When the world turned upside down, Jake Mellman and Stephanie Moyal found resilience in an unexpected place: the humble mushroom. Their spirited discussion with us captures the essence of their company, Troop, which crafts delightful functional mushroom gummies. Through their narrative, we learn how the global shift in health consciousness and Jake's personal aftermath of a ski accident converged with Stephanie's entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the birth of a brand that's not just about supplements but about seizing opportunity in the face of adversity.

Timestamps

(00:00) The Rise of Mushroom Supplements

(06:43) From Mushroom Enthusiasts to Business Owners

(17:22) Sourcing and Extracting Quality Mushrooms

(30:21) Strategies for Shopify Store Success

(45:20) Mastering Social Media Marketing and Troop

Show Links

• Troop - Use code UNOFFICIAL20
• ReBuy
• Live Recover
• Russell Bronson's DotCom Secrets

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• Intelligems

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