Innovation can come from the cringe-worthiest of misadventures. Bonnie Sussman, founder and CEO of GoLidZ, chats with Nicole about the origin story of her reusable food containers, the marketing advice you need to grow a successful business, mental health as entrepreneurs, and learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable bits of your entrepreneurial journey.
ABOUT Bonnie Sussman Strominger
Bonnie Sussman Strominger is an accomplished entrepreneur, inventor, and CEO of GoLidZ. After 20+ years working in management, product development, consumer marketing, and sales, she decided to focus her attention on her revolutionary cup lid idea.
Today, GoLidz is an award-winning company changing the way people sustainably enjoy their favorite snacks, and drinks while on the go.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 2:05 Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster with a lot of emotions.
- 3:49 Finding a coping mechanism
- 11:33 GoLidZ’s origin story
- 17:30 Advice for remembering your good ideas
- 19:08 Timing is important
- 25:04 Fatherly influence and business advice
- 33:15 Advice for growing a successful business
RESOURCES & LINKS
- Connect with Bonnie Sussman Strominger on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniesussmanstrominger/
- Discover the ingenious GoLidZ for yourself, https://www.golidz.com/
- Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn at ww.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg
- Learn more about DMG Digital at dmgdigital.io
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