Today we’d like to introduce you to Randy Williams.
Randy, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
In 2014, we launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.com with the goal of raising $24,000 in 30 days to fund our initial shipment of watches. Thankfully, we raised $29,000 and Talley & Twine was born. Since then, we’ve grown steadily primarily by financing our growth through sales from existing customers.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The road definitely has some rough points that we’ve overcome and still face today. Initially, our main struggle was financing our initial order. Once we overcame that, we had to figure out how to market ourselves online and spread the word about our company. Currently, a struggle is keeping up with our growth and maintaining the proper level of inventory. We embrace these challenges because we learn the most through our struggles.
Talley & Twine Watch Company – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Talley & Twine designs and manufactures detailed luxury timepieces and accessories. Our watches stand out thanks to their unique design and elements that most existing companies don’t have. Furthermore, our direct-to-consumer business model allows us to compete with much older companies by allowing us to keep our overhead low and deliver great value to our customers. I’m most proud of our name, which is an actual intersection on Virginia. It’s named after an area that used to be known for crime and violence but now has allowed former residents to become property owners. The name is designed to remind others that you don’t have to finish the way that you started.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Personally, I define success as ownership. Ownership of your time, energy and resources to bring value to the world. The more people I’m able to help and inspire, the more successful I feel I’ve become.
Pricing:
- Men’s watches are around $200 (depending on the model)
- Women’s watches are around $150 (depending on the model)
- Accessories are as low as $25
Contact Info:
- Website: Talley & Twine Watch Company, Inc.
- Phone: 800-887-5686
- Email: theteam@talleyandtwine.com
- Instagram: talleyandtwine
- Facebook: talleyandtwine
- Twitter: talleyandtwine
- Other: www.talleyandtwine.com
Image Credit:
Joshua Haynes, Brandon Parker, Ray Perkins
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