Tami Taddo Richards, founder of Taddo’s Tallow, shares her inspiring journey from battling severe eczema and a skin cancer diagnosis to discovering the transformative power of tallow-based skincare.
Aggie and Tami talk about the challenges of starting a brand rooted in unconventional ingredients, the science and history behind tallow, and how Tami’s commitment to education and sustainability has set her apart in the clean beauty industry. It’s a conversation about resilience, innovation, and redefining what truly works in skincare.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Opening with Tami’s Powerful Message
- 00:01:23 – The Life-Altering Call: Eczema and Skin Cancer
- 00:02:56 – A Discovery That Changed Everything: Tallow
- 00:04:23 – First Creations: From Kitchen to Product
- 00:07:25 – The Leap into Business: First Challenges
- 00:12:45 – Finding the Perfect Formula: Crafting the Lotion Stick
- 00:19:02 – Cracking Wholesale: Stories from the Frontlines
- 00:25:35 – Marketing Wins: Strategies that Worked
- 00:27:32 – Scaling Smart: Breaking Through Barriers
- 00:29:11 – The Power of People: Team Stories
- 00:30:38 – From Solo Hustler to Team Leader
- 00:33:11 – Six-Figure Secrets: The Top Strategies
- 00:35:33 – Doubling Down on Wholesale: A Focused Shift
- 00:37:58 – Customers Who Inspire: Memorable Moments
- 00:41:07 – Zero Balance, Full Heart: Facing Financial Struggles
- 00:44:29 – Family First: Balancing Life and Business
- 00:48:16 – Looking Ahead: Vision and Advice for Founders
- 00:51:31 – Closing Reflections: Tami’s Final Words
Links and Resources
- Tami on LinkedIn
- Taddo’s Tallow
- Aggie on LinkedIn
- AB Creative
- Aggie on Instagram
- AB CREATIVE BLACK FRIDAY SALE
- Black Friday 2024
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