Pin Pals | A Podcast About Enamel Pins

This episode features a fun interview with Max Reiter of Reiter Design Co! We get into topics such as advice for new pin makers, what Max's design process looks like, how he stays inspired, collabing with other artists, utilizing Facebook groups and so much more! I also unbox pins Max sent over!

Pin Lord joins the podcast to break down his legendary pin career. Shop Owner Eduardo Morales shares how he got started with pins, running a lucrative IG repost account, publishing a pin book, mental health tips and so much more! Stay tuned to the end for a special surprise!

Tom Ryan's Studios joins the podcast to chat everything pins. Tom shares his pin making process, the importance of a pantone book, producing pins for a subscription box, vending at expos & cons and so much more! Enjoy.

Mauricio from Rockin Pin joins the podcast to chat obtaining licenses for Gumby, Betty Bop and other Fleischer Cartoons, how he stays inspired, what advice he has for new pin makers and of course what the little things are for Mauricio.

Chris from Blank Slate joins the podcast to talk designing pins, the importance of branding, social media marketing strategies, speaking at SDCC and more!

Kevin Eastman returns to the podcast! We chat about how Kevin continues to find inspiration deep into his career, what a marketing budget looks like for artists in 2022 and more! Spoiler, there is turtle talk!! Enjoy :) This interview was held on August 22nd, 2022. Become a fan club member of Kevin Eastman Studios! www.kevineastmanstudios.com

Manny Cartoon Studio talks about his journey through the pin game. He shares advice for new pin makers, opens up about his design background, the importance of character design and so much! Enjoy!

Ben from Match Wits Design joins the Pin Pals Podcast to share his journey through the pin game! Also, no formal intro because I'm sick, yay!

Kimchi Kreative joins the podcast to talk about her pin journey and how it actually started with making shirts, branching out beyond pins and making products like ita jackets, notepads and web cam covers, her approach to social media, selling on popshop live and so much more!

The 30th episode of Pin Pals features Victor Mares, owner of Ursa Major Supply, talking about getting his first pins made via Kickstarter and why it's important to have stretch goals, the importance of good pin photos, mistakes he's learned along the way and so much more. Victor also drops some tips and tricks on better engagement on social media!

This week we chat with pin maker Casey of Plantspace. We get into the usual topics of how she got into making pins and the process of making her first pins. We also take deep dives into marketing on Etsy, designing in Procreate, TikTok trends and so much. Enjoy!

This special episode of the Pin Pals Podcast features the San Diego Comic Con panel I was part of titled 'Enamel Pins: Creating Collectibles. The panel featured 7 pin makers - Phil (Coolectric Creations,) Miguel (BB-CRE.8,), Jackie (Lantern Pin,) Chris (Blank/Slate,) Arakel (Punch it Chewie Press,) Jessica (Kimchi Kreative) and myself (Warrior Pins.) It was hosted by Alexander (Pop Culture Kool.) Enjoy!

Pins By Charlie joins the podcast to talk about the process they went through when making their first enamel pins, marketing on Etsy, the dynamics of running a pin shop with someone else, lessons learned when communicating with a pin manufacturer and so much more!

Vince Chan joins the podcast to talk about his pin shop VINPIN. We chat about dealing with pin art theft, collaborating with BBCre8, Reddit marketing strategies, creating content and so much more. We even do an INSANE unboxing! Enjoy!

Mauro Balcazar joins the podcast to chat about how he started making pins, his design process, drop shipping, pin release strategies, how he came up with his shop name, designing posters for Power Rangers and so much more. Enjoy!

The co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles joins the podcast to talk about bootleg culture, the little things in life and of course, PINS! ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals

This week we chat with Joel from Miss Pinny! We chat about queer pins & the community behind them, his best / worst selling pins, starting a business during the pandemic, TMNT and how pins are helping people identify with interests & lifestyle choices. Enjoy!

This week we have Rob from What the What Pins on the pod! We talk pins, pins, PINS and pins! Enjoy :)

This week, we chat with Jordan from Pinsomnia Designs. We talk about what it takes to make a successful kickstarter campaign, pin marketing strategies, trying to stay sustainable and so much more! 10/10 would have Jordan on again!

We kick off Season 3 with a great conversation with one of the Pin GOATS - Steez McGee! We get into the usual pin topics like how the shop started, finding inspiration, talking with pin manufacturers, marketing pins and so much more. We also do a really fun unboxing!

I brought my audio gear to Patches and Pins Expo back in September 2021 and here's what I captured!

Just wanted to share some quick updates. #1: I'm hosting a virtual happy hour for my Buy Me A Coffee patrons tomorrow (September 23rd, 5:30PM PST, 8:30PM EST) We're gonna talk patches and pins recap, answer some fun ice breakers, share our pin wins & losses, talk about the upcoming holidays and more! If you're an active BMAC patron or have supported us with some coffee, you'll be emailed a link. If you want to join the fun, just show some love on our Buy Me A Coffee page! I keep these monthly virtual happy hours exclusive to patrons because I appreciate their support in directly supporting me and the podcast. #2: I'll be the special guest on the Pin Lab Show this Saturday (September 25th, 1pm PST) I'm joining BBcre8, Coolectric Creations and Data Crew live on the show to talk pins, TMNT, do some giveaways, answer questions and have a good time. Just be sure to download the PopShop Live app so you don't miss out on the fun! Thanks again for all the support. I hope to see some of you at either of these virtual events! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pin-pals-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pin-pals-podcast/support

This week's episode features a great conversation with Carlos from Data Crew! We talk about life as a pin maker, how to deal with pins that don't come out as you envisioned, Instagram marketing strategies, branching outside of pins and so much more. Enjoy! Today's episode will also be the season finale. I know, I know... but all good things must come to an end. Don't you worry though, we'll be back for Season 3!

