34 min
Getting ready to launch your first product- with Laura Gillett, Stomperz Shoes Bring Your Product Idea to Life
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- Entrepreneurship
Today on the podcast I'm speaking to Laura Gillett. Laura is the founder of Stomperz, a children's shoe brand specialising in wide fitting shoes in fun, affordable styles, which have just launched.
Laura and I talked about what it takes to come up with an idea, and then implement an idea for a product. The focus is on the early stages of starting up a business, and how Laura managed this alongside her full-time job and young family.
Listen in to hear Laura share:
An introduction to herself and her business (01:07)What inspired her to create her own product (01:30)Researching how to to create her own shoes (02:46)Finding a shoe designer (05:59)Finding a manufacturer (07:24)The time frame involved (08:30)The launch range (09:47)Testing the prototypes (13:19)Working with the manufacturer in China (16:50)Building her website (21:56)Getting insurance (24:21)Her launch plans (25:48)Being realistic about her time when also working full time (29:28)Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (30:12)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Stomperz Shoes Website
Stomperz Shoes Instagram
Stomperz Shoes Facebook
Stomperz Shoes Linked In
Stomperz Shoes Twitter
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Proudly sponsored by Tonbridge Accountants
Welcome to Tonbridge Accountants, where creativity meets clarity in business finance.
Wendy and Laughton are not just accountants; they're your partners in navigating the complexities of business finance.
We simplify VAT, corporation tax, and crucial cash flow management, guiding you through decisions like company purchases or setting up a new business.
Our approach is personal.
We work closely with creative entrepreneurs, providing a virtual finance office that ensures you have the financial support and clarity your business needs to thrive.
With us, it's more than accounting; it's about empowering your creative venture with strategic financial insights.
Tonbridge Accountants is the partner you need to unlock financial clarity and freedom, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating.
We're the missing piece in your creative journey, ready to transform your business finance into a strength.
WEBSITE: https://tonbridgeaccountants.co.uk/
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if you loved this episode please consider sending me a one-off tip. It helps me to keep bringing this podcast to you, for free.
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Today on the podcast I'm speaking to Laura Gillett. Laura is the founder of Stomperz, a children's shoe brand specialising in wide fitting shoes in fun, affordable styles, which have just launched.
Laura and I talked about what it takes to come up with an idea, and then implement an idea for a product. The focus is on the early stages of starting up a business, and how Laura managed this alongside her full-time job and young family.
Listen in to hear Laura share:
An introduction to herself and her business (01:07)What inspired her to create her own product (01:30)Researching how to to create her own shoes (02:46)Finding a shoe designer (05:59)Finding a manufacturer (07:24)The time frame involved (08:30)The launch range (09:47)Testing the prototypes (13:19)Working with the manufacturer in China (16:50)Building her website (21:56)Getting insurance (24:21)Her launch plans (25:48)Being realistic about her time when also working full time (29:28)Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (30:12)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Stomperz Shoes Website
Stomperz Shoes Instagram
Stomperz Shoes Facebook
Stomperz Shoes Linked In
Stomperz Shoes Twitter
Fiver
LET’S CONNECT
Join my free Facebook group for product makers and creators
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Proudly sponsored by Tonbridge Accountants
Welcome to Tonbridge Accountants, where creativity meets clarity in business finance.
Wendy and Laughton are not just accountants; they're your partners in navigating the complexities of business finance.
We simplify VAT, corporation tax, and crucial cash flow management, guiding you through decisions like company purchases or setting up a new business.
Our approach is personal.
We work closely with creative entrepreneurs, providing a virtual finance office that ensures you have the financial support and clarity your business needs to thrive.
With us, it's more than accounting; it's about empowering your creative venture with strategic financial insights.
Tonbridge Accountants is the partner you need to unlock financial clarity and freedom, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating.
We're the missing piece in your creative journey, ready to transform your business finance into a strength.
WEBSITE: https://tonbridgeaccountants.co.uk/
Support this podcast for the price of a coffee
if you loved this episode please consider sending me a one-off tip. It helps me to keep bringing this podcast to you, for free.
If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/support
34 min