Nate Barr grew his company www.ZootilityTools.com by staying true to his roots and not believing in the hype around “startups”.
From a successful Kickstarter campaign Nate Barr was able to launch his idea for PocketMonkey, a TSA approved multi-tool that fits in your wallet. I got mine as a stocking stuffer from my mom!
Quotes:
“Think. Don’t follow.” Nate Barr
Connect With Nate Barr of ZootilityTools.com
Find Nate Barr on Twitter: @n8barr
Nate Barr’s Websites:
Check out www.ZootilityTools.com. Home of the Pocket Monkey
Show Notes:
Nate Barr laid out some gems today. Have a listen and learn…
- how following the traditional path that most Startups take leads to frustration.
- why taking his product to Kickstarter.com was a fast and easy way to justify his product idea and give him instant momentum.
- how staying true to their roots and not jumping at Home Depot has created a sustainable company that continues to grow.
- why most shows like Shark Tank promote the wrong goals for most small entrepreneurs.
- how keeping production in the USA has allowed Nate to have a continuous flow of ideas that wouldn’t otherwise happen if production was in China.
- how past failures gave Nate the tools to navigate the waters that have taken them to 17 employees.
- why paying hourly and keeping work time to manageable levels allows their team to have fun and stay motivated
- and much more…
Resources
The Coolest Cooler on Kickstarter: Check it out here
Books or Authors Nate Recommends:
The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
Nates’ Answer to Dogs, Cats or other?
Nate’s too busy for pets!
Nate’s Favourite Comic?
His answer: “John Stewart”
Check Out Nate’s Videos
Thank You For Listening
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