Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane. Today, my guests are Aaron Spivak, former Co-Founder of Hush Blankets, and Chris Meade, Co-Founder of Crossnet.

In this episode, these successful entrepreneurs share their journeys and insights on:

Building Category-Defining Brands Scaling Through Retail Partnerships Creating Authentic Founder Communities

Aaron and Chris discuss their experiences scaling DTC brands to 8-figure exits, navigating retail partnerships, and why they created a community to support high-growth founders.

Throughout our conversation, we explore:

• Identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities
• Transitioning from DTC to omnichannel distribution
• Building authentic founder communities
• Navigating acquisitions and scaling challenges
• Creating meaningful founder relationships

Whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or marketing expert, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build authentic connections and scale your Shopify-powered brand.

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