em></li><li>[37:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleball" target="_blank">Pickleball</a></li><li>[38:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uber.com/" target="_blank">Uber</a></li><li>[38:35] What does Justin miss most about living in NYC</li><li>[39:01] DC Food Tourism by Justin</li><li>[39:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.carminesnyc.com/locations/upper-west-side" target="_blank">Carmine&#8217;s</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shunleerestaurants.com/location/shun-lee-west/" target="_blank">Shun Lee</a></li><li>[40:03] Shoutout, Spense &amp; Jason!</li><li>[40:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.caesars.com/tropicana-ac/restaurants/carmines" target="_blank">Carmine&#8217;s</a> at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.caesars.com/tropicana-ac" target="_blank">The Trop</a></li><li>[41:23] Connect with Justin at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://collarsandco.com/" target="_blank">CollarsAndCo.com</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/collarsandcoclothing/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@collarsandcoclothing" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @CollarsAndCoClothing</li></ul><ul><li>[42:15] What are Justin&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[42:31] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[42:47] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[42:49] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[42:51] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;po&#100;ca&#115;&#116;ing.&#99;om">ma&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;i&#110;g.com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[42:56] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;odca&#115;t&#105;&#110;g.&#99;&#111;&#109;">max&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;in&#103;.co&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Justin Baer on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about it. And try out some new shirts with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Billy Thompson &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #244: Pit Stain Punisher, Founder of Thompson Tee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Billy Thompson, the Founder and President of Thompson Tee, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from working in the mailroom at WME to creating the original sweat proof undershirt.]]></description>
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<p>Just because you can&#8217;t get funding doesn&#8217;t mean you shouldn&#8217;t start the business. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> guest, Billy Thompson. Billy is the Founder and President of Thompson Tee. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 244: Billy Thompson – Pit Stain Punisher, Founder of Thompson Tee</h2>



<p>Billy Thompson, the Founder and President of Thompson Tee, joins the show to share his journey from working in the mailroom at WME to creating the original sweat proof undershirt. Hear Billy’s personal history with sweat, how to stay in business for over 10 years, sell a product over a million times, conquer financial pressure, and the Seventh Degree of Kevin Bacon. This episode covers everything from <em>Entourage</em> to the Billowing Effect. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>How do you move up in the talent agency world</li><li>What was the next big step after developing the shirt design</li><li>Can I hire Billy as my hype man</li><li>What&#8217;s the difference between visiting Las Vegas and living in Las Vegas</li><li>How did Billy start selling private jets</li><li>Some cold calling</li><li>What is hyperhidrosis</li><li>Where&#8217;s the Beef?</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Billy at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thompsontee.com/" target="_blank">ThompsonTee.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/thompson-tee/s?k=thompson+tee" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompsontee" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/billy-thompson-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; WME</strong><ul><li>[0:32] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;h&#105;p&#112;&#111;di&#114;&#101;ct.&#99;&#111;&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;x&#64;maxp&#111;d&#99;&#97;s&#116;i&#110;g&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:42] Connect with Billy at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thompsontee.com/" target="_blank">ThompsonTee.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/thompson-tee/s?k=thompson+tee" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompsontee" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[1:49] Starting off hot-T</li><li>[2:17] <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> episodes with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/nancy-cartwright/" target="_blank">Nancy Cartwright</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/carlton-calvin/" target="_blank">Carlton Calvin</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/george-carter-iii/" target="_blank">George Carter III</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/scott-hanson/" target="_blank">Scott Hanson</a></li><li>[2:37] Can I hire Billy as my hype man</li><li>[3:15] How was his experience at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wmeagency.com/" target="_blank">William Morris