Episode Details

There is no lack of success stories in the direct-to-consumer markets. But there are also questions being asked of how long the industry can sustain itself. With a plethora of new brands launched every day, built on VC money with tall growth targets, it's fair to ask if a shakeout is coming. Kevin Lavelle, founder and CEO of Mizzen and Main, a brand that sells men’s performance wear dress shirts, thinks a carnage is it's on the cards. Lavelle talks about building a brand, advertising on platforms versus TV and what’s in the future of the DTC space.