Ep.86 | From Candy Bars to a Multi-Million Dollar eCommerce Business w/ Nick Norman, CEO of Polar Protector
One of our favorite quotes from his episode “Surround yourself with fountains, not drains” — it’s a saying that’s stuck with both of us since we heard it.
This conversation is a great example of combining strategy with your strengths. Through Nick’s entrepreneurship journey, he’s harnessed SO many skills and has learned a lot about himself, which has allowed him to land on an amazing idea that’s literally changing his life.
If you wanna be inspired AF around the idea of making money online, this is the conversation for you — enjoy ☺️
In this episode, we explore:
➡️ Nicks's journey into entrepreneurship & how he got his first lesson about “profit margins” in high school
➡️ Selling grandmas clothes on eBay, to creating new products for Amazon
➡️ Learning different skills valuable to the online & eCommerce space
➡️ An inside look at being an Amazon seller
➡️ Paying attention to the trends
➡️ From dirty leaves to a million dollars
➡️ Learning how your brain works naturally and owning it
➡️ What it takes to manage these eCommerce businesses at different levels
➡️ Pitching yourself to Sharktank
➡️ Surrounding yourself with fountains, not drains
➡️ and so much more!
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About the Guest:
Nick Norman is the owner and creator of Polar Protector, a new product category that creates accessories for stock tanks. Nick has been an entrepreneur for most of his life, from selling candy in high school, to creating a line of women’s scrunchies. His core beliefs are that entrepreneurs must be adaptable, learn to fail and use whatever ability they have as a tool for their business. Nick and his wife enjoy traveling with their 2 pups, Casey and Peanut. Nick loves to tinker with new ideas, hike, explore or take a nap in his spare time.
Website: https://polarprotector.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polarprotector/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polarprotectorusa
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@polarprotector
Learn more about Curiously Guided:
Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned.
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Connect with The hosts’ Shay + Mariah:
👉 Shay: saleswithshay.com | @saleswithshay
👉 Mariah: mariahmagazine.com | @mariahmagazineco
