Episodes
Turning negatives into positives. It's okay to not be OK. Dream big dreams. And most importantly, think bigger.
Published 12/13/20
Published 12/13/20
Finding perspective through changing your surroundings. Taking accountability for everything. The power of temporary sobriety. An update on REBEL8 happenings. The price of REBEL8. Insight into what we will deliver in the future.
Published 12/03/20
On this episode, I talk about my experience with having partners in business.
Published 10/20/20
In this episode I talk about tomorrow's 50% Off Everything Sale and how we avoid being a heavily promotional brand by limiting our sales to just a few days a year while creating our very own holiday. I go into depth about how REBEL8 does not compete on price but does on artistic integrity, authenticity, and originality. The importance of always putting our customers first and being an active owner that minimally knows how to do every job in their business.
Published 08/07/20
In this episode, I rant about pursuing your passion, finding perspective and purpose, and sharing some things that inspire me.
Published 07/29/20
Being grateful for pivoting REBEL8 to a DTC brand and the importance of not judging yourself.
Published 05/25/20
The misstep of taking advantage of short term opportunities that jeopardize long term goals. I discuss why REBEL8 has not gone on sale, fired any employees, or produced a mask.
Published 04/30/20
In this episode I talk about my frustration of not being able to work collaboratively in person, how REBEL8 is operating in a remote setting, and the silver lining of this pandemic.
Published 04/21/20
In this time of great uncertainty, what's your plan? This is mine. The incredible opportunity you have today to win forever.
Published 04/06/20
My current feelings about celebrating 17 years of REBEL8 business. Taking accountability for everything. How life happens for us, not to us.
Published 03/30/20
This is a rant from last night. I touch on how much has changed in only one week since the last recording and using this time of social distancing to audit yourself and remove any vulnerabilities in your business.
Published 03/16/20
Joaquin Reyna is the owner of Echo Park's Little Joy Cocktails and The Holloway. In this episode, we discuss the hurdles of opening a bar, being recession-proof, the idea of holding fast to the past and being a neighborhood spot forever.
Published 03/10/20
Scott Vogel is the current vocalist and founding member of American hardcore band Terror. In Part 2, we discuss technology today versus fanzines of yesterday, sold out shows, reality of touring, misconceptions of being in band and a bunch of other shit. Hope you enjoy part two of this raw, uncut conversation with Scott.
Published 03/02/20
Scott Vogel is the current vocalist and founding member of American hardcore band Terror. In Part 1, Scott speaks on touring, straight edge, micromanaging, merch sales, coming up in the hardcore scene and a bunch of other shit. Hope you enjoy part one of this raw, uncut conversation with Scott.
Published 02/24/20
In this episode, I explain my thesis on building brand on the Internet and the importance of being an authentic version of yourself. Thanks for listening. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review.
Published 02/17/20
The importance of being patient and the difficulties of practicing patience in a world that is only getting faster. I also finally explain REBEL8's continued usage of PMA and FTW. Hit me up and let me know what you thought about this episode. Tweet me @REBEL8. Please subscribe and leave us a review.
Published 02/10/20
This is a raw interview and conversation with artist Stay Chill Bill; most known for designing Post Malone's incredible custom outfits. It was recorded in the REBEL8 studio with zero edits. We discuss humble beginnings and running a business with passion and purpose. Please, please rate and review this podcast after listening and Tweet @REBEL8 with your comments. Enjoy.
Published 02/03/20
In this episode, I go into depth on growing your wholesale business and the importance of building personal relationships with your customers. I give insight and explain the strategy I used to get millions of dollars in wholesale sales. Make sure to follow me on LinkedIn: Josh D or you can Tweet me @REBEL8 with any questions.
Published 01/27/20
In this episode, I discuss the importance of physical space to help achieve mental clarity and how perspective is everything. I think you'll find a ton of value in this episode. Tweet me! @rebel8
Published 01/20/20
How I built REBEL8 from the ground up and the trick to becoming successful.
Published 01/10/20
In this episode, I speak about why we don’t have frequent REBEL8 sales and the importance of not training your customer to wait for a sale, avoiding the trap of racing to the bottom and why we left Zumiez and dropped wholesale in general, the reason why REBEL8 increased prices, my goal of doing REBEL8 forever and my respect for other heritage brands as a consumer, our collaboration with Slayer and the power of their logo, how life happens for us not to us.
Published 01/03/20
This episode is an audio clip from a meeting with the REBEL8 Marketing and Customer Service team on December 17, 2019. To give context, nearly every order placed online or on the app receives a handwritten thank you note. This is the conversation about the value of handwritten notes and how we can apply that same level of service to other brand touch points. Additionally, I speak on creating content specific to the platform and going to where our customers are versus making them come to us.
Published 12/18/19
In this episode I talk about starting over again and one accomplishment just leads to the next goal we’re going after, bringing production back to the United States, going where other brands are afraid to chase us, continually finding more points of differentiation for the brand, the subjectivity of our graphics, the true cost of REBEL8, why other products have increased in price and yet clothing has remained virtually the same, the unsustainable future of cheap clothing, spending zero time...
Published 12/12/19
In this episode I discuss wearing multiple hats and doing multiple jobs, not beating yourself up over the past, embracing your fears, using hate to excel and rise above, the importance of consistency, focusing on doing the most now, building brand versus selling, time management and using a go-to-market calendar, working remotely and my first manual labor job.
Published 09/12/19