Making The Brand With Billy Draper

In this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy interviews Drew Green, CEO of Indochino. Indochino is an online suiting company based in Vancouver, Canada. Drew talks about taking the helm amidst some company turmoil, restructuring, and building upon what was already there. Fun one, enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy talks to Andrew Dudum, Founder and CEO of Hims and Hers. Andrew talks about his time at Atomic, the inception and early tests for the Hims concept, and taking on a massive behemoth healthcare industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy talks to Steven Galanis, founder and CEO of Cameo. Cameo is a marketplace that allows for celebrities to interact with their fans over video and chat. Steven talks about the early days of Cameo, the startup scene in Chicago, and the ever-changing landscape of the celebrity world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Billy talks to Andy Fallshow, Co-founder and CEO of Bellroy. Andy discusses the Australian startup scene, bootstrapping his business for years before taking on outside capital, and building something that he himself would want to use. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Billy talks to Benjamin Witte - founder and CEO of Recess. Recess is a CBD beverage company based in New York. Ben talks about his hyper-growth in the early days, and reframing the CBD narrative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy interviews Amy Nelson, Founder and CEO of The Riveter. Amy discusses the progression of her Seattle-based business, the importance of building a strong and inclusive community, and the ups and downs in scaling a startup both on and offline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy interviews Eric Ryan, founder of Method (cleaning products), Olly (chewable vitamins), and most recently Welly (bandages). Eric talks about how the CPG industry has transformed, and how to identify about markets ripe for disruption. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Billy interviews Ryan Coulter, founder of The James Brand. Ryan started building his now booming knife business while still working at Nike. He gives great context to the concept of bootstrapping, and dives into detail about his early days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Making the Brand, Billy talks to Aaron James Draplin, co-founder and CDO of Field Notes. Aaron talks about the power of starting something for the right reasons, the beauty and functionality of minimalism, and makes a case for why business should be simple. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of 'Making the Brand', Billy talks to Kyle Hoff, founder and CEO of Floyd. Floyd is a DTC furniture company based in Detroit, Michigan - they make thoughtful, beautifully crafted, affordable furniture. What started as a small Kickstarter campaign for modular table legs has since turned into a force to be reckoned with in the furniture world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.