Alex Back, CEO of Couch.com, had a problem. He sold too many couches.
In this episode of Keep Going we talk about what happens when you find sudden and overwhelming success and how hard it is to turn down business.
Being an entrepreneur requires sacrifices, said Back, but the passion and drive to create something meaningful can outweigh the challenges.
Listen in as he shares the troubles he faced when his previous furniture brand sold too much furniture through a deal with Costco, leading to supply chain issues and customer dissatisfaction.
Alex also provides advice for entrepreneurs entering the hard goods market and emphasizes the importance of gathering information and being patient. He discusses the ease of decision-making with experience and the difficulty of maintaining discipline and avoiding fallback options. Lastly, he reflects on the sacrifices and rewards of being an entrepreneur.
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