Show Summary

Adam Smith and Jonathan Domsky join us for Episode 42 of the Profit First Podcast. Adam talks about office products that can help protect your company. Jonathan tells us his journey of founding Kidorable and what it’s like to work  with factories in other countries.

Our Guests

Adam Smith (left) is currently a Director of Marketing for ACCO Brands based in Lake Zurich, IL. He leads a team responsible for the integrated B2B marketing of brands including Swingline, Quartet, AT-A-GLANCE and Mead in the B2B market. He has been with ACCO Brands since 2010 and previously worked for Newell Rubbermaid and TTi on various durable goods categories and brands such as Hoover, Dirt Devil, Sharpie and Graco.

Jonathan Domsky (right) is co-founder and president of Kidorable.  The company exists to delight both children and the adults who love them by transforming everyday, functional kids’ accessories into objects that excite their imaginations and enrich their lives at play.

Jonathan leads the company’s sales and operations (his wife and cofounder, Liping, is the creative force behind Kidorable’s success).  They met and married in China in 1994.  In essence, Kidorable is a love story.

Jonathan’s current project is the Kidorable Parenting Blog, helping parents make their family life more fun, easy, meaningful and joyous—due to launch late summer 2015.

Show Quotes 

Data protection is a huge thing to focus on in the office; almost 90% of businesses still have sensitive information on paper (even in today’s world of technology!). It is so easy to through away or recycle paper without thinking twice about the information that is on it. Invest in a shredder!

Always ensure a product with good warranty.

When it comes to office supplies, people often under-buy what they need. Do your research before making a purchase.

If you choose to work with a manufacturing company outside of the U.S. you can work with an import/export company, or to work directly with the factories.

Always expect that there will be some intellectual leakage of your product. Be pro-active and set certain expectations with your employees and vendors.

Have a question you’d like us to answer on the air? Email Kristina or Mike!

Kristina@MikeMichalowicz.com 
Mike@MikeMichalowicz.com 

Show Links

Adam Smith
LinkedIn

Jonathan Domsky
Facebook
Website:  www.kidorable.com

Corporate Partners

Nextiva – VOIP phone providers for small businesses.

Fundera – Single source online funding for entrepreneurs. Also offers an adviser program for CPAs, bookkeepers and business coaches.

TSheets – The #1 customer rated time tracking solution!

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