Pin Pals | A Podcast About Enamel Pins

Just wanted to share some quick updates.  #1: I'm hosting a virtual happy hour for my Buy Me A Coffee patrons tomorrow (September 23rd, 5:30PM PST, 8:30PM EST) We're gonna talk patches and pins recap, answer some fun ice breakers, share our pin wins & losses, talk about the upcoming holidays and more! If you're an active BMAC patron or have supported us with some coffee, you'll be emailed a link. If you want to join the fun, just show some love on our Buy Me A Coffee page! I keep these monthly virtual happy hours exclusive to patrons because I appreciate their support in directly supporting me and the podcast. #2: I'll be the special guest on the Pin Lab Show this Saturday (September 25th, 1pm PST) I'm joining BBcre8, Coolectric Creations and Data Crew live on the show to talk pins, TMNT, do some giveaways, answer questions and have a good time. Just be sure to download the PopShop Live app so you don't miss out on the fun! Thanks again for all the support. I hope to see some of you at either of these virtual events!

This week's episode features a great conversation with Carlos from Data Crew! We talk about life as a pin maker, how to deal with pins that don't come out as you envisioned, Instagram marketing strategies, branching outside of pins and so much more. Enjoy! Today's episode will also be the season finale. I know, I know... but all good things must come to an end. Don't you worry though, we'll be back for Season 3! 🚨Support Pin Pals Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com  ▶️ Watch the Podcast YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe    📌 Follow & Support Data Crew and The Pin Lab Show: Shop: https://datacrewla.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Data_crew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinlabshow/  📱 Follow the Pin Pals Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast  📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

The dynamic duo known as BB-CRE.8 joins the podcast to talk all things enamel pins! Miguel and Michael talk about how they started BB-CRE.8, how they tackle working together, their design process, how they go about marketing their pins and so much more! Get your pens and notepads ready because there are lots of tips and advice coming your way. Enjoy!  🚨Support Pin Pals Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com  ▶️ Watch the Podcast YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe    📌 Follow & Support BB-Cre8 and The Pin Lab Show: Shop: https://www.bbcre8.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcre8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinlabshow/  📱 Follow the Pin Pals Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast  📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Welcome back to Pin Pals, the podcast about enamel pins! Phil from Coolectric Creations joins the podcast this week to discuss all things pins related! We chat about Phil’s pin making process, how he chooses which designs to turn into pins, why stickers are an excellent marketing strategy, advertising on Etsy, the Pin Lab Show and so much more. Enjoy! 🚨 Support Pin Pals Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com Sticker Club: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/warriorpins ▶️ Watch the Podcast YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe   📌 Follow & Support Coolectric Creations and The Pin Lab Show: Shop: https://www.coolectriccreations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolectric_creations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinlabshow/ 📱 Follow Pin Pals: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Screaming Pinfidelities joins the podcast to discuss life as a pin maker, the story behind his first pins, the importance of designing unique backing cards, his experience selling using Squarespace and so much more! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com Sticker Club: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/warriorpins ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe   📌 Follow & Support Screaming Pinfidelities: Shop: https://www.screamingpinfidelities.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screamingpinfidelities 📱 Follow Pin Pals: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

BirdBrainsNYC joins the show to talk enamel pins! Andrew and I really geek out over pins in this one. Not just pins, but the process and work that goes into making them. We get into how Andrew started making pins, how he designs pins, how he comes up with ideas, selling on Etsy and so much more! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com Sticker Club: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/warriorpins ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow & Support BirdBrainsNYC: Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BirdBrainsNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdbrainsnyc 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Artem from Noice Pins joins Pin Pals to discuss his pin journey! From his pin making process to his marketing strategy, Artem doesn't hold back as he shares his story!  🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow & Support Noice Pins Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoicePins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noicepins 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Welcome back to Pin Pals! This weeks episode features the second half of my conversation with Rob from Otherworld. If you thought the first half was good, just wait until you hear the rest! We get into marketing, setting up booths for pin shows, the pros and cons of having an IG account with 18K followers deleted, some rapid fire fun and so much more. Enjoy! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow & Support Otherworld Shop: https://www.owfficial.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otherworld2.0/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

