Bala Bangles Cofounder Max talks Shark Tank, big PO's and mixing business with pleasure.

My Biggest Lessons with Chris Meade

Connect with Max, Cofounder of Bala Bangles on LinkedIn. Bala Bangles reinvented the way people work out by wearing the weights, and looking at how people work out at home.

4:30 Talking about the first iterations of the product and messaging, and blurring the lines of fashion and fitness.

7:45 Not relying on performance marketing and discounts earlier.

11:30 Almost being bankrupted with large orders from big box retailers, and lessons from Mark Cuban.

14:30 Working with retailers where you stand out vs blend in.

17:45 Being burned by retailers and influencers that rip you off or don't perform.

21:00 Finding your swim lanes when working with your significant other, including adding a safeword and reminding people that they're doing a good job.

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Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the world’s first four-way volleyball game. Chris was honored with Forbes 30U30 for the 2021 Sports category. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at 3000+ retail stores such as Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Sam’s Club and 20+ other retailers.