Enthusiast

[Operator Stories] Profit vs. Impact? Georg Wolff (Co-founder Buckle & Seam) on scaling a D2C fashion brand, producing in Pakistan and a company's purpose

March 08, 2021 Patrick Alex Season 1 Episode 7
Enthusiast
[Operator Stories] Profit vs. Impact? Georg Wolff (Co-founder Buckle & Seam) on scaling a D2C fashion brand, producing in Pakistan and a company's purpose
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On this episode Patrick sits down with Georg Wolff, a German entrepreneur and co-founder of successful D2C leather accessory brand Buckle & Seam.
We dive into his journey as a founder, the challenges they  faced producing in-house at their own manufacturing plant in Pakistan, scaling a D2C brand and their goal of "educating 10,000 kids in the country."

On this episode you will learn about: 

  • How to set up the supply chain for a D2C brand with production in a developing market whilst maintaining highest employee and quality standards
  • How to identify your impact strategy and align it with your company's purpose and values
  • Identifying your strengths as a founder and how to grow with the needs and size of the company
  • Building the right team - Make the "getting lost in the desert test"

You can find Georg on LinkedIn here and make sure to check out Buckle & Seam's high quality leather goods on their website and get your favourite bag dispatched within minutes not only holding a high quality product in your hands, but also making a difference for children's education.

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Early beginnings of Buckle & Seam and Georg's journey as an entrepreneur
Scaling in-house production in Pakistan and ensuring highest standards
Examples of impact driven brands and identifying your cause
Building a D2C brand and prevailing in the long-run
Profit or Impact first? - Means to a greater end
Defining mission and purpose for your company
Evolution and challenges as a founder - Building the right team
How to find out what you are good at?
What is next for Buckle & Seam