#068 Chad North about launching a wool kerchief
Chad North is the founder of NorthxNorth. In this podcast interview, Chad explains how he came up with his product idea of a wool kerchief made out of merino wool. Chad shares his journey of finding the right fabric supplier, launching his business on Kickstarter and distribution channels.
About Chad North
Pairing his passion for the outdoors and his love of merino wool, Chad North set out to create the most versatile piece of outdoor apparel that he wanted yet was missing from the market–a merino wool kerchief. After a successful Kickstarter launch in June 2016, production began and North x North was born. The kerchiefs boast over 100 different ways to wear and use with much of their versatility coming from the premium Australian merino wool fabric. Each kerchief is hand sewn in his home state of Pennsylvania where they are tested year-round in the rolling mountains and forests surrounding the company. North x North continues to grow and now offers a full line of kerchiefs, handkerchiefs, and hooded neck gaiters while selling to customers worldwide on northxnorth.co.
Connect with Chad North here
NorthxNorth website
NorthxNorth on Facebook
NorthxNorth on Instagram
Key Time Stamps
[spp-timestamp time=”00:44″] About Chad North
[spp-timestamp time=”04:03″] About NorthxNorth
[spp-timestamp time=”05:27″] How to use the wool kerchief
[spp-timestamp time=”07:05″] How Chad came up with the idea for the wool kerchief
[spp-timestamp time=”12:00″] Who is the target group of NorthxNorth kerchiefs?
[spp-timestamp time=”13:33″] Do the NorthxNorth customers interact with the brand?
[spp-timestamp time=”15:26″] How much do the NorthxNorth customers know about merino wool?
[spp-timestamp time=”16:36″] About the NorthxNorth supply chain.
[spp-timestamp time=”18:58″] How Chad came up with the name of his brand
[spp-timestamp time=”20:08″] Launching NorthxNorth on Kickstarter
[spp-timestamp time=”21:37″] Marketing strategy of the brand
[spp-timestamp time=”22:31″] Distribution strategy
[spp-timestamp time=”24:06″] About the Kickstarter campaign
[spp-timestamp time=”28:01″] How often does the wool kerchief need washing?
[spp-timestamp time=”28:50″] Future plans of NorthxNorth
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