Quality Goods

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, the guys have on an old friend Alex Ordaz to talk about reselling and share a few stories we all have as both buyers and sellers. While reselling has long been apart of consumer culture it has evolved since the early days of thrift shops and garage sales as eBay and countless other virtual markets have gained momentum. Even today, with much of the world practicing shelter in place they have heard from multiple sellers reporting record sales during the quarantine. They discuss how to navigate through this vast world and some of the do’s and don’ts. So whether you’re looking for a way to make additional income or just trying to get rid of a few things to make a little room, let’s sit back and see what’s good. Follow Alex's Reselling Chronicles: @flipformore This episode brought to you by: @lymicoffee 10% off your next bag with code 'QUALITYGOODS' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Chris Bornstein is the Co-Founder and Chief Purveyor of Spicy Ninja Sauce, slated to be the biggest hit sauce company from the Hawaiian Islands. The Spicy Ninja himself has some big things set in motion on his big island farms, and his peppery concoctions are not only feeding the community, they are creating opportunities. His travels around the world have had a tremendous influence on his spicy flavor palette, and it is evident in the strong lineup of sauces offered by the spicy ninja. Whether you’re curious about spice, a total hot head, or anything in between, you’ll dig this varied conversation about what is indeed the spice of life. Follow The Ninja: @spicyninjasauce Spice Up Your Life: https://www.spicyninjasauce.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Meezy # 7 is a South Berkeley based rapper looking to make a splash in the market coming out of quarantine. He’s utilizing this extended time at home to crank out some new music to share around what we hope will be the time when we can start opening up society a bit more...something more to look forward to when we can finally spend a little more social time together. The guys talked about music as a creative outlet, and a path to something positive instead of falling into a harder life in the streets. And as is very common on the show, the guys got into the importance of always networking and telling your story. So check out another quarantine convo with an artist that refuses to let stay at home order slow him down. Follow Meezy #7: @thereal_official.numba7 Episode brought to you by: @LYMICoffee 10% off with code 'QUALITYGOODS' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris had the pleasure of connecting with Kali O’Campo, an entrepreneur and influencer based out of Dallas, TX. She has built a platform to empower her community through her Company LYMI Coffee and her YouTube series aptly named Coffee with Kali. Coffee is one of the most frequently consumed beverages around the world, and since discovering the magic of the roasted bean elixir she has found the perfect pairing for spreading her messages of empowerment. Kali has taken something so many of us know and love, and delivered top quality product with a unique and inspiring message.  Follow Kali: @LYMICoffee @itsmskali Get your bag here: 10% off with code 'QUALITYGOODS' https://bit.ly/qglymicoffee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

For the first Quarantine Goods podcast since switching from Skype to Zoom, the guys connected with Ekzakt, a Los Angeles based recording engineer and producer with roots in the Bay Area. His sounds may have made it on to your Spotify playlist in recent years, producing tracks for Black, Too Short, and more recently Partynextdoor's new album Party Mobile. They talked about how Covid-19 has affected them and how it has impeded the creative process and collaboration. They got into their background as trained audio engineers, and the difference that made when Zach made the move from the Bay to LA. Regardless of the fact that you can make music in a bedroom wherever, Los Angeles is home to creative energy and a network that is unmatched anywhere in the world. While Zach's presence is missed in the Bay Area, the dude is absolutely killing it in So Cal and the guys been loving what it has brought out of him. Plus, it gives them yet another excuse to visit LA, which they very much look forward to doing once everyone