Endeavor</a> (WME)</li><li>[3:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.salesforce.com/" target="_blank">Sales</a></li><li>[4:08] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hbo.com/entourage" target="_blank">Entourage</a></em></li><li>[4:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Diller" target="_blank">Barry Diller</a></li><li>[4:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_League" target="_blank">Ivy League</a></li><li>[5:14] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-wiatt-a908a130" target="_blank">Jim Wiatt</a></li><li>[5:47] How did Billy start selling private jets (PJs)</li><li>[7:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mentoring.org/" target="_blank">Mentor</a></li><li>[7:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp" target="_blank">Revenue</a></li><li>[7:48] True story</li><li>[7:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.guardianjet.com/jet-aircraft-online-tools/aircraft-brochure.cfm?m=Bombardier-Global-Express-XRS-51" target="_blank">Global Express</a></li><li>[8:30] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.santamonica.com/" target="_blank">Santa Monica</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_County,_California" target="_blank">Orange County</a></li><li>[8:58] Ooooh foreshadowing</li><li>[9:05] How do you move up in the talent agency world</li><li>[10:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/humanresources.asp" target="_blank">HR</a> (Human Resources)</li><li>[10:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/coldcalling.asp" target="_blank">Cold Calling</a></li><li>[11:13] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.caa.com/" target="_blank">CAA</a> (Creative Artists Agency), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICM_Partners" target="_blank">ICM Partners</a> (International Creative Management)</li><li>[12:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/what-networking-and-why-do-you-need-do-it#:~:text=Networking%20is%20the%20process%20of,you%20make%20informed%20career%20decisions." target="_blank">Networking</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-1024x538.png" alt="Billy Thompson - Wild Business Growth Podcast #244: Pit Stain Punisher, Founder of Thompson Tee" class="wp-image-7408" width="716" height="376" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px" /><figcaption>Billy, Billy, Billy</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Thompson Tee Story</strong><ul><li>[13:24] Not Thompson Tea</li><li>[13:40] What is Billy&#8217;s personal history with sweat</li><li>[15:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.billieeilish.com/" target="_blank">Billie Eilish</a></li><li>[15:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ispot.tv/brands/dHa/degree-deodorants" target="_blank">Degree Ads</a></li><li>[16:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/technology/Internet" target="_blank">Internet</a></li><li>[16:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152#:~:text=Hyperhidrosis%20(hi%2Dpur%2Dhi,cause%20social%20anxiety%20and%20embarrassment." target="_blank">Hyperhidrosis</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweathelp.org/" target="_blank">International Hyperhidrosis Society</a> (IHS)</li><li>[17:22] Shoutout, Dad &amp; Duct Tape!</li><li>[17:31] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088559/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_macgyver" target="_blank">MacGyver</a></em></li><li>[19:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/privateequity.asp" target="_blank">Private Equity</a> (PE), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/ceo.asp" target="_blank">CEO</a> (Chief Executive Officer)</li><li>[20:04] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-VITO-Very-Important-Officer/dp/0471675199" target="_blank">Get to VITO (The Very Important Top Officer)</a></em> by Anthony Parinello</li><li>[22:23] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randychoi" target="_blank">Randy Choi</a> &amp; Uncle <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/randy-branstetter/" target="_blank">Randy Branstetter</a>!</li><li>[22:53] How did Billy find the material </li><li>[23:14] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gore-tex.com/" target="_blank">GORE-TEX</a></li><li>[24:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thompsontee.com/technology/" target="_blank">Patent</a></li><li>[24:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thompsontee.com/technology/" target="_blank">Billowing Effect</a></li><li>[26:03] What was the next big step after developing the shirt design</li><li>[26:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://undershirtguy.com/" target="_blank">UndershirtGuy.com</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://undershirtguy.com/category/sweat-management/" target="_blank">Sweat Management</a></li><li>[28:11] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://priceisright.com/" target="_blank">The Price Is Right</a></em> aka &#8220;Come on dowwwwwwwn!