• Episode 8: From Horror to Heart—An Inside Look at Winston and Walter with July Mak

  • Feb 20 2025
  • Length: 54 mins
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Episode 8: From Horror to Heart—An Inside Look at Winston and Walter with July Mak

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    In this episode of the Dirty Heifers podcast, hosts Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna welcome July Mack, the founder of Winston and Walter Artisanal Products. July shares her inspiring journey from making soap for senior citizens to creating a successful business specializing in horror-themed bath bombs and soap molds. The conversation delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and navigating competition in an ethical manner. July emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive people and the lessons learned throughout her journey. The episode concludes with a discussion on future aspirations and the importance of building a brand that resonates with customers.

    Chapters

    00:00 Welcoming July Mack to the Podcast

    05:19 July's Journey into Soap Making

    13:23 Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Beginners

    16:49 Upcoming Products and Future Plans

    16:58 Building Community in Soap Making

    17:54 Growing Together: Business Models and Customer Relationships

    19:32 Future Aspirations: Goals for Winston and Walter

    21:20 Innovations in Soap Making: New Product Development

    23:38 Navigating Business Challenges: Risks and Strategies

    26:14 Quality vs. Quantity: The Balancing Act

    27:11 Expanding Reach: The Importance of Conferences

    28:00 Shipping Solutions: Overcoming Barriers

    30:12 Sharing Knowledge: The Open Community of Soap Makers

    30:31 Handling Competition and Imitation

    38:57 Building Relationships with Customers

    42:09 The Impact of Social Media on Business

    45:14 Navigating Product Challenges and Innovations

    45:40 The Drama of the Candle Industry

    46:31 Ethics in Business: Copying and Competition

    47:43 Personal Experiences with Copycats

    49:50 The Impact of Copying on Creativity

    51:51 Overcoming Adversity in Business

    52:23 The Future of Business and Personal Growth

    53:29 Dirty Heifers intro with bubbles and cow.mp4

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