From Pro Basketball to Writing 27 Books and Being CEO of His Own Company - Dre Baldwin Interview

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 work at Finish Line, the importance of authenticity in content creation, and the future of tangible media. In this final part of the conversation, Nick and Brandon discuss their favorite shows, the internet's impact on exploration, their experiences with sneakers, the changing landscape of content and social media, the concept of selling out, and the importance of in-person experiences and community.Brandon Edler: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrando3/Subscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/Please like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Nick Engvall:Twitter: https://threads.net/@nickengvallInstagram: https://instagram.com/nickengvall

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 engagement in the sport. Finally, they discuss the future of golf and the role of Jacques Slade in the PGA Tour. In this conversation, Jacques Slade discusses the potential for golf to connect fans to moments and create a more inclusive and diverse culture. He shares his experiences working with the PGA Tour and how content creation can help shape the future of the sport. Jacques also highlights the importance of hip-hop artists in golf and suggests names like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole who could bring a new energy to the game. He discusses his favorite golf sneakers and his dream foursome. Jacques also touches on Tiger Woods' move to TaylorMade and the potential for custom golf shoes to become a bigger part of the golf culture.Jacques Slade: https://www.instagram.com/kustoo/Subscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/Please like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Nick Engvall:Twitter: https://threads.net/@nickengvallInstagram: https://instagram.com/nickengvall

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: https://www.instagram.com/Nightwing2303/Please like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/Follow Nick Engvall:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickengvallInstagram: https://instagram.com/nickengvall

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 him if it was too late to get started as an aspiring YouTuber.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEConnect with Tamara: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kustoo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kustooPlease like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/Follow Nick Engvall:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickengvallInstagram: https://instagram.com/nickengvall

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 Nick EngvallWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEConnect with Tamara: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tamaradhia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamaradhiahttps://www.thetamaradhia.com/Please like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/Follow Nick Engvall:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickengvallInstagram: https://instagram.com/nickengvall

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 EngvallWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEConnect with Dre: IG: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drealldayhttps://www.mirrorofmotivation.com/Please like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/

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 YOUTUBEFollow Vince: IG: https://www.instagram.com/vincesirico/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vincesiricohttps://vincesirico.com/?ref=outsidepodsPlease like, subscribe, review, and share this episode if you enjoyed it. It goes a long way to helping us grow the podcast 🙏[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/

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 YOUTUBEBuy The Book: https://eckhartzpress.com/?ref=outsidepodsFollow Ryan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/olechapcollectibles/Twitter: https://twitter.com/trembath_ryan[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/

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 YOUTUBEFollow Lucy: IG: https://instagram.com/lucycrivelliTwitter: https://twitter.com/lucycrivelli[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/

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 YOUTUBEFollow Tiffany: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rib8e8Hap6AIG: https://instagram.com/tiffanybeersTwitter: https://twitter.com/tiffanybeersPhoto: The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/20/fashion/nike-back-to-the-future-sneaker.html[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]Want to buy me a coffee in support of the pod? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallProudly Recorded Using Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=outsidepodsHosting By Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=nickengvallFollow Outside The Box:Twitter: https://twitter.com/outsidepodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/outsidepodsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://outsidepods.substack.com/