&#8221;</li><li>[29:08] Outpour lolol</li><li>[30:01] How do you stay in business for 10 years</li><li>[33:30] Very Cool</li><li>[33:49] How do you sell a product over a million times</li><li>[34:01] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare" target="_blank">The Tortoise and the Hare</a></em></li><li>[34:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/big_box_retailer.asp#:~:text=What%20Stores%20Are%20Considered%20Big,products%20and%20services%20for%20purchase." target="_blank">Big Box Retailers</a></li><li>[34:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quid_pro_quo" target="_blank">Quid Pro Quo</a></li><li>[35:13] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.edibasics.com/edi-by-industry/the-retail-industry/" target="_blank">EDI</a> (Electronic Data Interchange)</li><li>[36:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/public-relations-pr.asp" target="_blank">PR</a> (Public Relations)</li><li>[36:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.score.org/" target="_blank">SCORE</a> (Service Corps of Retired Executives)</li><li>[36:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sba.gov/" target="_blank">SBA</a> (Small Business Administration)</li><li>[37:24] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtvjbmoDx-I" target="_blank">1984</a>&#8221; Apple Commercial, &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FZNYXKHwNw" target="_blank">Where&#8217;s the Beef?</a>&#8220;</li><li>[38:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.riteaid.com/" target="_blank">Rite Aid</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.walmart.com/" target="_blank">Walmart</a></li><li>[38:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shopify.com/blog/what-is-ecommerce" target="_blank">eCommerce</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/" target="_blank">Google Analytics</a></li><li>[39:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shopify.com/blog/what-is-direct-to-consumer" target="_blank">Direct-to-Consumer</a> (DTC)</li><li>[39:37] Nice one, Max</li><li>[40:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://human.marketing/" target="_blank">Human Marketing</a></li></ul><ul><li>[40:37] So excited to speak at Podcast Movement 2023! It&#8217;s August 21-24 in Denver. Register and join the fun at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcastmovement.com/" target="_blank">PodcastMovement.com</a></li></ul><ul><li>[40:38] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-1024x709.jpg" alt="Billy Thompson - Wild Business Growth Podcast #244: Pit Stain Punisher, Founder of Thompson Tee" class="wp-image-7409" width="595" height="412" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-400x277.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-768x532.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-500x346.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-400x277@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee.jpg 1120w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Billy-Thompson-Thompson-Tee-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-244-Pit-Stain-Punisher-Founder-of-Thompson-Tee-500x346@2x.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px" /><figcaption>Quick <em>Pit</em> Stop</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[41:38] What&#8217;s the difference between visiting <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitlasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a> and living in Las Vegas</li><li>[42:08] What&#8217;s Billy&#8217;s favorite hobby</li><li>[42:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/rc-car/s?k=rc+car" target="_blank">RC Cars</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-terrain_vehicle" target="_blank">ATVs</a> (All-Terrain Vehicles)</li><li>[43:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gatesnotes.com/Home" target="_blank">GatesNotes</a>, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Lifetime-Lessons-Learned-Company/dp/0399592091" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ride of a Lifetime</a></em> by Robert Iger</li><li>[44:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.disney.com/" target="_blank">Disney</a></li><li>[44:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Eisner" target="_blank">Michael Eisner</a></li><li>[46:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/profitmargin.asp#:~:text=Investopedia%20%2F%20Laura%20Porter-,What%20Is%20Profit%20Margin%3F,subtracting%20all%20of%20its%20costs." target="_blank">Margin</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://techcrunch.com/" target="_blank">Tech</a> (Technology)</li><li>[46:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pixar.com/" target="_blank">Pixar</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.apple.com/stevejobs/" target="_blank">Steve Jobs</a></li><li>[47:04] How do you conquer financial pressure</li><li>[47:16] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Mind-Thomas-J-Stanley/dp/0740718584" target="_blank">The Millionaire Mind</a></em> by Thomas J. Stanley</li><li>[47:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dopamine#:~:text=my%20dopamine%20levels%3F-,What%20is%20dopamine%3F,send%20messages%20to%20each%20other." target="_blank">Dopamine</a></li><li>[48:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/" target="_blank">Starbucks</a></li><li>[48:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pitneybowes.com/us" target="_blank">Pitney Bowes</a></li><li>[51:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000102/" target="_blank">Kevin Bacon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://oracleofbacon.org/" target="_blank">Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon</a></li><li>[51:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001718/" target="_blank">Kyra Sedgwick</a></li><li>[52:20] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086822/" target="_blank">V</a></em></li><li>[52:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001743/?ref_=tt_ov_st" target="_blank">Marc Singer</a>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083630/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1" target="_blank">The Beastmaster</a></em></li><li>[54:39] Billy Thompson: The Seventh Degree of Kevin Bacon</li><li>[55:08] Connect with Billy at <a href="https://thompsontee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ThompsonTee.