Quality Goods

For this week’s podcast, we want to re-air a popular episode of ours since the holidays are fast approaching. This weekend Anson and I have the great pleasure of attending the LGO Annual Gala hosted by our good friend Arthur Renowitzky and the Life Goes On Foundation. Arthur is one of the hardest working individuals that I know, and his work continues to inspire not only those around him, but thos...

Anson and Chris were joined by Oakland native and SF Chronicle Rising star Chef Tu David Phu. Chef Tu has , brought his diverse culinary palate to the copper spoon, where he is putting his stamp on some fresh Vietnamese flavors through his pop up aptly named Banh Mi Ni. Community work is an important aspect of Tu's life, and it is evident in the way that he operates as an entrepreneur in the food...

Anson and Chris were joined by Jonnie and Eman of IGTVFoodie. The duo from Stockton started shooting videos for their popular Instagram account in March of 2019, and their success has led them to travel to food destinations all over California and beyond, documenting the deliciousness along the way. Jonnie told us about his early introduction to the food industry, and how his experience working in...

Anson and Chris get into another topic that everyone has experience with, shopping. They talked about some of the experiences that can be had since the rise of the internet and the digital age, and how it has bred many variations of hybrid shopping experiences. It is an understatement to say that smartphones have had a tremendous impact on the way that we shop for food, clothes, and other necessit...

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, the guys sat down with the VP of Events for Mascot Sports, Tim Cole. Tim has been working hard along side CEO Ryan Dawkins to bring some of the most competitive, entertaining, and fun running events to the East Bay. Through their many partnerships and Oakland Run Co brand, they are creating memorable experiences and putting Oakland on the map as a prem...

Anson and Chris talked about longevity. Sustained success is no easy feat, and they talked about those who have managed to stay relevant throughout the years. Markets and trends are always evolving, so those that intend to ride those waves must always have their fingers on the pulse, while thinking and acting two steps ahead. They talked about a few big brands that have managed to stand the test o...

Anson and Chris were joined by a long time friend, Michelle Manhattan. Michelle is seasoned barber from the Bay Area that is currently set out to change the way people go about getting their hair cut. By combining her passions for tech and cutting hair, she is creating her own lane lane in the hair care industry. They talked to her about her early days as a barber coming up before social media, an...

Anson and Chris dive into a topic that affects almost everyone on the planet, branding. Chris had the recent pleasure of attending Rakuten Optimism, a conference all about branding and marketing in the digital age. He got to check out some really great talks, capped off by a performance by Usher, whose personal brand has transcended through multiple decades. The whole thing had him feeling pretty...

Chris and Anson were joined by Antoinette and Brian of House Caviar, a San Jose based company using cannabis to bring experienced and novice consumers together through a variety of curated events. From live music to omakase dinners, House Caviar uses a balance of education and good vibes to showcase the many ways to safely consume cannabis. They touched on the current climate of the industry and w...

Anson and Chris discuss a topic that they are armchair experts in; food. They started the conversation talking about different group chat platforms, and how they have evolved over the years. Their fantasy football group chat has sparked many recent food related debates, so they took to the pod to try and bring to light some of these age old arguments. They talked about the Chick Fil A sauce hierar...

Anson and Chris were joined by our friend Tiff, aka Artiffact. Tiff is a multi-talented creative whose endeavors range from a career in education, to curating a selection of vintage goods for her followers, and a whole lot in between. We got into her relationships with some Bay Area running crews, and the importance of donning the right footwear when tackling longer distance runs. We touched on he...

Seibo Shen is the CEO of Hanu Labs based in San Francisco California. Hanu Labs flagship product, the Hanu Stone is an award winning personal vaporizer, that is setting out to change the landscape of cannabis consumption. In light of all of the controversy surrounding vape pens and the like, Seibo shed some light on the importance of purchasing from reputable and well regulated sources. He talked...

Jamieson Walker is a contractor and live audio engineer based in the Bay Area. He has worked with DJs in venues across the the bay with his company Lite Sound, providing high quality audio experiences for dance parties and events. The guys discussed the value of learning analog signal flow, and how audio engineering is a job that largely goes unnoticed..until things are going wrong. They talked ab...

