Maya French

Maya French

Co-Founder • Happypop & Koia

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Nombase Podcast Appearances

After the Buzz: How Two Brands Turned Viral Moments into Lasting Success
November 7, 202456 mins

Ep. 59: After the Buzz: How Two Brands Turned Viral Moments into Lasting Success

Maya French, founder of HappyPop and Koia, and Kendra Bennett, CMO of Bon Bee Honey, each turned unexpected hits of PR exposure into sustained brand growth. They’ll share the key decisions they made—and wish they had made—on prioritizing accounts when you're tight on product, ramping up production for unexpected demand, and using pre-orders and customer service tactics to retain new customers, even if you can't service them immediately. They also share how to leverage viral exposure beyond e-commerce by strengthening retail partnerships.

Maya's Nombase Courses

Go-to-Market Strategy: Scaling from Regional to National
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Go-to-Market Strategy: Scaling from Regional to National

with Maya French
Maya French, founder of Koia and HappyPop, shares how to build a route to market that works in the real world. Learn how to test and choose the right channels, distributors, and retail partners, manage supply chain demands, and avoid the costly mistakes that come with scaling too fast. Walk away knowing how to grow smart and protect quality as you expand.
Does It Sell Itself? Identifying Product Market Fit
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Does It Sell Itself? Identifying Product Market Fit

with Maya French
Learn how Maya French, co-founder of Koia and HappyPop, identifies true product market fit, not trends that fade. Discover how to find lasting consumer needs, use real feedback and data to refine your product, and walk away knowing how to prove that your brand truly belongs in the market.