Show Notes: In this podcast episode, the host interviews Charlie Razook, the founder of Jackfir, a clean men's skincare brand. Charlie discusses his personal journey, starting the company after a leukemia diagnosis in 2018, which highlighted the dangers of environmental toxins. He talks about breaking into the male skincare market, emphasizing the need for clean, accessible products. Charlie also covers product selection, customer acquisition, retail expansion, and community building. The brand's focus is on men's health and wellness, with plans for future growth. Products are available at Jackfir.com, Amazon, Beauty Heroes, Fellow Barber, and various boutiques. About Charlie: Charlie Razook is the founder of certified-clean men’s skincare brand Jackfir. He started the company after a leukemia diagnosis in 2018 that woke him up to the toxins in our lives that are making us sick. He could not find a non-toxic swap for his personal care items, so he decided to make his own. Before Jackfir, Charlie was the first employee at Solid & Striped, the swimwear brand, where he helped build the company alongside the founder. Charlie is passionate about raising awareness around men’s mental and physical health and often writes on the topic. He is an advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and lobbies on Capitol Hill for cancer patient rights. To connect with him, visit: jackfir.com Timestamps: The impact of environmental toxins (00:01:31) Charlie discusses the impact of environmental toxins on the body and the wake-up call of his leukemia diagnosis. Breaking into the male skincare market (00:02:26) Charlie explains the challenges and strategies involved in breaking into the male skincare market. Product selection and customer acquisition (00:04:22) Charlie discusses the selection of initial products and the differences in men's skincare routines. Retail expansion and community building (00:07:12) Charlie talks about retail expansion, customer acquisition, and community building efforts. Gifting and subscription models (00:09:16) The impact of gifting on customer acquisition and the use of subscription models for product retention. Preparing for retail expansion (00:12:03) Charlie discusses the preparations and challenges involved in moving from a primarily DTC model to retail expansion. Nurturing a community and brand ethos (00:15:38) The importance of nurturing a community and building a brand ethos around men's health and skincare. Future growth strategies (00:20:00) Charlie outlines plans for new products, partnerships, and growth strategies for the company. Finding Jackfir (00:20:43) Discussion on where to find information about Jackfir and where to purchase the product. Product Availability (00:20:49) Information on where to purchase Jackfir products, including online and retail locations. Brand Recognition and Design (00:21:11) Compliments on the branding and colors of Jackfir products, with a mention of trying the product. Quality and Experience (00:21:24) Emphasis on the quality of the product and the positive experience customers can expect. This podcast is produced by the team at Dillie: a marketing agency with a niche focus on beauty and personal care brands. https://dilliecreative.com/

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