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Today we're interviewing J. Michael Prince President & CEO Of USPA Global Licensing (Parent Company Of Nantucket Whaler) USPA Global License is based in West Palm Beach Florida. USPA is one of the largest Licensors in the world and they're ranked #38 in the world. They are ranked #5 in sport licensors and are the official brand of Polo (US Polo Association).  Nantucket Whaler was inspired by whaling in the mid 1800's, but was reborn today as a conservation-supporting brand with a native startup strategy. Products Worth Talking About is a HUGE fan of the pants from Nantucket Whaler. Nantuck Whaler is a brand that creates clothing best known for business-casual apparel that makes you really 'feel good' about wearing it. We tried out their Nomad dress/business casual pants and can't say enough amazing things about what we call 'The best men's dress pants' Be sure to check out the episode we did on The Best Men's Dress Pants: https://youtu.be/eUpygXcKS0s Fun Fact: Portions of the profit from Nantucket Whaler actually support the United States Polo Association, as well as the Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Shop Nantucket Whaler Apparel: www.nantucketwhaler.com Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/ Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

If you have a beard, you know that trimming and keeping it well-groomed can be a challenge... and then on top of it you have to clean up all those trimmings and that's totally a pain. As bearded men, we wanted a solution for the 'clean-up' because nobody likes a bathroom covered in beard hairs. So, we decided to embark on a journey to find which vacuuming beard trimmer is  the best. We tried the Remington MB6850 Stubble and Beard Trimmer, the Wahl 9870 Vacuum Trimmer, and the Hatteker Hair Clipper Beard Trimmer Kit 5-in-1. The criteria for our grading are: Cutability, Product Quality, and Suction. Overall, we really enjoyed doing this 'Best Vacuuming Facial Trimmer' or 'Best Vacuuming Beard Trimmer' review and think that the suction/vacuuming aspect is a HUGE bonus over your standard trimmers. Definitely check them out for yourself! Find them on Amazon: Remington MB6850 Vacuuming Beard Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2Ws0RNrWahl 9870 Vacuuming Beard Trimer: https://amzn.to/34j98IeHatteker Clipper/Trimmer 5 in 1: https://amzn.to/38dH1ez PRODUCT 1: Remington MB6850 Vacuum Stubble and Beard TrimmerLink: https://amzn.to/2Ws0RNrYear Founded - 1937 - Now owned by Rayovac - 2003 Founder(s) - REMINGTON RANDLocation - NEW YORK ORIGINALLY BUT WORLD HEADQUARTERS IS NOW IN MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN Interesting Facts: The origins of the "Remington" name date back to 1816 and a firearms maker with the formation of E. Remington and Sons. They started with firearms but also made products like sewing machines and farm implements. The most significant side venture was when inventor Christopher Sholes persuaded the firearms company to help him develop the typewriter with the QWERTY keyboard, which is still the standard today. Product Name - REMINGTON M86850 VACUUM STUBBLE AND BEARD TRIMMERPricing - around $50 on AmazonTests:Cutability (1/10)- RT: 8; TA: 7Product Quality (1/10)- RT: 9; TA: 7Suction (1/10)- RT: 8; TA: 8Experience (how do they make you feel)? TA: From the vacuum standpoint, this is the best! RT: Packaging, vacuum, cutting, everything!  PRODUCT 2: Wahl Model 9870-100 Vacuum Trimmer KitLink: https://amzn.to/34j98IeYear Founded - 1919Founder(s) - LEO J. WAHL - Currently ran by Location - STERLING, ILLINOISInteresting Fact - In 1911, Leo J. Wahl discovered the electromagnetic motor. He realized that he could use this kind of motor to make a medical massager for his uncle, J. Frank Wahl. Leo began selling this invention to barbershops. He recognized a need for improving barber tools by using this type of motor. In 1919 he took over the business and founded Wahl Clipper Corporation.Pricing - around $60 on AmazonTests:Cutability (1/10)- RT: 7; TA: 5Product Quality (1/10)- RT: 10; TA: 9Suction (1/10)- RT: 2; TA: 2Experience (how do they make you feel)? TA: More luxurious but not as functional vacuum RT: Not the best vacuum, great trimmer PRODUCT 3: Hatteker Mens Hair Clipper Beard Trimmer Grooming kitLink: https://amzn.to/38dH1ezYear Founded - ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO Location - CHINA (MANUFACTURED IN THE Zhejiang province)Product Name - Hatteker Mens Hair Clipper Beard Trimmer Grooming kitPricing -  $35 on AmazonTests:Cutability (1/10)- RT: 10; TA: 10Product Quality (1/10)- RT: 8; TA: 9Suction (1/10)- RT: 0; TA: 0 Resources:REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

