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The Real Life Buyer - How a person can create their own business, source ethical products and launch into Ecommerce, with Sandy Lipo of the Good Roots Barn

How a person can create their own business, source ethical products and launch into Ecommerce, with Sandy Lipo of the Good Roots Barn

05/11/21 • 56 min

The Real Life Buyer

Welcome to The Real Life Buyer.
In this episode I am extremely pleased to interview Sandy Lipo. Owner of the Good Roots Barn residing in Okehampton nestled in the beautiful county of Devon.
From a passion for gardening and the love of the environment the Good Roots Barn has been born. Learn how, with hard work, trial and error Sandy has learned to source, purchase, distribute, market and sell her products through Ecommerce and social media.
ABOUT SANDY
Where a passion for gardening, the love of the environment and the need for a solution collide an idea forms and an Entrepreneur with drive and energy is born.
How to purchase your gardening essentials whilst protecting the environment became a real challenge for Sandy. Her quest to avoid plastic in the products she purchased became such a difficulty, she decided to take action.
Sandy's story is an inspiration. Undaunted by obstacles, her and her partner set to work to work with other businesses, and in particular other SME's, to bring environmentally friendly products to the gardeners world. Listen to her story and prepare to be inspired.
CONTACT DETAILS
Website : https://www.goodrootsbarn.co.uk/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/goodrootsbarn/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/goodrootsbarn/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/GoodRootsBarn
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodrootsbarn/
Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.co.uk/goodrootsbarn/
Email : [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOST
My name is David Barr.
I have been working as a Purchasing Manager for over 20 years and have had the joy of working in various manufacturing industries throughout this time.
I have signed contracts for many millions of pounds Sterling over these years across a range including, but not limited to Capital Equipment; Recruitment services; Finished, semi finished and raw products including castings, machined parts, fabricated parts, moulded parts, rolled and extruded products; PPE; Carriage and Logistics services; Printed books and boxes; Gaming materials; Contractor Services including building, plumbing, roofing, AC, maintenance etc.
I am passionate about saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.
Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.
CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @
Website: www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Find and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Disclaimer
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are those solely of the host and guest(s) involved and do not reflect the views of any other individual or company. This podcast does not constitute professional advice or services. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information is strictly at your own risk and we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with any information provided.

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Welcome to The Real Life Buyer.
In this episode I am extremely pleased to interview Sandy Lipo. Owner of the Good Roots Barn residing in Okehampton nestled in the beautiful county of Devon.
From a passion for gardening and the love of the environment the Good Roots Barn has been born. Learn how, with hard work, trial and error Sandy has learned to source, purchase, distribute, market and sell her products through Ecommerce and social media.
ABOUT SANDY
Where a passion for gardening, the love of the environment and the need for a solution collide an idea forms and an Entrepreneur with drive and energy is born.
How to purchase your gardening essentials whilst protecting the environment became a real challenge for Sandy. Her quest to avoid plastic in the products she purchased became such a difficulty, she decided to take action.
Sandy's story is an inspiration. Undaunted by obstacles, her and her partner set to work to work with other businesses, and in particular other SME's, to bring environmentally friendly products to the gardeners world. Listen to her story and prepare to be inspired.
CONTACT DETAILS
Website : https://www.goodrootsbarn.co.uk/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/goodrootsbarn/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/goodrootsbarn/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/GoodRootsBarn
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodrootsbarn/
Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.co.uk/goodrootsbarn/
Email : [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOST
My name is David Barr.
I have been working as a Purchasing Manager for over 20 years and have had the joy of working in various manufacturing industries throughout this time.
I have signed contracts for many millions of pounds Sterling over these years across a range including, but not limited to Capital Equipment; Recruitment services; Finished, semi finished and raw products including castings, machined parts, fabricated parts, moulded parts, rolled and extruded products; PPE; Carriage and Logistics services; Printed books and boxes; Gaming materials; Contractor Services including building, plumbing, roofing, AC, maintenance etc.
I am passionate about saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.
Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.
CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @
Website: www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Find and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Disclaimer
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are those solely of the host and guest(s) involved and do not reflect the views of any other individual or company. This podcast does not constitute professional advice or services. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information is strictly at your own risk and we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with any information provided.

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The Real Life Buyer - How a person can create their own business, source ethical products and launch into Ecommerce, with Sandy Lipo of the Good Roots Barn

Transcript

Sandy Lipo 00:01

Welcome to The Real Life Buyer, whether you are buying for yourself or your business. Here you will find tips, techniques and knowledge to support your journey to buying smart, interviewing business owners and technical experts to give you information and guidance before parting with your money, save money time to get what you want, when you want it. Now introducing the Real Life Buyer, Dave Barr.

Dave Barr 00:25

Hello, and

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