This episode of Pin Pals features a great conversation with my pal Rob from Otherworld.  🗳️Vote for Pin Pals: https://www.myrodecast.com/listen/entry/4239  🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com  ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe  📌 Follow & Support Otherworld Shop: https://www.owfficial.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otherworld2.0/  📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast  📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Tanner Trammell of Trusted Vibes joins Erick as they discuss all things pin related! Highlights include the story of how Trusted Vibes was created, the journey and lessons learned after Tanner created his first pin, marketing pins on social media, the pros and cons of Etsy and so much more!  🗳️Vote for Pin Pals: https://www.myrodecast.com/listen/entry/4239 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Trusted Vibes Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrustedVibes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusted_vibes 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Good Dope Supply Co joins the podcast to talk pins! Shop owner, Mike Aknin and I discuss what life is like as a pin maker, all sorts of marketing tips, social media strategies and end with some fun rapid fire. Enjoy! 🗳️Vote for Pin Pals: https://www.myrodecast.com/listen/entry/4239 Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:01 Welcome to Pin Pals, Mike 6:40 Good Dope Supply Co Intro 12:26 "How did you come up with your name?" 23:20 A little self promo / Warrior Pins talk 25:30 Marketing talk! 27:57 "What e-commerce platform are you using to sell your pins?" 34:02 Marketing advice 36:44 Q&A time 44:42 Rapid fire fun 53:33 Good Dope Shout outs! 55:59 Outro 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Good Dope Supply Co Shop: https://www.gooddopesupplyco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gooddopesupplyco 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch Email: thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Film Pin Society joins the podcast to talk pins! Noah Shulman and I discuss his strategic approach to launching his pin shop, catering to a niche audience, the importance of branding, vending a shows and so much more. Enjoy! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Good Dope Supply Co Shop: https://www.gooddopesupplyco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gooddopesupplyco 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/ 📖 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:21 Welcome to Pin Pals Noah 7:25 How Film Pin Society was born 11:07 Coming up a name for Noah's pin brand 12:41 How Noah decides what film pins to make 20:49 The branding vision 22:32 How has the COVID pandemic affected the pin business 26:17 Advice for those looking to enter the pin game 28:11 Film Pin Society's marketing approach 33:52 Shopify, Etsy, Instagram talk! 38:13 Instagram tip for maximizing organic engagement 40:25 Vending at shows 45:19 Must have items when vending at shows 48:53 Rapid Fire Q/A 58:00 Proudest accomplishment for Film Pin Society 1:02:49 The little things in life 1:04:53 Shoutouts from Noah! 1:06:50 Outro

My Pin Pal EXP Gained (Kristy Li) joins the show to discuss her pin journey! We talk about how she comes up with the ideas for her amazing pins, we dive into unique pin marketing tactics, we get serious about Tik Tok and more. Enjoy!  🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow EXP Gained Shop: https://www.expgained.com/ Instagram: https://www.expgained.com/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/ 📖 Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:42 Welcome to Pin Pals, Kristy! 3:06 EXP Gained Introduction 5:33 Kristy's enamel pins + branding 9:51 Kristy explains how she creates enamels pins 15:55 Kickstarter Campaigns & Facebook Talk 18:00 "What's the most fun pin to design?" 19:37 Pandemic Talk 26:16 Kristy's approach to pin marketing 30:52 Marketing on Tik Tok? 33:26 Pin makers on Tik Tok?! 36:35 Running a sustainable enamel pin shop 39:14 Unique marketing strategies 44:40 Social Media / Marketing Advice 47:04 Vending at pin shows, expos and conventions 53:54 Tips for vending at pin expos 56:25 Rapid Fire / Q&A 1:07:38 Kristy's shout outs 1:09:37 Outro

In this episode, we chat with Shea from Shea-zor's Lazor about his wooden pins, selling on Etsy, TMNT and so much more! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Shea-zor's Lazor Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sheazorslazor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Sheazorslazor/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/ 📖 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:39 Welcome to Pin Pals, Shea! 2:17 About Shea & Shea-zor's Lazor 4:01 Earliest pin memories 5:29 How collecting pins turned into making pins 8:42 Diving deep into making wooden pins 11:42 A close up look at Shea's pins 15:26 Advantages of wooden pins vs enamel pins 19:07 Challenges faced as a pin maker 25:41 Dealing with the Covid19 pandemic 28:09 Advice for people looking to learn how to make pins 29:59 Marketing enamel pins 32:12 How Shea ran an IG giveaway with Ninja Toitles 37:56 Chatting about targeting niches with Facebook Ads 39:48 Talking about why Etsy is a great place to start selling pins 48:24 What sets Shea-zor's Lazor apart from the sea of pin makers 53:31 Rapid Fire 1:01:32 Shea-zor's Lazor shoutouts 1:03:50 Outro