The dynamic duo known as BB-CRE.8 joins the podcast to talk all things enamel pins! Miguel and Michael talk about how they started BB-CRE.8, how they tackle working together, their design process, how they go about marketing their pins and so much more! Get your pens and notepads ready because there are lots of tips and advice coming your way. Enjoy!

Welcome back to Pin Pals, the podcast about enamel pins! Phil from Coolectric Creations joins the podcast this week to discuss all things pins related! We chat about Phil's pin making process, how he chooses which designs to turn into pins, why stickers are an excellent marketing strategy, advertising on Etsy, the Pin Lab Show and so much more. Enjoy!

Screaming Pinfidelities joins the podcast to discuss life as a pin maker, the story behind his first pins, the importance of designing unique backing cards, his experience selling using Squarespace and so much more!

BirdBrainsNYC joins the show to talk enamel pins! Andrew and I really geek out over pins in this one. Not just pins, but the process and work that goes into making them. We get into how Andrew started making pins, how he designs pins, how he comes up with ideas, selling on Etsy and so much more!

Artem from Noice Pins joins Pin Pals to discuss his pin journey! From his pin making process to his marketing strategy, Artem doesn't hold back as he shares his story!

Welcome back to Pin Pals! This weeks episode features the second half of my conversation with Rob from Otherworld. If you thought the first half was good, just wait until you hear the rest! We get into marketing, setting up booths for pin shows, the pros and cons of having an IG account with 18K followers deleted, some rapid fire fun and so much more. Enjoy!

This episode of Pin Pals features a great conversation with my pal Rob from Otherworld.

Tanner Trammell of Trusted Vibes joins Erick as they discuss all things pin related! Highlights include the story of how Trusted Vibes was created, the journey and lessons learned after Tanner created his first pin, marketing pins on social media, the pros and cons of Etsy and so much more!

Good Dope Supply Co joins the podcast to talk pins! Shop owner, Mike Aknin and I discuss what life is like as a pin maker, all sorts of marketing tips, social media strategies and end with some fun rapid fire. Enjoy!

Film Pin Society joins the podcast to talk pins! Noah Shulman and I discuss his strategic approach to launching his pin shop, catering to a niche audience, the importance of branding, vending a shows and so much more. Enjoy!

My Pin Pal EXP Gained (Kristy Li) joins the show to discuss her pin journey! We talk about how she comes up with the ideas for her amazing pins, we dive into unique pin marketing tactics, we get serious about Tik Tok and more. Enjoy!

In this episode, we chat with Shea from Shea-zor's Lazor about his wooden pins, selling on Etsy, TMNT and so much more!

Welcome to Pin Pals. We kick off the season 2 with a conversation with Adventure Society. We chat about life as a pin maker, the struggles that come with making pins, why Shopify is an excellent platform for e-commerce, TMNT and so much more.

In this episode, we chop it up with Matt Benoit of Name Pinding! We talk about his pin design process, challenges he's overcome as a pin maker, and we get into just how big fiesta medals are down in Austin, TX!

I had the pleasure of chatting with Whitney Bennett aka Lil Boat Boutique and let me just tell you, this might be my favorite episode. This might only be episode 4 of what I'd hope is a long and successful podcast, but when I went back to edit this episode, I was just taken back at how awesome Whitney is. Her perspective within the pingame is something to admire. First of all, she's going to drop a ton of exclusives throughout the podcast. So listen closely. We talk about trending pop culture topics like Save the USPS movement all the way to Lil Yachty, she describes her work life before going full time with Lil Boat Boutique, she talks about how she started her state flower series and gives us an incredibly hot take on butterfly pin backings. Buckle in because it's going to be our longest podcast yet.

In this episode, we're talking with Antony Ly of Express Yo' Self. Antony is based out of California and not only does he sling pins, but he also makes shirts, stickers and other fun pop culture related products!

Welcome to Pin Pals, a podcast about enamel pins. This episode features a conversation with Rich Powers of Rolling Pins! Rich is based in NYC and we talk all things pins related. From designing pins to vending at shows, it's a good time!

Welcome to Pin Pals, a podcast about enamel pins and the people and culture around it. I'm your host Erick Roman from Warrior Pins and I want to thank you for tuning into the very first episode! We kick off this podcast with an OG in the pin game - George Gomez aka Nostalgia Vault!

Welcome to Pin Pals! A podcast about enamel pins! I'm your host Erick, and if you're in the pin game, then you might recognize me as Warrior Pins. I'm really hyped about this podcast because we're diving deep into the minds of insanely talented pin makers. We're going to be talking all things pins related. From our first pin memories, to starting our pin business. Collecting pins and slinging pins at expos and shows. There is A LOT to talk about, so if you love enamel pins and the crazy culture around it, this is the podcast for you! And for all you side hustlers, entrepreneurs or aspiring pin makers out there, consider subscribing because you're going to find a ton of value on this podcast! Sit back and relax. Enjoy some great conversations with my pin pals and remember, it's the little things in life. Support Pin Pals and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pinpalspodcast Follow Pin Pals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast Follow Warrior Pins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pin-pals-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pin-pals-podcast/support