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Founder Starts in Garage, Builds Company to $120 million in 6 Years, Gets 185,000 Five Star Reviews and Becomes Biggest Marketer on Etsy
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April 14, 2024

Founder Starts in Garage, Builds Company to $120 million in 6 Years, Gets 185,000 Five Star Reviews and Becomes Biggest Marketer on Etsy

In this episode, Curtis Matsko, the CEO and Founder of Portland Leather Goods, shares how he built a $125 million business in just years. Starting on a bet to impress his girlfriend, Curtis leveraged his expertise in Internet marketing to sell leather journals at art festivals, eventually becoming the top seller on Etsy, getting 185,000 Five Star reviews and establishing the largest leather production factory in North America. The key to Portland Leather Goods' success are unique marketing stra...