eCom Insights Podcast by Reach Realm

In this episode of the eCommerce Insights Podcast by Reach Realm, Dean Butt, the founder of Apple and Bears, shares the story of how his family-run business came to be. After being approached by a company outside of the UK to sell cosmetic products, Dean quickly realized that the products were not as they were labeled, and this was a wake-up call. Determined to do better, Dean set out to create a range of luxury organic cosmetics made entirely in the UK, sourcing ingredients locally and even manufacturing the bottles locally. Throughout the episode, Dean emphasizes the importance of perseverance, optimism, and protecting your brand.

In this episode of the eCom Insights Podcast, host Zan chats with Ayelet Fairman, COO of Verdant Life, a rapidly growing eCommerce brand that specializes in house plants. They discuss the challenges and differences of the eCommerce market in the plant industry compared to other markets, with a focus on the unique challenges of shipping live plants. Ayelet also highlights the inclusivity of the plant community and how growers help each other to combat universal problems in the industry. They also touch on the topic of butterfly gardening, which is the reason why Ayelet started her business.

Hello and welcome to the e-com Insights podcast. Joining me today is Burju Perez, the founder of Burju Shoes, a brand that overcame the gap between dance and fashion shoes and became the market leader in the process.