The Pen Addict 601: Figboot Battle Royale
Feb 7, 2024
David Parker, better known as Figboot on Pens, joins Brad on the show to catch up and discuss his next fountain pen collaboration. They also talk about the success of Figboot's YouTube channel, the nervousness of giving a seminar, deciphering true opinions in reviews, and their positive experiences with product collaborations and limited edition pens.
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Magic Trick Seminar Icebreaker
- David practiced a two-minute magic trick obsessively before a seminar to avoid embarrassment in front of 100 people.
- The trick succeeded and served as an effective seminar icebreaker that set the tone.
Choose A Simple, Sustainable Format
- Use YouTube as a creative outlet and start simple to find your style before scaling production.
- Decide early whether to show your face, focus on product shots, or keep a minimalist format.
Refusing Paid Positive Reviews
- David described being asked to provide a positive review for a prototype that still had issues and refusing to misrepresent the product.
- He insisted he'd only review a fixed version and never guaranteed a positive review for a preview unit.