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Episode Synopsis
Brittane Rowe is an off-Broadway actress by trade, but when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Broadway, she found herself with time for deeper, more meaningful conversations with her family. Inspired by those moments, Brittane teamed up with her brother Brandon and sister-in-law Jane to create Awkward Games, a card game company designed to spark joy and strengthen relationships.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and background
8:10 Getting the first sales
9:31 Getting the product into stores
11:56 Overcoming nerves
14:48 Shark Tank
24:09 Game development
26:40 Balancing work and life
28:50 Running the business in NYC
31:43 Reflecting back on the business
34:07 Advice for other entrepreneurs
35:28 Closing and contact
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and background
8:10 Getting the first sales
9:31 Getting the product into stores
11:56 Overcoming nerves
14:48 Shark Tank
24:09 Game development
26:40 Balancing work and life
28:50 Running the business in NYC
31:43 Reflecting back on the business
34:07 Advice for other entrepreneurs
35:28 Closing and contact
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