In honor of Pride Month, we sit down with Rachel Smith of Pride Socks to talk about how she turned a side-hustle into a purpose-driven ecommerce success story. What started as a way to supplement her teaching salary has led to transforming the beloved tube sock into a  movement that promotes the message of love, pride, respect, and inclusion for everyone. Listen as J.B. and Rachel explore the humble beginnings of her business. We’ll discover how she handled the challenges of scaling from a spare bedroom into a dedicated warehouse space, the growth of her Custom for a Cause collaborative sock collection that dedicates proceeds to select non profits, and how her inherent ability to be a voice for others has catapulted the business into a brand worn by music icon Brandi Carlile, Olympic skateboarder Sky Brown, the UCLA softball team, and more! Disclaimer: This episode covers the topic of suicide and mental health

What started as a Facebook group in 2012 to help provide visibility of Indigenous People during the Idle No More protests, has since grown into a purpose-driven apparel brand that recently found its way into REI stores across the country. Urban Native Era founder, Joey Montoya, always knew his brand would strike a chord with a wide audience. But it wasn’t until the new wave of social justice movements in 2020 that they experienced an overnight surge of orders and opportunities. He sits down with J.B. Hager to discuss the challenges of scaling the business quickly,  the strategy behind using humor as a powerful tool to drive awareness, and advice on how entrepreneurs can stay fueled with passion and avoid burnout.Now, a thriving business, you can find Urban Native Era messaging all over, spreading the shared message "You're on Native Land." Montoya reminds us that a common purpose can drive social action and catch on quickly with a little social media magic. Listen to "Urban Native Era: Success Sewn From a Social Movement" to learn how he transformed their presence on social media into an ecommerce success story.

What started as a wholesale business, delivering American-grown flowers to event planners and Whole Foods up and down the east coast, unexpectedly took a turn at the start of the pandemic. For the first episode of Get Ship Done, J.B. Hager chats with Stephanie Duncan, co-founder of Harmony Harvest. Along with her sister and mother, she was able to adapt her small family-owned Virginia flower farm into a blossoming direct-to-consumer business—from dirt to door.  It can be a messy, hands-on job, but it's a true labor of love. Stephanie uncovers everything from how to ship out perishable items, recommendations on how to test fulfillment, the importance of self-care as entrepreneurs, and how a little authenticity on social media goes a long way. She also reveals how a sustainable business idea turned into a leap into the world of product manufacturing.  Discover how they were able to shift their business to ecommerce in the face of adversity and how they quickly adapted to overnight success. Learn more here: shipstation.com/blog/get-ship-done-harmony-harvest

On April 5, ShipStation launches a new podcast, Get Ship Done, hosted by J.B. Hager. This show spotlights entrepreneurs in ecommerce — both big and small — to uncover their unique journey to building a successful online brand. Tune in to learn more about their successes, struggles, and useful tips on how to Get Ship Done. Brands featured this season include celebrity-endorsed clean beauty brand, Milk + Honey, Shark Tank-funded brand Tower Paddle Boards, Pride Socks, and more!