{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6243879865d062001207c837/68244924f368620d4593b11f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From 14,000 Units Sold In The First 30 Days to $2.5M in Pre Order Sales & 400% Growth In 3 Years - How MemoBottle Used Kickstarter To Supercharge Their Growth! ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6243879865d062001207c837/1747209564137-9136e307-cf67-4dd6-baf2-11056243ab58.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, I sat down with Jono Bryt and Jesse Leeworthy, the co-founders of Memo Bottle - the Aussie brand behind the flat, reusable water bottle that’s taken the world by storm. </p><p><br></p><p>Best mates since they were four years old, Jono and Jesse turned a simple sketch and a big frustration into a global brand that’s sold over 1 million bottles, partnered with major retailers, and helped save the planet by stopping over 200 million single-use plastic bottles from going to waste.</p><p><br></p><p>We hear how they bootstrapped from nothing, launched one of Australia’s most successful Kickstarter campaigns, and went on to build a product that now sits on shelves across the globe, including in Apple Stores and high-end design shops.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a young entrepreneur, a dreamer with an idea, or someone trying to build something that matters, this episode is packed with insights on sustainability, product design, branding, purpose-driven business, and how to turn frustration into a movement.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>How two best mates turned a sketch into a million-dollar bottle brand – Learn how solving your own problem can spark a global idea.</li><li>Starting with no funding, no PR, and zero contacts – See why taking action beats waiting for perfect conditions.</li><li>The Kickstarter campaign that changed everything – Learn how they launched a movement with nothing but grit.</li><li>Why the world didn’t need another bottle—it needed a better one – Discover how to create products people actually want.</li><li>Their mission to stop 200 million single-use bottles – See how purpose and profit can grow together.</li><li>How their childhood shaped the brand’s core values – Learn why your past can fuel your future.</li><li>The mental toll of building from scratch – Get the raw truth about burnout and keeping going.</li><li>The chaos of scaling to 7 global warehouses – Find out what growth really looks like behind the scenes.</li><li>How they deal with fear of failure and collapse – Learn why fear never leaves, and how to work with it.</li><li>Staying aligned after 11 years as co-founders – Hear what it takes to build a business and stay friends.</li></ul><p>—</p><p>Apply to be mentored by Dylan to start &amp; scale your own E-commerce brand, Limited spots available! 👇</p><p><a href=\"https://cal.com/lifestyle-brands/application-calls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cal.com/lifestyle-brands/application-calls</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the channel here👇</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lifemoneyandlove/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/lifemoneyandlove/?hl=en</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@lifemoneyandlove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@lifemoneyandlove</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oNnDapuoEEdcLqGsTg30Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oNnDapuoEEdcLqGsTg30Q</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me here👇</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dylanmullan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/dylanmullan</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanmullan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanmullan</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Memo Bottle here👇</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/memobottle/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/memobottle/</a></p>","author_name":"Dylan Mullan"}