TBG Ep. 30 - Acorn Hills Founder Nate Hryn

What happens when a 19-year-old college student turns a simple idea into a growing golf apparel brand?In this episode of The Bumbling Golfer Podcast, I sit down with Nate Hryn, founder of Acorn Hills Clothing Company, to talk about the journey from launching a brand out of his college dorm room to building a community-driven golf company at just 23 years old.Nate shares how Acorn Hills started with a simple but unique idea—replacing traditional plastic hang tags with seed paper—and how that idea evolved into a golf apparel brand working with organizations like the Weather Channel and PGA of America.We talk about growing a brand without paid advertising, building an authentic community, managing supply chain challenges as a one-person operation, and finding the balance between entrepreneurship, content creation, work, and pursuing an MBA.We also dive into the Founders Club, Acorn Hills' white-label manufacturing business, the Creator Clubhouse, influencer marketing, and why Nate believes rewarding loyal customers is more valuable than simply chasing followers.🌱 The unique idea that started Acorn Hills⛳ Building a golf brand without paid advertising📈 Organic growth and the power of community📦 Managing supply chain challenges as a small business🎥 Creating content while running the entire business🏌️ The Founders Club and its first anniversary🤝 Influencer marketing and building authentic relationships👕 White-label manufacturing for other golf brands🏠 The Creator Clubhouse and golf creator networking🎓 Balancing entrepreneurship with an MBA💡 Nate's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatorsInstagram/Facebook: @acorn.hillsWebsite: acornhillsco.comUse code BUMBLE15 for 15% off your order.🎁 Current Promotion: Free hoodie with orders over $99.Anthony Durso PhotographyTJ & Gary — Basic Bogeys PodcastCam — @justgoforitgolfCourse Record GolfFactor GolfIf you enjoyed the episode, like, subscribe, and share the podcast. And let me know in the comments: Would you build a business differently if you started at 19?#TheBumblingGolfer #AcornHills #GolfPodcast #GolfApparel #GolfEntrepreneur #GolfCommunity #Entrepreneurship #GolfCreators #SmallBusiness #GolfClothing #GolfFashion #OrganicGrowth #StartupStory #GolfInfluencer #FoundersClubIn This Episode:Connect with Acorn HillsMentioned in the Episode