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On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris connected with Kat McCoy, owner of New York based Jewelry Concierge service Best Kept. Kat’s mission is to take the stress out of buying fine jewelry, whether shopping for yourself or gifting a loved one. She has a true talent in matching clients with the perfect piece, sourcing from some of the finest purveyors around the nation. They talked about her prior career as a management consultant, and how her business acumen has helped shape her approach to working with clients on both sides of the jewelry deal. They talked about her process of finding the right gift, jewelry trends, sentimentality, and jewelry as an investment. It was a great conversation about everything jewelry. Follow Best Kept: https://www.bestkept.com/ @bestkeptjewelry This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' kitcaster.com - get booked on podcasts today and tell your story! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by multi-national DJ and Producer duo Colorica. Colorica is comprised of OG friend of the podcast and fellow QGer Danny Varela, and his long time friend and collaborator Alejandro Céspedes. The two have been casual collaborators in the studio and behind the decks for years, but it was 2021 that sparked the new creative partnership that took shape in the form of Colorica. The Californian Costa Rican combo bring some serious heat behind the decks and pack dance floors wherever they go. From the Bay Area to tamarindo and everywhere in between, they channel vibes that transcend language barriers and spiritual boundaries. As they bless dance floors with some serious grooves, they blessed the guys with their origin story, so you don’t want to miss this great conversation about some rhythm fueled dance parties and worldy house and techno heat. Follow Colorica: @coloricamusic https://soundcloud.com/colorica This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' kitcaster.com - get booked on podcasts today and tell your story!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and I were joined by Austin based musician and business coach Bill Small. Bill is a multi-talented recording artist and performer that has recorded a handful of solo albums, in addition to a slew of singles, and live performances with a number of bands and other collaborators. After finding success over the years as both a recording and performing artist, Bill decided to branch out and start offering up his experience and serve as a business coach. We touched on things like artist development, the chemistry of a band, and what success as an artist means. We also touched on some of more cerebral side of things like connection, cutting through the bs, and more complex ideas like feeling your vision. It was a great conversation about music, business, and life. Connect with Bill: https://www.artistmind.co/ https://billsmallmusic.com/ This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

Anthony Renowitzky is a real estate agent turned investor, that has spent the last few years steady building up his portfolio of properties. We first spoke with Anthony early in 2020, when the real estate market was ripe with uncertainty. Things have changed quite a bit since then, from dynamic interest rates to rent moratoriums, there has been all kinds of movement in properties and prices. Our discussion touched on the post pandemic economy, flipping houses, leveraging the brrrr method, and more. It was a great discussion about everything real estate. Follow Anthony @anthonyrenow anthonyrenow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

Anson and Chris have a discussion about a subject that is near and dear to their hearts..and their stomachs..FOOD. With the super bowl freshly behind us, they talked about the culture around gathering and snacking, and some of their favorite game day treats. They got into the importance and the influence of social media in food culture, some popular Instagram and Tik Tok posting styles, and not deviating from a winning recipe. They also gave a shout to some of our favorite local joints and some food trends that are on our radar right now. So whatever kinda of cuisine or snacks you fancy, this conversation has something for you. New Quality Goods Merch:  bit.ly/qgmerch  Follow us:  @qualitygoodstv  @mrbeaty  @anson.wav This episode brought to you by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris got to connect with owner and pit master of Ruby Q Smokefusion, Ruben McElligot. As the man behind the smoke, Ruben puts out some of the best fusion BBQ that can be found in the Bay Area. From brisket tacos, to vegan sweet potato and black bean quesadillas, he has taken some tried and true family recipes and injected some of his own modern technique to bring some major flavor to Oakland. Though Ruben is known around the community for his tasty faire, he hadn’t always planned to slang his smokey delights. We talked about seizing opportunities, and putting in reps, because you never know what future endeavors you may be preparing for. We got into the importance of being instilled with a strong work ethic at an early age, recipes that stand the test of time, and bringing tradition from around the country right here to the east bay. It was a great conversation about bbq and entrepreneurship for sure. So whether you live life in the fast lane, or dig things low and slow, you’ll dig this conversation about good food, and good business.   Follow Ruby Q: https://rubyqsmokefusion.com/@Ruby_Q_Smokefusion  Episode brought to you by: Mikal Monroe Clothing https://www.mikalmonroe.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

Tory is a Brooklyn based DJ Bringing her unique vibes to clubs and events nation wide, as well as streaming directly into your household via Twitch. From deep house to world beats and so much more, Tory shares the vibrations that make her move with the people, and has been cultivating a community of music lovers and artists all around the world. We discussed her lifelong love of dance music, and how that has informed her approach to evoke emotion and keep the dance floor energized. We talked about the role of the DJ as a vibe curator, some of the many lanes a DJ can operate in, and how the pandemic provided a unique opportunity to connect with fans and fellow artists across the globe. It was a great conversation about everything music, and regardless of what is currently bumping on your playlist, we think that you will definitely vibe out to this one.  Follow Tory vibesbyTORY.com @vibesbyTORY This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

