#26 - From Corporate Careers to Entrepreneurship - Oli and Ash

#26 - From Corporate Careers to Entrepreneurship - Oli and Ash - Founders of Sipp'd

Show Notes

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Oli and Ash, the founders of Sipp’d, a craft soda brand that, now that you’ve heard of it, you’ll start seeing everywhere!

Their journey is an inspiring one — two accountants who decided to leave their careers behind and launch a business together in November 2019, just before the Covid pandemic struck.

We dive into the challenges they faced during that uncertain time, how they adapted when the pandemic hit, and how they scaled the business despite numerous challenges. We also explore the realities of being your own boss and what sets their product apart from traditional sodas.

Oli and Ash share invaluable advice on bootstrapping a business, using social media for free marketing, and the lessons they've learned along the way—offering guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs.

They also discuss the exciting opportunities for challenger brands in today’s market, and I hope this conversation inspires you on your own journey.

Expect to learn:

05.30 The Birth of a Business Idea

07.15 Quitting Jobs and Starting Fresh

09.25 Navigating COVID Challenges

12.40 Early Sales and Market Strategies

15.05 Growth and Expansion

17.35 Balancing Work and Personal Life

23.25 Product Development and Refinement

26.00 Manufacturing Process Insights

33.30Craft Beer Collaboration

35.00 Business Evolution and Goals