The Apres Business Podcast
The Apres Business Podcast
Podcast Description
The Après Business Podcast by falllinedigital.com is a real-talk space where entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders share the lessons they only saw clearly in hindsight. 🌟
Building a business is a grind—but the best insights come after the fact. That’s why we’re here—to break down the wins, the failures, and everything in between, so you can scale smarter, market better, and build a brand that lasts.
Let’s build something remarkable—together. 🚀
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The podcast explores a variety of themes including entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, e-commerce growth, and brand building with episodes featuring topics like the fundamentals of affiliate marketing, sustainability in niche product development, lessons from Kickstarter campaigns, and the power of community-driven marketing.
The Après Business Podcast by falllinedigital.com is a real-talk space where entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders share the lessons they only saw clearly in hindsight. 🌟
Building a business is a grind—but the best insights come after the fact. That’s why we’re here—to break down the wins, the failures, and everything in between, so you can scale smarter, market better, and build a brand that lasts.
Let’s build something remarkable—together. 🚀
In this episode of The Après Business Podcast, host Becca Babicz sits down with Wylie Robinson, co-founder and former CEO of Rumpl, to explore how his outdoor blanket company is weathering major tariff shifts and rethinking its China-based supply chain. Learn how Wylie and his team are navigating sourcing challenges, global logistics, and unpredictable regulations while maintaining brand integrity. If you’re an e-commerce entrepreneur or product-based founder looking to future-proof your operations, this candid conversation is a must-listen.
Quoteables:
- “We’re planning the business like the inventory we have now is the only inventory we’ll have this year.” – Wylie Robinson
- “You can’t wait for the rules to change—you have to build the plan with the rules you’ve got today.” – Wylie Robinson
What You’ll Learn:
How to restructure your supply chain in response to geopolitical disruptions like U.S.-China tariffs.
The differences between country of origin vs. country of transformation in product manufacturing.
Why dual sourcing and long-term supplier relationships are essential in physical product businesses.
How to make tough decisions about channel prioritization when inventory is limited.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Plan for the present: Make decisions based on current facts, not what might happen.
Supplier loyalty matters: Long-term partners can make or break your ability to pivot quickly.
Inventory flexibility = survival: Understanding where to push or pause inventory is key in uncertain times.
You don’t need all the answers: Even a seasoned founder is still learning on the fly—and that’s okay.
People and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Rumpl: https://www.rumpl.com
Climate Neutral Certification: https://www.climateneutral.org
Trans-Sierra Norte MTB Race: https://www.transsierranorte.com
Connect with Becca:
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