# Yosef Martin > Founder & CEO of BoxyCharm (acquired by IPSY); scaled to $100M+ revenue with zero ad spend Founder and CEO of BoxyCharm, a DTC beauty subscription company scaled to $100M+ in revenue before any paid advertising. Acquired by IPSY in 2020 in a deal backed by TPG and valued at $500M+, creating one of the largest beauty platforms in the world. Built a 7-figure B2B liquidation business (Merchandize Liquidators) from $375, sold in 2016 after 13 years of profitable growth. Specializes in bootstrapping, influencer marketing, content virality, and lean operations without reliance on agencies or outside capital. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to grow DTC brands ✔️ Tips for influencer marketing ✔️ Strategies for viral content ✔️ Advice on bootstrapping to exit ✔️ How to scale without paid ads ✔️ Best practices for product strategy ✔️ Building authentic brand communities I love helping founders unlock traction, scale fast, and win without burning capital. Let’s make something great together! ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $1000.00 ## 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](/YosefMartin) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1342158TAeBOr_B.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)