WEEK 9: FINDING & WINNING NEW CUSTOMERS
- MONDAY, JUNE 8TH -
As we settle into the new normal during these tough times, the focus of many outdoor recreation startup founders has turned toward how to continue an upward trajectory of revenue -- despite the obstacles COVID-19 presents. Tactics and mindsets have shifted, but with customer focus, small tweaks to sales strategy, and dedication to the fundamentals, you can set your business up for success in the short-term and beyond. Join us this coming Monday as we discuss all of this and more with a panel of experts and startup founders.
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- MONDAY, JUNE 8TH -
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SIMEON SIEGEL
MANAGING DIRECTOR - BMI CAPITAL MARKETS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Simeon is an award-winning Senior Analyst specializing in Retail and E-commerce. He started his career at Goldman Sachs and has since worked on the #1 ranked Retail franchise at JPMorgan and Nomura | Instinet.
Simeon has been selected as a Rising Star of Wall Street by Institutional Investor and a Rising Star of Equity Research by Business Insider. He is in constant dialogue with investors and C-Level Management across the industry, analyzing and advising on the ever-evolving retail landscape.
BRYAN WACHS
FOUNDER & CEO - MYSALESBUTLER.COM & QUIKRSTUFF.COM
GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
Bryan Wachs has a deep history of starting, building, and consulting for a variety of businesses and companies. His approach is focused on customer experience, sales and marketing, technological advances, and providing cohesive growth strategies. In 2000, Bryan refocused his career towards internet marketing and hasn’t looked back. Currently, he leads MySalesButler.com, an internet marketing coop. They offer flat-fee internet sales and marketing services to creative agencies, marketers, and software companies. His new company, QuikRStuff.com, is launching now.
JUSTIN BARONE
FOUNDER & CEO - GEARO
DENVER, COLORADO
Justine is the Founder and CEO of Gearo, an outdoor gear marketplace. Her passion for the outdoors drove her to create a mutually beneficial environment for retailers and consumers that improves gear accessibility. Justine has worked for businesses of all sizes around the world improving their bottom line by crafting creative solutions. She has expertise in building and launching technology environments ranging from mobile and web applications to SaaS software. She has a strong passion for start-up environments, having previous experience scaling three fast-paced companies from the ground level.
TIM FRY
FOUNDER & CEO - MOUNTAIN RACING PRODUCTS
GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
Tim is the co-founder and CEO of Mountain Racing Products (MRP). MRP designs and manufactures high-end bicycle components that help people better enjoy their passion for cycling. MRP has distribution into 35 countries and you can find its components on bikes all over the world, including brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant, and Cannondale to name a few. He also volunteers his time to several local and state organizations tied to education and workforce development. Prior to starting MRP, Tim was a corporate litigation attorney.