Shopping for the man in your life can be downright difficult. As men, we know that we have our own tastes, ideas, and preferences; so we figured we'd made an easy list of some of our favorite stocking stuffers for the 2020 holiday season. We hope this list helps you find the best stocking stuffers for men this year. We'd love any and all feedback, as well as suggestions for your favorite small gifts and presents for men. Products we reviewed: Tipsy Elves: https://www.tipsyelves.com/Manscaped Lawnmower: https://amzn.to/2LjaITHThe Social Stick: https://amzn.to/33UjwWGDuke Cannon Soap 2 Pack: https://amzn.to/39RfmlUHonest Amish: Honest Amish: https://amzn.to/36WUOGP Brand Overviews:1. Tipsy Elves sells holiday-themed apparel. Primarily holiday sweaters, onesies, ski suits and other fun Christmas gift ideas. 2. MANDSCAPED makes grooming tools for men's sensitive areas. Perfect for maintenance and/or suggesting regular maintenance and hygiene. 3. The Social Stick is a 6 foot social distancing stick that extends to 6 feet and collapses down to 11 inches. Part practical and part funny.  4. Duke Cannon Soap for men. It makes you feel like a true man. The ultimate soap for male cleanliness and hygiene. A brick of soap that makes you feel ready and prepared for anything thrown at you. 5. Honest Amish Beard Oil makes your beard smell and feel like a puppy. One of our absolute favorite beard oils. Smooth feeling and phenomenal smell. Highly recommend! Resources:REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

Let's be real for a minute... it's 2020 and if you aren't using beard oil for your facial hair, you're missing out. We reviewed 7 of the most popular brands we could find to determine which one is truly the best. Be sure to stick around for our review of the Best Beard Oil of 2020 at the end! The brands we explored are:Beardbrand: https://www.beardbrand.com/Honest Amish: https://www.honestamish.com/Beast: https://www.getbeast.com/The Good Hippie: https://thegoodhippie.com/Smartbeard: https://smartbeard.com/American Provenance: https://americanprovenance.com/BSmooth: https://www.etsy.com/listing/596173326/bsmooth-beard-oil-sample-pack Company BackgroundsCompany 1: BeardbrandYear Founded - 2012Founder(s) - Eric BanholtzLocation - Austin, Texas Product Name - Beardbrand Beard Oil Pricing - $29 for 1 fl. Oz. which lasts about three months  Options -  Fragrance: Old Money, Temple Smoke, Four Vices, Tree Ranger, Spiced Citrus and Tea Tree Experience: *GOOD* Makes us feel like men Company 2: Honest AmishYear Founded - 2011Location - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Interesting Fact - Honest Amish makes everything by hand from scratch using their original recipes. They never use man-made chemicals, fragrances, petroleum by-products or man-made preservatives. They also never use plastic containers. Product Name - Pure Beard Oil, Classic, and Premium Pricing - Website is $13.87 (Amazon?) for 2 oz. Options -  Pure Beard Oil is fragrance free. Classic has the same scent as the regular beard balm (a blend of seven essential oils), and Premium has a sweet peppery/woodsy scent from the virgin oils and two essential oils.  Experience: Not as rich and manly as Beardbrand.  Company 3: BEAST BrandsYear Founded - 2015Location - Nashville, TennesseeInteresting Fact - “Beast Blue” is the scent you can feel because of its cool, crisp tingle. It’s like jumping into a cool shower after a hard workout. Like diving into raw glacier waters. Like sticking your whole head into the convenience store popsicle freezer on a sweltering summer day. (You know you want to.)Product Name - Beast Blue Beard Oil Pricing - $15 for 1 oz. Experience: Like diving into raw glacier waters Company 4: Good HippieYear Founded - 2011Interesting Fact - By a licensed massage therapist who was concerned about the ingredients found in commercial products at most spas. Location - Austin, TexasProduct Name - Beard Elixir Pricing - $26 for 1 oz.  Experience: Primal  Company 5: Smart Beard Founder - Bennie Mayberry Location - Los AngelesInteresting Fact - A black-owned, science based brand which pioneers a DHT-safe technology from cancer research to make them stand out.They offer custom beard oils for men who need solutions for deep skin issues like eczema and psoriasis. Pricing - $28 for 1 oz. Options -  Refreshing mint Experience: Like an Andes mint or Santa; or awake and alive  Company 6: American ProvenanceYear Founded - 2015Location - Mount Horeb, WisconsinInteresting Fact - Founded by Kyle LaFond, a former middle school science teacher, the company originated from Kyle's concern over the questionable ingredients in the brands used by his students. Frustrated by the chemical clouds of product infiltrating the school hallways, Kyle challenged his students to create their own personal care items without harsh chemicals. After years of experiments and improvements to his own formulas, he launched American Provenance from an updated machine shed on his fourth-generation family farm. Today, the company makes all its own natural products from its southern Wisconsin facility near the original family farm where it all began.Product Name - Natural Beard Oil Pricing - $14.25 for 2 oz. Options -  Fastballs & Fisticuffs (Lemongrass, Bergamot, Marjoram)Firepits & Flannels (Wintergreen, Fir, Cedar)Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Clove)Shotguns & Shenanigans (Peppermint, Cypress, Eucalyptus)Experience: Like wearing a flannel sitting next to a firepit, trying to make s’mores  Company 7: BeSmooth BeardYear Founded - 2018Founder - Brandon Jones Location - Houston, Texas Interesting Fact - Brandon crafts all of his original scents himself with a heavy focus on complex cologne scents. He hand-crafts all of the oils in small batches with high quality carrier oils and all natural essential oils. He designed all of the product packaging and uses additive manufacturing (3D printing) to produce it. He also does the 3D printing himself.  Product Name - BSmooth Beard Oil Like a Boss  Pricing - $15 on Etsy for 1 oz. Options -  Simply Smooth, Oh So Smooth, Hypnotic Experience: Playful and young because of the playdoh smell Resources:REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

