Quality Goods

This episode of the podcast features an unsung hero and community figure here in Oakland, CA, Angelique Austin. As the Owner and Director of One Rose of Unity, Angelique provides low cost room and board for low income individuals who need a little assistance gaining and maintaining their independence. As someone who has been through some trying times herself, Angelique was eager to help when she was afforded the opportunity to do so, utilizing her spare bedrooms in her apartment to house some folks that needed a little extra assistance. She has since grown her organization to encompass 6 homes in the Oakland area, where she houses veterans, homeless, parolees, and those suffering from various mental illnesses. The safe havens that she and her family provide, have helped many people retain their respect, dignity, and independence, and she is on the path to growing to be able to serve even more of the community. Her story is one of empathy and compassion, and I think we can all use a little more of that in our

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris were joined by men’s wear innovator Eric Hartter. In 2015, Eric co-founded Hartter Manly with his business partner David Manly, and the two have been lacing gentleman in some of the flyest custom garments ever since. With their high tech online platform, paired with their expertise in bespoke and modern tailoring, the two have crafted a custom clothing experience like no other. They talked about building a business through patience and leveraging complimentary talents, modern style trends and trend setters, and the evolution of workplace attire in a remote world. From celebs and athletes, to the every man, dapper is alive and well. So whether you’re rocking with peaked lapels and leather bottoms, or no tie and white sneakers, let us lace you up with this custom conversation. Follow the brand: @hartter.manly https://harttermanly.com/ Follow Eric: @eric_hartter Episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with

For this episode of the podcast, the guys were joined by one of their former and most enthusiastic guests, rapper Meezy #7. The young MC hailing from Berkeley had a lot on his mind, and they welcomed him back to give an update on how life has been for him throughout covid times. Though he is a local friend that they actually had the pleasure of meeting IRL, he was one of their earliest remote guests, as covid had struck shortly after they crossed paths outside their Emeryville studio. Meezy’s talent, enthusiasm, and ambition are larger than life, and the guys never hesitate to invite that kind of energy to join them on the podcast. Follow Meezy#7: @da_real_official.numba7_ Episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

What is going on good people! We am extra excited to introduce this episode of the podcast today, because it is a milestone episode…our hundredth full length quality goods podcast. No big guests, no frills, but a great discussion on what our journey has been like up until this special moment. While this may not be too much to write home about, we believe it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate these mini milestones, because it was no easy feat. But we really enjoy having conversations with creators and creatives from all walks of life, and you guys get to be the beneficiaries of said conversations. So join us for this quality retrospective, and celebrate some of the cool moments we’ve shared over the past 2.5 years. Follow us: @finesseeverything @mrbeaty Episode powered by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

For our 99th episode of the Quality Goods podcast, they guys are thrilled to introduce their first international guest to all of you good people. Anson and Chris had the great pleasure to chat with Sydney, Australia based singer and recording artist Anjo. Anjo has been a passionate singer since she has been able to walk, and she has recently been making waves down under with her new single Always Be, and she has big plans to keep the music and content coming. They've got to thank our friends at Eastbound for connecting them to an amazing artist overseas, and continuing to fuel their musical chats, because it never gets old. So if you’re into artist development, connecting with folks in faraway places through social media, music, or any shade of those things, you’ll definitely dig this conversation about creativity. Listen to Anjo's Music: Anjo on Spotify Follow Anjo:  @angelinebarion Episode powered by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.

We are so excited to tell you about today’s guest because if you know us, you’ll know that we are pretty damn obsessed with spicy foods, and 0we put hot sauce on almost every meal. Our guest Scott Zalkind, the founder of Lucky Dog Hot Sauce has helped fuel the fire that burns in our hearts and in our stomachs, and has taken part in delighting millions of viewers all over the world in the 4 slot on season 9 of the wildly popular YouTube show Hot Ones. It’s actually where we were first exposed to his delectable sauces, so it was quite a delight to run into him at my local farmers market. We had a great conversation about everything hot sauce, from epic sauce origin stories, quitting his day job to follow his fiery passion, to saucy introductions with rock stars..this really was quite the spicy epic. So turn up the heat and the volume for this one! Follow Lucky Dog: @luckydoghotsauce Get sauced: https://luckydoghotsauce.com/ Episode powered by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Sup

