Ep. 58: How Two Army Rangers Created an Engagement Ring Company
In this episode, Darren Reinke explores the journey of entrepreneurship with Co-Founder of Wove, Andrew Wolgemuth. Andrew recounts his unique journey from West Point to becoming an Army Ranger to starting a jewelry company, highlighting why nobody should face entrepreneurship alone. He shares insights on leveraging distribution channels that help your business win, building a supportive community, and the pivotal moments that shaped Wove.
Wove is a 21st century jeweler, bringing the jewelry designer directly to couples for custom engagement ring creation.
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SHOW NOTES
What Drew Was Like as a Kid [0:53]
Andrew's Experience at West Point [1:35]
Andrew's Experience with His First Deployment and How He Prepared [6:26]
How Andrew Earned the Trust of His Team [8:02]
How a Major Industry Fueled Andrew's Transition Out of the Military [9:50]
How Andrew Created a New Identity After the Military [11:45]
Why Andrew Decided to Start His First Jewelry Business [14:38]
The Specific Moment Andrew Knew His Business Was Viable [17:02]
Why Humility Is Critical When Raising Money for Your Company [17:43]
How Drew Maintained His Belief in His Business [19:42]
The State of Drew's Business Today [22:18]
How Wove Positions Itself to Tackle New Markets [24:20]
What's Next for Wove [26:19]
What Drew Has Learned About Himself Running a Startup [28:06]
Drew's Advice for Building a Community Within Your Customer Base [29:12]
Wove's 10-Year Plan [31:15]
Links
Wove Website: https://wovemade.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wove_made
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