In this enlightening episode of the TIE Podcast, Larry sits with entrepreneur David Klar as he details his entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from a rabbinical college to establishing brand incubator Klar & Co., consistently recognized among Inc. Magazine's '1000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US' for the past five years.
David shares how strategic preparation enabled him to secure impactful partnerships with major retailers while also providing valuable insights into the complexities of sourcing and manufacturing products for the retail space.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:42 David’s Background
07:45 How to Sell - Selling Techniques
11:55 Minimizing Rejection
17:29 From Rabbi to Retail
23:00 Finding the Right Partner
26:20 How Klar & Co. Started
31:30 Manufacturing the Product
42:27 Advice for Entrepreneurs
45:35 Outro
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