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The Sustainable Business Spotlight
Sustainable brand owner? Sustainable brand lover? Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the ‘Sustainable Business Spotlight’ with Amy Auble.
Amy’s passion for sustainability and desire to market sustainable brands is showcased in each episode. Each week, she will provide you with tangible tips, strategies, and a variety of connections within the sustainable business world.
This podcast is perfect for sustainable business owners and consumers alike! Some episodes will be curated specifically for sustainable business owners; you will learn how to scale your sustainable business using the success and guidance of other owners, hear tips by people who truly understand what you’re experiencing, and understand how to grow your network and market your brand with sustainability at the forefront. Some episodes directed more towards the consumers; understanding what makes a brand or business sustainable, learning about the importance of products made to last, and emphasizing why buying local matters!
Regardless of what audience you are part of, this podcast packs a punch and encourages you to evaluate how sustainability can become a more prominent aspect in your business and in life. Tune in on Tuesdays, where Amy passionately connects strategy and sustainability through solo and guest episodes. Time to shine a spotlight on sustainable businesses!
The Sustainable Business Spotlight
Sustainable Stitching: How Rocky of Steadfast Systems is Redefining Domestic Manufacturing
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Rocky, who along with his wife Alyx, runs Steadfast Systems—a Montana-based design and manufacturing company specializing in high-quality sewn tool kits. Their dedication to domestic production and high quality products is not only inspirational, but also deeply resonates with me.
In a world that often prioritizes cheaper and faster options, it's easy to overlook the environmental impact. But companies like Steadfast Systems are flipping the script by embracing sustainability in every stitch. Join us as Rocky and I explore our shared passion for domestic manufacturing and discuss its crucial role in driving sustainable practices. Let’s dive in!
In this episode, you will hear:
- 1:22 - What Steadfast Systems does and the background on how they got started.
- 5:18 - Designing products to last a lifetime and how high-quality products are more sustainable.
- 7:45 - Surprising statistics about manufacturing in the U.S., the difficulties of local production, over-reliance on human labor, and the loss of trade skills.
- 11:09 - Exploring the conflict between sustainable choices, affordability, and the rise of fast fashion, plus thoughts on why college might not be the best investment for everyone.
- 15:00 - Rocky shares his thoughts on JELT crossbody bags, including details on the fabric, costs, and sustainability aspects.
- 25:00 - Tips for those looking to produce items domestically, emphasizing the importance of just getting started and choosing the right people to work with.
I hope this discussion has inspired you to rethink production practices and the products you buy. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and let me know your thoughts. Thanks for tuning in!
Episode Specific Links:
Steadfast Systems:
Website: Steadfast Systems
Instagram: @steadfastsystems
Jelt Crossbody Bag: Cross Body Bag
Amy's Links:
• Website
• Alpine Start Media's Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jelt's Instagram
