Jeff Cole is an artist, a digital media creator and the co-founder of the online retailer, Ikonick. He has a huge Instagram following and his art has been reposted by athletes and celebrities alike. Jeff's upbringing in the Chicagoland area in the 90's gave him a Michael Jordan/Bulls obsession which helped shape his art and his love of sneakers. 

Jeff goes through his early life and how he almost failed art class in college. He talks about how he started Ikonick with is partner Mark Brazil, and why he creates art. You'll hear his advice to young artists and for the first time he gives up some of the secrets to his "formula". Jeff also gives the history of his amazing Michael Jordan/Michael Scott mashup. 

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Cassy Athena is an LA-based artist and photographer who has had her work featured in Sports Illustrated, Slam Magazine, Nike, Jordan, and many more. She has shot the biggest names in the NBA and helped pioneer her lifestyle brand of photography. Cassy is also a brain tumor survivor and credits that with helping her chase her passion. 

Cassy talks about how shooting players during the 2011 lockout gave her a name in the industry. She tells the harrowing story of her brain tumor in college and how it shaped her. Cassy also discusses her impressive shoe collection and why she doesn't mind getting them dirty. 

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Dan Gamache might be his name, but you are probably more familiar with his work as 'Mache'. Dan is a highly respected footwear artist who was a pioneer in creating custom sneakers back in 2004, when he had to use MySpace to spread the word. Now the top figures in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and WWE have commissioned his work. 

In this episode Dan talks about what led to him working with LeBron James and how hooking up with Pharrell jump started his career pre Instagram. Dan stresses the importance of integrity and why making mistakes can be beneficial. You'll also hear why he rejected an offer to play for The Reds.

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Gia Seo is an incredibly talented Stylist, Art director, and Founder of Department Of. Inc. She's a multifaceted creative that has collaborated with brands from Nike to Adidas, and artists from Pharrell to Allen Iverson. Growing up in small town Bethel, Alaska her parents pushed her to leave home for more opportunity and experience. She made her way to the Bay Area in California, then NY where she settled for college and eventually her professional career.

Gia opens up about how her love of art led her to pursue her creative passions into fashion, sneaker culture and more. She talks about the multitude of failures that built her knowledge and curiosity, and without those moments she wouldn't be where she is today. She also breaks down her unconventional education and the realization that there isn't a sneaker industry vs a fashion industry, there's just an industry, and the marriage of everything within that. 

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It's no secret that Portland is basically the Silicon Valley of Sneakers. Not only is it the home of Nike, but brands like Adidas and Under Armor have opened up shop there because it's a thriving hub for the athletic footwear industry, with a vibrant ecosystem of big brands, start-ups, contractors, headhunters and top talent.

Nestled in the middle of that scene is @IndexPortland, the city’s first sneaker consignment store located in Northwest Portland that specializes in re-selling rare shoes. They've got the pulse on everything from unreleased pairs and NBA/college player edition sneakers, to precious design samples from Nike and Adidas and other tough to find shoes you don't easily come across.

Index PDX was founded by Mike Nguyen and Terrance "Tee" Ricketts, 2 guys with a passion (or maybe obsession) with sneakers since their friendship started in 2nd grade. John and Jordan get the full story of how Mike and Tee hustled their way across rare finds on Craig's List and thrift shops, which they sold on Ebay. Plus, how reinvesting every penny into their business, eventually turned the Ebay store into Index Portland, the spot where athletes, celebs and sneakerheads from all over the world visit frequently.

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Dominic Ciambrone (@theshoesurgeon) is the creative director, founder, and CEO of The Shoe Surgeon brand and Surgeon Studios, an LA-based craft collective designing unique and boundary-pushing custom shoes. Dominic is an incredible creative, that specializes in sneaker customization, sneaker design, and shoemaking. His passion for shoes has led him to work with elite clientele and world-renowned brands, making him a pioneer and leader in the sneaker industry. 

John and Jordan break down Dominic's origins from “bootlegger” to “cobbler,” then “designer” and “sneaker customizer”, to finally – “artist” who's designs have sold for up to $100,000. Dominic talks about the passion he had not just for sneakers but for shoe construction, and how he scoured the earth for knowledge and guidance on the craft of shoe design. He also discusses the importance of paying it forward and helping as many people as you can, which will lead you to win in more ways than you expect. Plus, the custom classes being taught at Surgeon Studios, for up and coming future "surgeons."

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This week the guys caught up with Deon Point, Creative Director at Concepts. Deon has been the“face” of concepts, one of the most renowned shoe boutiques since 2007. Concepts’ unique formula for high-quality curation of products has made them one of the top retail spots for sneakers, fashion, and one of a kind collaboration projects with the likes of New Balance, ASICS and Nike SB just to name a few, and Deon has played a major role in each collab. He took a major risk that paid off, by quitting his job as a contractor, and a serious paycut to follow his passion and love for sneakers. He applied to work weekends at Concepts and ultimately rose to the Creative Director position to which he holds now. Deon, John and Jordan discuss how the industry has evolved over the years, and how there is much more opportunity out there today that just wasn't available 10-15 years ago. Plus, how not getting distracted and keeping an open mind can open a lot of doors.

We also cover the first impressions of the Tom Sachs Nike Mars Yard 2.5. and review the Nike/Concept Collab “Turdunken Dunks.”

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This week on Sneaker Salaries we're hanging out with Alan Galloway, a.k.a. @oldmanalan. Alan is the behind-the-scenes tastemaker and incognito arbiter of taste. We call him the digital curator, because his multiple IG pages are a collection of nostalgia, minimalsm and a style that beckons back to the late 90s era of California good vibes. Oldmanalan has been stealthily propelling streetwear for the past several years. His keen eye for aesthetics and curation has been a long-standing source of captivating content and positioned him as a frontrunner in the streetwear space of social media.

@oldmanalan joins John and Jordan us to discuss the 2.1 billion dollar sale of Supreme to VF and what that means for the brand. Plus, we review new drops for the Nike Dunk High SP Returns In White And Grey, and the Nike Air Max 1 “Strawberry Lemonade.” We also go deep with Alan about his style and how he makes a living off the passion he's had for the culture since he was 12, and how young influencers getting into the game need to value their work and not settle for less than what they're worth.

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On the inaugural episode of Sneaker Salaries, we're Joined by Jacques Slade, A.K.A. Kustoo, host, producer, writer, director, and editor whose Youtube channel has over 1.2 million subscribers and more than 160 million views. His content regularly covers the latest sneaker releases, live event coverage, and interviews with pro-athletes, musicians, designers, and creatives. 

Together with Jacques, John and Jordan cover Kanye's comments regarding Yeezy's, sourcing sneaker designers and his exodus from Nike to join Adidas. Plus, we review the Sacai x Nike Vaporwaffle and the Nike Air Max 90 “Infrared.” And we hear from Kustoo on staking his claim as a voice in the sneaker world and how he built his style up to turn his passion into a living.

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