DTC Podcast
Ep 473: From Bankruptcy to Profit in One Year: Dan Crosby’s Strategic Relaunch of BioSteel
13 Jan 2025
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast, where we dive deep into actionable strategies for scaling direct-to-consumer businesses. In this episode, Dan Crosby shares the inspiring story of how he bought a personal favorite hydration brand, BioSteel from bankruptcy and reshaped it into a profitable business within a year. Key Takeaways: Logistics Overhaul: Learn how consolidating 20+ distribution centers was critical to BioSteel’s turnaround. Grassroots Partnerships: Discover why investing in youth sports and associations provides better ROI than major sponsorships. Lean Operations: Hear how Dan rebuilt the brand with a core team of under 10 people. Amazon Strategies: Insights into BioSteel’s Vendor Central program and pricing challenges. Tech and Community: How a custom app is scaling BioSteel’s reach while giving back to grassroots teams. Dan’s journey offers unparalleled insights into reviving a brand, tackling logistics, and making every dollar in marketing count. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to BioSteel's Turnaround Journey 2:10 - Challenges with Retailers and Bankruptcy Transition 4:25 - Consolidating Logistics for Brand Revival 7:15 - Grassroots Partnerships and Youth Sports Sponsorships 10:00 - Strategic Focus on Amazon and Distribution Models 12:40 - Marketing Shifts: From Elite Endorsements to In-Store Promos 16:00 - Building Tech-Driven Community Engagement 19:30 - Developing Bespoke Products for Professional Sports Teams 22:00 - Exploring New Opportunities with Major Leagues Hashtags: #DTCpodcast #BioSteel #BrandRevival #SportsMarketing #CPGstrategy #YouthSports #EcommerceSuccess #AmazonStrategy #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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