Arthur Renowitzky is the founder and Executive Director of the Life Goes on Foundation. He founded Life Goes on in 2007 after falling victim to senseless gun violence, and he has since made it his mission to tell his story around the globe, and inspire others to keep on pushing even when times are tough. They talked about basketball, and how it has not only gave him a fresh outlook on life, but ho...

Anson and Chris discuss hype and influence. They touch on the differences between being inspired by something, and blatant rip-offs. There’s nothing wrong with seeking inspiration from others, but it’s important to remain true to yourself and put your own stamp on creativity. They got into hype and how it effects they way we consume things. From art to food, hype and expectation can be powerful di...

Anson welcomes Chris back from Burning Man, and then they discuss the latest Quality Goods Webisode on YouTube. Anson paid a visit to San Franpsycho in San Francisco's Outer Mission district and spoke with owner Christian Routzen. San Franpsycho is home to a variety of surf inspired apparel and accessories, with a print shop right in the back of the store. The guys at San Franpsycho are always up...

On today’s podcast Chris and Anson sit down with Princeton, the creator of The Bay Area based LePhresh brand. They recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and they talk about how it all started and how the brand has managed to maintain over the last decade. We discuss some of his early inspirations as well as some of the struggles that have helped him grow as person and as a creative. This w...

Casey Topalian is the co-founder Pennyweight Craft Brewing, set to open doors in late 2019. He and his partner Chris Guy have made it their mission to bring a world class brew pub to Livermore California, and deliver its patrons flavors of their locale, using a quality, locally sourced ingredients and decor. Casey told Anson and Chris about the birth of Pennyweight craft brewing, and how they appr...

Quality Goods has launched some new video content on YouTube! But first, the guys give a brief recap on their experience at the San Jose Jazz Festival, and the social cannabis experience hosted by House Caviar at Pageboy . It was a good weekend, surrounded by good folks, and some quality time spent enjoying some good music and libations.  Follow House Caviar: @HouseCaviar Mark Cruzada is the...

Anson and Chris were joined by their good friend Mark. They felt the need to shed some light on something that they are all experts at; customer service. They really wanted to champion for the unsung heroes of the service industry, because it is something nearly all of us encounter on a daily basis. Let’s face it, it’s not that easy these days to go without some kind of customer service interactio...

Robert Ferguson, aka Rob Skate is the founder of the Robskate Academy based out of Oakland, CA. His communal work both in and outside of the skate park has catapulted him into international notoriety over the years, leading him to developing skate workshops for cities across the globe. He dropped by the studio to chat with Anson and Chris about the changing landscape of skateboarding, and how a fe...

Landon Nash is the founder and CEO of the most sustainable menswear line in the world. As the head of Tact & Stone, He has made it his mission to change the way that we think about clothing and fashion. He joined Chris and Anson in their lovely abode during their visit to Venice, CA, to tell them about his journey thus far navigating as a newcomer in a saturated marketplace. He touched on his...

Anson and Chris sat down with Daniel Sant of Super 7. Super 7 has been making a huge splash in the world of toys and collectibles for nearly two decades. Their pride in being true fans of the medium in which they work has cascaded them into notoriety lately, as their presence at Comic-Con has become a force to be reckoned with. They talked about the importance of the finer details, and bringing no...

This is a Quality Service Announcement! Anson and Chris give a sneak peek of some LA inspired content to come, and give a brief back story on some new YouTube content featuring Oakland based entrepreneur Devlin Braswell. Check out the new YouTube content: Designer Sneakers, and Taking DIY to the Next Level at Carpe Diem in Oakland | Quality Goods Download the SIA App: SIA - iOS Follow Devlin: @sia...

Anson and Chris celebrate something that this podcast has been about from the jump, the doers. They explain the definition of what a doer is, and explore some of the famous doers throughout history. We talk about what it takes to be an effective doer, and how to incorporate some of those things into your life on the daily. Creativity and ideation can only get you so far, but it’s the execution tha...