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On this episode of DTC pod we cover:

1. Importance of personal relationships in business
2. Proactive measures for building connections
3. Challenges and solutions in logistics and fulfillment
4. Trends in the vitamins and supplements industry
5. The significance of research and negotiation in sourcing products
6. Scaling challenges and the impact on operations
7. Focusing on the right aspects of running a business

Timestamps
02:19 Unlocking brand potential through logistics, no minimums.
03:27 Action sports engineer finds value in baby industry.
05:56 Vitamins, makeup, coconut, pets, sales, negotiations, fulfillment.
08:48 Unlocking brand potential, saving money, finding clients.
15:06 Understanding the human effort behind logistics.
16:29 Direct-to-consumer brands need efficient supply chains. When should they consider using a Three PL?
20:24 10k customers start experiencing difficulties; 14k is critical.
24:33 Brands should focus on solving specific problems.
27:00 Gift set, dog birthday cake - Shopify, BigCommerce, EDI compliance.
31:39 Subscription-based supplement brand needs efficient tech stack.
34:28 Extensive connects to logistics and networks 3PLs.
39:37 Smooth transition for onboarding and brand management.
40:39 Pet brand without sales wants to monetize.
45:13 Agnostic packaging and product management, saving money.
47:10 Find similar product sources using Import Yeti.
50:18 Establish relationships, pick up the phone.

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Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.

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#294 - Paul Jarrett, Bulu - How The Best Brands Nail Logistics & Fulfillment