Hanna Lim: Co-Founder and President of Lollaland

04/19/17 • 69 min

Hanna is the Co-Founder and President of Lollaland, an infant and toddler goods manufacturing company designed to be functional and fun. In this episode, hear about how Hanna, a chemistry teacher at home with her daughter, decided to design a straw cup that was easy to use, easy to clean, safe (BPA/BPS-, PVC-. Phthalate-free, etc.), Made in the USA, and just plain attractive.

Hanna recalls the day she realized she did not want to be a stay-at-home mom and shares how she transitioned into an entrepreneur through a desire to solve drinking issue for her daughter. Both Hanna and her husband Mark go into detail on what it is like to own a business together. How they manage to maintain a healthy marriage, parenting together, and a growing venture.

Hanna is passionate and dedicated to Lollaland. It’s clear in her stories of what it is like to embark on creating a manufacturing company. She honestly shares the struggles of deciding how to raise capital, coming up with the right product designs, and how to choose a manufacturer to create one’s product. Oh and did we mention she was on Shark Tank and has received funding from Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec? From solving a problem to growing a fun, functional, and innovative infant and toddler goods company, Hanna is filled with wisdom we’re sure you will appreciate.

Please follow Hanna (and Mark) and the Lollaland team at @lollalandusa on Instagram and Twitter. Also, at @lollacup on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.lollaland.com to check out their products.

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Please follow Hanna (and Mark) and the Lollaland team at @lollalandusa on Instagram and Twitter. Also, at @lollacup on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.lollaland.com to check out their products.

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Please follow Marley and The Party Goddess! team at @thepartygoddess on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out The Party Goddess! services at thepartygoddess.com. You can also check out Marley’s book "But Are You Making Any Money?” at theprofitgoddess.com.

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