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In this episode of 'The Brolletts Podcast,' we sit down with R.J. Vukovich, founder of VukGripz. They are the only American-made grip tape company that went from a $6,000 loan from his sister to a seven-figure business used by MLB players and major sports leagues worldwide.

We dive into:

⚾ From Croatia to the Big Leagues: How playing overseas inspired the VukGripz name and led to R.J.'s entrepreneurial breakthrough

💰 Starting with $6K: The family loan story and grinding from sleeping in vans to partnering with Team USA and the PLL

🏟️ MLB Breakthrough Moments: Josh Donaldson's home run and Eric Sogard becoming their first major league success story

🤝 Partnership Playbook: How to land deals with Team USA, Savannah Bananas, and major sports leagues by showing up and grinding

📱 Creator Collaborations: Working with Coach Rac and building authentic relationships that drive millions of views

Whether you're an athlete looking to start a brand or a creator wanting to understand authentic partnerships, R.J.'s journey from pro baseball to building America's only homegrown grip tape company is packed with lessons on hustle, relationships, and never giving up.

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📲 Follow Vuk Grips: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vukgripz/
Website: https://vukgripz.com/shop

What's your biggest takeaway from R.J.'s story? Drop a comment below! 💬