Sep 22 2024 27 mins 1
This week, Joe sits down with Matt and Lisa Hammonds, the dynamic couple behind Full Leaf Tea Company. Join us as we delve into their entrepreneurial journey, starting with a construction business during the tumultuous 2008 economy. Drawn to the world of eCommerce, they discovered a niche in the tea market and launched Full Leaf Tea Company in 2014. Hear how Matt and Lisa bootstrapped their business from the ground up, growing it to a thriving enterprise with 28 employees in just ten years. Despite their success, they remain committed to a personal approach, ensuring their customers receive only the finest USDA-certified organic teas. Tune in to discover the secrets to their sustainable growth and unwavering dedication to quality.
Episode Resources:
Full Leaf Tea Company
About Our Guest
Full Leaf Tea Company was created by husband and wife duo Matt and Lisa Hammonds. Their love of tea began with the joy of sharing tea with their family and friends. Their passion and enthusiasm grew into a desire to share their experience with others. Through the creation of Full Leaf Tea Company, they have merged two key components in their lives; tea, and relationships. This combination brought to life a dream of developing and serving the highest quality loose leaf teas and Japanese matcha while building a brand revolving around its customers. Every order is given individual attention to ensure that every customer receives the best experience possible. They continue this care in running their business, where every employee is considered part of the "Full Leaf Family."
About Our Sponsors
Navy Federal Credit Union
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-Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop.
-No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee.
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Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship. As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.
Episode Resources:
Full Leaf Tea Company
About Our Guest
Full Leaf Tea Company was created by husband and wife duo Matt and Lisa Hammonds. Their love of tea began with the joy of sharing tea with their family and friends. Their passion and enthusiasm grew into a desire to share their experience with others. Through the creation of Full Leaf Tea Company, they have merged two key components in their lives; tea, and relationships. This combination brought to life a dream of developing and serving the highest quality loose leaf teas and Japanese matcha while building a brand revolving around its customers. Every order is given individual attention to ensure that every customer receives the best experience possible. They continue this care in running their business, where every employee is considered part of the "Full Leaf Family."
About Our Sponsors
Navy Federal Credit Union
Buying a home can be overwhelming these days , but from start to finish, Navy Federal Credit Union’s new Home Buying Center has everything you need to get to closing with confidence like:
-Verified Preapproval—A preapproval shows sellers you’re a serious buyer, potentially giving you a competitive advantage when making an offer.
-RealtyPlus—Connects you with an agent for continued support every step of the way.
-Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop.
-No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee.
If you’re overwhelmed by shopping for a new home, Navy Federal’s new Home Buying Center has solutions for every step of the process. Learn more here.
At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.
Join the conversation on Facebook!
Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.
Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected].
Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!
Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.
Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship. As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.
