Teton Gear CEO Scott Holmes

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Teton Gear CEO Scott Holmes

Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders

1 hour 4 minutes

9 months ago

Teton Gear CEO Scott Holmes

In this episode, we sit down with Scott, the founder of Teton Gear, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of running a product-based business, and the lessons he's learned along the way. From the early days of starting Teton Gear in 2005 to navigating complex relationships with major retailers like Amazon, Scott shares invaluable insights into the world of outdoor gear manufacturing.

00:00 - Introduction and Summit Experience
00:52 - Startup Alley and Son's Startup
01:41 - Entrepreneurial Traits and Family
02:04 - Founding of Teton Gear
02:50 - The To-Don't List
03:34 - Early Challenges and Relationships
05:01 - The Power of Triadic Relationships
06:09 - Initial Business Model and No Domestic Inventory
06:43 - Naming Teton Gear
07:39 - Challenges of Direct Import Business
09:25 - Transition to Domestic Inventory
11:01 - Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
13:02 - Amazon as a Major Customer
17:02 - Amazon's Pricing Policies
18:09 - Relocating to Puerto Rico
19:35 - Governance and Politics of Puerto Rico
20:24 - Hiring a CEO and Amazon Challenges
23:09 - Transitioning Back to 1P Relationship with Amazon
25:11 - Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Strategy
27:05 - Shopify as a Competitor to Amazon
29:19 - Tariffs and Trade Policies
30:02 - ABC Initiative: Anywhere But China
31:31 - Exploring Manufacturing Outside China
34:02 - Potential Geopolitical Issues with China and Taiwan
36:12 - Challenges of Manufacturing in America
37:01 - Maintaining Quality Control
39:08 - Overseas Travel and Other Ventures
39:30 - Mina Group: Middle East, North Africa
41:46 - Launching New Products
44:00 - Marketing Strategies
45:10 - Competitors and Business Philosophy

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