Patina, Perseverance, and the Power of Loyalty — With Jackie Wachter

08/09/2025 37 min Episodio 14
Patina, Perseverance, and the Power of Loyalty — With Jackie Wachter

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Episode Synopsis

It’s one thing to make a great product. It’s another to stick it out when things get tough — and to build a culture and brand people want to be part of. 
Jackie Wachter is the co-founder of FOUNT, a company known for fine leather bags made to be by your side for years. She shares the journey from selling at a flea market to national TV to opening five locations in three states.
In this conversation, Jackie reflects on the power of listening to customers and staying true to your brand. She talks honestly about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and what it looks like to push through setbacks.  
We also get into what drives sales and growth and how she’s working to build a team culture that’s healthy and fun, even as they scale.
It’s a candid look at the uphill work of building a business — and why presence and people are at the center of it all.
FOUNT Website: https://fountleather.com/  
FOUNT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fount/ 
Brittany’s Website: https://downeystrategy.com/  
Brittany’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-downey/  

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