EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet as they delve into a barber's perspective from across the pond. Charlie Baker from Studio NINETY3 in England weighs in on what it means to be a barber, what it takes to succeed, and what he's doing to be successful during this transition the entire world is going through.

 

On episode 10 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:

Putting a spotlight on the barber community

How has COVID-19 affected the U.K.

Charlie’s journey into the barbering world

How the path led to entrepreneurship

Charlie's thoughts on following passion

The magic behind the barber community

The social aspect of barbering

How each barbershop has it’s own vibe

Plans for local businesses to open back up in the U.K.

Charlie's thoughts on how the barber community will evolve post COVID-19

Charlie shares some thoughts about East Grinstead, the community where he runs his shop

Biggest struggle as an entrepreneur

 

Questions from the audience:

What do you miss most right now, is it the interaction with your customers or perfecting your craft? or just the grind of building your business as an entrepreneur?

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Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet as they sit back and listen to the journey of Hillary Romeo of Classics Barbershop in St. Louis. Need a break from the negativity? Grab a pair of earbuds, maybe a cup of coffee and listen in on your favorite podcast platform.

 

On episode 09 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:

Introductions - Hillary Romeo from Classics St Louis

How has COVID-19 impacted the Shop Hillary works at and barbers in general

How important Barbers are to their respective communities

Why a lot of barbers were not eligible for the 1st round of COVID-19 PPP funding

Why house calls for barbers are probably not a good idea right now

Finding opportunities in adversity

Hillary’s recap on her journey on the #75Hard program

Why everyone should be doing #75Hard, and start today

Building a better relationship with your barber

What is the Covid Barber Fund?

What are the criteria for a barber to become a part of the Covid Barber Fund?

Dr. Tom & Audio Velvet’s ignorance of Fried Ravioli

Hillary’s thoughts on necessary health precautions upon re-opening

 

“Stay positive, something I really learned through 75 hard, just focus on the good things, everyone is going to come out of this, just stay together as a community and we will get through this” - Hillary Romeo

 

“With failures come life lessons” - Hillary Romeo

 

“do what you gotta do to keep a good headspace. A little distraction is always good but focus is a little better. So have a good balance of both” - Audio Velvet

 

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

 

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EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet to open your mind to possibility during this difficult time in our nation and our world. While we may not have control of the situation, we all have the ability to make choices every single day on what we are going to do with this time that we have. Whether you're sheltered in completely at home out of work, working from home or your job requires you to go in, you can benefit from stepping up your routine game. We can all benefit from a little re-invention of ourselves every so often. Using this time now where the world feels like it sort of has slowed down is not only a good choice, it's smart. When we come out of this, and we WILL come out of this, your mind will be ready and clear to take on life at full speed again.

 

On episode 08 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:

Staying positive amidst a crisis

How to stay and feel "essential" when you are told you are "non-essential"

Recap on the #75Hard program and why you NEED to do it

Building and renewing good habits

Positive ways to reconnect with yourself and loved ones while in quarantine

Tips on reconnecting with your children

 

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

 

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EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Join Dr. Tom as he muses on his thoughts surrounding this unprecedented time in our world surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Now is the time more than ever to take massive action on putting in the internal work so that we ultimately show up better and stronger once we get through this.

 

On episode 07 Dr. Tom discusses:

Importance of putting in the work

Taking massive action now

Why we need to stick together

Being a beacon of hope

Andy Frisella and his #75Hard program

Why you absolutely should be doing the FREE #75Hard program right now 

 

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

 

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Join Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike AKA “Audio Velvet” as they muse on the discussion regarding high performance in life and in the workplace. Are you a high performer? Do you want to be a high performer? Are you curious maybe what the distinctions are? Tune in as Mr. Velvet and Dr. Tom have a light-hearted discussion pulling in some great comments from the live audience on Instagram.

 

On episode 06 we discuss:

What does it mean to be high performing

How does being “dapper” relate to being one who is a high performing individual

The work ethic of NFL quarterback Tom Brady

Characteristics of high performing individuals

Why be high performing?

One of life’s greatest secrets to happiness

How does a toxic work environment affect high performers? *see article below*

Asset vs. Commodity

Why work needs to be value-driven.

The power of TRUST in the workplace.

Lead by example.

 

 

     

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

 

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EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Join Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike AKA “Audio Velvet” as they tackle the discussion on the recent G7 summit where 32 fashion companies (like Chanel & Ralph Lauren) announced a signing of the Fashion Pact which is "a non-legally binding agreement to combat greenhouse gasses and emphasize sustainability in the industry". Is it good? Is it too late? Regardless of what side of the fence you're on, it's great to see companies with large bankrolls making positive sustainable decisions. Join us on the discussion as we dive deep on this very positive news. 

On episode 05 we discuss:

The juxtaposition of Sustainable Luxury

Thoughts on the G7 summit

Thoughts on our “responsibility to being green”

Where “sustainable responsibility” starts

Thoughts on why some people chronically litter

How the social media explosion has impacted sustainability

Where did the practice of “having the woman you’re walking with walk on the inside to safely avoid road traffic”

Have we reached the tipping point on the point of no return for sustaining the earth’s natural ecosystem? (22mins in)

Consumerism vs Capitalism

Is it trendy to be sustainable?

Why is it Dapper to be sustainable

The Aura of Dapper

 

“The universe is on the side of justice” - Martin Luther King

 

Statement from one of our Instagram followers: Dapper is Beauty - Jazy'sGirl

     

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

 

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EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Join Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike AKA “Audio Velvet” as they take a digital deep dive on the concept of emotional intelligence. Do you know what it is? Do you practice it? do you work that mental muscle? Today they unpack what it is, why it's so important and why it's an essential element of being Dapper. With a recap on last week's killer episode of the 4C Mantra, today will certainly be an episode you will want to take heavy notes and listen to multiple times. Not to mention, have a few laughs as well. Btw, Mike mentions in the intro, "this is going to be a quick episode" LOL - nope! They ended up going long. Enjoy!

