All the best businesses start with a personal frustration – and that’s exactly what led Tracey, founder of Children of the Deep, to create a bold and practical swimwear brand for teenage girls.
In this episode, we talk about the real behind-the-scenes of launching a product-based business – from sourcing struggles and unexpected challenges to the mindset shifts needed to grow when things don’t go to plan.
One of Tracey’s biggest current hurdles? How to target her ideal customer – when she doesn’t feel like she is her customer.
As a founder marketing to a teen audience, it can be hard to know what content resonates, what platforms to focus on, and how to show up when you don’t feel like the “face” of your brand.
In this episode, we cover:
- What to do when your brand audience doesn’t resonate with you as the founder
- How to create content that connects — even if you’re not the ideal customer
- Where to focus your energy when you're building solo
- The truth behind product development and how Tracey finally got it right after 6 samples!
This is a great episode if you're growing a product brand, feeling overwhelmed by marketing, or unsure how to speak to your audience in a way that drives conversions.
🩱 Check out Children of the Deep:
- Website: childrenofthedeep.com
- Instagram: @childrenofthedeep
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