President Brian talks about growing up in a retail family, taking a leave of absence after the sudden passing of his father, focusing on growing their 300SF toy store into a successful collection of California stores, and loving putting smiles on kids’ faces.

President Brian talks about growing up in a retail family, taking a leave of absence after the sudden passing of his father, focusing on growing their 300SF toy store into a successful collection of California stores, and loving putting smiles on kids&rsquo; faces.

Short Business Origin Stories, Big Takeaways. Listen and be inspired by the incredible stories of creators, movers, and shakers, who are making their mark on the retail space with meaningful missions, fresh fashions, and next-level sips and bites. Snag pearls of wisdom from visionary founders to add some spark on your own journey – whether in business or just in life.

Short Business Origin Stories, Big Takeaways. Listen and be inspired by the incredible stories of creators, movers, and shakers, who are making their mark on the retail space with meaningful missions, fresh fashions, and next-level sips and bites. Snag pearls of wisdom from visionary founders to add some spark on your own journey &ndash; whether in business or just in life.

Backstory Beginnings

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Backstory Beginnings – Brian Miller with Geppetto’s Toys

Founder and CEO Susan talks about growing up in Chicago, spending time with her immigrant grandmothers, creating a business model that supports women, having a progressive career, and persevering while facing financial roadblocks at the start.

Founder and CEO Susan talks about growing up in Chicago, spending time with her immigrant grandmothers, creating a business model that supports women, having a progressive career, and persevering while facing financial roadblocks at the start.

Backstory Beginnings – Susan Sarich with SusieCakes

Co-Founder and CSO Annika and COO Olivia discuss the brand’s 10-year journey, the timeless aesthetic of their products, along with the importance of building trust in your team, setting goals, and identifying milestones.

Co-Founder and CSO Annika and COO Olivia discuss the brand&rsquo;s 10-year journey, the timeless aesthetic of their products, along with the importance of building trust in your team, setting goals, and identifying milestones.

Backstory Beginnings – Annika Meller + Olivia Gentin with ANINE BING

Founder and President Jimbo shares how caring for his staff and his community involvement has made his business more financially viable, how organic foods can be life-changing, and his mission of being a good steward of the environment.

Founder and President Jimbo shares how caring for his staff and his community involvement has made his business more financially viable, how organic foods can be life-changing, and his mission of being a good steward of the environment.

Backstory Beginnings – Brian Miller with Geppetto’s Toys

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