We're passionate about men's t-shirts and so, we're constantly searching for the best brands and products... so why stop at t-shirts?!? We found 3 t-shirt companies (lululemon, Bylt, and Cuts) and set out to find who makes our favorite shirts. This is truly a 'David vs Goliath' review, but will Goliath come out on top? Thanks for listening! Get $10 off your first Bylt order: http://rwrd.io/nwy71hmSave $20 on any Cuts purchase: https://www.talkable.com/x/PuYa2mlululemon 5 Year Basic V T-Shirt: https://lululemon.prf.hn/l/7A1O0l4 What sets these three brands apart? We judged them based on their Product Design/Packaging, Social Strategy, Sales & Distribution, and their Disruptive Level.  Company 1: Lululemon - https://shop.lululemon.com/Year Founded - 1998Founders - Chip WilsonEmployees on Linkedin - 11,499Location - Vancouver, BCRecorded Funding = July 2007 - The company's initial public offering was in July 2007, raising $327.6 million by selling 18.2 million shares. Interesting Fact - The brand once claimed that seaweed incorporated in clothing was performance-enhancing. Company 2: BYLT - https://byltbasics.com/Year Founded - 2016Founders - Joey FirestoneEmployees on Linkedin - N/A Location - Costa Mesa, California Recorded Funding - N/AInteresting Fact - Drop Cut style is their thing Company 3: Cuts -  https://www.cutsclothing.com/Year Founded - 2016Founders - Steven BorrelliEmployees on Linkedin - 20Location = Culver City, CaliforniaRecorded Funding = N/AInteresting Fact - custom engineered their own Pyca™ fabric Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com... Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com... Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productswor...FB: https://www.facebook.com/productswort...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

