The Bootstrap Journey From a $4K Prototype to Multi-Million Dollar Brand

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On the Record With Julian Reis

Julian Reis

11 episodes

2 days ago

In a world where all business advice is starting to sound the same, "On the Record" cuts through with authentic conversations about topics that matter. Join Julian Reis, Cofounder of Skin Laundry, and Founder/CEO of SuperOrdinary for a refreshing exploration of modern day trendsetters. Twice a month, catch revealing discussions inside Julian’s home where he interviews the most innovative creators, personalities and founders of our time. Nobody knows these entrepreneurs quite like Julian does. He’ll get people to open up, sharing their unfiltered truth about what it takes to build something.

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The Bootstrap Journey From a $4K Prototype to Multi-Million Dollar Brand

On the Record With Julian Reis

34 minutes 25 seconds

1 month ago

The Bootstrap Journey From a $4K Prototype to Multi-Million Dollar Brand

Natalie Holloway Reveals How She Built Bala Into a Fitness Empire Starting with Just $5,000 (Bootstrap Secrets)

Natalie Holloway cofounded Bala after quitting her advertising job at 72andSunny to travel the world with her husband. What started as a $4,000 prototype funded by Chevy commercial residuals became one of the most recognizable fitness brands in America. From their viral Shark Tank appearance to surviving the fitness industry crash of 2022, Natalie shares the raw truth about building an iconic consumer brand.

In This Episode You'll Learn About–

💪 The yoga class in Indonesia that sparked the Bala idea

💰 Bootstrapping from $5K to a multi-million dollar brand

🦈 Behind the scenes of their Shark Tank experience and COVID boom

🤝 Secrets to landing collaborations with Emilio Pucci, Spanx, and New Balance

📉 Surviving the 2022 fitness crash: from 30 employees down to 3

🎯 Building a lean, profitable business with agency partnerships

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Meeting at 72andSunny: How Natalie Met Her Husband & Co-Founder

3:00 The Gap Year That Changed Everything: Traveling Asia on $5K

6:00 The Indonesia Yoga Class That Sparked Bala's Idea

10:00 From Prototype to Kickstarter: The Bootstrap Journey

15:00 Shark Tank Experience and the COVID Fitness Boom

22:00 Brand Collaboration Secrets: Landing Prada and Spanx

28:00 The 2022 Fitness Crash: From 30 Employees to 3

35:00 Rebuilding with Agencies: The New Lean Business Model

42:00 Competing Against Copycats and Nike

48:00 Launching a Podcast and Writing a Business Book

52:00 Balancing Three Kids Under 4 with Building an Empire

56:00 What's Next: Mentoring the Next Generation

58:00 Julian Gifts Natalie Her Vinyl Record

Connect with Natalie Holloway:

TikTok: @bala

Instagram: @natalieholloway

Website: https://shopbala.com/

Pre-order Natalie’s book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bootstrap-empire-natalie-holloway/1147919680

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Connect with Julian on:

Website: ⁠https://superordinary.co/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianreis⁠