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast Chris and Anson discuss the importance of your mood and the effect it can have on your life and the people around you. They discuss things that they do to put themselves in the right frame of mind, whether that through daily routines, the music they listen to or the places that they travel. Your mood can play an important role in everyone of our lives and they just wanted to share a little of how they deal with the things that have come their way. Follow :  @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles This episode brought to you by : LYMI Coffee  @lymicoffee Lighthead Threads @lighthead_threads --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris practice their social distancing and host their first ever podcast via Skype. Kelvin and Nahmeannamsayin of the Drinks on Us Podcast joined the guys to discuss all that is going around them during this time of quarantine from COVID-19. There were some minor technical issues with Chris' mic, but the content was good and we feel like you all can relate to the craziness that they all are experiencing given the circumstances. So let us bring some quality to your quarantine with this conversation about how the corona virus is affecting as all.  Drink on Us Podcast: Drinks on Us Youtube Follow us:  @eastboundbeyond @mixedbykelvin @nahmeannamsayin @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles This episode brought to you by: Lighthead Threads @lighthead_threads --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by up and coming San Francisco based rapper Bayway. The young MC from The Bay has his sights set on some pretty big things, and it was really exciting to explore the musical landscape through the eyes of a hungry artist that is getting ready to take the scene by storm. He told the guys of the value of market research, and doing everything that it takes to stand out in an over Saturated industry. We talked about the importance of telling your story, and always expanding your network, because you never know what a particular connection will hold in your future. Bayway has a bright attitude and the willingness to turn that into a bright future, so check out this conversation about the grind of an up and coming recording artist. BayWay on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fgbayway Follow BayWay on Instagram: @pbr2.bayway This week's playlist curated by listener @cam.k Quality Goods Vol 3 Episode brought to you by: Lighthead Threads --- Support th

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris have a conversation about Quality Control. In the age of the internet where options are in abundance, goods and service of poor quality are very short lived.  Consumers and critics alike have a huge influence on quality, because in this consumer driven landscape, consistent quality is the key to longevity. Reputations and reviews have the ability to make or break, so delivering on quality is important if you wanna stick around. That’s what we strive to do for you all, so check out this quality conversation about the quality of consistency. Follow Us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles Quality Good Music: Quality Goods Vol. 2 on Spotify  Quality Merch: Quality Goods Amazon Store Episode brought to you by: Lighthead Threads --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Jabari ‘Barz’ Tawiah is a Grammy award winning Engineer & Producer based in Oakland California. His engineering work with fellow Oakland based artist Fantastic Negrito helped garner him notoriety both in the community and in the recording industry. We nerded out on audio for a bit, dabbled in a little bit of history of music production, and talked about the many ways that technology has changed the industry. It is safe to say that all of us listen to and consume some kind of music, so let’s get into this conversation about the creative process that fuels our favorite songs. Follow Barz: @barzmakesbangers Shop his beat catalog: https://www.barz.io/beat-store Quality Goods Weekly: Quality Goods Vol. 1 This episode is brought to you by: @lighthead_threads lightheadthreads.com/shop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Steve Javiel is is an Oakland based artist that is steadily building a following in the Bay Area. With paintings hanging prominently in multiple galleries, including a space in Bloomingdales in the Westfield Mall, his abstract works have found their way in front of many audiences over the last few years. The guys got into the process and the importance of finding your style as an artist, and the influence that music has had in his work. As an artist, you never know who is going to respond to your work, or what kind of reception a particular piece will have, and Steve shared some stories about navigating the dynamic art market. It was a dope conversation about painting, hustling, and putting yourself into your craft. Follow Steve: @stevejaviel stevejaviel.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On today’s episode of the Quality Goods Podcast the guys were joined by Jeremiah Labiano, Mix Martial Artist and instructor at the Crispim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym right here in the Bay Area. They dive into his introduction to MMA and the road to becoming a professional fighter. They discuss his experience in and out of the cage over the last decade, and how it feels to fight on some of the biggest stages around the world. They talk the about the future of the sport and how he went from training part time to now being part owner of his own gym. This is a great episode for fans of MMA and anyone who has pushed through adversity in order to compete at the highest level. Follow Jeremiah: @jermdakidd Episode sponsored by: Lighthead Threads @lighthead_threads --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

