Building a Packaging Powerhouse From Scratch

Unboxing Success: Building a Packaging Powerhouse From Scratch | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 61  

🎙️ Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast!  Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. 🦄

In this episode, Josh sits down with Jeremy Bower, founder of Givr Packaging, to unpack (pun intended!) the wild world of packaging, entrepreneurship, and building a business from scratch. From paper science to premium unboxing experiences, Jeremy shares his journey, lessons learned, and why packaging is the secret weapon for brands. 📦✨

00:00 – Introduction & Meet Jeremy Bauer 
03:15 – The Accidental Start: From Paper Science to Packaging 
08:40 – Early Career: Internships, Paper Mills & Quality Labs 
15:20 – From Engineer to Sales: The Hershey’s Account 
21:00 – Starting a Business: Brokering vs. Manufacturing 
27:45 – Growth, Market Share & Boutique Service 
33:10 – The Power of Word-of-Mouth & Customer Relationships 
38:00 – Marketing, Instagram, and Making Boxes Cool 
43:30 – The Magic of Unboxing: Why Packaging Matters 
48:50 – Design, Branding, and Custom Packaging Solutions 
54:00 – Shipping, Testing, and the Science of Protection 
59:30 – Free Design Policy & Earning Customer Loyalty 
1:05:00 – Personalization, Digital Printing & Social Media Buzz 
1:10:20 – Fun Tangents: Bluey, Pizza Boxes, and Garbage Plates 
1:18:00 – Sustainability, Tree Planting & Givr Packaging’s Mission 
1:23:00 – How to Connect with Jeremy & Givr Packaging  
1:25:00 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways 

🔗 Connect with Givr Packaging:
Website: https://givrpack.com
Instagram: @GivrPack 

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