episode 0062- this couple built a backyard gym playground... and it went viral with swingsesh founders brad and naomi leeman

When a random shower thought sparked the idea of combining an outdoor gym and a play set, Brad and Naomi never could have imagined it would grow into SwingSesh, a backyard phenomenon with families all over the country dying to get one. In this episode, we uncover how this husband-and-wife duo turned a wild idea into a real product, with Brad dreaming up the vision and Naomi putting the puzzle together piece by piece. They share what it's really like building a business together, how they've scaled SwingSesh without losing their sanity (or their marriage), and what's next as they blaze this new trail. Tune in to discover how they juggle explosive demand, manufacturing and distribution headaches, and a mission to help families move more, together.

Show Highlights:
1- How did your “worst job” experience prepare you to be successful with SwingSesh? (9:20)
2- Where did you get the idea for SwingSesh, and how did you decide it was worth pursuing? (11:45)
3- Where did your entrepreneurial spirit come from? (14:40)
4- How did you get started, and how did you build a prototype with no prior experience? (18:05)
5- How did you source the metal when you were getting started? (23:15)
6- How did you get over the mental hurdle of “what if this fails”? (26:00)
7- How did you decide what fitness components to add to the play set? (32:15)
8- What were some early hardships or roadblocks you had to overcome? (33:45)
9- We discuss moving facilities to handle more orders. (42:10)
10- How has SwingSesh grown since inception? (47:30)
11- How did you set your pricing? (53:40)
12- What is the ultimate vision for SwingSesh? (55:00)
13- Where can we find and learn more about SwingSesh? (57:35)
14- Listener question: How much of a role have entrepreneurial / self-help books played in your journey? (1:05:55)

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