EP275: Father & Son Fish Hustle: Fish-Keeping The Festae Factory

The Pond Digger Podcast

Eric talks with Andy and Jaden, from Festae Factory. The conversation centers on Jaden's entrepreneurial venture selling a unique, homemade fish filter he designed and manufactured, spurred by his father's inspiration and a desire to earn money after a successful prior year at a similar event. They also discuss their family business, specializing in breeding cichlids, and touch upon their involvement in the Fishroom Punks Trading Cards project and their travels within the fish hobby community. The interview highlights themes of family, business, and the interconnectedness of the fish keeping world.

Connect with Andy: https://www.instagram.com/festaefactory/

Key Takeaways:

• Reinvest your earnings back into your business or future ventures.
• Break down large tasks into manageable steps to complete them efficiently.
• Find enjoyment and success in applying your skills, even in areas that aren't your primary passion.
• Consider supporting and encouraging entrepreneurs, especially young ones, in your community.
• Recognize that customers often value unique designs and convenience and are willing to pay for them.

Resources:

• Contractor Sales Secrets: ContractorSalesSecrets.com
• Fitz Fish Ponds: Koi Trips
• Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett
• The Pond Digger: https://theponddigger.com/
• LA Pet Fair: https://www.lapetfair.com/
• Atlantic-Oase: https://www.atlantic-oase.com/
• Helix Pond Filtration: http://helixpondfiltration.com/
• TWT Contractor Circle (Facebook Group): TWT Contractor Circle
• TWT Contractor Power Circle (Facebook Group): TWT Contractor Power Circle
• The Pond Digger Instagram: Instagram
• The Pond Digger Facebook: Facebook
• Train With Triplett TikTok: TikTok