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/thompson-tee/s?k=thompson+tee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompsontee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[56:02] What are Billy&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li><li>[57:00]&nbsp;Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[57:31] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[57:35]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[57:39] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;&#100;&#99;ast&#105;ng.&#99;&#111;&#109;">max&#64;ma&#120;po&#100;ca&#115;ti&#110;&#103;&#46;com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[57:44] Sign up for the&nbsp;<em>Podcasting to the Max</em>&nbsp;newsletter at&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a>&nbsp;and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;ma&#120;pod&#99;as&#116;i&#110;g&#46;c&#111;&#109;">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;d&#99;a&#115;tin&#103;.&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Billy Thompson on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about it. Then hit the schvitz with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Athena Kasvikis &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #231: Bra Architect, Founder of Behave Bras</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Athena Kasvikis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Behave Bras]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Athena Kasvikis, the Founder and CEO of Behave Bras, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share her journey from hating the bras on the market to creating the wire-free line of bras made for the biggest busts.]]></description>
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<p>Struggling with a problem? Fix it yourself. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> guest, Athena Kasvikis. Athena is the Founder and CEO of Behave Bras. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 231: Athena Kasvikis – Bra Architect, Founder of Behave Bras</h2>



<p>Athena Kasvikis, the Founder and CEO of Behave Bras, joins the show to share her journey from hating the bras on the market to creating the wire-free line of bras made for the biggest busts. Hear entrepreneurship lessons from brand management, how to break into a challenging industry, say yes to everything, talk to your customers more, and what makes Wegmans such a magical place. This episode covers everything from the bra industry to running through brick walls. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>How was Athena&#8217;s experience in StamVegas</li><li>What&#8217;s the biggest difference between working in the corporate world and starting your own company</li><li>How did Athena develop the actual bras</li><li>The Lingerie Mafia</li><li>Who do you know</li><li>What&#8217;s a decision Athena made that turned into an inflection point for the business</li><li>Has she tested her Weird Talent</li><li>What&#8217;s the best way to make commuting more bearable</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Athena at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://behavebras.com/" target="_blank">BehaveBras.com</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/behavebras/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/BehaveBra" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/behavebras" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @BehaveBras.</p>



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<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/athena-kasvikis-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; Brand Management</strong><ul><li>[0:31] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;hi&#112;&#112;&#111;di&#114;&#101;&#99;t&#46;co&#109;" target="_blank">ma&#120;&#64;m&#97;xpo&#100;c&#97;s&#116;&#105;&#110;g&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:40] Connect with Athena at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://behavebras.com/" target="_blank">BehaveBras.com</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/behavebras/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/BehaveBra" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/behavebras" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @BehaveBras</li><li>[2:18] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtmYj96iAyc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oh, behave!</a></li><li>[2:26] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/tim-timmons/" target="_blank">The Big D</a>!</li><li>[2:42] How was Athena&#8217;s experience in Stamford, CT aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://stamford-downtown.com/" target="_blank">StamVegas</a></li><li>[3:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15102-summer-fridays-gain-traction.html#:~:text=are%20Summer%20Fridays%3F-,Summer%20Fridays%20are%20a%20type%20of%20flexible%20scheduling%20that%20allows,and%20apply%20to%20Fridays%20only." target="_blank">Summer Fridays</a></li><li>[3:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.i95highway.com/" target="_blank">I-95</a></li><li>[3:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.norwalkct.org/" target="_blank">Norwalk</a>, CT</li><li>[3:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.indiana.edu/" target="_blank">Indiana University</a> (IU)</li><li>[5:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://us.pg.com/" target="_blank">P&amp;G</a> (Procter &amp; Gamble), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Products" target="_blank">Sun