This is the era of makers. And no one knows that better than Jules Pieri, co-founder and CEO of the greater Boston-based, small-maker marketplace The Grommet. Since 2008, more than 3,000 consumer products have launched on Pieri's platform. In her new book, "How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses," Pieri discusses the factors that can help small makers be competitive in a marketplace ruled by big retailers.
Guests:
Jules Pieri - CEO ofThe Grommet, and author of "How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses."
Chad Laurans - Co-founder of Boston-based home security company,SimpliSafe.
