SE01E23 - Things I learnt building a multi-million $ tree business | Simply Trees | Teddy Oitzman

In this episode of Profits on Purpose, host Nate Littlewood interviews Teddy Oitzman, founder of Simply Trees, who shares his journey from having no experience in the plant industry to generating millions in revenue. Teddy discusses the importance of sales, understanding financials, and the challenges of running a seasonal business. He emphasizes the need for effective cash flow management and the lessons learned from overcoming significant setbacks, including a major inventory loss. The conversation highlights the hustle required in entrepreneurship and the eventual transition to hiring help to scale the business.

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Welcome to the Profits on Purpose podcast, where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive. Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
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