What's up good people! Thank you all so much for rocking with us for yet another year. It was different, it was new territory, but we navigated these murky waters together, and we could not do it without you all. We appreciate your continued support, and we look forward to bringing younew content featuring some quality folks in the new year. Till then, WE OUT! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

What is good quality listeners?! We are back after a short break from putting out new content. It wasn’t to punish you all, but merely to chill the fuck out for a minute, focus on life, and spend a tiny bit less time in front of a screen for a couple months. But we missed you, and just couldn’t keep away for too long, so we thought it only right to say what up and spread some year end holiday cheer. What better subject to cover then breaks? No we’re not talking about break beats or broken bones…but rather the fact that it is ok to take a break once in a while. Entrepreneurship is a common thread in our content, and we have been so conditioned to be on grind mode 24/7, grow a following with constant posting and engagement, trying to build that highlight real for clout, we often forget to take a moment to stop and breathe! While there are appropriate times to flex on grind mode, there is much more to life then work work work. We also touched on the anti-work movement going on, some of the wild ass crime that has arisen around us due to the involuntary extended break that many are experiencing, and then we wrapped up the convo with a discussion about gratitude and some things that we are thankful for. so check out this conversation about breaks and thanks. New Quality Goods Merch: bit.ly/qgmerch Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @pointlesswonder This 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/qualitygoods/support

What’s good quality people?! It’s been a long time, and we should not have left you, with out some great pod content to step to, drive to, lay around to…whatever it is that you do when you listen to podcasts. As we gear up to bring you some new content, we thought it an appropriate moment to release some content from the archives featuring our good friend Ekzakt. Zach Perry aka Ekzakt has been grinding it out on these coast as an engineer and producer for a decade plus, cutting tracks for the likes of Andre Nickatina, Mistah Fab, and more recently the legendary Too Short. The two were featured in a recent piece put out by Lauten Audio called Capture, and we were super proud and impressed by the quality piece about the importance of being skilled engineer in addition to your production chops. We love the representation of The Bay, and the story told in the piece is one I got the privilege of witnessing first hand, so it’s extra special in that regard. So as we continue to support quality content and quality people, we wanted to share some stories and advice from the man himself back around the inception of the pandemic. Check out the piece: https://www.lautenaudio.com/post/too-hort-zach-perry-capture-episode-1 Follow Ekzakt: @ekzaktxl This 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/qualitygoods/support

While Anson and I take a small break from recording new content, we thought it only right to provide you guys with good episode from our backlog that you may have missed if you weren’t with us in our earlier days. In light of his recent victory on UFC fight pass, we wanted to serve you up our conversation with MMA fighter Jeremiah ‘The Kid’ Labiano. His explosive win over Tim Dooling on one of the worlds largest fight platforms was nothing short of exciting. If you’re an MMA fan and haven’t peeped the highlight reel yet, we highly suggest you hit the socials and seek it out, it’s definitely worth the price of tracking it down. Link in the description of this podcast for the lazy. The conversation was recorded just before the pandemic struck, so we had the pleasure of joining Jeremiah at his home training facility at Crispim BJJ. It was a conversation about what it takes to become a professional fighter, the future of MMA, and becoming a part owner of a BJJ gym. A great episode for fight fans, entrepreneurs, and anyone who knows how it is to fight adversity in order to compete at the highest level. Follow Jeremiah: @jermdakidd This 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/qualitygoods/support

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris wanted to chat about some topics that go hand in hand with each other..attention and awareness. These two subjects are not only important for success in entrepreneurial pursuits, but also for success in our personal lives and relationships. Attention might just be the most valuable commodity in the world, and companies of all sizes, from local mom and pops to corporate conglomerates are all in constant competition for it. Awareness goes hand in hand with attention, and is the first step into bringing more of it to any cause. There are many dimensions of awareness though, from simple concepts like spatial awareness, to grander ideas like environmental awareness and everything in between and outside. They discussed how attention and awareness commingle constantly, and we are sure that you all can relate to some of the situations and scenarios that we touched on. So pay close attention to this episode, and if you dig the conversation, we would be ever so grateful if you would raise awareness of it through your socials by liking out posts, sharing the episode to your stories, or going with the good old fashioned approach of sharing with your friends and fat through word of mouth. However you choose to bring attention to and support quality, we will alway be grateful! Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @pointlesswonder brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

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 lives. So check out this great conversation with a different kind of entrepreneur, and see how helping others can lead to true success in the community. Check out One Rose of Unity: https://www.oneroseofunity.com/ brought to you by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'  ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

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 code 'QUALITY' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

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/qualitygoods/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/qualitygoods/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.fm/qualitygoods/support

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' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qualitygoods/support

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/qualitygoods/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/qualitygoods/support