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#94- Inspire Travel Luggage: A Conversation with Kristin Rae
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On this week's episode of the Building BN Podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Kristin Rae, founder of Inspire Travel Luggage. She shares her journey from fashion design student to successful solopreneur, highlighting local manufacturing, community support, and the entrepreneurial spirit in Bloomington Normal.
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Guest:
Kristin Rae: Inspire Travel Luggage
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/
https://www.inspiretravelluggage.com/
https://midwestmoldingsolutions.com/
Keywords:
entrepreneurship,solopreneur, Inspire Travel Luggage, manufacturing, economic development,Bloomington Normal, community support, Amazon marketplace, local economy,product design
Takeaways:
Kristin Rae is the founder ofInspire Travel Luggage, a boutique brand of toiletry cases.
She transitioned from a fashiondesign student to a solopreneur after facing challenges in her career.
The journey of entrepreneurshipoften involves zigzagging paths and overcoming obstacles.
Local manufacturing partnerships,like with Midwest Moldings, are crucial for small businesses.
Economic development plays asignificant role in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Community connections can lead tovaluable resources and partnerships.
Marketplaces like Amazon provideopportunities for direct-to-consumer sales.
The entrepreneurial journey isfilled with ups and downs, and persistence is key.
Investing in local manufacturinghas a ripple effect on the economy.
Networking and community supportare essential for entrepreneurial success
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