Hello and welcome to Between Two Dots, hosted by Hafiz Mitha and Gilbert Bong. The guys are joined by Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley today to discuss how a fight with a washer machine led them to found “Canada’s most caring clothing company,” Local Laundry. Since 2015, Connor and Dustin have been on a mission to develop and provide garments for social good by producing Canadian-made clothing and collaborating with local socially- and environmentally-minded companies. They’ve done a pretty good job so far, having worked with local companies like the Calgary Flames, the CBC, and Shaw Communication, and raised over $70,000 for local charities in the process. Join Hafiz, Gilbert, Connor, and Dustin today for a conversation about vision, hustle, drive, and the importance of valuing one’s community.
“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”
Episode Highlights:
[0:57] Gilbert introduces Connor and Dustin.
[4:08] Dustin on being raised a proud Calgarian and learning how not to write himself off in university.
[7:55] The value of the network and experiential learning that Dustin gained at Mt. Royal University.
[11:44] Connor on the example set by his hard-working Irish immigrant parents set throughout his life.
[14:41] Connor and Dustin’s mission to donate over one million dollars to local charities by 2030.
[16:01] How Connor and Dustin met and how Local Laundry was founded.
[20:42] Persevering through the uneasy early days of launching their business.
[23:41] The importance of the close relationship that Local Laundry has with its customers and the Canadian entrepreneur community.
[31:08] How the challenge of COVID provided lessons that strengthened Local Laundry.
[36:59] Why opening their new warehouse has been a gamechanger.
[39:24] Becoming part of a global community as a result of embracing social media via their business.
[50:01] Sauna, sobriety, family – details on the wellness regimens that Dustin and Connor practice every day.
[56:47] Connor and Dustin on the impact that they want to have on the world.
[58:01] How you can support Local Laundry.
Connect with Connor and Dustin and support their work:
https://locallaundry.ca/
IG: @locallaundry
Twitter: @locallaundry
TikTok: locallaundry
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTG04j85DfTWGVIeUfrdUw
Proudly Made in Canada Podcast by Local Laundry: https://locallaundry.ca/pages/proudly-made-in-canada-by-local-laundry-podcast
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies