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The Retail Wrap-Up
Ep. 90 - Daniel Flynn, Co-founder & Managing Director of Thankyou
Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!
We are thrilled to bring you our latest podcast episode featuring the extraordinary Daniel Flynn, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Thankyou. At just 19 years old, Daniel embarked on a mission to tackle extreme human poverty, starting with a simple yet powerful idea: bottled water with a purpose.
In this insightful episode, Daniel shares his remarkable journey of transforming Thankyou from a fledgling social enterprise into a globally recognised brand dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:
- The Genesis of Thankyou: Daniel discusses how the idea of a bottled water business with a social mission was born and the challenges he faced in the early days.
- Quick Acceptance by Major Retailers: Learn about the incredible story of how Coles and Woolworths agreed to stock Thankyou products within hours of their meetings, marking one of the fastest new product launches in Australian history.
- Business Model Insights: Daniel delves into the unique social enterprise model of Thankyou and how it aims to create a lasting impact on extreme poverty.
- Sustainability Focus: Explore how Thankyou is pushing the boundaries in sustainability with initiatives like the Forever Bottles and what the future holds for the brand in terms of environmental responsibility.
- Inspiration and Future Plans: Daniel shares the brands that inspire him and the exciting new partnerships and projects on the horizon for Thankyou.
- Personal Reflections: Gain a deeper understanding of Daniel’s personal career progression and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Daniel’s journey is truly remarkable, and his commitment to creating positive change is both inspiring and motivating. We hope this conversation not only enlightens you about the incredible work being done by Thankyou but also inspires you to think about how you can make a difference in your own way.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Daniel for sharing his story + insights with us.
Tune in now to listen to this engaging and meaningful discussion. We’re sure you’ll find it as inspiring and insightful as we did.
To explore Thankyou or our guest further, try one of these links:
Thankyou Website
Thankyou on Instagram
Thankyou on Youtube
Daniel Flynn on LinkedIn
Thankyou on LinkedIn
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Maddy Kulmar
Emma Easton
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