Open Residency
Open Residency
Podcast Description
Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency dives deep into the minds of true operators—the individuals who are the last line of defense in their business. Each conversation offers a glimpse into the operator’s playbook, sharing real-world insights from those who’ve navigated the toughest challenges in business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a leader, this podcast is a must-listen for actionable lessons.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes like entrepreneurship, business strategy, and product innovation. Episodes delve into topics such as fundraising challenges, community-building in non-alcoholic beverages, and marketing strategies for consumer packaged goods, with specific discussions around the journey of Slate Milk in the protein drink market and the transformation of retail by Ghost.
The show for ambitious operators scaling their businesses.
Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency is built around a simple idea: learn from the people who’ve already figured out what most entrepreneurs are still trying to solve—so you can become a more well-rounded operator.
Mark sits down with the operators, marketers, creators, and specialists who are world-class at their craft. These conversations go far beyond what they’ve built and why—they break down exactly how they’ve done it. The tactical insights, frameworks, and decision-making processes that help you think c
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Nima Jalali built Salt and Stone to 9 figures in revenue, stayed profitable from day one, and ran the company for years without outside investors. He shares the three pillars that turned his deodorant into a bestseller on Amazon and in Sephora, plus how he closed two major liquidity events in under 18 months while keeping control. He also gets specific about finding manufacturers without using Alibaba, the collaboration strategy that led to partnerships with Brain Dead, Aritzia, and Kendall Jenner’s 818, and the mindset that carried him through two PE deals that reportedly totaled over $500M.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Trailer
00:00:51 The Snowboarder Who Went Pro
00:03:36 From ACL to Starting a Brand
00:10:49 Why Deodorant Over Everything
00:18:48 The Formula That Took Years
00:21:55 Outselling P&G and Unilever
00:25:38 Number One at Sephora and Amazon
00:31:32 Why Collabs Aren’t About the Money
00:35:21 Building 9 Figure Brand Fully Remote
00:47:43 Two Bites of the Apple
00:54:43 Why He Left Money on the Table
01:01:25 Quickstrike Questions
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