For this week's HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome our industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder of FLI Products, to discuss "Selling Online". FLI Products is a small company, building some big brands they've designed, developed, and marketed, such as Wash+Out, an eye contaminant first aid. To learn more about FLI Products, please visit: www.fliproducts.com. After 20 years in manufacturing, distribution, and retail In 2003, Kevin sought to use his combined expertise to assist new manufacturers interested in a quickly growing B2B and DTC business thru product development, marketing, packaging, and distribution, with a focus on the Hardware and Home Products channels. Since then he has grown multiple companies, generating $100+ million in new business and employing a team developing, packaging, marketing and distributing new products. Kevin is a true Merchant at heart, building relationships, collaborating with manufacturers and retailers by creating compelling assortments with innovation and value, from concept to shelf. He has a rich experience in lighting, home and housewares, hand tools and seasonal categories across multiple retail and online channels, nationally. He is a real leader with transcendent values and a global vision to bring light into the unlit world, with a passion for the disadvantaged.
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