In this conversation, Nick Engvall is joined by Brandon Edler and they discuss their experiences working in the content industry, particularly in the sneaker and media space. They reminisce about their time at Complex and the evolution of social media platforms. They also touch on the importance of storytelling and dynamic visuals in content strategies, as well as the challenges of measuring success in the digital age. The conversation in this part focuses on the success and impact of their...

In this conversation, Nick Engvall and Jacques Slade discuss the intersection of sneaker culture and golf. They explore the importance of consistency in brand campaigns, the need for change in the culture of golf, and the role of sneaker brands in driving that change. They also discuss the impact of collaborations in golf and the potential for creating a more inclusive golf community. The conversation highlights the importance of bringing street culture to golf and creating moments and social...

What does it take to turn your passion for sneakers into creative income? I talked to five creatives who each found their own unique niche in the sneaker space: Nightwing2303, Jacques Slade, Reina Koyano, Gary Lockwood, and Tamara Dhia. Connect with Panelists: Jacques Slade: https://www.instagram.com/kustoo/ Freehand Profit: https://www.instagram.com/freehandprofit/ Reina Koyano: https://www.instagram.com/_vivalareina/ Tamara Dhia: https://www.instagram.com/tamaradhia/ Nightwing2303:...

Jacques Slade has done it all...hosting events alongside A-list celebrities, helping Nike and Kobe Bryant launch new sneakers, covering golf for the PGA tour, working with NBC on the Olympics, unboxing the most insane sneaker packages the world has ever seen, and he's done all that and more while continuing to be one of the most respected and appreciated creators amongst his peers. After over a decade of creating videos, working both on camera and behind throughout his journey, I had to ask...

Tamara Dhia has a resume that includes work for companies like Complex, E!, MTV, NTWRK, and more but the path to success wasn't easy. In this conversation, she talks about being around the opportunities you want, staying true to your own passions and beliefs, and how she went from pouring drinks for Robert "Bobby D" De Niro to hosting red carpet events with Giuliana Rancic. Find out the routines, habits, and her tips to finding continued success on this episode of Outside The Box, hosted by...

Dre Baldwin, the author of Work On Your Game, has played professional basketball, written 27 books, hosts a successful podcast, and is CEO of his own company. Find out the routines, habits, and best practices that he uses to find continued success on this episode of Outside The Box, hosted by Nick Engvall WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Connect with Dre: IG: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreallday https://www.mirrorofmotivation.com/ Please like, subscribe,...

Vince Sirico has photographed the likes of Aleali May, Gucci Man, James Harden, Zion Williamson, WizKid, as well as brands like adidas, Reebok, JD Sports. His work speaks for itself. On this episode we discuss the challenges of navigating the world of freelance photography, how to learn from the opportunities that present themselves, the value of always trying new things, and much more. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE Follow Vince: IG: https://www.instagram.com/vincesirico/ Twitter:...

Ryan Trembath made the most of the pandemic by writing his first book, Signature Shoes - The Athletes Who Wore Them and Delightful Pop Culture Nuggets. In this interview, he discusses how the book came about, some of his surprising discoveries while researching signature sneakers over the last 100 years, and what his tips for aspiring authors are. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE Buy The Book: https://eckhartzpress.com/?ref=outsidepods Follow Ryan: IG:...

Lucy Crivelli is a hustler at heart. From working as a freelance photographer in the sneaker world to starting her own creative agency, to building communities for startups like Aglet, her work speaks for itself. We discuss the challenges of starting your own business, how to find freelance work, how building communities isn't about short-term metrics like likes and comments, and showing up in all the ways you can. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Follow Lucy: IG:...

Tiffany Beers is one of the most important footwear designers in the sneaker world with shoes like the Nike Air Yeezy, Nike MAG, and countless others. In this conversation, we discuss her upcoming footwear design project, how to learn from your failures, finding your way in the footwear industry, "Air" bag design at Nike, and how being from a small town is actually a competitive advantage that many people see as a disadvantage. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Follow Tiffany: YouTube:...

Reham Habib has been a part of making brands like Nike, Jordan, and even 50 Cent's G-Unit, some of the most recognizable names on the planet. Her path to the top of the corporate world is "looks less like a ladder and more like a jungle gym," and that includes living in China for 4 years working for Jordan Brand. Find out how she's managed to balance work with a healthy dose of travel, and how she thinks the perfect work schedule could look a lot different than tradition determines. We also...

The Profitable Hobbyist, Darrin "DJ" Willingham Jr, joins Nick Engvall for a conversation about turning your sneaker reselling hobby into flipping houses for a living. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE We discuss: Becoming A Profitable Hobbyist The Benefits of Selling High Dollar Sneakers How Doing What You Love Creates Accidental Opportunities Selling Sneakers to Professional Athletes What to Consider when Buying Your First Home Follow DJ: IG: https://instagram.com/dj_sneakerhead [Links contain...

