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President & 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)
Jan 25, 2021
29 min
These 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/2Ws0RNr Wahl 9870 Vacuuming Beard Trimer: https://amzn.to/34j98Ie Hatteker Clipper/Trimmer 5 in 1: https://amzn.to/38dH1ez PRODUCT 1: Remington MB6850 Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Link: https://amzn.to/2Ws0RNr Year Founded - 1937 - Now owned by Rayovac - 2003  Founder(s) - REMINGTON RAND Location - NEW YORK ORIGINALLY BUT WORLD HEADQUARTERS IS NOW IN MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN  Interesting 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 TRIMMER Pricing - around $50 on Amazon Tests: Cutability (1/10)- RT: 8; TA: 7 Product Quality (1/10)- RT: 9; TA: 7 Suction (1/10)- RT: 8; TA: 8 Experience (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/34j98Ie Year Founded - 1919 Founder(s) - LEO J. WAHL - Currently ran by  Location - STERLING, ILLINOIS Interesting 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 Amazon Tests: Cutability (1/10)- RT: 7; TA: 5 Product Quality (1/10)- RT: 10; TA: 9 Suction (1/10)- RT: 2; TA: 2 Experience (how do they make you feel)?  TA: More luxurious but not as functional vacuum  RT: Not the best vacuum, great trimmer PRODUCT 3: Hatteker Mens Hair Clipper Beard Trimmer Grooming kit Link: https://amzn.to/38dH1ez Year Founded - ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO  Location - CHINA (MANUFACTURED IN THE Zhejiang province) Product Name - Hatteker Mens Hair Clipper Beard Trimmer Grooming kit Pricing -  $35 on Amazon Tests: Cutability (1/10)- RT: 10; TA: 10 Product Quality (1/10)- RT: 8; TA: 9 Suction (1/10)- RT: 0; TA: 0 Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Dec 16, 2020
29 min
The 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/2LjaITH The Social Stick: https://amzn.to/33UjwWG Duke Cannon Soap 2 Pack: https://amzn.to/39RfmlU Honest Amish: Honest Amish: https://amzn.to/36WUOGP Brand 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/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Dec 10, 2020
16 min
The 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-pack Company Backgrounds Company 1: Beardbrand Year Founded - 2012 Founder(s) - Eric Banholtz Location - Austin, Texas  Product Name - Beardbrand Beard Oil  Pricing - $29 for 1 fl. Oz. which lasts about three months   Options -  Fragrance: Old Money, Temple Smoke, Four Vices, Tree Ranger, Spiced Citrus and Tea Tree  Experience: *GOOD* Makes us feel like men Company 2: Honest Amish Year Founded - 2011 Location - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Interesting 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 Premium  Pricing - 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 - 2015 Location - Nashville, Tennessee Interesting 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 Oil  Pricing - $15 for 1 oz.  Experience: Like diving into raw glacier waters Company 4: Good Hippie Year Founded - 2011 Interesting Fact - By a licensed massage therapist who was concerned about the ingredients found in commercial products at most spas.  Location - Austin, Texas Product Name - Beard Elixir  Pricing - $26 for 1 oz.   Experience: Primal  Company 5: Smart Beard  Founder - Bennie Mayberry  Location - Los Angeles Interesting 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 mint  Experience: Like an Andes mint or Santa; or awake and alive  Company 6: American Provenance Year Founded - 2015 Location - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Interesting 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 Oil  Pricing - $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’mores  Company 7: BeSmooth Beard Year Founded - 2018 Founder - Brandon Jones  Location - Houston, Texas  Interesting 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, Hypnotic  Experience: Playful and young because of the playdoh smell Resources: REBL Jane: https://rebljane.com/ Vortic Watch Company: https://vorticwatches.com/ Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Nov 24, 2020
41 min
The 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/PuYa2m lululemon 5 Year Basic V T-Shirt: https://lululemon.prf.hn/l/7A1O0l4 What 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 - 1998 Founders - Chip Wilson Employees on Linkedin - 11,499 Location - Vancouver, BC Recorded 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 - 2016 Founders - Joey Firestone Employees on Linkedin - N/A  Location - Costa Mesa, California  Recorded Funding - N/A Interesting Fact - Drop Cut style is their thing Company 3: Cuts -  https://www.cutsclothing.com/ Year Founded - 2016 Founders - Steven Borrelli Employees on Linkedin - 20 Location = Culver City, California Recorded Funding = N/A Interesting Fact - custom engineered their own Pyca™ fabric 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... Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productswor... FB: https://www.facebook.com/productswort... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Nov 17, 2020
27 min
Who 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 - 2017 President and CEO - J. Michael Prince  Employees on Linkedin - 11-50 Location - West Palm Beach, Florida  Recorded Funding - Privately held  Interesting 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 - 2012 Founders - Kevin Lavelle Employees on Linkedin - 51-200 employees (81 on LinkedIn) Location - Dallas, Texas Recorded Funding - Privately Held Interesting Fact - Mizzen+Main has been endorsed by several professional athletes like Phil Mickelson and NFL player David Vobora Company 3: Lululemon Year Founded - 1998 Founders - Chip Wilson Employees on Linkedin - 11,499 Location - Vancouver, BC Recorded 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/ Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Nov 4, 2020
27 min
Taste 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!
Oct 13, 2020
34 min
Our 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/35C7yma Topo Chico: https://amzn.to/32tGgfF Hiball: https://amzn.to/3iuBJiP Spindrift 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... Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productswor... FB: https://www.facebook.com/productswort... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta Company 1: Topo Chico (Means: Little Mole) Year Founded - 1895  Founders - Unknown?  Employees on Linkedin - 50 Also bottles Coca Cola in Mexico Location = Plano, TX (sourced from and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico) Recorded Funding = Purchased by Coca-Cola in 2017 for $220 mil Company 2: Hi★Ball (Energy Seltzer) Year Founded - 2005 Founders - Todd Berardi Employees on Linkedin - 1 (Other sources show 20) Location = San Francisco, CA Recorded Funding = Anheuser-Busch purchased Hi-Ball in 2017  Company 3: Spindrift Year Founded - 2010 Founders - Bill Creelman Employees on Linkedin - 102 Location = Waltham, Mass. Recorded Funding = $70m+ (8 investors, Series C for $30 million closed March 2020) (Sales of $37.4M in 2019)
Sep 15, 2020
29 min
Ketogenic (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/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Aug 14, 2020
44 min
Expert 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/   Connect with Products Worth Talking About IG: https://www.instagram.com/productsworthtalkingabout FB: https://www.facebook.com/productsworthtalkingabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwta
Jul 28, 2020
46 min
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