From School Teacher to $200 Million Brand: How to Make it Happen, with Missy Tannen, Founder of Boll and Branch
Dear FoundHer...Real Founder Stories for Women Small Business Owners
Lindsay Pinchuk
4.9 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 7 September 2023
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
From a simple idea to a $200 million brand, Missy Tannen, the product visionary behind Boll and Branch went from being a teacher, then a stay-at-home Mom, to co-founding the ethical and sustainable bedding direct-to-consumer powerhouse brand.
Join Lindsay Pinchuk in today's episode as she chats with Missy, unraveling the captivating story of how she, alongside her husband Scott, created a household sensation. With humble beginnings, limited resources, and a commitment to honesty and transparency, they constructed a brand marked by superior quality and a crystal-clear supply chain. The cornerstone of their success? Valuing every individual, be it a partner, an employee, or a cherished customer.
Key Takeaways:
- Building a successful business requires a combination of passion, hard work, and a clear vision.
- Transparency and authenticity can be powerful tools in building a brand and attracting customers.
- Surrounding yourself with a diverse team that complements your strengths and weaknesses is crucial for success.
- Overcoming obstacles and finding creative solutions is essential in the entrepreneurial journey.
- Seeking help and support from mentors, friends, and family can provide valuable guidance and assistance along the way.
Quotes:
- "We've been profitable since our second year, we'll hit close to 200 million by the end of this year. So I'm just so proud of what we've been able to do in 10 years." (00:34:17 | Missy Tannen)
- "Reach out for help, like what we were talking about before. Like I don't think anyone can do this on their own, even just for moral support and like mental health. But I think that there are so many people that you surround yourself with in life, whether it's your friends, your family, or mentors, or you know there's going to be people that you want to meet and find to give you advice." (44:05 | Missy Tannen)
- “Being a mom of three daughters, I just want them to see that they can do anything they put their minds to. I just want them to know that they can do anything they want to do and do it with grace and kindness.(00:44:14 | Missy Tannen)
Connect with Missy Tannen:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bollandbranch
Website: http://www.bollandbranch.com
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| 0:00.0 | Hi guys, it's me, Lindsay Pinchuk, host and founder of Deer Found Her. And before we get into |
| 0:06.3 | today's episode, I have some exciting news. You've asked and I'm answering, we're taking Deer |
| 0:11.7 | live for some much anticipated networking events starting this fall. We'll be kicking things off |
| 0:18.1 | where I live in Chicagoland with the goal to add more cities to our lineup in 2024. |
| 0:22.8 | Our events will be free. |
| 0:24.4 | You just have to be a female founder, but you'll have to RSVP. |
| 0:27.6 | So make sure you get on our list so that you are the first to know when registration goes live. |
| 0:32.4 | Space is limited. |
| 0:33.5 | The links in the show notes. |
| 0:34.8 | I can't wait to meet you. |
| 0:41.3 | Dear founder, as you know, there's no blueprint for entrepreneurship. You wear so many hats, you burn the men'side oil, you pour your |
| 0:46.6 | heart and soul into everything that you do. But without a doubt, the journey is worth every |
| 0:51.7 | single second that you put into it. I'm Lindsay Pinchuk, host of the |
| 0:56.1 | Deer Founder podcast. I say this because I've lived it for over a decade. I started my first company |
| 1:02.1 | with $500 in my pocket and a baby in my belly. I grew it and I sold it all. This podcast |
| 1:08.4 | is my weekly letter to you. We'll talk all things starting, |
| 1:12.9 | growing, nurturing, and in some cases, even selling a business. Together with some of my |
| 1:18.0 | closest contacts, I'm here to help you find your own success, whatever that means to you. |
| 1:23.1 | The ride as a founder is the ride of your life. So come on and enjoy me for another episode that will get you one step |
| 1:29.3 | closer to reaching your own founder goals. Welcome back to another episode of Dear Found Her. |
| 1:37.7 | Today's guest was a teacher and then a stay-at-home mom who had an idea and together with her husband |
| 1:44.0 | turned it into a |
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