We are officially half way through June which means we are officially at the half way point of 2021. A new vibe, on the verge of reopening, and already so much to reflect on. Lots of changes, lots of growth, same vision, new perspective. Times are changing, and there are many lanes open for us as we travel towards the future, so set your GPS on your destination, but don’t forget to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way! So join us for a mid year reflection as we chat about how we’ve been and some things opening up around us..both literally and figuratively. Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @finesseeverything @mrbeaty Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of podcast, Anson and Chris went guest-less again to address another universal topic, gatekeeping. Now the reason we say universal, is because we am fairly certain that we have all (us and you listeners) encountered gatekeepers at some point in our lives. And if you haven’t...then I’m not quite sure how you’ve managed to get this far in your life..because gatekeepers dwell all around us. In our careers, in our hobbies, in our fandoms, and sometimes even literally at physical gates. Let’s not mistake gatekeepers for locks though, because there is still a way through the gate that you seek passage, but it may just take some plotting and/or some persevering to get yourself through. We’ll discuss some ways to do so on this podcast, as well as some stories of being kept from gates in our own lives. Follow the guys: @qualitygoodstv @finesseeverything @mrbeaty Episode powered by; thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by another amazing artist repping the Bay Area, Jenna Marie. Jenna Marie is a ballerina based in San Francisco, and throughout the pandemic she has been spreading her love of movement online through various video projects such as Swans directed and choreographed by Robert Dekkers, and Movement for Movement produced by Ben Needham-Wood, as well as teaching other dance lovers through live streams. It was a delight for them to chat with an artist from the East Coast that has found such a warm welcome in the Bay Area…which was not something she expected when migrating away from the New York ballet scene. While the ballet scene is not something Anson and Chris are super well versed in, thehy appreciate all things art and Jenna Marie stays putting out that energy that could not be ignored.  Follow Jenna Marie: @its_jennamarie Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by Photographer & VFX Supervisor Tommy Souza. Tommy is a creative jack of all trades, that has found happy home behind the lens of his Sony camera. His eye-catching stylized photo edits have led him to growing his creative network north of the border in Montreal, where he has also made his mark on the movie world in the VFX dept. His love of film has not only informed his style as a photographer, it took him far away from his home base in California where he got his start in the movie biz, and he only continues to work his way up the production chain. The creativity never stops with this guy, so keep your eyes out on his Instagram profile and IMDB account and I can assure you, you will not be bored. Follow Tommy: @tommyasouza Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by Founder and Stylist of Le Blanc Label, Alena Le Blanc. If you listened to the last episode of the podcast, this will be serendipitous timing as she is the perfect guest to speak to how our appearance is one of our most powerful tools in making impressions. If you didn’t catch that episode, this episode will still serve as great examination of style and fashion, and they are tools of expression that we consciously and subconsciously put to work for ourselves on a daily basis. As a designer turned stylist, Alena uses her keen fashion sense and expert knowledge of clothing craftsmanship to guide her clients to reimagine their closets and showcase the versatility of garments already in their wardrobe. You know the guys are huge advocates of sustainable fashion at Quality Goods, and they really enjoyed chatting with someone who is just as passionate about educating her clients on how to be fashionable and eco friendly. Follow Alena: @leb

On this episode of the Quality Goods podcast Anson and Chris had another universal topic to discuss amongst themselves, appearance and impressions. While you can make impressions with more than just your appearance, your appearance almost always leaves some sort of impression, no matter how impactful it may be. As people, we consciously and subconsciously think about how we project ourselves with our appearance, and the impressions that we make on people. Obviously this varies from person to person, but these are things that we all consider consciously at some point.. so much so that sometimes we ever reflect on times where we have made a poor impression, cringing and wishing we had the opportunity for a re-do. But fear not, we all of plenty of more opportunities to make good impressions, so there is no sense in dwelling on opportunities missed in the past. We’ve all been there, but the best thing we can do is make a conscious effort to make good impressions moving forward. Appearance and impressions don’t ju

On this episode Of the podcast, the guy were sippin wine and feelin fine with owner and winemaker at Nottingham Cellars, Collin Cranor. Collin is a good friend of the pod and a fellow podcaster as co-host of the wine and hospitality centric, Through The Grapevine Podcast. The guys have been early listeners and early patrons of Collin’s out in the Livermore Valley, so it was a pleasure to finally sit down with have and have an extended conversation about everything wine. They laughed, Collin dropped some California wine knowledge, they drank some delicious pinot from his label Typicite…even if they didn’t record the conversation for you all to hear, it still would have been a tremendously successful night. So crack open a bottle to this one! Follow Collin: @collin_cranor_winemaker @nottingham_cellars @ttg_podcast @typicite_wines Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off supplements and gear with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

