Show notes
Join in as I talk to none other than The Pen Addict himself, Brad Dowdy. Brad has been a staple in the stationery hobby for years and it was great to get a chance to talk to him about how he got to where he is today. We talk about his podcast that has been going for over 700 episodes, his former company of Nock Co. and his current part of Spoke Design. We cover all sorts of topics in what was a great conversation to be able to be a part of.Show Linkshttps://www.penaddict.comhttps://www.relay.fm/penaddicthttps://www.twitch.tv/penaddicthttps://www.instagram.com/penaddict/https://spokedesign.comChapters00:00 Introduction to the Pen Community03:16 Brad's Journey into the Hobby06:29 Current Favorites and Writing Tools09:19 The Ink Dilemma: Cartridges vs. Bottles12:33 Stationery Essentials: Beyond Pens and Paper15:13 The Evolution of the Pen Addict Brand21:21 Lessons Learned in the Stationery World30:19 Transitioning from Hobbyist to Business Owner39:10 The Evolution of Pen Design and Legacy45:27 The Birth of a Podcast: From Blog to Broadcast52:14 Community Engagement and Philanthropy in Stationery01:02:07 Collaborations and Future Projects01:14:57 Looking Ahead: The Future of The Pen Addict01:18:35 Outro