Mastering Wholesale & Retail: Business Lessons from Marmoset Found (Nareen Holloway)

Send us a text Building a Sustainable and Ethical Homewares Brand: An Interview with Nareen Holloway from Marmoset Found In this episode I interview Nareen Holloway, the founder of the homewares company Marmoset Found. Nareen shares her journey from working in streetwear retail to creating a sustainable homewares brand known for its long-lasting ceramics and glassware. The discussion covers the challenges and risks she faced, including finding ethical manufacturers, evolving her product line, and managing logistics. Nareen also provides insights into her marketing strategies, the importance of beautiful imagery, and balancing work-life harmony. This episode offers valuable advice for anyone looking to turn their creative passion into a successful business. 00:00 Introduction to the Lotco Business Podcast 00:32 Special Guest: Noreen Holloway from Marmoset Found 02:02 Founding Marmoset Found: The Journey Begins 04:04 Navigating Manufacturing and Early Challenges 05:13 Scaling Up: From Small Orders to Big Risks 06:57 Warehouse Evolution and Stock Management 10:14 Marketing Strategies and Trade Fairs 12:27 Team Dynamics and Operational Efficiency 15:03 Marketing and Customer Engagement 17:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Business 20:48 Setting Up Wholesale Pricing 22:42 Balancing Family and Business 27:32 Dealing with Copycats 29:55 Finding Inspiration 31:21 Starting a Brand 32:54 The Value of Wholesale 34:37 Supporting Wholesale Customers 37:22 Conclusion and Contact InformationBig Talk About Small Business Empowering entrepreneurs with the insights to succeed in their ventures. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show I"m Mel Robbins! from @thelotco Want a Roadmap to Building a Profitable Product Business head here for directions! Looking for ongoing support to grow your brand and sell more of your product? Join the Product Business Growth Club here. Find more details at https://www.thelotco.com.au/ Business Coach for product-based businesses. Teaching creative business women how to build a scalable and profitable million-dollar product business whether a physical Retail store or Brand. Over 25 years as a Retail and Wholesale Strategist (Sales and Marketing for Brands). Grab my 8 step checklist on building a profitable product business.