Who Makes the Best Men's Dress Pants? A question many have asked, heck even we were unsure when we started filming. We know that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of men's apparel and men's dress pant brands but we wanted to try 3 that we've been hearing the most about. We'll be testing them in an array of areas including: 1. Every Day Carry (EDC): Which pair of men's dress pants/slacks best handles the everyday items that we keep in our pockets?2. Anti-Ball-Crusher (ABC): This one is a little funny, but also important. Which pair of pants do we think is the most comfortable in the lower regions of our body.3. Sit, Lunge, Squat (SLS): How do we feel that the pants perform in an array of normal tasks such as sitting, lunging, and squatting?4. Care and Material: Do we like the material? How easy is it to keep the pants in top condition? Will they hold up to the test of time and everyday use.  Get $50 off a pair of Mizzen+Main Pants: https://www.talkable.com/x/FaEWTq Shop LuluLemon 'ABC' Pants: https://lululemon.prf.hn/l/6qV4Ppq Shop Nantucket Whaler Apparel: www.nantucketwhaler.com Company BackgroundsCompany 1: Nantucket Whaler: Year Founded - 2017President and CEO - J. Michael Prince Employees on Linkedin - 11-50Location - West Palm Beach, Florida Recorded Funding - Privately held Interesting Fact - Portions of the profit from this brand actually support the United States Polo Association, as well as the Whale and Dolphin Conservation.Nantucket Whaler is a joint venture with Toronto based Grand National Apparel and the management team of global U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Company 2: Mizzen and MaineYear Founded - 2012Founders - Kevin LavelleEmployees on Linkedin - 51-200 employees (81 on LinkedIn)Location - Dallas, TexasRecorded Funding - Privately HeldInteresting Fact - Mizzen+Main has been endorsed by several professional athletes like Phil Mickelson and NFL player David Vobora Company 3: LululemonYear Founded - 1998Founders - Chip WilsonEmployees on Linkedin - 11,499Location - Vancouver, BCRecorded Funding = July 2007 - The company's initial public offering was in July 2007, raising $327.6 million by selling 18.2 million shares. Stock: Interesting Fact - The brand once claimed that seaweed incorporated in clothing was performance-enhancing. Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/ Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

We can all admit that 2020 has been a year that no one could have predicted. However, there seems to be one event that even 2020 couldn’t cancel: Pumpkin Spice Season. With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, we decided to sport our best 2020 Halloween costumes and explore EVERYTHING that we could relating to Pumpkin Spice including treats, snacks, coffee creamers, cereals, dog treats, lip balm, and more!! As you’ll be able to see, R.T and Tyler aren’t particularly fond of Pumpkin Spice; but for those of you who are, we hope this episode saves you a bit of time and money as we unveil the very best and worst of Pumpkin Spice products. A little background information on Pumpkin Spice and its origins: The 'spice' from the name derives from a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Originally sold as 'Pumpkin Pie Spice' in the 1960s, the delectable and downright delicious flavor combination was an immediate hit. Though Pumpkin Spice was already a common product, it didn't see the meteoric rise to fandom until Starbucks released its seasonal drink, the 'Pumpkin Spice Latte' in 2003. Shoutout to the many other coffee companies that paved the way for Starbucks to blow up the scene with this incredibly popular drink. The Pumpkin Spice market encompassed nearly $500 million in revenue in 2018 and is projected to continue growing. All this for a product that doesn't even contain pumpkin… Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OV761aVppAA   Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/ Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta  

Sparkling Water (Bubble Water) is exploding. At nearly 30% year over year, the industry is taking over the bottle drink industry. We're hopping into this video to figure out the 'Why' and 'How' for the marketing, branding, packaging, and importantly the taste of three well-known sparkling water brands.  Find them on Amazon:Spindrift: https://amzn.to/35C7ymaTopo Chico: https://amzn.to/32tGgfFHiball: https://amzn.to/3iuBJiP Spindrift Facts - America’s First Sparkling Water Made with Real FruitInteresting Fact #2 - Bill named his drinks Spindrift, the refreshing spray that blows off of a breaking wave. Topo Chico Facts -  Legend holds that an Aztec King discovered Topo Chico when seeking a cure for the mysterious illness ailing his daughter.Interesting Fact #2 - Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will launch in the United States in 2021 (Announced by Coca-Cola on July 30th, 2020) HiBall Interesting Fact - Todd, the founder, began selling the company's signature energy drinks out of the back of his car. Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com... Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com... Connect with Products Worth Talking AboutIG: https://www.instagram.com/productswor...FB: https://www.facebook.com/productswort...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta Company 1: Topo Chico (Means: Little Mole)Year Founded - 1895 Founders - Unknown? Employees on Linkedin - 50Also bottles Coca Cola in MexicoLocation = Plano, TX (sourced from and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico)Recorded Funding = Purchased by Coca-Cola in 2017 for $220 mil Company 2: Hi★Ball (Energy Seltzer)Year Founded - 2005Founders - Todd BerardiEmployees on Linkedin - 1 (Other sources show 20)Location = San Francisco, CARecorded Funding = Anheuser-Busch purchased Hi-Ball in 2017  Company 3: SpindriftYear Founded - 2010Founders - Bill CreelmanEmployees on Linkedin - 102Location = Waltham, Mass.Recorded Funding = $70m+ (8 investors, Series C for $30 million closed March 2020) (Sales of $37.4M in 2019)

