The DTC Insider

Building a Bootstrapped Skincare Brand

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sits down with Sarah Vilenskiy, founder of Blossom Essentials. She has taken her skincare brand from direct-to-consumer roots to the shelves of major retailers like Walmart.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • From marketing to skincare: Sarah’s founder journey

  • Learning from agency experiences: good and bad

  • Navigating the impact of iOS 14 on Meta Ads

  • Transitioning from DTC to retail

  • Adapting to economic uncertainty and changing consumer behavior

  • Retail profitability vs. digital acquisition costs

  • Building brand trust through education and transparency

  • Leveraging direct mail and retention strategies

  • Finding and owning your niche in a crowded market

  • The importance of aligning brand voice with founder authenticity

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