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SadieB’s Secret Weapon: Mentorship Over Metrics

How Sadie built a national brand from the ground up

You don’t need millions of followers or sky-high revenue to land on Target shelves. Just ask the sister duo behind SadieB Personal Care, who launched in 2022 and built a national retail brand fueled by mentorship, community, and bold risk-taking.

In this week’s episode of the DTC Daily podcast, co-founder Sadie Bowler shares how they broke into retail and the challenges of staying on shelves.

🧠 The Growth Driver: Mentorship & Networking

For SadieB, growth didn’t come from ads or virality—it came from mentorship.

Here’s how they made it happen:

  • Built a board from their personal network—neighbors, friends, and local founders

  • Gained early validation and product feedback from social impact leaders

  • Transformed authentic relationships into strategic growth opportunities

📦 Social Strategy 

They weren’t trying to be the loudest on TikTok. Instead, they focused on:

  • Sharing their founder moments and girl-led journey

  • Highlighting salon-grade formulas at Target prices

  • Partnering with relevant brands like e.l.f. and GIMME Beauty

🧠 Sadie’s advice for founders

Refine your story and make it real
Network relentlessly as it’ll open unexpected doors.
Stay hands-on 

🎧 Hear the full story behind how SadieB built a national brand from the ground up. → Watch on YouTube

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