Nick Engvall talks with Megan Ann Wilson about being on the first-ever sneaker reality show, her work as a creative, stylist to professional athletes, and as a designer. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE We discuss: Dealing With Professional Athletes As A Stylist Her Experience at Parsons and Pensole Design School Not Being Too Hard On Yourself About Sustainability How Creators Can Avoid Burnout Having The Courage To Change Your Path Follow Megan: IG: https://instagram.com/shegotgame Website:...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Ross Brodsky and Alex Goldenberg, two high school students who founded the non-profit Sole Purpose NYC, an organization that is collecting and refurbishing sneakers to give back to the New York City homeless. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE We discuss: The Challenges Of Donating When You're Under 21 Winning A $3,000 Scholarship The Process Of Sanitizing Sneakers How You Can Help Support The Cause Follow Sole Purpose:...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Justin Valley, owner of Prospect, a brand and boutique based in San Diego, California, always after a good laugh, Justin showed up wearing an original Kanye West Dropout Bear costume from 2004. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE We discuss: The Power of Hiring From Within The Community Paying Attention To Trends That Aren't Online Finding Inspiration and Creating For Your City Should You Open A Sneaker Store In 2021? Follow...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Jeremy Green, Founder of Calling All Creators, a global design collective that is poised to change the way the footwear industry thinks about democratizing design work, making sustainability more than a buzzword, and more. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE We discuss: The Democratization Of Design Getting More Access For All Creators How Verzuz Changed More Than Just The Pandemic Making Sustainability More Than A Marketing...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Liz Beecroft, who has collaborated with Nike, The Hundreds, and more, while combining two of her passions and inspiring conversations about mental health and the worlds of sneakers and streetwear along the way. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE We discuss: How She Became Such A Huge Allen Iverson Fan How Men Can Be Better Allies In Supporting Women In Footwear Using Sneakers In Her Work As A Licensed Clinical Social...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Barry Ancheta, aka VERSEONE. Barry runs Soleworks sneaker cleaning, was a partner at United Kicks sneaker boutique, and runs a charity car show called the Classick Sleighride that will celebrate its 10th anniversary later this year. We discuss: Turning Your Passion For Sneakers From A Hobby To A Business The Importance of Constantly Communicating Starting A Sneaker Cleaning Business Prioritizing Your Mental...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Cody Templet who runs a business focused on providing release info, in-stock, and sale notifications on his various social media accounts. Cody uses affiliate marketing programs through merchants that pay him for the sales he generates. He's also found success on YouTube in unique ways, including one video that's been viewed over 5 million times! We also discuss: How Affiliate Marketing Works In The Sneaker Game The...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Harry and Cole, 2 of the 3 co-owners of Sole Retriever, a community and soon-to-be app that shares sneaker raffles from around the world with their audience to give them a better chance at copping the kicks they want. If you’re a member of the Sneaker History Discord, you already know how helpful their service can be. What’s even more impressive, is how the guys want to use Sole Retriever to make the sneaker world a...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Seth Fowler. Seth has over 700,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly 140 million views. He's designed his own sneakers, worked with brands to create collaborative sneakers and recently launched his own sock brand. Watch this episode on YouTube We also discuss: How To Deal With Hateful Comments Making Sneaker Purchases A Business Expense When To Say No To Brand Deals Creating Your Own Product Line Trying and Failing Your Way...

On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Jacques Slade and Nick Engvall discuss how Jacques went from losing his job to well over a million subscribers on YouTube and what it took for him to grow his channel. Watch this episode on YouTube We also discuss: How Learning To Be Creator When Nobody Cares Is The Key To Finding Success How Sneakers Got Him Invited To ESPN's The ESPY Awards How To Deal With Overzealous Editors How To Build Relationships That Foster Each Other's Success The...

Big Baller Brand and the Ball family are going through a rough break up. The three sons have unfollowed the brand, Lonzo is hinting at a deal with Nike, his manager is throwing away BBB shoes on Instagram, and the family has reportedly been swindled out of $1.5 million! Michael Avenatti famous for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit with Donald Trump, finds dirt on Nike, announces it on Twitter, and then gets arrested before the announcement for trying to extort Nike....

Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Model Y wearing a pair of 1-of-a-kind Air Jordan 1s, Under Armour hires a Nike engineer to head up design and take UA in a new direction, completely recyclable sneakers made from pineapples, and more! iTunes: https://fave.co/2JhdsLa Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MzMOzM SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2FTdXgG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TiFcnM Thanks for watching. Subscribe for more. ►SUBSCRIBE TO TIFFANY: https://www.youtube.com/user/rumblebeers Twitter:...