#352 - Building a Profitable Timeless Brand: 20 Years, 8 Figures, 100% Bootstrapped with Parker Thatch
DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are BuiltShow Notes
Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are the married co-founders of the luxury handbag and accessories brand Parker Thatch.
In this episode of DTC Pod, Irene and Matt share their 20+ year entrepreneurial journey of bootstrapping their business to 8 figures in revenue. They discuss the ups and downs, key decisions, and lessons learned along the way that helped them achieve sustainable growth and longevity.
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