AF Fireside

Melting wax for a living? Shane and Mandy Smith created Smith’s Leather Balm without foresight of the splash they’d make in the heritage community, thanks in part to an awesome, authentic Instagram feed. We take a look at where Smith’s came from, how they got there, and honestly - the things they’d do differently. This is the episode for future and up-and-coming business owners and hustlers. Listen up!

Follow along with Lucas from the American Field team as we take a deep-dive into some of the most inspiring, authentic, and unique brands in the US. Learn more about featured brands at fireside.shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
@shopaf.co
@lucaszfitz
@smithsleatherbalm

This episode is made possible by Jamestown, a global real estate investment and management company known for transforming spaces into innovation hubs and community centers.

Today we talk to Justin, the founder of up-and-coming shoe brand Opie Way. It’s been a long road from OG-sneakerhead to full-time shoemaker and business owner - we learn about the growing pains of scaling a young business, and a little about life in Asheville, NC.

Follow along with Lucas from the American Field team as we take a deep-dive into some of the most inspiring, authentic, and unique brands in the US. Learn more about featured brands at fireside.shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
@shopaf.co
@lucaszfitz
@opieway

This episode is made possible by Jamestown, a global real estate investment and management company known for transforming spaces into innovation hubs and community centers.

In a world of big boxes and two-day shipping, sometimes it’s hard to remember the faces and families behind the small businesses that keep our world turning.

Ride along with @lucaszfitz from the American Field team for Fireside - intimate, personal looks at the inter-workings of some of our favorite brands in the AF Network.