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Plus 4 other small business stories that will inspire you | Hi Grommet Fan, We ALL have a story. Like us, entrepreneurs go through their fair share of ups and downs when creating their businesses. Today we’re sharing a few of our favorite maker stories about small business owners who powered through the hard times and came away stronger. You’ll get an inside look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of creating a brand from the ground up! 👍 | | | | | 1. Foot Peel Mask: This Brooklyn inventor created an at-home foot treatment that gives you baby-soft feet from your couch |  | | The Maker: Brock Cady from Brooklyn, New York The Story: Brock didn’t need anyone to tell him that his feet wouldn’t be appearing in a magazine any time soon… all he had to do was look down! But he didn’t have time to go to the salon and hated the idea of spending $200 just so his feet could look and feel their best. So he partnered with leading podiatrists to create a natural foot peel that didn’t use the dangerous chemicals so often found with other at-home treatments. It wasn’t always easy, but Brock’s hard work has allowed Foot Peel Mask to develop quite the following. The Details: Foot Peel Mask gives you baby-soft feet in as little as 90 minutes. Relax on your couch, throw on a movie, or scroll your phone and let Foot Peel Mask go to work! Its proprietary formula will smooth cracks, eliminate dead skin, and leave your feet feeling wonderfully refreshed. It works just as well as a spa treatment for a fraction of the price! Plus, you won’t have to fight rush hour traffic to make it to your appointment across town. The Deal: Take advantage of Brock’s buy 2, get 1 FREE offer. Save $30 and unlock FREE shipping! | | | | 2. Kitsch: This female-founder from small-town Wisconsin is turning heads in Los Angeles with her bottle-free shampoo & conditioner bars that give you healthier hair in just one wash |  | | The Maker: Cassandra Thurswell from Small Town, Wisconsin The Story: Ok, Cassandra’s hometown isn’t actually called “Small Town” but it is super tiny! (Only 2,000 people live there!) Her dad was an orthodontist and she grew up making retainers in her family's garage. But she gave that up once her dad told her to stop adding pink glitter to them! After designing for popular brands like Nordstrom and Hot Topic, she took a leap of faith to found Kitsch at the age of 25 and grew the company by making cold calls from her Los Angeles apartment. The Details: Kitsch's Bottle-Free Shampoo & Conditioner Bars give you healthier, shinier, and softer hair after just one wash. They’re made from salon-quality ingredients that improve ALL hair types from root to tip. You’ll experience less damage, breakage, and hair loss with this vegan line of hair care products. Each bar lasts over 100 washes, and since it’s bottle-free it’s far better for the environment The Deal: Use code “Spring” at checkout to get an incredible 20% off! | | | | 3. Bondic: This former dentist turned an off-the-cuff patient request into a thriving business with a powerful adhesive that can fix almost anything |  | | The Maker: Rob Harbauer & Dr. Thomas Offermann from Niagara Falls, New York The Story: Dr. Thomas never thought he’d start a business in the DIY/Home Improvement industry during his years as a dentist. But one day a patient asked if he could use the powerful sealer used for tooth fillings to fix his coffee maker at home. Intrigued by the request, Dr. Thomas investigated further and discovered this incredible sealer worked far beyond just tooth repair! In order to get Bondic into every home in America, he partnered with Rob Harbauer and the business was born. The Details: Bondic is the only product that works where glue fails. (It’s 50x stronger than super glue!) That’s because it’s not glue! It’s a powerful liquid plastic that only hardens when you’re ready. That’s right, it stays liquid until you’re ready for the hold to set and won’t dry out like those crazy glues on the market today. It fixes almost anything, so you can repair broken items in minutes instead of throwing them away! The Deal: Save $20 with their buy 2, get 1 FREE special offer! | | | | 4. Hale Breathing: Meet the doctor who turned his patients’ breathing struggles around with a sleek device that slips comfortably under your nose |  | | The Maker: Dr. Patrick Byrne from Cleveland, Ohio The Story: After 20+ years spent diagnosing and treating nasal obstruction patients at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Patrick decided to create his “dream product.” He became obsessed with improving his patients’ nasal breathing without surgery. After years of testing and tinkering, he ended up with an incredibly sleek device that people forgot they were even wearing. The Details: This sleek device opens up your nasal passage to allow for smooth, unblocked breathing. It works better than nasal strips to open your nostrils and is exponentially more comfortable. Plus, its compact shape is designed to slip comfortably under your nose, allowing you to wear it all day long without others noticing. If you’re looking for a better way to unlock truly deep breathing, Dr. Patrick’s device may be just what you’re looking for! The Deal: Want to get 21% off?? You’re in luck! Click below to take advantage of today’s deal! (No coupon code required!) | | | | 5. FlexSafe: This New Yorker used a Miami Beach robbery to inspire him to create the ultimate on-the-go storage solution to protect your valuables |  | | The Maker: Rob Peck from Queensbury, New York The Story: Rob Peck and his friends were enjoying a beautiful Miami beach day when their hearts sank. They returned to their beach chairs to find a sight no one wants to see… everything was GONE. If this has ever happened to you, you know it’s an awful feeling. Rob didn’t want anyone else to go through such a horrible experience. So he created an anti-theft bag to stop thieves in their tracks. The Details: The beauty of FlexSafe is that it allows you to leave your belongings in plain sight. FlexSafe’s heavy-duty lock has you covered 24/7. Whether you’re at the hotel pool, a beach, or the airport, simply attach FlexSafe to a sturdy object and your valuables aren’t going ANYWHERE. The nickel alloy lock stops thieves in their tracks and offers peace of mind so you can actually relax while you travel. The Deal: Most Grommet shoppers tell us they end up ordering multiple FlexSafe’s, so they can safely store everything for the entire family! Their buy 2, get 1 FREE offer gets you $60 off + FREE shipping! | | | | | |  | | Max Bubble Gun There’s no better way to start the party! Unleash 1,000s of vibrant bubbles with the push of a button and watch kids’ faces light up with joy! | | |
 | | OlumiRing Prove you don’t live in a dungeon! Add flattering light to illuminate your face during video calls with friends, family, or colleagues. | | |
|  | | Cometeer No more barista getting your name wrong. Enjoy cafe-quality hot or cold beverages at home in seconds. No fancy machine required! | | |
 | | ClipperPro OMEGA Ergonomic toenail clippers designed by a team of orthopedic surgeons who understood one thing above all: Ordinary clippers don’t cut at the ideal angle! | | |
|  | | FlipFork The grilling tool of 2023! Cut meat, flip burgers, tenderize cuts, open drinks, and stab runaway weenies all with this incredible grilling sidekick. | | |
 | | ScreenKlean Enjoy crystal clear screens on your phone, tablet & computer with this smudge-erasing device. It’s spray-free & safe for your devices! | | |
| | | | | | We hope you enjoyed today’s product discoveries! We love helping you find innovative products and support small businesses. Just so you know, Grommet may collect a share of sales if you decide to shop the products we feature inside of our newsletter. Prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. View web version
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