What happens when a maker who plays disc golf, cares about the environment and has a background in marketing starts experimenting in their garage? Well, in the case of today’s guest, Jesse Stedman, you get Trash Panda Disc Golf, a Colorado business that makes flying discs out of recycled plastic.
Listen in as we talk about Jesse’s journey, including
* Why it took a decade to go from inspiration to action in starting up Trash Panda
* Why what Jesse didn’t know was so important in Trash Panda coming to life
* The benefit of creating a YouTube channel before even having a product
* Trash Panda’s unusual disc names and the meanings behind them
* How Jesse turned a byproduct of the injection molding process into a key design element in Trash Panda’s first disc
* How Jesse has used values & constraints both to simplify his decision making and strengthen the clarity of the brand
* The good and bad of product launches
* Why Jesse decided to pursue B-Corp certification
Learn more at Trash Panda Disc Golf’s YouTube channel and website.
Want new episodes right in your inbox?
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevemccready.substack.com
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.