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Corbin Wallace, Chief Growth Officer, played a key role in navigating the complex licensing landscape. Together with Mike, they explore the intricacies of building partnerships with iconic brands like Disney and the NFL, emphasizing the art and science of licensing. The episode covers challenges faced in securing licenses, the creative processes involved in designing unique…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 12: The Story Behind Simple Modern's Licensing Triumphs

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Jeff Hannam, the Chief Financial Officer and Mike discuss the challenges of recruiting Hannam, who had no prior experience in the consumer packaged goods industry but eventually joined as CFO. The conversation delves into the strategic decisions made early in Simple Modern’s growth, emphasizing the importance of building a strong financial organization and making the…

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Scaling For Good Podcast | 11: Goals Beyond Profit: Simple Modern's Commitment to Giving Back

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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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