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Caleb Phillips, the Vice President of Technology at Simple Modern and Mike discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise when integrating technology into a non-tech company, the importance of understanding the business side of technical tools, and how building relationships plays a significant role in successful technology implementations. Discover how effective communication and building pathways…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 10: Building Trust Through Tech

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Chris Hoyle, CMO at Simple Modern, explores the challenges and growth of the brand. Mike and Chris discuss the importance of aligning the organization with a shared purpose and reminisce about the company’s early days. They highlight the role of style in connecting with customers, emphasizing the magic of double vacuum insulation. The narrative unfolds…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 9: How Simple Modern Forged Customer Bonds

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Embark on a 13-year entrepreneurial journey with Mike Beckham where he shares the highs and lows of building businesses. Beckham unveils the key to business success—cultivating a winning culture.  Live from his keynote at the Main Street Summit, Mike explores the intricacies of culture and introduces three underestimated pillars: trust, purpose, and ownership. Trust, the…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | The Fingerprint of Successful Culture: LIVE from the Main Street Summit

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Bryan Porter, co-founder of Simple Modern, takes over the host chair to interview Mike Beckham, the CEO of Simple Modern.  As Mike navigates the unfamiliar territory of being a guest on his own podcast, Bryan jumps into Mike’s background prior to Simple Modern, exploring his atypical journey from a finance undergraduate to the world of…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 8: Mike's Story: From Finance to Simple Modern

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Bryan Porter, the Chief e-Commerce Officer of Simple Modern discusses the company strategy for achieving initial traction on Amazon, emphasizing a channel strategy over a product strategy. Mike and Bryan describe the intricacies of succeeding on Amazon, emphasizing the importance of understanding the platform’s algorithm and customer behavior. The speakers share insights into building effective…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 7: The Role of Customer-Centricity in E-Commerce

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Lee Graves has played a pivotal role in scaling the company. He discusses the challenges and strategic decisions made during the process. Mike and Lee touch upon the critical aspect of finding the right partners for scaling operations, focusing on manufacturing, shipping, and fulfillment warehousing. They navigate through the importance of humility, the willingness to…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 6: How Relational Equity Built Strong Partnerships

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In 2017, the company had one of its biggest days. In this episode, you’ll hear the remarkable story of how Simple Modern, a company known for its stylish water bottles and lifestyle products, forged a multi-year partnership with Target, resulting in millions of dollars in product sales on Target shelves.  Mike Beckham, CEO and co-founder…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 5: Scaling Up: The Simple Modern and Target Partnership Journey

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In a world where resumes don’t tell the whole story, this episode gets to the heart of building a thriving workplace culture. Jon Kuhlman, Chief Culture Officer, explains the importance of culture and how it can shape an organization. They discuss the role of culture in their organization, what it means to them, and how…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 4: Hiring for Values Builds Thriving Culture

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In 2020 and 2021, the world experienced a massive supply chain disruption, impacting industries across the board. Simple Modern’s Production Manager, Wes Zimmermann, and Engineering Manager, Jenny Scott, share their insights into the company’s journey from zero to one in domestic manufacturing. This conversation focuses on how Wes and Jenny tackled the challenges of setting…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 3: How We Started Making Products In The USA

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Ever wondered how businesses decide which products to pursue? Curious about the role customer feedback plays in shaping decisions? In this episode, Alex Benton, Simple Modern’s VP of International Manufacturing, and Nathaniel Haskins, Simple Modern’s General Counsel, share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they navigate the complex landscape of product development. Discover how every…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 2: How We Design Exceptional Products

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