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Latest Episodes:

It's Not A Ladder, It's A Jungle Gym - Putting In Work On Her Way To The Top - Reham Habib Interview Mar 17, 2021

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Reham Habib has been a part of making brands like Nike, Jordan, and even 50 Cent's G-Unit, some of the most recognizable names on the planet. Her path to the top of the corporate world is "looks less like a ladder and more like a jungle gym," and that includes living in China for 4 years working for Jordan Brand.

Find out how she's managed to balance work with a healthy dose of travel, and how she thinks the perfect work schedule could look a lot different than tradition determines.

We also discuss some incredibly important topics like addressing the lack of diversity in leadership levels in the footwear industry, how fans and consumers can hold brands accountable, and how environmentally friendly choices are happening behind the scenes.

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From Flipping Sneakers to Flipping Houses - How To Become A Profitable Hobbyist Feb 24, 2021

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The Profitable Hobbyist, Darrin "DJ" Willingham Jr, joins Nick Engvall for a conversation about turning your sneaker reselling hobby into flipping houses for a living.

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We discuss:

Becoming A Profitable Hobbyist

The Benefits of Selling High Dollar Sneakers

How Doing What You Love Creates Accidental Opportunities

Selling Sneakers to Professional Athletes

What to Consider when Buying Your First Home

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From Sneaker Reality Show To Sustainable Design: Finding Your Path In The Footwear Business Feb 17, 2021

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Nick Engvall talks with Megan Ann Wilson about being on the first-ever sneaker reality show, her work as a creative, stylist to professional athletes, and as a designer.

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We discuss:

Dealing With Professional Athletes As A Stylist

Her Experience at Parsons and Pensole Design School

Not Being Too Hard On Yourself About Sustainability

How Creators Can Avoid Burnout

Having The Courage To Change Your Path

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IG: https://instagram.com/shegotgame

Website: https://www.meganannwilson.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shegotgame-podcast/id1529222049

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Meet Two High School Students Who Are Providing Sneakers To The NYC Homeless Through Their Non-Profit - Sole Purpose NYC Interview Feb 10, 2021

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Ross Brodsky and Alex Goldenberg, two high school students who founded the non-profit Sole Purpose NYC, an organization that is collecting and refurbishing sneakers to give back to the New York City homeless.

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We discuss:

The Challenges Of Donating When You're Under 21

Winning A $3,000 Scholarship

The Process Of Sanitizing Sneakers

How You Can Help Support The Cause

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https://www.solepurposenyc.com/

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How Sneaker Boutiques and Brands Can Learn From The Gamestop & Robinhood Stock Market Chaos Feb 03, 2021

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Justin Valley, owner of Prospect, a brand and boutique based in San Diego, California, always after a good laugh, Justin showed up wearing an original Kanye West Dropout Bear costume from 2004.

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We discuss:

The Power of Hiring From Within The Community

Paying Attention To Trends That Aren't Online

Finding Inspiration and Creating For Your City

Should You Open A Sneaker Store In 2021?

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Changing The Way The Footwear Industry Thinks About Design With Calling All Creators Founder Jeremy Green Jan 27, 2021

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Jeremy Green, Founder of Calling All Creators, a global design collective that is poised to change the way the footwear industry thinks about democratizing design work, making sustainability more than a buzzword, and more.

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We discuss:

The Democratization Of Design

Getting More Access For All Creators

How Verzuz Changed More Than Just The Pandemic

Making Sustainability More Than A Marketing Term

The Loss Of Creative Freedom That Comes From Working At A Brand

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Changing The Mental Health Conversation Through A Passion For Sneakers, How To Be Better Allies, and Allen Iverson Fandom - Liz Beecroft Interview Jan 20, 2021

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Liz Beecroft, who has collaborated with Nike, The Hundreds, and more, while combining two of her passions and inspiring conversations about mental health and the worlds of sneakers and streetwear along the way.

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We discuss:

How She Became Such A Huge Allen Iverson Fan

How Men Can Be Better Allies In Supporting Women In Footwear

Using Sneakers In Her Work As A Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Challenges Of Collaborating With Big Brands

How Stigmas and Trendiness Hold Us All Back

For More Info On Mental Health:

24/7 Confidential Support - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Text Someone To Talk - https://crisistextline.org

Affordable Therapy - https://openpathcollective.org

Finding The Right Therapist - https://mywellbeing.com

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The Challenges Of Starting A Sneaker Consignment Store & Learning To Get Help From The Community Jan 13, 2021

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Barry Ancheta, aka VERSEONE. Barry runs Soleworks sneaker cleaning, was a partner at United Kicks sneaker boutique, and runs a charity car show called the Classick Sleighride that will celebrate its 10th anniversary later this year.

We discuss:

Turning Your Passion For Sneakers From A Hobby To A Business

The Importance of Constantly Communicating

Starting A Sneaker Cleaning Business

Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Learning To Work With Business Partners

The Power Of Community

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https://instagram.com/stayclassick

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The Benefits Of Making Your Competition Your Colleagues & How Willingness To Change Can Make You Successful - Cody Templet Interview Jan 06, 2021

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Cody Templet who runs a business focused on providing release info, in-stock, and sale notifications on his various social media accounts. Cody uses affiliate marketing programs through merchants that pay him for the sales he generates. He's also found success on YouTube in unique ways, including one video that's been viewed over 5 million times!

We also discuss:

How Affiliate Marketing Works In The Sneaker Game

The Benefits Of Making Your Competition Your Colleagues

The Importance In Finding Time Away From Your Work

The Challenges Of Creating Sneaker YouTube Videos

Transitioning Your Content To Meet The Changing Demands Of Your Audience

Improving Your Time Management Skills & Setting Boundaries For Yourself

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Have You Ever Tried Explaining Sneaker Raffles To Non-Sneakerheads? 🤦‍♂️ - Sole Retriever Interview Dec 29, 2020

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On this episode of the Outside The Box Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Harry and Cole, 2 of the 3 co-owners of Sole Retriever, a community and soon-to-be app that shares sneaker raffles from around the world with their audience to give them a better chance at copping the kicks they want. If you’re a member of the Sneaker History Discord, you already know how helpful their service can be. What’s even more impressive, is how the guys want to use Sole Retriever to make the sneaker world a better place.