Unboxing Success: Building a Packaging Powerhouse From Scratch | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 61
🎙️ Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. 🦄
In this episode, Josh sits down with Jeremy Bower, founder of Givr Packaging, to unpack (pun intended!) the wild world of packaging, entrepreneurship, and building a business from scratch. From paper science to premium unboxing experiences, Jeremy shares his journey, lessons learned, and why packaging is the secret weapon for brands. 📦✨
00:00 – Introduction & Meet Jeremy Bauer
03:15 – The Accidental Start: From Paper Science to Packaging
08:40 – Early Career: Internships, Paper Mills & Quality Labs
15:20 – From Engineer to Sales: The Hershey's Account
21:00 – Starting a Business: Brokering vs. Manufacturing
27:45 – Growth, Market Share & Boutique Service
33:10 – The Power of Word-of-Mouth & Customer Relationships
38:00 – Marketing, Instagram, and Making Boxes Cool
43:30 – The Magic of Unboxing: Why Packaging Matters
48:50 – Design, Branding, and Custom Packaging Solutions
54:00 – Shipping, Testing, and the Science of Protection
59:30 – Free Design Policy & Earning Customer Loyalty
1:05:00 – Personalization, Digital Printing & Social Media Buzz
1:10:20 – Fun Tangents: Bluey, Pizza Boxes, and Garbage Plates
1:18:00 – Sustainability, Tree Planting & Givr Packaging's Mission
1:23:00 – How to Connect with Jeremy & Givr Packaging
1:25:00 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways
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Website: https://givrpack.com
Instagram: @GivrPack
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