Quality Goods

Anson and Chris were joined by Oakland native and SF Chronicle Rising star Chef Tu David Phu. Chef Tu has , brought his diverse culinary palate to the copper spoon, where he is putting his stamp on some fresh Vietnamese flavors through his pop up aptly named Banh Mi Ni. Community work is an important aspect of Tu's life, and it is evident in the way that he operates as an entrepreneur in the food space. He talked about the importance of his work outside of the kitchen, and how he has used food as a platform to spread his message and lift up those in his community. They got into the importance of creating accessible cuisine, while still utilizing the best ingredients, and using pop ups as a means to test the market. The food scene is ever evolving, and Chef Tu is making sure to stay at the forefront of the movement, so grab yourself and Banh mi for this tasty pod.

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Anson and Chris get into another topic that everyone has experience with, shopping. They talked about some of the experiences that can be had since the rise of the internet and the digital age, and how it has bred many variations of hybrid shopping experiences. It is an understatement to say that smartphones have had a tremendous impact on the way that we shop for food, clothes, and other necessities. Living in the Bay Area where much of the tech that enables us to make make many of these transactions has us kind of jaded, as it is hard to remember times before we could order food, rides, and other goods immediately at the press of a button.

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Anson and Chris were joined by a long time friend, Michelle Manhattan. Michelle is seasoned barber from the Bay Area that is currently set out to change the way people go about getting their hair cut. By combining her passions for tech and cutting hair, she is creating her own lane lane in the hair care industry. They talked to her about her early days as a barber coming up before social media, and how the landscape has completely changed for both barbers and patrons. She got into the differences and the similarities between her clientele on both sides of the country. Time is money, but everyone still needs their hair cut, so she recognized a market need for mobile haircuts when and where people need them. So whether you want a fresh cut on your terms, or just want hear about a passion driven entrepreneur marrying her love for tech and cutting hair, you will definitely enjoy this conversation.

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Anson and Chris dive into a topic that affects almost everyone on the planet, branding. Chris had the recent pleasure of attending Rakuten Optimism, a conference all about branding and marketing in the digital age. He got to check out some really great talks, capped off by a performance by Usher, whose personal brand has transcended through multiple decades. The whole thing had him feeling pretty inspired, so it led the guys to discussing their own experiences with branding through the years. As sneaker and streetwear enthusiasts, it is safe to say they both have a good amount of first hand experience with brands, and how they have shaped their lives, fashion trends, and the impact they’ve had in the world over the years. We touched on brands that have come and gone, and those who have retained their staying power throughout the years.  Great branding can be an immensely powerful thing, invoking emotion and tugging on heart strings, all in the quest to build a loyal following. We all have brands that we know and love, so perhaps this will spark in interest in learning more about what’s behind some of those familiar logos and slogans.