{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield","title":"Homemade Success: Building a Disruptive Product Line from Scratch (with Calvin Quallis)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2890,"description":"In this episode of How I Got Here, Dreena welcomes Calvin Quallis, Founder and CEO of Scotch Porter, an award-winning male grooming brand that places wellness as a priority for men.Not too long ago, Calvin left a comfortable, yet unfulfilling corporate career to start a small barber shop in his neighborhood, just as his mother had done when he was a kid. Listen in as Calvin shares about the challenges of the entrepreneurial journey that led to the creation of Scotch Porter, including the difficulty and uncertainty of starting a product line in his kitchen with no product development experience. “I wasn’t necessarily passionate about a particular thing… about owning this barber shop that was a cultural hub… about products initially. I think what I was passionate about was making my life better and figuring out what it is that I’m supposed to do in life.”-  Calvin QuallisStay tuned to learn how Calvin funded his product line, the meaning behind #beardgang, and some of the most powerful lessons he’s learned from his journey, like the importance of being present and relishing in your success. Plus, he offers advice for those who are interested in entering the beauty and wellness industries.“Once I started to build, understand, really peel back the layers and figure out ‘what do you really want to accomplish with this brand?’… once I developed a purpose or mission, I was able to leverage that to really build a business that was more than just about a product.”-  Calvin QuallisConnect with Calvin:Visit Scotch Porter’s website: www.scotchporter.com Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/calvin_quallis Follow Scotch Porter on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scotchporter Use #beardgang About the Host:Dreena Whitfield has a proven ability to create tangible outcomes that helps clients exceed expectations. Her diverse career has led her to spearhead the communications and marketing efforts for leaders in the nonprofit, corporate and political sectors, as well as small...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BdBbhpyNt_QCzr05Um48v_vIOKUIOTF2dTew_MTRoO4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NGI3/MzFlMzYxNGE2NDZi/M2ZhNDM3ZWM3YzVh/NjYyMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}