TrepTalks with Sushant

Sushant Misra
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Successful e-commerce, retail, and tech entrepreneurs share their startup stories and proven strategies and tactics that they used to start and grow their businesses. Learn, get inspired, and then take action to build your dream business.

  1. Reusable, Remarkable, Path to Eco-Innovation - Emma Rose Cohen of Final Straw

    2025-10-04

    Reusable, Remarkable, Path to Eco-Innovation - Emma Rose Cohen of Final Straw

    Emma Rose Cohen, the innovative CEO and founder of Final Straw, on Treptalks. In this insightful episode, Emma shares her journey from being a ski bum to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the sustainability movement. She discusses how Final Straw, the pioneering reusable and collapsible straw, launched on Kickstarter and raised $1.8 million shortly after. Emma dives deep into the strategies she used to build her successful business, the challenges of targeting single-use plastics, and the lessons she learned along the way. Discover how she managed initial production hurdles, navigated virality, and her thoughts on the future of sustainability.

    49 min
  2. Unlocking Growth Through Wellness with St. Belford - Alex Stanford of Saint Belford

    2025-09-14

    Unlocking Growth Through Wellness with St. Belford - Alex Stanford of Saint Belford

    Alex Stanford, the founder of St. Belford, a company specializing in lifestyle planners and journals designed to help individuals prioritize self-care, build healthier habits, and achieve personal growth. Alex shares her entrepreneurial journey, including her motivation behind starting the business in 2017 following personal burnout, and the unique features of St. Belford planners that differentiate them from others in the market. She discusses the design and manufacturing processes, the challenges faced during the initial launch, and the strategies used to market the product successfully. Alex also highlights the company’s expansion into the U.S. market and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy profit margin. The episode delves deeply into the struggles and triumphs of running a seasonal e-commerce business focused on wellness and productivity.

    53 min
  3. Turning Canine Love Into a Lifestyle Brand - Mai Tran of Cavology

    2025-08-15

    Turning Canine Love Into a Lifestyle Brand - Mai Tran of Cavology

    Mai Tran, the founder of Cavology, a Canadian-based lifestyle brand specializing in fashionable and functional accessories for dogs and their owners. Mai shares her inspiring journey from practicing law to becoming an entrepreneur in the pet industry. She discusses the development and growth of her brand, the strategies and tactics used to build an audience and scale the business, and the challenges faced along the way

    40 min
  4. Crafting a Sustainable Business From Worn Tees - Nathan Rothstein of Project Repat

    2025-07-29

    Crafting a Sustainable Business From Worn Tees - Nathan Rothstein of Project Repat

    Nathan Rothstein, founder of Project Repat. Nathan shares the story of how Project Repat started in 2012 to convert customers' memorable t-shirts into high-quality quilts. Discussing his entrepreneurial journey, Nathan reveals the initial inspiration, challenges faced, and strategies used to scale the business to an eight-figure enterprise.

    55 min
  5. Navigating challenges in finance, leadership, and tech integration - Joanne Liscano  of On-Air Parking

    2025-07-15

    Navigating challenges in finance, leadership, and tech integration - Joanne Liscano  of On-Air Parking

    Joanne Liscano, the Chief Executive Officer of On-Air Parking. Joanne shares her inspiring journey from working at American Airlines to becoming the CEO of a travel technology company. She discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a professional career and how she utilized her skills to climb the ranks within On-Air Parking. Joanne also talks about the company's innovative business model, their expansion plans, and the role of modern technologies like AI in their operations.

    44 min
  6. The $500K Kickstarter Torch That Changed Grilling Forever - Bob Healey of GrillBlazer

    2025-07-03

    The $500K Kickstarter Torch That Changed Grilling Forever - Bob Healey of GrillBlazer

    Bob Healey, founder and inventor of GrillBlazer. Bob shares his fascinating journey from frustration with low-quality propane torches to creating the innovative Grill Gun. He discusses the challenges and strategies he employed to take his idea from concept to market. Bob explains the importance of hands-on design, navigating manufacturing hurdles, and leveraging Kickstarter for success. Tune in to learn how Bob turned his passion into a thriving business and created a new product category in culinary torches.

    1h 13m
  7. Balancing Tradition & Innovation in Fashion - Arpit Aryan Gupta of NG Apparels

    2025-06-18

    Balancing Tradition & Innovation in Fashion - Arpit Aryan Gupta of NG Apparels

    Arpit Aryan Gupta, the partner and new business development head of NG Apparels. Arpit shares insights about his journey as a fourth-generation entrepreneur in the textile industry. He discusses the history and evolution of NG Apparels, an India-based custom and sustainable clothing manufacturer utilizing ethical and fair trade practices. Gain valuable entrepreneurial lessons, understand the textile manufacturing process, and discover how NG Apparels stands out in a competitive market. If you're an entrepreneur or interested in the apparel industry, you won't want to miss this inspiring conversation.

    56 min
  8. Building a Healthy Meal Delivery Business - Andy Sartori of MealPro

    2025-05-27

    Building a Healthy Meal Delivery Business - Andy Sartori of MealPro

    Andy Sartori, the founder of MealPro. Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a passion for healthy eating and evolved into a successful e-commerce business that delivers nutritious meals to busy professionals and individuals with specific dietary needs. He discusses the strategic challenges and steps he took, including vertical integration, leveraging constraints, and focusing on customer retention over aggressive marketing. Discover Andy's insights on maintaining quality, managing logistics across the nation, and his cautious approach to adopting new technologies.

    1h 4m
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Successful e-commerce, retail, and tech entrepreneurs share their startup stories and proven strategies and tactics that they used to start and grow their businesses. Learn, get inspired, and then take action to build your dream business.

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  • Creator
    Sushant Misra
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 TrepTalks Media Inc.
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