Ep 553: How Dad Gang Scaled from 100k to 700k Hats Without Changing Their Simple Playbook

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode of the DTC Podcast, Bart Szaniewski, co-founder of Dad Gang, returns to the DTC Podcast to explain how his brand scaled from 100k to over 700k hats sold — without changing a thing. No team. No fancy stack. Just staying consistent with community engagement, emotional storytelling, and founder hands on lean tools.What you’ll learn:The power of customer co-creation and community feedback loopsWhy keeping the same tools and playbook can scale further than you thinkHow story-driven products and organic endorsements drive sticky growthTactics behind spontaneous but effective 48-hour product launchesBest moments:How a boosted post helped launch the brand to 100kThe world tour tee and the deeper meaning in productTurning organic athlete engagement into brand liftThe creative stack: iPhone, Canva, CapCut, and a storyIf you're tempted to overhaul your marketing every 6 months, this episode will have you rethinking that urge.Timestamps00:00 Building Dad Gang from Garage to 700K Hats Sold02:00 Keeping Growth Simple and Stress-Free04:00 The Power of Community and Customer Feedback06:00 Storytelling and Emotional Ads that Drive Connection08:00 Turning Organic Wins into Paid Success10:00 Product Launch Strategy and Creative Process12:00 Easy-Mode Tools: Canva, CapCut, and AI for Creators14:00 Authenticity, Athletes, and Future GrowthHashtags#DTCpodcast #DadGang #BartSzaniewski #EcommerceGrowth #ShopifyBrand #CommunityBuilding #FounderStory #DirectToConsumer #BrandMarketing #Entrepreneurship Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

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