Young start ups happen in the Algarve too!
Sam and Lily recently started a company selling odd socks. Yes, odd socks. #oddsocks, #mismatchingsocks and #sockstyle are all a thing. You name it, there’s a thing for it these days. Join us for a chat with these two super cool young entrepreneurs from the Algarve.
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Show notes
- Introducing Sam, Lily and Nick 🙂
- Growing up in Vilamoura, Algarve.
- Difference between public/government and “international schools”.
- The Alentejo and in particular Malhadinha Nova Rural Hotel.
- A crazy business about odd socks.
- Designing a logo and getting started, simply.
- Manufacturing the socks and a steep learning curve.
- The new way of doing business https://www.peopleperhour.com/
- On the train to Porto.
- Selling online through Shopify on www.bsilysocks.com
- Starting marketing through friends and then… Italy!
- Hiking in the Algarve: Rocha da Pena / Via Algarviana / São Bras de Alportel area: Fonte Férrea
- Algarve History 101
- The “Loulé Market” every Saturday morning.
- Medieval Fairs: Silves, Salir and Castro Marim and don’t miss the chouriço festival
Silly Sock Photos
Check out these mismatching socks. They’re not just odd socks, they’re cool socks!
Silly Socks
Odd socks
Mismatching socks
Odd socks
Silly Socks