In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare sits down with Kim Castellano, founder of Fashion First Aid and Fun Delivery, to explore how she built two very different product brands—and adapted when a major sales channel failed. Kim began Fashion First Aid with a simple solution to a problem she faced herself: disposable underarm shields that helped protect her clothes. Nordstrom picked up the product, and she went on to develop more practical fashion accessories. Years later, a...

In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare sits down with Robert Watson, founder of Crown Quality Products, to share the story behind one of the most unique premium hair care brands in the market. Robert explains how his journey began with a simple but powerful product idea: a better hairbrush designed to solve a real grooming problem. After struggling to manufacture the product in America, he traveled to China, faced repeated rejection, and eventually found a supplier willing...

In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare sits down with Melissa Donohoe, founder of Send It Team, to break down the email marketing strategies that help direct-to-consumer brands convert more subscribers, build stronger customer relationships, and generate repeat sales. Melissa explains why an email list is one of the few marketing assets a brand truly owns—and why relying entirely on platforms like Amazon, Meta, or organic social can put growth at risk. She shares how...