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xKL4f_aZcBg   Today we're talking Keto Cereal and we've got two brands that are really up-and-coming in the space. We initially saw the Magic Spoon marketing on Instagram, which turned into an obsession and a need to find more information. The two Keto cereal brands we reviewed are Magic Spoon and Catalina Crunch. Find Catalina Crunch online: https://amzn.to/3gSRVcC Find Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/ Two fun brand facts: Catalina Crunch was rumored to be selling over $1 million of keto cereal per month. Holy cow! Known as the world's first 0 sugar & low carb chocolate cereal. Suggested to be: 'healthy coco-puffs' Magic Spoon, founded in 2019, has a huge online presence. Their cereals are grain and gluten free, with around 3g of net carbs per serving. The reviews on their website RAVE about the benefits and taste. Ketogenic (Keto) is basically a diet that focuses on getting more calories from fats and proteins, while reducing intake of carbohydrates (carbs).   Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/ Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

"One of the hottest ecosystems in investing; Colorado has really great entrepreneurs, a ton of great ideas, and capital needs to work together to support them."   In this interview, we chat with Dave Harris - Director of Operations with Rockies Venture Club. He shares the top habits and successful values that embody prosperous entrepreneurs.   Rockies Venture Club connects, educates, and builds up investors & entrepreneurs. Their events and education has facilitated over $40 million invested and brought on 200+ investors.   Rockies Venture Club: https://www.rockiesventureclub.org/ REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/   Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/   Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/   Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

Going from $827,000 to $4.2 million in sales, year over year, is a feat that few CEOs can claim. Matt walks us through balancing time, raising funding, and finance management. Recoup Fitness creates high-quality heating/cooling recovery products for athletes. One of our favorite takeaways from this interview: 'Build a better brand and focus on what you're doing'. We're looking forward to seeing where Matt takes Recoup in the coming months! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1GxgaRHiyp4 Resources: Recoup Fitness: recoupfitness.com Recoup Cryosphere Cold Massage Roller: https://amzn.to/2AxradQ Recoup Cryosleeve for Muscles & Joints: https://amzn.to/38vHJU0 REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/ Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YEhBarIHtJQ Today we're discussing beef jerky. We found some really disruptive brands and did our market research on the industry. The three brands we discussed are Krave, Epic, and Perky Jerky. 2 of these brands have sold for over $100 million...wow! As part of our Best Beef Jerky Brands episode, we score them based on Product Design/Packaging, Social Strategy, Sales & Distribution, and Disruptive Level. Krave jerky overview: Founded 2009, 70+ employees, located in Sonoma, CA. Acquired by Hershey in 2015, for $220 million dollars. Built on the dream of finding a quick and easy high-protein snack. Krave Sweet Chipotle: https://amzn.to/2AndemJ Krave Chili Lime: https://amzn.to/3fd5faK Perky Jerky overview: Also founded in 2009, 19 employees, located in Denver, CO. Funded by a venture capital firm. They recently came out with a vegan jerky line of products. Perky Jerky Variety Pack: https://amzn.to/2BVaxcw Epic Provisions jerky overview: Founded in 2012 by a husband and wife team, estimated 20 employees, located in Austin, TX. Acquired in 2016 for $100+ million by General Mills. The founders started Epic when they went vegetarian... Epic was founded to be clean, on-the-go and sustainable/friendly to animals. (They have quite a large product line and distribution network) Epic Protein Bites: https://amzn.to/2BVaOMA Epic Venison & Beef Strips: https://amzn.to/30wGrGC Ralph's Jerky: https://ralphspacking.com/collections/all REBL Jane - https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company - https://vorticwatches.com/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/

Vitrazza makes GLASS CHAIRMATS! Yep, you heard that correct. George Pardo and his company are telling you to throw away your crappy plastic mats and roll around on glass. This interview is loaded with value bombs including how Vitrazza is leveraging satellite radio to exponentially increase revenues.   Resources: Vitrazza Website - https://www.vitrazza.com/ Vitrazza on Amazon - https://amzn.to/34zVJdw REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/

