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What It's About
You're totes going to love this update from the owner of a functional bag company.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1601
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Recently, we’ve featured handkerchiefs, energy gum, candles, the Sweet Afternoon Bakeshop in Toronto, Canada, and more. Last week, we heard from the co-founder of Bean Goods, which sells dachshund-themed apparel for dogs and humans. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Hannah Fastov in New York City, the founder of Go Dash Dot, which sells handbags and other accessories for active women (“Tote-ally Functional Bags for Women on the Go”). What’s happened since? Let’s hear directly from Hannah, and notice how she speaks about her customers—there’s at least one lesson here! Listen to today's episode to hear Hannah's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Go Dash Dot: You should tote-ally head on over to Hannah's website to check out her bags!
- Tote-ally Functional Bags for Women on the Go: Keep calm and carry on! After struggling with her bags on the subway one too many times, a New Yorker takes the problem into her own hands and makes over $100,000.
- An Everyday Bag That Gives Back to Women in India: A woman turns her need for a solid, everyday bag into a project that employs women at risk of human trafficking in West Bengal, India.
- Tote Bag Titans! Teachers’ Custom Bag Shoulders $110,000 Profits: Two teachers create a multi-tasking tote bag from scratch, building it into a six-figure business in just six months.
