How do you turn a side hustle into a 2-billion-dollar business? This might sound too good to be true, but it did happen when Spencer Jan jumped into entrepreneurship and started a business in a garage in 2010 with only $15,000. Called Solo Stove then, the business eventually grew into Solo Brands and in 2021, raised $219 million through an IPO (NYSE: DTC).
After a decade of starting and growing e-commerce businesses and having successfully exited the daily operations of Solo Stove, Spencer is now on a mission to help other e-commerce entrepreneurs find success.
[00:01 - 05:43] Opening Segment
I launched a new podcast about exiting your business Link below Let’s get to know Spencer Jan How he started a future $2-billion business[05:44 - 15:27] Bootstrapping an Ecommerce Business
How Spencer spent his $15,000 investment Why bootstrapping can jumpstart an entrepreneurial endeavor The reason Spencer is passionate about e-commerce[15:28 - 25:57] Growing an Ecommerce Business
The importance of the customers in growing an e-commerce business The lessons that e-commerce business owners will learn How to capitalize on calculated risks and avoid careless mistakes[25:58 - 35:30] Exiting a Business
The hard part of being an entrepreneur according to Spencer Having this foundation will make decision-making easier The right time to exit a business[35:31 - 42:54] Going Back to the End Goal
What to do next after exiting the business Why people should at least try entrepreneurship Connect with Spencer Links below[42:55 - 46:34] Closing Segment
Spencer shares his outlook on the e-commerce industry Know more about Spencer with these rapid-fire questions! Final announcements
Key Quotes
“Bootstrapping is a viable path to entrepreneurship.” - Spencer Jan
“You really have to love your customers. You really have to be able to connect with them.” - Spencer Jan
Resources mentioned:
Book: How Will You Measure Your Life?
Connect with Spencer
Email hellospencerjan@gmail.com to get in touch with Spencer or follow him on LinkedIn and YouTube. Check out their company website to learn how to raise continuous capital for continuous growth!
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