For this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris invited another one of their earliest guests back to chat about how his artistic endeavors have developed over the past year. The Evil Geniuss has been steady at work producing acrylic laden canvases as well as using Anson’s body as a canvas for his other ink infused pieces. In the time since they last spoke to the mask clad artist, he has developed both as an artist and a businessman, and has never been more confident in how he sells and markets his art work. Let’s face it, it is a difficult thing to define your price as a developing artist, and finding your footing in the art marketplace is no easy feat! But for those who are not discouraged by the landscape in which there are no standard practices for pricing and selling your work, The Evil Geinuss has found his pocket, and he know comfortably lines his own pockets with the many works that he produces. So whether you’re a developing artist, have an interest in procuring a piece, or just find the topic fascin

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris went guest-less again and had a discussion amongst ourselves about perspective. Though it’s not something many of us dedicate a lot conscious thought to, perspective is a very powerful force that shapes all of our lives and our decision making. Everyone has a perspective, but everyone’s perspective is unique, and the better we can work to understand each other’s perspectives, the better off we’ll all be! Our environment and experiences dictate our perspective, and we thought it would help you to understand ours better through a conversation about what perspective is and means. So keep an open mind as your perspective may even change after this episode. Follow us: @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' at checkout --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by multi-instrumentalist and lead singer of the Super Fantastics, Daniel Scharff. The San Francisco based Indie Pop band has made good use pandemic times to develop their act both outdoors at golden gate park, and in the studio where they have been sharpening their debut album Home set to release in March of this year. It was a really lovely conversation about all of the things that music is to them from an emotional standpoint..representing our current moods to jogging memories, music is therapy for the soul. They shared some of our listening habits, some songs that we listen to to feel a particular way, and how we want to share positive vibes through good music..literally. Follow the Super Fantastics:  @superfantasticsband Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Katie Austin is an actor and film maker based in the bay area. Her directorial debut Aubergine is hitting the festival circuit this year, and we were thrilled  to discuss everything that led her to this exciting moment in her film career. She talked about going all in on pursuing her dream, and having to dial it back a little bit when her livelihood was at stake. You don’t always have to go for broke in the pursuit of ambitious goals, and it is ok to take a step back to reformulate your plan of attack sometimes. It’s something that myself, Katie, and probably many of you have in common, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. If you never lose sight of the target that you’re aiming for, perhaps taking a few steps to the side will offer a new perspective and give you a cleaner shot at the bullseye. Katie’s story is one of perseverance, determination, and passion for creativity and creatives alike, and it is one that we think will resonate with all of you. So keep shooting for the stars, because even though yo

For our first episode of 2021, we invited one of our earliest guests Ricky of Pie Dreams to join us once more to get an update on how his business is going and how the events that transpired last year have affected it. It was great to reconnect with The Piesmith himself and hear how he has continued his mission to feed the east bay and beyond, and how he has navigated the new food landscape. We talked about innovation in the pie space, pivoting to accommodate a shifting industry, and taking a piebernation when social tensions were at an all time high. Let’s face it, 2020 came with about every challenge we could have expected and 100x more, so taking a break from productivity was not only excusable, it was (and still is) encouraged. Oh and there might be a pie related giveaway mentioned in this episode, so stay tuned for the details on that. Follow Pie Dreams piedreamsco.com @pie.dreams --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Thank you all so much for rocking with us throughout what has been the strangest year of our lives! We just wanted to connect with y'all and share what our 2020 experience has been like in our circle. From great guests, to personal tragedies, protests, new beginnings, and everything in between, this year has been as wild as they come. We hope you enjoy this recap of the craziest year to date, and we look forward to rocking with you all in 2021 aka 2020 Jr. So let's get into this crazy recap and see what's good! Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quality-goodss Follow the Goods: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles Episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with cod 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Tim Cole is the former VP of Mascot Sports. The reason I emphasize former is actually the reason why we invited him to join us on the podcast once more! Throughout our COVID Business series, we’ve connected with former guests of ours to discuss how the COVID 19 pandemic has affected their businesses and livelihoods. Mascot Sports was an athletic events business, and the events industry is one of the hardest hit verticals of 2020. Events well into next year have been cancelled and postponed, and no events, means a certain demise for many events based businesses, and the boutique sporting events company could not sustain. Though Tim was sad to let go of such an exciting role, he was not discouraged. After a tiny bit of soul searching he hit the job market, and in quite a bold way! His approach on LinkedIn is a great example of how we can leverage some incredible tools, and with a bit of creativity and vulnerability, it paid off in the best possible way. I had the privilege of watching this all unfold before my