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  1. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Just a cheap Vevor shirt/hat press combo. Sourcing hats right now. Also working on the website, wax label, filming footage and locations, researching insurance, looking for skaters that might want to become team riders, trying to figure out what to post on Instagram, build a YouTube channel...
  2. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    So i bought a Tshirt/Hat press, might do a small run to raise money for the next stage
  3. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Just hiding in the basement, making shirts by hand
  4. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    If anyone really wondered about the "Why" this is it https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rRtTknMF/
  5. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Look at Falcon Transfers, super good reviews and very cheap! Looking for a used Heat press now
  6. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    spent 5 hours at a friend's house trying to make shirts with a Cricut, walked away with nothing, first pass with the vinyl, we had it on upside down, then it stopped cutting, had a beer, and came home very disappointed.
  7. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Not yet, I am having a few hats and shirts made for brand recognition while I am out and about at the parks and shops. The margins on shirts and hats are very slim, so I have told my self, and actually put it in the business plan, that merch will come after I make the 3 reorder of skateboards...
  8. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Proof in from the MFG!
  9. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    spent most of the last 2 days teaching myself Inkscape so I could finish the logo work. Transpartn backgrounds dont work so well, in here, LOL There are 2 of the main lockups
  10. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Just a quick check in I have decided on my OEM for the decks, I have about 30 wax pucks that I have had formulated and poured, I have finilized pretty much the logo, now have to get the various lock-ups created. The big hold up is funding, but I am getting there slowly
  11. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    I have been setting up accounting software for about 2 hours now, and hand making skatewax pucks
  12. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Got the newest rounds of proofs from the Creative Director last night and have a call with her this morning to go over a few finishing points. Got the rough sketch for the Character back a few days ago and He is taking shape, hired a tattoo artist to take the AI concept into a real art...
  13. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    as much as I want to turn lose the skate punk in me, bro not worth the paycheck...LOL
  14. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Not sure either Some of the graphic are place holders while the design team locks in the final copy But it just shows the structure of the graphic system The Main Icon and word mark sort the top tier That is the down arrow mark with the DNTRODDEN wordmark Under that are the branding...
  15. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Gettin' it LOL Had to post for some street cred
  16. MX

    Photo Thread

  17. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    This, this and again this DTC at the park, I got all kinds of parts and such, small shit will be give away, I want community and support not just profit.
  18. MX

    Is there a V-Cutter you prefer to Xikar?

    I like this one https://xifeicigaraccessory.com/products/xifei-cigar-cutter-v-cut-guillotine-3-in-1-straight-cut-v-cutter-with-cigar-punch-stainless-steel-blade-ergonomic-design-secure-lock-cigar-clipper-cuts-up-to-60-ring-gauge-cigars and the Lotus Jaws V
  19. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    First post updated, please take the time to re-read it, I actually typed this one up! Please, comment, like, hate, anything you want, if you want This is really a passion project for me now
  20. MX

    Why I am Bootstrapping a Skateboard Brand

    Yeah, the AI Gen was a quick way to get this on the forum, I am about to actually sit down and write it up from my desk. IT will read better, and make more sense I will post an edit to the first post in the thread soon-ish
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