#36 - The International Sex Toy Business with April Lampert
EPISODE SUMMARY:
April Lampert, co-host of the Shameless Sex Podcast, co-owner and Chief of Sales Officer for Hot Octopuss, an innovative and inclusive sex toy brand and was voted Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry in 2016 and has dedicated her life to the business of sexual pleasure.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
▪️ We learn how April found herself in the sex industry, managing a sex toy store and later helping to design sex toys.
▪️ April details the intricacies of testing sex toys and getting a high-quality product to market.
▪️ April enlightens us on the complicated laws surrounding counties and states when it comes to sales and education of sex toys.
▪️ April also gives us the low down on lubes and which ones might be best for you.
TIME STAMPS:
[00:00] Introducing April Lampert
[03:11] April's Genisis Story - Midwest to West Coast
[13:01] April & Amy venture into the Sex Biz
[23:49] The Business of Selling Sex Toys World Wide
[38:55] International Sex Education
[52:12] Designing Sex Toys
[01:04:32] April weighs in on Lube
[01:09:46] April's Dish
SEXPERT LINKS MENTIONED:
Listen - April’s Shameless Sex Podcast
Listen - Shameless Sex Episode with Willow & Leah
Check Out - Uber Lube
Check Out - Hot Octopus
Co-Hosts Dr. Willow Brown & Leah Piper bring a wealth of wisdom through their combined 40 years of expertise in human sexuality, health, and spiritual growth. Leah is a Tantric Sex Master Coach and Positive Psychology Facilitator, while Dr. Willow is a Chinese & Functional Medicine Doctor and Taoist Sexology Teacher. When these two devotees of love come together, they blend and weave the ancient teachings of Tao and Tantra for the modern lover with humor, insight, and wisdom.
Dr. Willow Brown Website: www.drwillowbrown.com
Leah Piper Website: www.moreloveworks.com
SxR Website: www.sexreimagined.com
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