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Ep 467: Building a Mission-Led Brand: Lessons from Better Basics’ Plastic-Free Journey
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On this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Rayner, founder of Better Basics, a mission-led household goods brand focused on reducing plastic and toxins. With years in the consumer product space and a deeply personal story, Samantha shares how Better Basics grew from a purpose-driven idea into a brand that resonates with eco-conscious consumers.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Building a Mission-Led Brand: Why sustainability needs to align with product design and function.
Leveraging Vulnerability: The "Save Our Business" campaign that nearly sold out their inventory through authentic storytelling.
Pivoting to a Drop Model: How Better Basics plans to create urgency, reduce waste, and scale intentionally in 2025.
Samantha also talks about the role of community in building a brand and why organic growth through partnerships and storytelling has outperformed paid ads for them. Listen in for actionable insights on navigating the challenges of running a mission-driven, bootstrapped DTC brand.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Starting the DTC Podcast with Samantha Rayner
02:00 - The mission behind Better Basics
05:00 - Tackling plastic and ingredient challenges
07:30 - Partnerships as a growth strategy
10:00 - Bootstrapping challenges and focusing on SKUs
15:00 - Moving to a drop model and pre-orders
18:30 - Authenticity in marketing and the "Save Our Business" campaign
23:00 - Lessons learned from selling out inventory
26:00 - The importance of standing for something as a brand
Hashtags:
#BetterBasics #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyProducts #DTCMarketing #PlasticFree #SmallBusinessJourney #MissionDrivenBrand #Entrepreneurship #ProductDrops #MarketingTips
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Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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Manage episode 457129638 series 2899866
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup
On this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Rayner, founder of Better Basics, a mission-led household goods brand focused on reducing plastic and toxins. With years in the consumer product space and a deeply personal story, Samantha shares how Better Basics grew from a purpose-driven idea into a brand that resonates with eco-conscious consumers.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Building a Mission-Led Brand: Why sustainability needs to align with product design and function.
Leveraging Vulnerability: The "Save Our Business" campaign that nearly sold out their inventory through authentic storytelling.
Pivoting to a Drop Model: How Better Basics plans to create urgency, reduce waste, and scale intentionally in 2025.
Samantha also talks about the role of community in building a brand and why organic growth through partnerships and storytelling has outperformed paid ads for them. Listen in for actionable insights on navigating the challenges of running a mission-driven, bootstrapped DTC brand.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Starting the DTC Podcast with Samantha Rayner
02:00 - The mission behind Better Basics
05:00 - Tackling plastic and ingredient challenges
07:30 - Partnerships as a growth strategy
10:00 - Bootstrapping challenges and focusing on SKUs
15:00 - Moving to a drop model and pre-orders
18:30 - Authenticity in marketing and the "Save Our Business" campaign
23:00 - Lessons learned from selling out inventory
26:00 - The importance of standing for something as a brand
Hashtags:
#BetterBasics #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyProducts #DTCMarketing #PlasticFree #SmallBusinessJourney #MissionDrivenBrand #Entrepreneurship #ProductDrops #MarketingTips
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup
Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise
Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter
Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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