In this episode of PWTA, we sit down with Anthony Franco of McSquares. Anthony is a serial entrepreneur with 4 other startups, all with successful exits (2 to public companies). He has won 74 Technology Awards, 62 Design Awards, 37 Innovation Awards, 35 Marketing Awards, 27 Mobile Awards and 24 Business Awards. Get your whiteboards ready for a great episode with Anthony Franco of McSquares!  Resources: McSquares Website - https://www.mcsquares.com/ McSquares on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2WvSHFa McSquares WeFunder - https://wefunder.com/mcSquares_The_Ar... REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/

In this episode, we dig into the creme de la creme, the bee's knees, the ballers and shot callers of Shopify stores. These are $100 Million dollar brands that have created a cult following and we try to find out why. Is it the products, their marketing, their website conversion strategy or something else entirely. Let's dig in and find out! Resources: All Birds Website - https://www.allbirds.com/ Gym Shark Website - https://www.gymshark.com/ Vital Proteins Website - https://www.vitalproteins.com/ Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/?ref=products-worth-talking-about Tools we use to analyze companies - https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/tools/ Our Companies: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/

If you're an entrepreneur, love hearing amazing start up stories or are looking for the best bed sheets on the planet, this episode is a must. In one of our favorite episodes to date, we sit down with Colin McIntosh who is the founder of Sheets and Giggles. In this value bomb loaded episode, we discuss Collin's crazy inspiration for his company, his methodology for coming up with great brand names and why most brands' Instagrams are just plain BORING! Snuggle up and get ready for a great episode with a Colin McIntosh from Sheets & Giggles! Resources: Sheets & Giggles Website: http://shrsl.com/24v48 Sheets & Giggles on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I3h3xP Sheets & Giggles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SheetsGiggles/ WeWork: https://www.wework.com/ REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com

HOW THE HECK DO YOU STAND OUT IN THE CBD SPACE?? Well, we found three innovative brands that are doing just that. On this episode of PWTA, we dig into the BOOMING CBD industry and review Feals, Equilibria, and Recess. These super cool brands have all used unique branding and creative product applications to separate themselves in a crowded market.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YrQD_liYI0k Resources: Scorecards:https://productsworthtalkingabout.com... Feals website: https://feals.com/ Equilibria website: https://myeq.com/ Recess website: https://www.takearecess.com/ REBL Jane - https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company - https://vorticwatches.com/ Looking for more business resources? Check out our comprehensive resource page: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com...

On episode 14 of PWTA, RT does his best impression of John Wick and we dig into the booming industry of Natural Deodorants. We break down what makes MYRO, Native and Pretty Frank (formerly Primal Pit Paste) The standouts in this category.  Resources: Pretty Frank (Formally Primal Pit Paste) Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RjerBg Website: https://pretty-frank.com/ MYRO Website: https://www.mymyro.com/ Native Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38xPFD3 Website: https://www.nativecos.com/ Scorecards: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/2020/01/23/our-favorite-natural-deodorant-brands/ REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/bplan/

Welcome to Episode 13 of PWTA! In today's episode we talk about some of our favorite productivity products from that little store called Amazon.  Key Takeaways: Goofy sells!  Solve a simple problem and people will buy what your selling. Take an outdated product and make it better  YOU SHOULD BE SELLING ON AMAZON!  Resources: Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Mac Cord Wrap: https://amzn.to/36oBCz5 BS Button: https://amzn.to/35oIoUa Panda Planner: https://amzn.to/2SORW8n Aqua Notes: https://amzn.to/2tvmZLC Cube Timer: https://amzn.to/2tov3ho WTF Notes: https://amzn.to/35n30MG Jungle Scout: https://affiliate.junglescout.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=4318  

On episode 12 of PWTA, we get SUPER JACKED on caffeine and talk the business of cold brew coffee. This super hot industry has been BOOMING the last few years and we analyze 3 of our favorite brands. OWYN, Lucky Jack and High Brew square off in this heart-racing episode. 