Products</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.henkel-northamerica.com/" target="_blank">Henkel</a></li><li>[5:54] What <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneurship</a> lessons did Athena learn from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brand-management.asp#:~:text=Brand%20management%20is%20a%20function,strong%20awareness%20of%20the%20brand." target="_blank">brand management</a></li><li>[6:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://resources.workable.com/assistant-brand-manager-job-description" target="_blank">ABM</a> (Assistant Brand Manager or Associate Brand Manager)</li><li>[6:30] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/ceo.asp" target="_blank">CEO</a> (Chief Executive Officer) </li><li>[9:13] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mba.com/explore-programs/choose-and-compare-programs/what-is-an-mba" target="_blank">MBA</a> (Masters of Business Administration)</li><li>[9:38] Skip this part</li><li>[9:52] What&#8217;s the biggest difference between working in the corporate world and starting your own company</li><li>[11:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/limited-liability-company-llc#:~:text=A%20Limited%20Liability%20Company%20(LLC,an%20LLC%20are%20called%20members." target="_blank">LLC</a> (Limited Liability Company), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google</a></li><li>[11:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/salestax.asp" target="_blank">Sales Tax</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.salestaxinstitute.com/sales_tax_faqs/what_is_nexus" target="_blank">Nexus</a></li><li>[12:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/what-networking-and-why-do-you-need-do-it#:~:text=Networking%20is%20the%20process%20of,one%2Don%2Done%20setting." target="_blank">Networking</a></li><li>[12:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-1024x538.png" alt="Athena Kasvikis - Wild Business Growth Podcast #231: Bra Architect, Founder of Behave Bras" class="wp-image-7009" width="734" height="386" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Athena-Kasvikis-Behave-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-231-Bra-Architect-Founder-of-Behave-Bras-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px" /><figcaption>Athena Kaz!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Behave Bras Story</strong><ul><li>[13:08] What&#8217;s different about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://behavebras.com/" target="_blank">Behave Bras</a></li><li>[16:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naivete" target="_blank">Naivete</a></li><li>[16:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting</a></li><li>[16:49] Am I glad I didn&#8217;t know how hard entrepreneurship would be</li><li>[17:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cost-benefitanalysis.asp" target="_blank">Cost-Benefit Analysis</a></li><li>[17:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/unicorn.asp" target="_blank">Unicorn</a></li><li>[18:47] Come on, Max</li><li>[19:05] How did Athena develop the actual bras</li><li>[19:17] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mentoring.org/" target="_blank">Mentor</a></li><li>[19:32] The Lingerie Mafia</li><li>[20:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://techcrunch.com/" target="_blank">Technology</a> (Tech)</li><li>[20:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://behavebras.com/pages/about-stayz" target="_blank">Stayz</a></li><li>[22:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/" target="_blank">Waltham</a>, MA</li><li>[22:41] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://masschallenge.org/" target="_blank">MassChallenge</a></li><li>[23:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivTXv0YwxQE" target="_blank">Yeah, dude!</a></li><li>[24:17] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/Chief-Operating-Officer-COO#:~:text=A%20chief%20operating%20officer%20(COO)%20is%20the%20corporate%20executive%20who,in%2Dcommand%20within%20the%20company." target="_blank">COO</a> (Chief Operating Officer)</li><li>[24:54] Randy Branstetter – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/randy-branstetter/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> #171</a>: The Chicken Man aka The Chicken Mafia</li><li>[25:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cpg.asp" target="_blank">CPG</a> (Consumer Packaged Goods)</li><li>[27:34] Ohhhhhhh</li><li>[29:00] Who do you know</li><li>[29:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://oukosher.org/" target="_blank">OU Certification</a></li><li>[30:54] What&#8217;s a decision Athena made that turned into an inflection point for the business</li><li>[31:05] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2022/03/07/athena-kasvikis-shark-tank-specialty-bra-line-greece-ny-native/9379030002/" target="_blank">Shark Tank</a></em></li><li>[33:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/write-your-business-plan#:~:text=works%20for%20you-,Business%20plans%20help%20you%20run%20your%20business,key%20elements%20of%20your%20business." target="_blank">Business Plan</a></li><li>[34:43] How did <em>Shark Tank</em> find Athena</li><li>[35:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-kasvikis-b912b11" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[36:12] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources</strong><ul><li>[37:13] How can you be and stay