#92 Scott Tannen: Disrupting the Status Quo to Make an Impact

Scott Tannen is the founder and CEO of a luxury linen and home goods company called Boll & Branch. They're best known for their luxury organic cotton bed sheets. Scott began his career working for established consumer packaged goods brands like Nabisco and Wrigley where he led digital marketing teams. He went to become the founder of Boll & Branch with the goal of bringing products to market that were sustainable for cotton farmers that eventually disrupted an industry. You'll enjoy this episode if you're curious about:

-How mentors can challenge you to level up your game

-How our parents can influence our life and career decisions

-Why it was important for Scott to invest 2 years figuring out how to make products in a sustainable way that was good for people and the environment

-How is $2 million bet with Howard Stern paid off

-Why you should never sacrifice things that are important to you that you'll regret for work (and how to do it) and more..

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 Introduction and Early Life

00:15 Parental Influence and Career Beginnings

02:17 Entrepreneurial Journey and Family Dynamics

02:50 Missy's Role and Women's Entrepreneurship

05:30 Lessons from Parents and Family Values

08:44 Leadership and Mentorship

21:16 Career Reflections and Early Successes

26:23 Founding Bol & Branch

40:01 Facing the Challenges of Self-Funding

40:41 Navigating Early Success and Scaling

43:50 Family Involvement in Business

45:48 Key Inflection Points and Business Lessons

49:15 Expanding Product Lines and Marketing Strategies

55:29 Leadership and Company Culture

01:00:44 Reflections on Sacrifice and Success

01:08:27 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

01:15:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts