Scaling A Business Sustainably

Experience Curve with Joe Steele

In this enlightening episode, host Joe Steele talks with Mark Majkrzak, the innovative Founder and CEO of Responsibly Rain. This episode dives into Mark's mission to create a sustainable and responsible bottled water company. Mark shares his journey from identifying a critical environmental need to developing a product that addresses it head-on. He discusses the challenges of building an eco-friendly business, the importance of sustainability in today's market, and the innovative practices that set Responsibly Rain apart. Tune in to learn how Mark is redefining the bottled water industry with a focus on environmental responsibility and discover actionable insights for creating a business that makes a positive impact.

00:50 - The Inspiration for Rain

03:00 - How Rain Stands Out in the Bottled Water Space

04:30 - Evaluating the Idea

07:05 - Finding the Funding

10:40 - Learning to Sell

12:40 - Better Brand Identity

14:55 - Protecting Privacy

15:25 - Don’t Say Yes Too Often

17:40 - Charting the Growth

19:30 - Selling as a Solution

22:05 - Building a Community

23:45 - Brand Transparency

25:10 - Tipping Point(s)

26:25 - The First Hire

28:00 - What is the ROI?

30:30 - Managing Your Time

32:05 - What’s Next For Rain?

33:30 - Resources Rain & Mark Can’t Live Without

34:15 - Starting a Product Business

34:55 - Connecting with Rain & Mark

Show Resources:

responsiblyrain.com/

www.instagram.com/responsiblyrain

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