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Continually adapting your business - with Holly Watson, The Zero Waste Company Bring Your Product Idea to Life
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- Entrepreneurship
Today on the podcast, I'm talking to Holly Watson. Holly is the co-founder of the Zero Cafe and Emporium, a plastic free cafe in community space in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
The Ethical Emporium provides an opportunity to offer local independent designers, makers, and brands to showcase their sustainable artists and wears all under one roof. Along with co-founder and best friend Charlotte Bowyer. Holly is passionate about living a plastic-free lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same.
Holly and Lottie's business has pivoted many times over the past few years, partly from necessity and the result of things like COVID. Holly shares how they have made these decisions whilst ensuring they stay true to their core values.
Listen in to hear Holly share:
An introduction to herself and her business (01:31)What inspired her to set up a zero-waste shop (02:43)The impact of covid on shopping habits (05:59)Pivoting towards the cafe (06:41)Why zero waste shops nationwide have struggled since the pandemic (09:01)The challenges of sourcing and stocking zero waste products (14:28)Learning to adapt your business (17:08)Making the most of a flexible space (19:36)Launching the Ethical Emporium (21:46)Expanding the Ethical Emporium concept (30:47)Developing her own product range, Wander & Wild (40:13)Advice on running a business with a friend (46:59)Her number one piece of advice for product creators (54:02)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
The Zero Waste Company Website
Zero Waste Company Facebook
Zero Waste Company Instagram
Zero Waste Company Twitter
Wander & Wild Candles
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Hosted by Captivate
If you've been inspired to start a podcast in 2024 then I recommend my podcast host, Captivate.
They were my top pick when I started 4 years ago because of how easy it was for a complete novice to get started. I’ve stuck with them because it’s still simple, they keep adding great new features (like the ability to share ads like these!) and it’s been so reliable.
When you’re ready to start your own podcast, use the link for a free 7 day trial: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=vickiweinberg&tap_a=53455-ceb3a2
In May 2024 our sponsor is Aubergine Legal
Do you sometimes worry that your business isn’t meeting all its legal compliance requirements and wonder if you are ticking all the legal boxes?
Aubergine offers a free initial 30 minute consultation if you have any questions or want to find out how they can help.
BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HERE: https://www.auberginelegal.co.uk/contact
Today on the podcast, I'm talking to Holly Watson. Holly is the co-founder of the Zero Cafe and Emporium, a plastic free cafe in community space in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
The Ethical Emporium provides an opportunity to offer local independent designers, makers, and brands to showcase their sustainable artists and wears all under one roof. Along with co-founder and best friend Charlotte Bowyer. Holly is passionate about living a plastic-free lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same.
Holly and Lottie's business has pivoted many times over the past few years, partly from necessity and the result of things like COVID. Holly shares how they have made these decisions whilst ensuring they stay true to their core values.
Listen in to hear Holly share:
An introduction to herself and her business (01:31)What inspired her to set up a zero-waste shop (02:43)The impact of covid on shopping habits (05:59)Pivoting towards the cafe (06:41)Why zero waste shops nationwide have struggled since the pandemic (09:01)The challenges of sourcing and stocking zero waste products (14:28)Learning to adapt your business (17:08)Making the most of a flexible space (19:36)Launching the Ethical Emporium (21:46)Expanding the Ethical Emporium concept (30:47)Developing her own product range, Wander & Wild (40:13)Advice on running a business with a friend (46:59)Her number one piece of advice for product creators (54:02)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
The Zero Waste Company Website
Zero Waste Company Facebook
Zero Waste Company Instagram
Zero Waste Company Twitter
Wander & Wild Candles
LET’S CONNECT
Join my free Facebook group for product makers and creators
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Hosted by Captivate
If you've been inspired to start a podcast in 2024 then I recommend my podcast host, Captivate.
They were my top pick when I started 4 years ago because of how easy it was for a complete novice to get started. I’ve stuck with them because it’s still simple, they keep adding great new features (like the ability to share ads like these!) and it’s been so reliable.
When you’re ready to start your own podcast, use the link for a free 7 day trial: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=vickiweinberg&tap_a=53455-ceb3a2
In May 2024 our sponsor is Aubergine Legal
Do you sometimes worry that your business isn’t meeting all its legal compliance requirements and wonder if you are ticking all the legal boxes?
Aubergine offers a free initial 30 minute consultation if you have any questions or want to find out how they can help.
BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HERE: https://www.auberginelegal.co.uk/contact
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