Join us as we delve deep into the world of entrepreneurship with Vic Keller and Jordan Beaman.
In this unfiltered conversation they explore the journey of Jordan's thriving apparel business, Western Welder, covering topics ranging from raising capital to scaling up to $50M/year in revenue.
Jordan Beaman, the founder of Western Welder, takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of building a successful apparel brand in a competitive market. How he started making the apparel and the constant fear he faces as a blue collar entrepreneur.
With Vic Keller's expert guidance, they discuss critical aspects of business growth, including expanding inventory, dealing with anxiety as an entrepreneur, managing business debt, projecting revenue, and scaling up to achieve remarkable milestones.
Chapters
0:00 Early Days
8:00 Scaling Phase
14:11 Dealing With Anxiety
17:40 Building Teams
25:33 Raising Capital
43:34 $50M Blueprint
58:35 Navigating Success
In this insightful conversation, you'll discover:
1. **Raising Capital**: Learn the strategies and challenges involved in securing funding for your business, from bootstrapping to seeking external investment.
2. **Expanding Inventory**: Explore the complexities of inventory management and how to effectively scale your product offerings while maintaining quality and profitability.
3. **Dealing with Anxiety as an Entrepreneur**: Gain valuable insights into managing the stress and anxiety that often accompany the entrepreneurial journey, and discover practical techniques for maintaining mental well-being.
4. **Managing Business Debt**: Navigate the intricacies of business debt, including when and how to leverage it strategically to fuel growth, as well as methods for effectively managing and reducing debt over time.
5. **Projecting Revenue**: Uncover the key metrics and methodologies for projecting revenue growth, and learn how to set realistic goals and milestones for your business's financial success.
6. **Scaling Up to $50M/year in Revenue**: Gain inspiration and actionable strategies for scaling your business to achieve significant revenue milestones, from optimizing operations to expanding into new markets.
About Western Welder:
At Western Welder Outfitting, nothing is more important to us than making superior quality duds. We know what its like being bowed up workin straight 12s and know that you want to wear quality gear that’s going to work as hard as you are… and look good while you are at it too. We’re a brand forged in the field by hard times and long hours - made for welders, by a welder. With a high quality product, a high quality experience, for a fair price, you can rest assured knowing that Western Welder Outfitting is here to provide you with the products that are going to hold up.
About Jordan Beaman:
Jordan started Western Welder Outfitting in 2018. His goal with this company was to give fellow welders something of value and something that they could call their own. After years of working in the oil fields, Jordan found himself searching for high quality men’s clothing line that could live up to the needs of the modern welder, only to come up empty.
From there, he got to work designing products, working with manufacturers, and launching Western Welder. Today, We’re a proud business and we continue to expand our product line to give today’s welders the products they need to live their life and showcase their true identity.
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About Vic Keller:
Vic Keller's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to found 14 companies and own 16 businesses in manufacturing, tech, and the outdoor industry, among others. His journey from JP Morgan to the successful founding of the ZAK companies, later acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, exemplifies his ability to scale and transform businesses.
Today, as the founder and CEO of KLV Capital and Experience Ventures, Vic continues to inspire with his investment and mentorship prowess. An avid adventurer and dedicated family man, Vic lives by the belief that an extraordinary life is attainable through developing others every step of the way.
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