#328 - The Mastermind Behind Seed’s Supply Chain & How to Design DTC Ops for Hypergrowth

#328 - The Mastermind Behind Seed’s Supply Chain & How to Design DTC Ops for Hypergrowth

Author: Ramon Berrios, Blaine Bolus June 20, 2024 Duration: 39:24
John Morgan is the founder of Pelagic, a first of it's kind agency helping brands nail supply chains & operations - often times the biggest unlocks for scalability & profitability in commerce. In this episode of DTC Pod, John shares key learnings from his tenure at SpaceX and Seed Health, emphasizing the importance of iterative supply chain processes, cost optimization, and strategic relationships with suppliers. He also offers advice on avoiding common startup mistakes in supply chain design.

Hosted by Ramon Berrios and Blaine Bolus, DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are Built digs into the operational and creative realities of building a direct-to-consumer business from the ground up. This isn't just theory; it's a practical dialogue drawn from conversations with the people actually doing the work. Each episode features founders who have navigated the early chaos, marketers dissecting winning campaigns, platform experts, content creators, and leaders from growth agencies. They get into the specifics-how a brand's identity truly takes shape, the mechanics behind a converting website, the evolving strategies for paid social and email, and how to interpret shifting consumer behaviors. The focus is on the actionable insights and the often-unseen decisions that separate a good brand from a standout one. For anyone running, growing, or thinking about launching an eCommerce venture, this podcast serves as a constantly updated playbook. You'll hear the candid stories behind the brands, the mistakes made and lessons learned, all centered on the core question of what makes a modern DTC company not just function, but flourish. Tune in for a direct line to the strategies and stories shaping the future of direct-to-consumer.
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