Scaling with Purpose, Exiting with Impact with Colin McIntosh of Sheets & Giggles

In this episode of Scale to Exit, I sit down with the brilliantly bold Colin McIntosh — a serial entrepreneur with an unforgettable sense of humor and a sharp sense of purpose. From launching the viral eucalyptus bedding brand Sheets & Giggles (which scaled to $1M/month in sales in just two years), to exiting a sustainability-focused startup Dirt Cheap Compost, and now building SheetsResume.com to empower job seekers with dignity and real tools — Colin’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

We talk scaling under pressure, navigating supply chain nightmares, why most resume builders are scams, and how to build something others can’t live without. Colin also gets real about bootstrapping, burnout, and why AI is both a blessing and a curse for today’s founders. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, impact-driven builders, and anyone who wants to create meaningful businesses with real-world value.

✨ Topics we cover:

• Building a viral CPG brand with no money

• The emotional toll (and power) of resumes

• What “scale to exit” really means

• Why sustainability should be baked into your supply chain

• Creating tech that serves real people, not just margins

• How to validate your business before you risk it all

• Navigating predatory accelerators and crowdfunding scams

Whether you’re scaling your company or just getting started, Colin’s transparent and refreshing take on entrepreneurship will leave you thinking differently about what success means.

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You can find Colin McIntosh: 

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