21Grams Speaks

Roman is one of my personal favorite artist and makers in the world. In this episode Roman talks about his journey from the freezing land of  Siberia to the blazing hot state of Florida and now to North Carolina. Roman talks all about his love for the outdoors. We both discuss the growing pains of trying to scale up out business.  Find Roman here: Instagram @rusinov.ro Website http://ika...

Justin Bondi is one of the most level headed friends I have. His cool, calm demeanor sets the tempo of this conversation. Justin and I discuss the "why" we got into leather craft. We talk about our struggles with mental health and the tools we use to ease the pressures of life around us. This conversation is one I hope you'll get as much as I did out of. I can't wait to see all the amazing things...

I get the opportunity to speak with my grandpa Les Simmons about his 70+ years as a maker. We discuss how leather craft has Brough us together and build an incredible bond. Les talks to the audience about how things have changed in his life time and the optamizem he has for our generation.   Find Dennis here: Instagram @21grams_leathergoods Website http://21gramsleathergoods.com/ Podcast audi...

Roy Scott is at the top of the axe restoration game. Roy and I talk about our first encounter when I had a manic episode. Roy talks about his time working at a state hospital before becoming a maker. Roy tell the story of what got him into axe restoration. Roy and I compare stories of growing up in the punk and hardcore scene. We talk about how we standout with our peers because of being heavily t...

I love this lady. I'm so stoked I got to spend some time with my dear friend Jen on this episode. Jen is someone I admire on so many different levels and it shows in out conversation. Jen and I discuss the fun stuff like having the opportunity to be educators and the hard stuff like how we charge for out products and everything in between. This is an episodes is an episode you don't want to miss....

In this episode we get to talk to Ethan Carter. Ethan talks about his experience at Make48. We talk about the difference between "how to" videos, and "learn with me" videos. Ethan and I talk about the importance of replying to questions we get as content creators, and we remind the world, we are just people. Ethan tells us what got him interested in making and what sets him apart. Follow Ethan her...

In this episode Josiah Hanson talks about how he started Hanson Leather Co, his entrepreneurial spirt, and his favorite 90's R&B group TLC. We discuss photography, child labor laws and the little stalker above Josiah's work shop.

In this episode we talk to Ben about juggling all the bowling pins of being a small business owner all while holding down a household. We dive deep into what it is to me content creators as makers, and the prices we pay for over advertising. Are we making content for our peers or our customers. Ben opens up about  the legacy of his late father in-law, and the craft of woodwork he hopes to pas...

Lucas is a man of many trades, medal fabrication, wood working, and a making of everything. Lucas started his journey into wood working at the age of 6 with the help of his two uncles and grandpa. Lucas discusses his 10 years at ACE hardware and how he worked his way up from a shelf stocker, to overseeing a large amount of people. We talk about the importance of video production in today social me...

In this episode Trever of Good One Leather Goods interviews Dennis of 21Grams Leather Goods. This is a quick intro and interview of the host, Dennis. We talk about what got me into leather craft, and my journey as an artist. please subscribe because I'm only getting started.