Do Family Businesses Actually Work?

Experience Curve with Joe Steele

In this inspiring episode, host Joe Steele sits down with Garrett Peters, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Duncan & Stone Paper Company, for a deep dive into their journey. Garrett shares the story behind the creation of Duncan & Stone, revealing how a passion for quality and storytelling turned into a thriving business. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a brand centered around meaningful, beautifully designed paper products. Tune in to learn about the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative strategies, and dedication to craftsmanship that have propelled Duncan & Stone to success.

01:40 - From Here to Duncan & Stone

03:10 - Naming the Brand

04:15 - Launching a Business

06:10 - Complimenting Strengths

08:45 - Launching an Online Business in the Pandemic

11:15 - “All the STUFF” To Launch a Business

12:30 - A Day in the Life for a CEO

16:55 - Expanding the Lines

19:50 - Bringing a New Idea to Life

24:50 - Building Partnerships

28:00 - Standing Out from the Crowd Online

31:35 - Finding Local Help vs Help Online

33:45 - Wholesaling

35:40 - Influencers & Social Media

40:20 - Helping Brands Succeed

44:10 - Not Being Defined By the Success of Your Business

46:50 - Mixing Business and Family

49:30 - Freedoms of Entrepreneurship

53:30 - Aspirations for the Future

54:45 - Connecting with Duncan and Stone Paper Company

Show Resources:

https://www.duncanandstone.com/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/DuncanStonePaperCo/page/67F2A472-2B3A-48C3-A827-A534555CE4D2?ref_=ast_bln

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettlpeters/

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