{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Teen Entrepreneur Success Story: Meet Holden Bierman of Coastal Cool","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2124,"description":"In this episode of What's Up, Wake, we sit down with Holden Bierman, a remarkable 17-year-old entrepreneur who founded the successful beachwear business Coastal Cool at age 12. Holden shares his journey from folding origami notes in sixth grade to creating a sustainable e-commerce brand that tackles ocean plastic pollution. Discover his inspirations, challenges, and future plans as he discusses balancing high school life with running a global business and making a positive impact on the environment. Join us to learn about Holden's creative process, his collaborations, and the community support that has helped him thrive.00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia01:37 Meet Teen Entrepreneur Holden Bierman01:58 Holden's Early Business Ventures03:37 The Birth of Coastal Cool04:59 Sustainability and Impact11:02 Challenges and Successes13:32 Balancing Business and Life19:23 Setting Goals and Vision Boards19:51 Current Vision and Social Media Success20:23 Challenges and Learning in Business21:18 Advice to Younger Self22:05 Impact of Covid on Business Growth23:56 Family Involvement in Business24:21 Rebranding and Logo Change25:45 Celebrating Five Years in Business27:57 Future Plans and Expansion29:07 Partnering with Other Brands30:14 Networking and Learning from Others30:40 Lightning Round Questions34:06 Conclusion and Where to Find Us","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}