 

SHOW NOTES:

What is emotional intelligence?

Recap on the 4C mantra we discussed last week: character, courage, chivalry, charity

Why character building is not an overnight process

The parallels of tracking growth for fitness and emotional intelligence/character

The charisma “video game” analogy (Dr. Tom representing #GeekLife :D)

Analyzing the “inside voice”

Power of an “emotional oil change” and building up “situational awareness”

Self-checking the energy that you put out into the world

The ripple effect of your emotions

The difference between a “reactionary thought” and a “response”

The self-reflection roadmap

Therapy? What? I’m a man!

Using emotional intelligence as a weapon of positivity

Thoughts on working out one’s emotions

 

“You can’t have strength without being courageous.” Mike Pierce

“You have to do the internal work before you can be externally awesome” - Mike Pierce

“People that live long lives, typically, are well connected with the people around them” - Dr. Tom

 

Question asked to our Instagram followers: How do you personally help clear out the "emotional cobwebs"?

     

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

 

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The Positivity Effect Podcast with Dr. Tom

EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Today

Join Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike AKA “Audio Velvet” as they record live from the desert. OR did they record in the matrix? You will never know…;) Today they discuss the values and standards that form the cornerstone of the Dapper Effects brand.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Why the values you live your life by hold more weight than your personality when it comes to relating to other people

Character

Why being a gentleman should be the starting point

The power and importance of integrity

“Doing what’s right whether people are watching you or not”

Taking inventory of your daily action

How to build character

Courage

Definition of courage in it’s purest form

The courage to say no

Acknowledge/Manage/Overcome

Utilizing courage the right way

Influence through integrity

"can't" vs. "unable"

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid, but the one who conquers his fear” - Nelson Mandela

“Courage is what it takes to stand up to speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen” - Winston Churchill

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go” - T.S. Elliot

Chivalry

Why it needs to be a way of life

A discussion on common chivalrous acts

How to develop your chivalry

Old school chivalrous tactics long forgotten

Question from Instagram: Do you think James Bond is acceptable to emulate in both professional and chivalrous ways?

    

 

Happy post-Memorial Day! - Thank you to all who serve to protect our freedoms

 

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EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Today Dr. Tom and Mike AKA "Audio Velvet" take a deep dive into the social phenomenon of The "Mama's Boy" label. Is it positive? Is it negative? Well, that depends really on how you look at it. Is salt bad? If you sprinkle too much on your favorite dish, sure it might make the taste intolerable and it will certainly pose a negative risk to your health. But... just the right amount? Yep... now we're in business. Here at Dapper Effects, we believe in this concept that every woman secretly wants a man with a little "Mama's Boy" in him. We also don't take that phrase lightly because of how much respect and love we hold for all the amazing women out there. We wouldn't be the kind of men we are today without the love of some incredible sacrifices made and love given by our moms. With Mother's day just passing, let this podcast be a homage to all the amazing mothers and mother's to be and mother's who are now gone. We love you, we support you and we certainly have just a little bit of "Mama's Boy" in us to share with the rest of the world.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Definition of a "Mama's Boy"

Symptoms of a full-blown "Mama's Boy"

Signs that you may BE a "Mama's Boy"

Benefits of having a little "Mama's Boy" in you

What if you are a man who never grew up with a mother figure in your life

The profound and awesome responsibility of a mother to her son

A beautiful insight on something many find to be negative in today's society

Why you should be careful with the statement, “mmm, yeah this doesn’t taste the way mama made it” :D

 

Happy post Mother's Day 2019! - Nothing but love for all you awesome mom's out there!

 

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Three years ago, three friends launched what is today known as the brand Dapper Effects set on the mission to help men live with more confidence and swagger. Tom, Mike & Mike quickly realized they had something to share with the world when the three of them just as quickly realized that they shared very similar values on what it means to be a man in today's world. 

Achieving this lofty goal hasn't always been easy. Our company wasn't one that was backed by millions of dollars from outside investors. In the beginning, all we had was our combined savings and a dream. We started by selling t-shirts from our online store and even crafted our own light box out of cardboard to photograph our products in order to avoid the expense of hiring a professional photographer. These early days of starting our company were no-doubt challenging, but they made us who we are today, and we wouldn't trade them for the world.

 

EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Today is not only a chance to share the inception story of Dapper Effects but to share in the inception of the Dapper Effects podcast. This resource is for the men (and women) out there who associate with what it means to truly be Dapper in a world that seems to have forgotten old school simple values. One such value being Chivalry. Join us now as Mike AKA "Audio Velvet" and Tom AKA "Dr. Tom" take you down memory lane into the not so distant past circa 2015 where they share how and why they started this brand and why they believe it will be relevant for years to come. We appreciate you being here as we know that you too respect the 4C values Dapper Effects: Character, Courage, Charity & Chivalry.

 

SHOW NOTES:

The origin story of Dapper Effects

Is Chivalry dead?

The power of properly appreciating the things that you’ve earned

Converging on core values and standing strong in the flux of an ever-changing and polarizing world

Is Dapper Effects a “lifestyle” brand?

What does it truly mean to be “Dapper”?

The power of organizing your EFFECTS

The Dapper mindset

The evolution of Dapper Effects

Simple ways for a man to level up

 

Happy Mother's Day Eve 2019 - be sure to show some love for the ladies in your life!

 

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