Wednesday - June 17th, 2026
Apple News
×

What can we help you find?

Open Menu

From Need to Niche: Cotton Lane’s Baby-Safe Solution

In this episode, we sit down with Kyla from Cotton Lane at the ABC Kids Expo, delivering a behind-the-scenes look at how real-life challenges can inspire unique business ideas. She shares her journey as a mom and maker, revealing how she transformed the daily frustrations with her daughters into the innovative Cuddle Book, a baby-safe, toxin-free photo album designed for families to create lasting memories, all without phones or screens.

Kyla discusses how starting small, testing the market, and iterating her product led to Growth while keeping risks manageable. Learn about navigating the search for the right manufacturing partner, and how understanding your niche and connecting with retailers at trade shows can boost your business.

Connect with Kyla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylagunderson/

#babyproducts #ecommerce #entrepreneurship

Dave Gulas President & Co-Founder of EZDC 3PL, Host of The Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

Dave Gulas attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn prior to his 20+ year of sales/executive career within the medical and pharmaceutical industries. He since Co-Founded EZDC 3PL, a third-party logistics firm and he hosts the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, a weekly YouTube interview focused on entrepreneurial journeys. EZDC 3PL launched in 2022 and is headquartered in Kentucky, with an additional location in Maryland. They provide warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services to manufacturers and ecommerce companies – reliably and affordably. Known for personal service, fast response time and flexibility, EZDC 3PL takes the “headache” out of fulfillment and helps customers grow as a true extension of their business. Visit them at ezdc3pl.com