Advice Line with Carlton Calvin of Razor
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Today’s callers: Shawn from Saskatchewan weighs whether brand-building or licensing is best for his card-based party game.
Then Shirin in Texas wants to differentiate her graphic stationery in a crowded Etsy marketplace.
And Mark from New Jersey works through refocusing his line of craft spirits. Plus, Carlton’s recent efforts to pass on his trendspottting talent to the next generation.
Thank you to the founders of Youlogy, Honey Bespoke Stationery & Paper Goods, and Little Water Distillery for being a part of our show.
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And be sure to listen to the Razor founding story as told by Carlton Calvin in 2025.
This episode was produced by Casey Herman with music by Ramtin Arablouei.
It was edited by John Isabella.
Our audio engineer was Annlie Huang.
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