Running a successful E-commerce Business with Melanie McNamee of Lykke Pools

We love a great entrepreneurial origin story. How the idea was sparked, what problem needed to be solved, and the process they took to get to where they are now.If you’re like us, and love a great story, then today’s episode is right up your alley!Mel McNamee is the founder of Lykke, Canada’s first designer inflatable pool brand. But Lykke is about more than just gorgeous adult inflatable pools. The name comes from the Danish word meaning Pursuit of Happiness. Mel wants to help her customers elevate their backyard experience through Lykke pools. And have a rockin’ summer!Prior to creating Lykke Mel worked as a project manager for 10 years. She had always wanted to start her own business, but never found the right idea. Then during the summer of 2020 the right idea presented itself.Like so many parents with young children, summer means spending time outside in the pool. When Mel went to buy one for her daughter she wanted something that wasn’t an eyesore. But everything she found had cartoon characters on it and wasn’t “on trend”. And in terms of function, she couldn’t find anything that wouldn’t collapse, or overflow, when she sat in it with her daughter.So Mel went to work developing the type of inflatable pool she would want to use and soon found others wanted as well. In the first season, Lykke sold out completely!These last couple of years have taught Mel a ton about entrepreneurship. And herself. The lessons she has learned include:It’s okay to start smallEmbrace the support of your communityGet over the fear of startingListen to the feedback to help you validate new ideas for the futureThis season Lykke has unveiled new designs as well as launching a collection of hats. Make sure you check out all the beautiful designs at www.lykkeshop.com and follow along on Instagram for inspiration. ** Promocode for you! Use code: SOCIALFOCUS to get $10 off at checkout!Have a question for us? Check us out on Instagram @thesocial.focus and send us a dm!www.thesocialfocus.coOn Instagram we are:@angela.s.doyon@natcaronphoto We love and use Buzzsprout to host The Social Focus Podcast and they have made it easy and seamless (plus their customer service is by far one of the best!)This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

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Welcome to The Social Focus Podcast! We are your co-hosts, Natalie Caron - Brand Photographer and Ang Swann-Doyon - Product Photography Stylist and we're thrilled that you're here! What can you expect from The Social Focus (formerly Instagram for Business)? We are here to help product sellers, makers, artisans and creators of digital offerings sell more of their products online and through social media. Our visual brand strategy, social media expertise and knack for all things creative will assist you in developing and maintaining a cohesive brand for your business and execute with the right strategies in place. Join us every Tuesday as we share new trends, helpful tips and our favourite, an introduction to other industry leaders who can support with techniques around SEO, social media marketing, e-commerce, Facebook ads and so much more. We'd love to connect with you and we always have something free for you on our website at www.thesocialfocus.coEmail [email protected] On Instagram we are: @thesocial.focus @angela.s.doyon @natcaronphotoPer FACEBOOK™ and Instagram™ rules, we must mention that this is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with FACEBOOK, Inc. or Instagram, Inc