Tori Gerbig: From Facebook Side Hustle to Million Dollar Fashion Empire
- Jan 12
- 1 min read
Episode 86
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, host Kyle Matthews talks with Tori Gerbig, founder and CEO of Pink Lily, about her journey from a $300 side hustle to one of America's fastest growing online fashion brands. Tori shares the challenges she faced, including managing a business while raising a family, and how she overcame obstacles to achieve success. The conversation covers topics like work-life balance, the importance of customer service, and empowering women in the workforce. Tori also offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and working parents, emphasizing the significance of determination, self-awareness, and taking control of one's own path.
Show Notes:
00:00 The Humble Beginnings of Pink Lily
00:57 Introducing Tori Gerbig: The Woman Behind Pink Lily
01:43 The Motivation Behind Pink Lily
02:35 Overcoming Financial Struggles
03:08 Building a Business from Scratch
04:08 The Importance of Female Empowerment
06:01 The Early Challenges and Successes
08:05 Balancing Family and Business
10:17 The Realities of Entrepreneurship
13:59 The Struggles of Being a Founder Mom
19:28 The Hardest Part of Being a Working Parent
30:46 Embracing Imperfection
31:14 Scaling the Business
31:58 Customer Experience Lessons
33:25 Handling Employee Issues
36:17 Conflict and Candor
41:53 Pandemic Challenges
44:18 Managing Stress
46:00 Misconceptions of Founding a Business
48:48 Personal Stories and Legacy
55:22 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
