#352 - Building a Profitable Timeless Brand: 20 Years, 8 Figures, 100% Bootstrapped with Parker Thatch

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Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are the co-founders of Parker Thatch, a luxury handbag and accessories brand they bootstrapped to 8-figures over the course of 20 years. Matt’s expertise spans tech, design, and marketing, while Irene brings deep fashion industry knowledge from working with powerhouse brands like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. In this episode of DTC Pod, Matt and Irene share how they navigated the shift from an e-stationery startup to eventually finding product-market fit with their signature luxury bags. They discuss key lessons learned in bootstrapping - the importance of market timing, how to manage inventory risks, and why flexibility and systems are critical when growing a brand. Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack . On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover: 1. Founding and Evolution of Parker Thatch 2. Initial Business Concepts and Pivots 3. Strategies for Managing and Allocating Inventory 4. Importance of Flexibility in Business Operations 5. Bootstrapping and Capital Allocation 6. Building Systems for Scalability 7. Marketing and Demand Generation Strategies 8.

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