DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are Built

365 - From Clicks to Bricks: How Digitally Native Brands Go Massive in Retail

DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are Built

Show Notes

Martin Forde is co-founder and partner at Highline Brands, a retail brokerage focused on helping modern, digitally native consumer brands make the leap into omnichannel retail.

In this episode of DTC Pod, Martin shares actionable strategies for brands looking to enter retail. He covers everything from independent channels, online marketplaces, and supply chain setup to best practices for landing retail partnerships.

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