creative</li><li>[37:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accounting.asp#:~:text=our%20editorial%20policies-,What%20Is%20Accounting%3F,regulators%2C%20and%20tax%20collection%20entities." target="_blank">Accounting</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/finance/?hl=en" target="_blank">Finance</a></li><li>[37:46] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://preferredcfo.com/what-is-fractional-cfo/#:~:text=A%20fractional%20CFO%20is%20an,of%20a%20full%2Dtime%20CFO." target="_blank">Fractional CFO</a> (Chief Financial Officer), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/toolkit/cpa-exam" target="_blank">CPA</a> (Certified Public Accountant)</li><li>[37:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/plstatement.asp#:~:text=The%20profit%20and%20loss%20(P%26L,and%20the%20cash%20flow%20statement." target="_blank">Profit &amp; Loss Statement</a> (P&amp;L)</li><li>[38:17] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2021/09/21/advertising-slogans#:~:text=What%20is%20an%20advertising%20or,affinity%20with%20a%20target%20audience." target="_blank">Marketing Slogan</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/" target="_blank">Social Media</a></li><li>[39:11] Same here!</li><li>[40:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.onepeloton.com/" target="_blank">Peloton</a></li><li>[41:17] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@behavebras" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li>[41:32] How do you talk to your customers more</li><li>[41:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/best-lists-by-market-segment" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li>[42:57] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/investor.asp#:~:text=by%20Julius%20Mansa-,What%20Is%20an%20Investor%3F,expectation%20of%20receiving%20financial%20returns." target="_blank">Investors</a></li></ul></li></ul>



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<ul><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[43:54] What&#8217;s a Weird Talent Athena has</li><li>[44:21] Has she tested that talent</li><li>[44:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://zoom.us/" target="_blank">Zoom</a></li><li>[44:40] Nice one</li><li>[45:05] What&#8217;s a quirk Athena has</li><li>[46:26] What&#8217;s her biggest pet peeve</li><li>[46:44] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/" target="_blank">The Wizard of Oz</a></em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[48:17] How involved is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kevinoleary.com/" target="_blank">Mr. Wonderful</a> these days</li><li>[49:04] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/" target="_blank">The Princess Bride</a></em></li><li>[49:15] What&#8217;s the best way to make commuting more bearable</li><li>[49:58] Shoutout, Shannon, Kim, and Gary! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://simon.rochester.edu/" target="_blank">Simon Business School</a></li><li>[50:15] Is Athena a bigger <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/" target="_blank">Dinosaur Bar-B-Que</a> or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wegmans.com/" target="_blank">Wegmans</a> fan</li><li>[51:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/income.asp" target="_blank">Income</a></li><li>[52:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160817005074/en/all%C2%AE-and-Snuggle%C2%AE-Create-a-Dirt-Free-Dugout-Experience-at-Little-League-Baseball%C2%AE-World-Series" target="_blank">Little League World Series</a> (LLWS)</li><li>[52:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kroger.com/" target="_blank">Kroger</a> </li><li>[52:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stopandshop.com/" target="_blank">Stop &amp; Shop</a></li><li>[53:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a></li><li>[53:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://elementthree.com/blog/4-of-the-best-lifestyle-brands-and-how-they-got-there/" target="_blank">Lifestyle Brand</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://rockcontent.com/blog/love-brand/" target="_blank">Love Brand</a></li><li>[55:04] Connect with Athena at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://behavebras.com/" target="_blank">BehaveBras.com</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/behavebras/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/BehaveBra" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/behavebras" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @BehaveBras</li><li>[55:48] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Powers" target="_blank">Austin Powers</a></em></li></ul><ul><li>[55:51] What are Athena&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[56:34] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about the podcast. And 5 stars on Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify if you&#8217;re feeling extra nice</li></ul><ul><li>[56:50] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[56:52] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[56:55] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;dca&#115;t&#105;&#110;g&#46;c&#111;&#109;">max&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;o&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;ti&#110;&#103;&#46;c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[57:00] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;casti&#110;&#103;.c&#111;m">m&#97;x&#64;ma&#120;p&#111;&#100;cas&#116;ing.&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Athena Kasvikis on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about it. And watch <em>Austin Powers</em> with them. Oh, Behave! Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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