Welcome to episode 11 of PWTA! In this episode, we sit down with Marquez and Ondrea Fernandez who are the founders of DoughBar Doughnuts and who were featured on episode 195 of Shark Tank. This was one of our favorite episodes to date as we gained some awesome insight into what happens behind the scenes of our favorite show. We also managed to stuff our faces with an obscene amount of delicious doughnuts.

Episode 10 of PWTA includes the following:  - Lots of Flannel - Tyler getting shot by Buzz Lightyear - A sure proof way to slow down your children  And... We talk about the business of Amazon and uncover some insane statistics on why you should be selling on Amazon if you have a product-based business. 

On this episode of PWTA, We talk the business of babies. Wait... That sounded wrong! More like the business of baby tech. Owlet and Nanit square off as we put the two leaders of the baby monitor world against each. We break down their social media strategy, conversion techniques and give our thoughts on who reigns supreme in the baby tech world. So hold onto your diapers cause this is gonna get good! Resources:Scorecards - https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/2019/11/05/disruptive-baby-monitors-nanit-vs-owlet/Nanit Website - https://www.nanit.com/Owlet - https://owletcare.com/Buy Owlet on Amazon - https://amzn.to/36KOGPTBuy Nanit on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2pLoh3Y

Welcome to episode 8 of PWTA! This week, two carnivores try to figure out what all the hype is about surrounding alternative meats. Do they really taste like real meat? Are they actually healthy? What's behind the scenes really making these companies have such explosive growth? Its Impossible Foods VS Beyond Meat in a veggie dual to the death! Resources: Scorecards - https://productsworthtalkingabout.com... Impossible Foods Website - https://impossiblefoods.com/ Beyond Meat Website - https://www.beyondmeat.com/ Buy on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Jl15Qp

In honor of our 28th YouTube subscriber;) We've officially declared ourselves influencers! That means it's our duty to tell the world where we get our wealth of knowledge. In episode 7 of PWTA, we discuss how we avoid the dreaded information overload and what resources we trust to get our news and entertainment.

On this episode of PWTA, we devour a gallon of baby food, explain how liquid chicken is actually a good idea and tell you how you can get a $2,000 watch for free. We also do our normal thing and break down three disruptive brands changing the landscape of a boring segment. Trust us, even if you don't care about baby food, this segment has some great takeaways from three brands doing big things. Here are a few things we cover : The history of the three companies We unbox all three brands and discuss what we like about each companies branding and products We break down all three companies social media strategy Using our favorite spy tools, we try to calculate company revenue and other critical numbers And of course, we complete the beer scorecard and tell you the founder we want to have a beer with https://productsworthtalkingabout.com/index.php/2019/10/01/our-favorite-disruptive-babyfood-brands/

Welcome to episode 5 of PWTA! Today we chat with Brown Abrams of Fiberlok. A 40 year entrepreneur, and holder of dozens of patents. Brown shares several unbelievable stories of how he persevered through some incredibly challenging situations. His company has contracts with some of the largest companies on the planet including the NFL, MLB, UPS and Kelloggs. There are so many golden nuggets in this episode including a story about how he had to create a new product on the fly to save his company. A true innovator with a whatever it takes mentality.

Welcome to episode 4 of PWTA! Today we discuss 10 different ways that you can fund that product based business. This is the topic we get ask the most about from our audience but the truth is, there are countless ways you can fund your business. Unfortunately, too many good business ideas die because the founder just wasn't able to secure the funding to make it a reality.  Here are some topics we discuss in todays episode:  10 ways you can fund your product based business Real world examples of how RT and Tyler have funded their business Our favorite resources for researching funding options

Getting product placement in blockbuster movies is actually affordable? It sure is and we dig into it with Mark McFann from Casting a Long Shadow. Mark talks through how he's been featured in numerous films including Salt, Avengers and Iron Man. We discover how this unique marketing strategy can provide a substantial ROI and its more cost-effective than you may think.

WELCOME to the very first episode of Products Worth Talking About! In this episode we try to figure out why the heck we’re starting a podcast or video podcast, or maybe a TV show? We’re not really sure. But it’s called Products Worth Talking About and we’re going to discuss disruptive physical products and the people behind them. We can’t wait to hear what you think! 

On this episode of PWTA, RT eats some soap and we talk subscription soap services. We break down our favorite subscription soap companies (yeah, thats a thing) and analyze why we think each is winning or losing the soap game. For this episode we chose Duke Cannon, Art of Sport and Dr. Squatch as the three brands we discuss.