In this enlightening episode of the TIE Podcast, Larry sits with entrepreneur David Klar as he details his entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from a rabbinical college to establishing brand incubator Klar & Co., consistently recognized among Inc. Magazine's '1000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US' for the past five years.

David shares how strategic preparation enabled him to secure impactful partnerships with major retailers while also providing valuable insights into the complexities of sourcing and manufacturing products for the retail space.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:42 David’s Background

07:45 How to Sell - Selling Techniques

11:55 Minimizing Rejection

17:29 From Rabbi to Retail

23:00 Finding the Right Partner

26:20 How Klar & Co. Started

31:30 Manufacturing the Product

42:27 Advice for Entrepreneurs

45:35 Outro

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