Q&A: Bear and Tony Answer Listener Questions - Ep. 13
Oct 31, 2023
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In this podcast, Bear and Tony answer listener questions about Born Primitive as a business, parenting style, and failures. They also discuss their ideal day routine, finding balance between work and personal life, a failed business venture, challenges during COVID-19, and listener Q&A about supplements, gym equipment, concealed carry apparel, women's apparel, and a retro PE collection. They also talk about the success of the podcast, future topic suggestions, and their commitment to bringing value to listeners' lives.
The podcast episode discusses the process of designing and perfecting shoes to create a high-performance product for athletes.
The speaker highlights the importance of balancing work and personal life as a parent, prioritizing time with their child.
The speaker addresses concerns about sourcing from China, emphasizing the need for transparency and efforts to diversify production.
Deep dives
Designing and Perfecting the Shoes
The podcast episode discusses the process of designing and perfecting shoes. It took about two years to create the shoes, working with shoe engineers to develop the desired features and making several iterations. The goal was to create a shoe that outperforms other brands in the market and addresses the specific needs of athletes. The response to the shoe has been positive, with reviewers commending its craftsmanship and technical capabilities.
Finding Balance as a Parent
The podcast episode explores how having a career has impacted the speaker as a parent. They discuss the financial benefits that come with a successful career, but also acknowledge the need for balancing work and family responsibilities. They emphasize the importance of being present for their child and finding a balance between work and personal life. While acknowledging the challenges, they recognize the value of prioritizing time with their child and being there for them.
Addressing Outsourcing and Overseas Manufacturing
In this episode, the speaker addresses a listener's concern about the clothing brand being made in China. They explain the reality of sourcing apparel and highlight the capabilities and quality of manufacturing overseas. They admit that sourcing from China and other countries has been necessary to ensure quality and affordability. They also mention their efforts to diversify production and move towards sourcing in the USA when possible. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being transparent about the sourcing process and acknowledges the desire for domestically-made products.
Balancing Discipline and Flexibility
Striving to live a disciplined life while allowing for flexibility and grace is essential. It is important to maintain discipline but not be too rigid or extreme. The speaker emphasizes the need to avoid the perception that one is not enough if they miss a workout or deviate from their routine. Striving for balance and giving oneself some grace is crucial for overall happiness.
Lessons from Past Business Failures
The speaker reflects on a failed business venture before the success of One Primitive. They discuss the excitement and optimism that surrounded the business idea, securing an investment, and presenting to a potential partner. However, the person in charge of the collaboration was fired, and the project fell through. The speaker shares the valuable lesson learned from this failure and how it led to the pivot into One Primitive and subsequent success.
On today’s episode, Bear and Tony answer a wide range of questions submitted by listeners. From inquiries about the inner workings of Born Primitive as a business to personal questions delving into parenting style and failures, nothing is off limits in this candid and unfiltered conversation.