We just turned one and wanted to let you all know how much fun we've had putting out quality content for you all over the last year. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate one year of quality content than by giving you guys some new content on our YouTube channel. Season two of our show features Mistah FAB and his store Dope Era in Downtown Oakland. He and everybody at the shop always show us love when we slide through, and they will show you the same treatment if you drop by the store, right off of 19th Street BART station.   Quality Goods Season 2 Premiere: From Getting Hyphy to Writing a Book with Mistah Fab at Dope Era | Quality Goods  Shop Dope Era:   DopeEra.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by professional dancer Courtney Sanderson. DaBaby’s recent hit single BOP has been somewhat of a viral sensation, and Courtney’s impressive handstand twerking skills are a big factor in the videos success. Her talents have opened up many doors for her, including starting her own dance classes, dancing in other promos and videos, and even a live performance on SNL. She talked about her background as a gymnast, and recognizing opportunities through social that she just had to seize. It was a great conversation about pushing the boundaries of art, ignoring the naysayers, and having fun while riding the waves of virality.  DaBaby - BOP 'On Broadway DaBaby - BOP (Live From Saturday Night Live/2019) Follow Courtney: @_courtney_sanderson/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris were joined by the owner and proprietor of Good News Apparel, Mario Ford. Mario started the brand back in 2015 as a means to spread a positive message in the community, in times that can often feel like there is a shortage of it. They discussed the challenges that come with working a 9-5+, while designing new garments and running a retail operation. They talked about the changing landscape of Oakland, and how they can shape and influence those changes rather than sit back on the sidelines. It was a great conversation about hard work, inspiration, and community, so tune out the mass media for a bit and tune into this episode for some real good news. Shop G.N.A. : goodnewsapparel.co Follow Mario and G.N.A. :  @gn_apparel @isthatrio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris chat about super bowl culture and our experience with it through our the years. As Bay Area sports fans, they’ve been blessed to be around a lot of championships over the past decade plus, and that energy is alive and well after the niners secured their place in another big matchup this past weekend. They touched a little on the history of the game, the festivities that surround it, and some memorable moments from years past. Whether you’re a sports fan or not, you’ve most likely partaken in the event at least once or probably even a few times. Food, funny commercials, and a really big show are on the horizon. Follow: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On this episode of the Quality Goods podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by the host and producer of the drinks on us podcast. Jimmy Poon aka NahmeanNamsayin and Kelvin Wang are a creative duo that have built a following across the Pacific, and are using their rising popularity in the Philippines to grow their brand Eastbound. Hip hop has catapulted them into the spotlight, and they are only getting started. Content creation is everything these days and these guys are riding the wave from The Bay out to the Phillipines to make some major moves. You never know where the iron is going to strike, but it’s up to you to capitalize while it’s hot. Follow them on Instagram: @eastboundbeyond @nahmeannamsayin @mixedbykelvin Drinks On Us Podcast: YouTube Apple Podcasts Quality Goods Merch: Quality Goods Amazon Store --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

On today’s episode, the Quality Goods crew ring in the New Year with our first podcast recorded in 2020. They look back at 2019 and do a bit of reminiscing about the last decade and the turn of the century that was Y2K. They discuss a few of the changes that they’ve seen in the world, and how they have grown as people and as a society. They talk about tech, fashion trends and the role movies play in shaping the future, we also make a few predictions of our own. Quality Goods Merchandise: Quality Goods Amazon Store Catch the guys on the Drinks On Us Podcast: Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow the guys: @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

For the first Quality Goods Podcast of the new decade, Anson and Chris were joined by former Professional baseball player Rylan Sandoval. Rylan is an East Bay native that worked incredibly hard to land himself on the roster of a minor league team in the New York Mets organization. He told the guys all about the struggles of being a utility player, the grueling travel that comes along with it, and explained about the shady practice known as the phantom DL. He talked about losing the passion for the game after being jerked around in the minors for multiple seasons, and rekindling his love for the game playing in international leagues after his stint in the MILB. Hard work and dedication are paramount when pursuing an career as a professional athlete, and Rylan is no stranger to any of that. His pursuit of making it to the bigs is a truly unique story, and definitely one you should check out whether you’re a baseball fan or not. Follow Rylan on Instagram: @rysands3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris discuss all of the quality times and experiences they had on their recent trip to Miami for Art Basel. They ate, they drank, they Baseled, it was a true overall success, and they have to thank everyone who contributed to the great times that were had during their first trip to the Sunshine State. Not gonna spoil it too much in the intro, but if you want to have yourself a quality time in Miami, you can definitely trust that any of their recommendations will lead you to exactly that. This is also the last podcast of 2019 for the guys! They launched in February this year, and haven’t looked back since! They really enjoy cranking out quality content for y’all, and it as an absolute pleasure to talk to so many great people that are doing some amazing things out there. They look forward to continuing the grind in 2020, and they already have some more of the goods on deck to hit the ground running in the new year. So as always like, subscribe, follow, an