Admitting Toughness as Proof of Loving Parenthood with Nick Scrivens

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Oct 23, 2023

Nick Scrivens, owner of Fore Fathers Apparel, shares the success of his clothing brand and how it all started with a viral meme featuring him and his daughter in their Turf Dad polo. They discuss the challenges of balancing career, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood, and the importance of prioritizing family. The podcast explores the role of clothing as a community builder, the mindset of collaboration and competition in entrepreneurship, and the impact of societal expectations on men's clothing choices. They also emphasize the need for supportive fathers and the importance of nurturing relationships and setting positive examples for their children.

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ANECDOTE

Viral Meme Launched The Brand Overnight

Nick launched Fore Fathers after a meme of him and his daughter wearing the Turf Dad polo went viral and triggered international orders overnight.
That sudden demand from Facebook and Reddit lawn-care communities let him replace living-room inventory with a one-man shipping operation and validate the product fast.

ADVICE

Perfect The Product Before Selling It Wide

Do iterate on product quality until you're willing to give it to family and friends first as a real test of confidence.
Nick spent about 10 months "Frankensteining" the polo and used close testers to hold him accountable for fit and fabric.

INSIGHT

Entrepreneur Conversations Are Knowledge Accelerators

Entrepreneurs trade passion and practical how-to conversations instead of repetitive corporate talk, which accelerates learning and collaboration.
Nick found other founders willingly share tactics, intros, and solutions, turning competition into a knowledge network.

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Nick Scrivens is the owner of Fore Fathers Apparel, a company offering beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Nick is an accomplished and focused enterprise sales executive with talent and grit to turnaround client perception, develop long-term client relations/retention, generate multi-million-dollar sales, and build team cohesiveness.

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, Larry interviews Nick Scrivens. They discuss the success of the brand and how it all started with a meme featuring Nick and his daughter wearing their Turf Dad polo. The meme went viral, leading to international demand for their products. Nick shares his initial struggles and the overwhelming support they received from lawn care enthusiasts worldwide.

Nick's passion for his clothing brand is evident in his dedication and hard work. He spent two and a half hours discussing the need for his brand and the potential it had. This passion and belief in his product drove him to take action and start working on his brand. It took him 10 months to perfect his polo shirt and gain confidence in its quality. He started by giving it to family and friends and gradually gained more customers, holding himself accountable for the quality of his products.

One specific theme that emerges in the podcast is the idea of prioritizing family over career. The speakers discuss their experiences as fathers and entrepreneurs, highlighting the challenges they face in balancing their professional and personal lives. They also acknowledge that building a successful business requires a significant amount of time and effort, but they also recognize the importance of being present for their families.

Nick Scrivens and Larry Hagner also touches on the idea of not sacrificing relationships for financial success. They caution against becoming so focused on building a business that they neglect their personal connections. Ending the episode, they share a quote that resonates with them: "Don't come home with a wallet full of money and a house full of strangers." They recognize that true success is not just about financial wealth, but also about having meaningful relationships and a strong connection with one's family.