Building a Family-Owned Dog Treat Brand and Scaling in Amazon’s Store with Dewar Gaines

This episode is sponsored by Amazon and recorded at Amazon Accelerate 2026, Amazon’s annual seller conference. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store come from independent sellers, most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Amazon provides tools and services to help these entrepreneurs grow their businesses. To learn more about how Amazon is helping independent sellers succeed, visit https://sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com.

Dewar Gaines is the founder of Gaines Family Farmstead, a family-owned brand producing all-natural, American-made dog treats, built on quality, sustainability, and community.

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Growing an Amazon Business Through Storytelling, Customer Experience, and Giving Back with Mordy Kurtz

This episode is sponsored by Amazon and recorded at Amazon Accelerate 2026, Amazon’s annual seller conference. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store come from independent sellers, most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Amazon provides tools and services to help these entrepreneurs grow their businesses. To learn more about how Amazon is helping independent sellers succeed, visit https://sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com.

Mordy Kurtz is Chief Marketing Officer at The Boxery, where he drives brand growth through creative marketing, customer-focused storytelling, and innovative Amazon strategies, transforming everyday packaging into memorable customer experiences.

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