Join us in our episode of Toy Business Unboxed, as we delves into the toy industry with guest experts Ethan and Mark from Marky Sparky. Discover how Mark began his company almost 30 years ago with the iconic California Chariot and how it evolved into the renowned Marky Sparky brand. Ethan discusses growing up under his dad's legacy and eventually taking a leading role in the company, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode covers the intricacies of toy design, overcoming challenges like competition and maintaining enthusiasm for innovation. You'll also hear about the complexities of selling on Amazon and their strategies for staying competitive. They emphasize the importance of creating products they are genuinely excited about and offers practical advice for budding toy entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of building trustworthy partnerships and being financially prudent.
⭐Highlights:
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!