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#38 Madi Stefanis | Turning $250 Into Over $1 Million In 6 Months With A Gen-Z Ecom Brand

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In this episode, I got to sit down with Madi Stefanis, the founder and CEO of the 35mm Co. A brand that has exploded over the last couple of years selling Australia's first-ever reusable film camera.


her flagship product, The Reloader has sold out twice since launching in august, selling out of all 5,000 units. The brand has since gone on to do over $1 million in sales and is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.


Madi is incredibly inspiring as an inspiration for young women in Australia wanting to start a business, wise beyond her years and definitely someone to look for over the next few years and she becomes one of Australia's top entrepreneurs.


In this episode:


  • How school and home life impacted the way Madi saw the world and how her parents endless support gave her the confidence to chase your dreams
  • Overcoming a serious health condition that she had to battle throughout school and University
  • The story of how 35mm Co started by selling a vintage camera on Facebook Marketplace for $250
  • How to turn an idea into a physical product (Madi product development journey)
  • The lonely side of starting a business on your own
  • How to understand and market to your target market
  • Advice for young women getting into business and the hacks she used to grow her network and learn from some of the best business owners in Australia
  • Why university isn't always the path you need to go down to start and grow a business and how it can actually hinder your growth and potential


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