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January 25, 2021President & CEO Interview with J. Michael Prince - The Driving Force Behind Nantucket Whaler Today we're interviewing J. Michael Prince President & CEO Of USPA Global Licensing (Parent Company Of Nantucket Whaler)...more December 16, 2020These Beard Trimmers Really SUCK! The Best Vacuuming Beard Trimmers. 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/38dH1ezPRODUCT 1: Remington MB6850 Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer
Link: https://amzn.to/2Ws0RNrYear Founded - 1937 - Now owned by Rayovac - 2003Founder(s) - REMINGTON RANDLocation - NEW YORK ORIGINALLY BUT WORLD HEADQUARTERS IS NOW IN MIDDLETON, WISCONSINInteresting 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 Kit
Link: https://amzn.to/34j98IeYear Founded - 1919Founder(s) - LEO J. WAHL - Currently ran byLocation - 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 vacuumRT: Not the best vacuum, great trimmerPRODUCT 3: Hatteker Mens Hair Clipper Beard Trimmer Grooming kit
Link: https://amzn.to/38dH1ezYear Founded - ABOUT THREE YEARS AGOLocation - 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: 0Resources:
REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/Connect with Products Worth Talking About
IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta...more December 10, 2020The 4 Best Stocking Stuffers For Men in 2020 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/36WUOGPBrand 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 About
IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta...more November 24, 2020The Best Beard Oils. We Reviewed 7 of the Top Brands! 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-packCompany Backgrounds
Company 1: BeardbrandYear Founded - 2012Founder(s) - Eric BanholtzLocation - Austin, TexasProduct Name - Beardbrand Beard OilPricing - $29 for 1 fl. Oz. which lasts about three monthsOptions - Fragrance: Old Money, Temple Smoke, Four Vices, Tree Ranger, Spiced Citrus and Tea TreeExperience: *GOOD* Makes us feel like menCompany 2: Honest Amish
Year Founded - 2011Location - Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaInteresting 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 PremiumPricing - 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 Brands
Year 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 OilPricing - $15 for 1 oz.Experience: Like diving into raw glacier watersCompany 4: Good Hippie
Year 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 ElixirPricing - $26 for 1 oz.Experience: PrimalCompany 5: Smart Beard
Founder - Bennie MayberryLocation - 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 mintExperience: Like an Andes mint or Santa; or awake and aliveCompany 6: American Provenance
Year 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 OilPricing - $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’moresCompany 7: BeSmooth Beard
Year Founded - 2018Founder - Brandon JonesLocation - Houston, TexasInteresting 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, HypnoticExperience: Playful and young because of the playdoh smellResources:
REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/Connect with Products Worth Talking About
IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta...more November 17, 2020The Most Kick-A** Men's T-Shirts: 3 In-Depth Men's T-Shirt Reviews 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/nwy71hm
Save $20 on any Cuts purchase: https://www.talkable.com/x/PuYa2mlululemon 5 Year Basic V T-Shirt: https://lululemon.prf.hn/l/7A1O0l4What 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/ALocation - Costa Mesa, CaliforniaRecorded Funding - N/AInteresting Fact - Drop Cut style is their thingCompany 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™ fabricResources:
REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/
Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/Want to create a product based business? Start here: https://productsworthtalkingabout.com...
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/productswor...FB: https://www.facebook.com/productswort...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta...more November 04, 2020Who Makes the Best Men's Dress Pants? We Test Them One Leg At A Time... 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 Backgrounds
Company 1: Nantucket Whaler:Year Founded - 2017President and CEO - J. Michael PrinceEmployees on Linkedin - 11-50Location - West Palm Beach, FloridaRecorded Funding - Privately heldInteresting 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 Maine
Year 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 VoboraCompany 3: Lululemon
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. 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/
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta...more October 13, 2020Taste Testing the Best (and Worst) Pumpkin Spice Products of 2020 If you can't tell shortly into the episode, R.T and Tyler don't really like Pumpkin Spice very much; but we figured it'd be fun to find and explore EVERYTHING that we could relating to Pumpkin Spice treats, snacks, cereals, dog treats, and even lip balm!...more September 15, 2020Our Favorite Sparkling Water - More Than Just Bubbles & Burps (Topo Chico, Hiball , and Spindrift) 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/3iuBJiPSpindrift Facts - America’s First Sparkling Water Made with Real Fruit
Interesting 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...
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/productswor...FB: https://www.facebook.com/productswort...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwtaCompany 1: Topo Chico (Means: Little Mole)
Year Founded - 1895Founders - 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 milCompany 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 2017Company 3: Spindrift
Year 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)...more August 14, 2020Ketogenic (Keto) Cereal Brands Review for 2020 - New Brands Making Big Waves 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/productsworthtalkingaboutFB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingaboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta...more July 28, 2020Expert Interview: Dave Harris With Rockies Venture Club (RVC) "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/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
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