In This Episode: 🚀 The Rise from DTC to a $1.4 Billion Valuation: We'll chug down the incredible journey of Liquid Death, from pushing water cans on Amazon to sliding onto the shelves of 60,000 retail locations. Discover how a DTC brand stirs the retail pot! 🛠️ Growth Pains & Supply Chains: Explore the challenges of late moves to domestic production, and how supply chain snags can bottleneck even the most popular products. 🎨 Marketing Masterstroke: Is there a line between entertainment and product? Liquid Death doesn't think so. Learn how a punk rock, skater ethos blended with marketing genius to create an unbeatable brand aura. 👀 Big Moves in M&A: Pouring out predictions, we discuss Liquid Death's potential attractiveness to major players in the alcohol industry, IPO aspirations, and the gritty side of entrepreneurship and acquisitions. 🌍 Making Sustainability Cool: Listen in as we highlight Liquid Death's commitment to eco-friendliness and their crusade against plastic by making water 'cool'. Prepare to be inspired, educated, and maybe a little entertained as we unpack what makes Liquid Death a case study in defying norms and creating a ripple effect in the e-commerce space. 🏴‍☠️ Links: Save the Bros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewBG_jmMI40 Liquid Death commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeRADNpdKD4 Spotify platlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/35MCONvg1s2g8KqgxEEnAw?si=m0Oc7I3NTCiS_SKr1Y_O4w&nd=1&dlsi=e0e801ba8ed34595 Killer Baby Namer - https://www.humanaut.is/projects/liquid-death/ Elf -https://liquiddeath.com/pages/corpse-paint-liquid-death-x-e-l-f-cosmetics Country club - https://liquiddeath.com/pages/sell-your-soul Tony Hawk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl7MRPWSw_M Ebay ad auction - https://liquiddeath.com/pages/biggest-ad-ever

Dive into the fascinating journey of Huckberry, the adventure-driven men’s apparel brand that transformed from a small startup into a powerhouse in the direct-to-consumer space. In this episode, we unravel Huckberry’s growth strategy and the secrets behind their success, from content marketing to community engagement.

We also explore the history of outerwear, tracing its evolution from practical pieces like military coats, trench coats, and bomber jackets to today’s blend of functionality and style seen in brands like North Face and Patagonia. Aaron shares his thoughts on picking up a ski jacket from Costco, while Nathan dives into the cultural and utilitarian roots of timeless styles like peacoats, denim jackets, and faux fur.

Discover how Huckberry, founded by Andrew Forch and Richard Greiner, combined a love for adventure and content-driven storytelling to curate iconic pieces like the Wax Trucker Jacket and build a loyal community of outdoor enthusiasts. Learn about their direct-to-consumer sales model, pop-up stores, and how they carved out their niche in the crowded world of men's outerwear.

Plus, we touch on trends like synthetic materials, outsourced production, and product differentiation that have shaped the outerwear market. Stay tuned for bonus discussions on topics like Oura Ring’s recent valuation, the strategy behind Pokemon Go’s data collection, and what’s next for Huckberry’s retail expansion.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Ecommerce On Tap," the podcast where we dive deep into the world of D2C brands and supply chain innovations. I'm your host Nathan Resnick, joined by my co-host Aaron Alpeter. Today, we're exploring the incredible journey of Aether Diamonds—a company transforming the diamond industry with pioneering technology that captures CO2 from the atmosphere to create beautiful, sustainable diamonds. We'll discuss their unique business model, the environmental impacts of traditional diamond mining, and how Aether's founders are paving the way for low-carbon ventures. Plus, we'll highlight industry trends, sustainability challenges, and what the future holds for lab-grown diamonds.