Solixir: Why Timing Isn’t Everything – with Scott Lerner

Scott Lerner, Solixir, Bootstrapping, Brand (branding), eCommerce, Food

Is it foolish to start a company in a crowded market when the economy is going south?

In 2008, when the great recession just started Scott Lerner launched the company that makes Solixir— which makes all natural, functional beverages with the names Awaken, Relax, Think and Restore. I invited him here to talk about what happened when he launched his business.

Scott Lerner

Solixir

Scott Lerner is the founder of Solixir, which produces all natural functional drinks, currently in four different formulas: Awaken (gentle energy), Relax (relaxation), Restore (immune support), and Think (mental clarity).

 

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