How do you bring a forgotten invention back to life and turn it into a thriving business? Join us on an incredible journey with Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, the powerhouse pair behind OME Gear, as they share how they took a dormant idea from Jules’ parents and transformed it into a successful venture. Learn about the heartfelt decision to revive her parents’ patented concept and the unexpected challenges that followed, including a partnership that didn’t work out. Discover the birth of their consulting firm, Salty Rim, and the vital lessons they learned about values, resilience, and the joy found in the entrepreneurial journey.
Ever wondered what it takes to leave the corporate world and dive headfirst into entrepreneurship? Jules and Stacey recount their exhilarating transition from stable corporate jobs to becoming the creative minds behind a vibrant consulting business. Hear their riveting story of perseverance as they pivoted to product design, took on the trials of COVID-19, and navigated manufacturing challenges in China. A personal connection with their Chinese manufacturer adds an unexpected twist, making their journey even more compelling. Their bold move to sell their home and embrace life on the road in an RV, fully wrapped in their brand, underscores their unyielding belief in their vision and their adventurous spirit.
Key Takeaways:
- How Jules revived her parents’ dormant invention, igniting an entrepreneurial journey filled with emotional highs and lows.
- Navigating a challenging partnership, leading to the creating of their own consulting business.
- Transitioning from corporate roles to dynamic coaching and product design.
- How personal connections can instigate bold decisions.
- Bold Sky’s aim to fill in the potholes for others coming behind them, and make it easier for women to succeed in their respective fields.
- The importance of persistence in business.
About our Guests:
Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, known as the “Dynamic Duo,” are founders, inventors, authors, podcast hosts, adventure seekers, travel enthusiasts, and dog lovers. In 2020, they launched their fabulous company, OME Gear, inspired by their love for Oceans, Mountains, and Earth. Their journey is a true testament to their perseverance and creativity. During the early stages of building OME Gear, they faced a pivotal moment when their only remaining asset was their house. Despite this challenge, they made the bold decision to sell the house, invest the equity into their business, and get an RV branded with their company logo. For 2.5 years, they traveled across the US, pouring their hearts into growing their business. Their dedication is evident in their recent TEDx talk titled “Give Up Your Stuff, Not Your Dream.” In addition to OME Gear, they also founded The boldSKY Foundation, an organization devoted to empowering women entrepreneurs by providing financial investment and strategic coaching. Their journey began when they partnered with a US manufacturer to develop a product patented by Jules’ parents in 2010. After a year of collaboration, they discovered misaligned values and ultimately decided to dissolve their company to start afresh. In 2018, they seized control for the third time, revamped the product, and integrated it into OME Gear, signifying their unwavering pursuit of their dreams.
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