How Tote Stories Found an “Uncomfortable” Route to Success

“Working with me is like being married to me. Storms, missteps, and everything.”- Lisa, Founder of Tote Stories

 

The Crisis

Lisa was a first-time founder with zero experience in sourcing, production, or working
with overseas suppliers.

She started Totestories in 2018 and hit her first big breakthrough only years later. But success
brough new problems.

In 2022, sales spiked – inventory didn’t.

“It was frustrating. We felt close to becoming who we wanted to be, but kept feeling stuck.”

What They
Needed

Not a vendor. Not an order-taker.

Lisa need a thought partner who would challenge her assumptions and match her
intensity.

She needed someone crazy enough to say yes to launching 120+ SKUs at once.

The Bagstudio
Difference

When Lisa first messaged Bag Studio via IndiaMart, she didn’t expect too much. Neither did we.
But something about her story – and her determination – stood out.

“This Swedish lady had a crazy number of designs she wanted to launch. I was mad enough to
make it happen. And it hasn’t been easy.”– Deven, Founder, Bag Studio

Together, we figured things out as we went:

  • Offering low MOQs to allow safe experimentation
  • Collaborating on new material sourcing strategies
  • Building flexible production lines to handle multiple SKU

The Transformation

Totestories is now a seven-figure brand
With a broader product line.
And, more importantly, an unshakeable sense of confidence.

 

Final Word
“I know I’m one of his most demanding customers. But Bag Studio has pushed alongside me.
Uncomfortable is the new sexy.” – Lisa, Founder

Feeling a little crazy yourself?

If you’re dreaming big, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone who gets it you’re in the right place

 

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