Dec 6, 2018
Courtney Nichols Gould is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins. SmartyPants Vitamins have a gummy obsession which started because they believed that the very best vitamins are an all in one combination of different nutrients that would save money, time and peace of mind for customers. Their products can be found on Amazon, in Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Costco and many more locations all over the US. Their bottle is the one with the cute owl winking at you. For every bottle sold they make a 1 for 1 grant to Vitamin Angels to provide children in need with nutrients and they have made over 6.2 million nutrient grants to date.
What is the role of transparency in business? Does an
organization have a responsibility to be transparent toward its
customers or is it just a courtesy? On this episode of Inspired
Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Courtney
Nichols Gould. In her conversation with Jeremy, Courtney opens up
about her love of pranking, why she decided not to attend Harvard
Business School, how she started SmartyPants Vitamins, why they
launched their product on Amazon, and so much more. Don’t miss a
minute of this entertaining and engaging episode featuring
Courtney!
When you decide to move forward in your career choosing the right
path can be a difficult one. What led you to make the critical
decisions you’ve made on your professional journey? Did you have an
ultimate goal that led you down the path you chose? Courtney
Nichols Gould decided to forgo an excellent opportunity to attend
Harvard Business School because she knew that the typical corporate
environment wasn’t for her. Instead, Courtney decided to pursue her
prospects in the realm of startups. What can you learn from
Courtney’s story? Have you made similar bold moves in your
career?
Which values does your organization highlight? Is accountability or
quality customer service necessary to your business? How did the
organization decide on which values to prioritize and publicize? At
SmartyPants Vitamins, they honed in on transparency as one of the
primary values for their new and highly successful brand.
SmartyPants Vitamins believes that it’s customers have a right to
know what it is they are feeding themselves and those they care
about most. Simply put, they are convinced that they have a legal
and moral responsibility to tell people exactly what their products
contain. You can learn more about SmartyPants and their values by
checking out a link to their website located in the resources
section at the end of this post.
What does it look like to build a vitamin company dedicated to
making a difference? Can access to high-quality vitamins make a
difference in people’s lives? Beyond just providing a great vitamin
option to the marketplace, Courtney Nichols Gould and her team at
SmartyPants Vitamins want to expand their impact even further. For
every bottle of SmartyPants sold, they make a 1-for-1 nutrient
grant to Vitamin Angels, a non-profit that helps at-risk
populations – especially pregnant women, new mothers, and children
under five – gain access to life-changing vitamins and minerals.
It’s great to hear about amazing organizations like SmartyPants
Vitamins committed to making a positive impact in the world!
With the rise of the ecommerce sector, should businesses
abandon retail options and focus on getting their product featured
on platforms like Amazon? Should businesses flee the retail
industry and focus exclusively on ecommerce options?
While reports of the death of the retail sector are greatly
exaggerated, the smart business leader would be wise to hedge their
bets. Courtney Nichols Gould is focused on putting her brand,
SmartyPants Vitamins in the best position to succeed. As the
business got off the ground they focused on solidifying a positive
presence on Amazon that resulted in huge sales and a wave of
glowing customer reviews. Building off of their success with
Amazon, Courtney and her team have expanded their reach to
retailers like Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Costco, and more.
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