Stay ConnectedHost Billy Draper interviews founders and leaders of consumer-facing businesses, from sneakers to ice cream and everything in between. Making the Brand gives a behind-the-scenes look at the untold stories from companies that go the extra mile to delight their customers and develop their brands.
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In this episode, Billy interviews Zahir Dossa, co-founder and CEO of Function of Beauty. They discuss how an MIT engineer ended up building a highly customizable hair care company, and customization as a differentiator in the DTC space.
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In this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy speaks with Nicole Gibbons, Founder and CEO of Clare Paint. Clare is a direct-to-consumer paint company that makes it incredibly simple to sample and select the proper color for your wall. Nicole talks about her past life as an interior designer, her dream spokesperson for Clare, and what the future holds for the burgeoning business.
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In this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy chats with Livio Bisterzo about Hippeas, a Vegan puff snack made from chickpea. Livio discusses the stresses of getting started with one BIG customer, the challenges in taking on the existing category, and thinking about brand before everything else.
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In this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy talks to Geoff McFarlane, co-founder and CEO of Winc Wines. Geoff talks about getting started in the competitive wine business, and transitioning from a pure wine distribution and discovery platform to a wine maker.
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In this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy talks to LA-based entrepreneur Debbie Wei Mullin, founder and CEO of Copper Cow Coffee. Debbie talks about bringing popular Asian coffee trends to the US and transitioning her business from the retail world into the direct-to-consumer market.
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On today's show, Billy talks to Jesse Horwitz and Ben Cogan, co-founders and co-CEOs of Hubble. Hubble Contacts is a subscription-based, direct-to-consumer contact lens business based in New York City. Jesse and Ben talk about how they got into the contact lens business, and differentiating in a competitive industry.
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On today's show, Billy talks to Gabby Slome, co-founder and CXO of Ollie. Ollie is a high-end premium dog food company based in New York City. Gabby talks about her journey in getting into the pet business, the importance of (literal) word of mouth marketing, and the value of knowing what's in your dog food.
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In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Ben Clymer, Founder and CEO of Hodinkee. Hodinkee is a media business in the watch sector, as well as a trusted marketplace. Ben discusses his fascination with watches, building a central source of truth for the industry, and developing customer trust.
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In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and CEO of BarkBox. BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs, including both treats and toys. Matt discusses his love for dogs and the power of data in the pet world.
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In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Heini Zachariassen, Founder of Vivino. Vivino is a mobile app and website working to democratize the overly complicated and opaque wine industry. Heini discusses his unconventional entrance into the wine world, and the powerful implications of being the source of truth for an entire industry.
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