Show notes
JM Craddock is the CEO and owner of La Matera, a belt brand focused on creating artisanal products that last. Founded in 2012 they now sell via their Shopify site and wholesale channels are on track for $4 million this year. JM’s experience goes much further back though, as he was the first employee at Chubbies, including a key role in developing the returns system that became the first version of Loop Returns! Hit PLAY to hear: How Jon-Mark used an SBA loan to buy La Matera (and why he recommends it) 🏦 Why iPhone videos outperformed $10k ad shoots 🎥 The 3-part framework he used to grow La Matera fast 📈 What makes belts a “perfect eCommerce product” 🔥 The truth about expanding your product line (and what not to do) 🧵 His role in turning Chubbies’ returns system into Loop Returns 🔄 Key timestamps to dive straight in: [04:25] "Relocated Business: Spicewood, Texas" [08:41] "SBA Loan Benefits and Process" [11:21] Strategic Business Planning & Marketing [13:46] Reflection on Business Experience [18:51] Balancing Focus and New Projects [21:22] Listen to JM’s Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/553..This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
