# Eliza Blank > Founder of The Sill Founder & CEO of The Sill for 13 years, raising $25M+ and scaling to 12 retail locations across 7 markets. Bootstrapped the company for 5 years before securing funding and spinning off a plant maintenance business. Previously Brand Manager at Living Proof and Brand Strategist at Wolff Olins, specializing in consumer brands. Advisor to Soltech & Gregarious, Inc. and YPO member, supporting founders on growth & strategy. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to build a DTC brand ✔️ Guidance on scaling from e-commerce to retail ✔️ Tips on fundraising & venture capital ✔️ Best practices for brand-building & storytelling ✔️ Advice on customer experience & community engagement ✔️ How to launch & expand physical retail locations ✔️ Strategy for navigating market shifts & business growth Passionate about scaling brands, securing funding, and driving business growth. Let’s connect! **Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $175.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/ElizaBlank) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1132403QJJNEqNP.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)