Welcome to Pin Pals. We kick off the season 2 with a conversation with Adventure Society. We chat about life as a pin maker, the struggles that come with making pins, why Shopify is an excellent platform for e-commerce, TMNT and so much more. 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Adventure Society Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sheazorslazor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Sheazorslazor/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https:/ /www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/ 📖 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:07 Pras Introduces Adventure Society 3:03 Earliest Pin Memory 5:11 The Story Behind The First Pin 10:35 Challenges Faced As A Pin Maker 15:02 TMNT Pin Talk 18:37 What Sets Adventure Society Apart 20:00 Marketing Talk 27:27 Pras Talks About His Other Pin Brands   31:49 Michael Bay TMNT Movie Talk 33:57 Marketing Advice for Pin Makers 35:49 Rapid Fire 41:30 Pras' Shoutouts 42:02 Special Discount Code 44:02 Outro

In this episode, we chop it up with Matt Benoit of Name Pinding! We talk  about his pin design process, challenges he's overcome as a pin maker,  and we get into just how big fiesta medals are down in Austin, TX! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Name Pinding Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/namepinding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namepinding/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

I had the pleasure of chatting with Whitney Bennett aka Lil Boat Boutique and let me just tell you, this might be my favorite episode. This might only be episode 4 of what I’d hope is a long and successful podcast, but when I went back to edit this episode, I was just taken back at how awesome Whitney is. Her perspective within the pingame is something to admire. First of all, she’s going to drop a ton of exclusives throughout the podcast. So listen closely. We talk about trending pop culture topics like Save the USPS movement all the way to Lil Yachty, she describes her work life before going full time with Lil Boat Boutique, she talks about how she started her state flower series and gives us an incredibly hot take on butterfly pin backings. Buckle in because it’s going to be our longest podcast yet.  🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Lil Boat Boutique Shop: https://lilboatboutique.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilboatboutique/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

In this episode, we’re talking with Antony Ly of Express Yo' Self. Antony is based out of California and not only does he sling pins, but he also makes shirts, stickers and other fun pop culture related products! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Express Yo Self Co Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Expressyoselfco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expressyoselfco/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/

Welcome to Pin Pals, a podcast about enamel pins. This episode features a conversation with Rich Powers of Rolling Pins! Rich is based in NYC and we talk all things pins related. From designing pins to vending at shows, it's a good time! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Rolling Pins Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rollingpinsnyc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingpins90/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/ 📖 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:52 Welcome to Pin Pals, Rich! 2:15 New quarantine hobbies 4:14 About Rolling Pins 6:33 Earliest pin memory 11:30 How Rich came up with the name 'Rolling Pins' 17:48 Surprise hot selling pins 19:54 Rich's advice on how to start an enamel pin business 22:06 Marketing enamel pins, selling pins on etsy, growing on Instagram 31:54 Talking about vending at Windjammer in NYC 36:04 Vending at Patches and Pins Expo 40:25 Standing out at enamel pins shows 46:54 Rapid fire Q+A   54:45: Rolling Pin shout outs 59:59 Outro

Welcome to Pin Pals, a podcast about enamel pins and the people and culture around it. I’m your host Erick Roman from Warrior Pins and I want to thank you for tuning into the very first episode! We kick off this podcast with an OG in the pin game - George Gomez aka Nostalgia Vault! 🚨 Support the Podcast Buy Me A Coffee: http://bit.ly/SupportPinPals Buy Some Pins: https://www.warriorpins.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube http://bit.ly/PinPalsYTSubscribe 📌 Follow Nostalgia Vault Shop: https://nostalgiavault.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiavault/ 📱 Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorpins https://www.facebook.com/pinpalspodcast 📧 Get In Touch thepinpalspodcast@gmail.com https://www.pinpalspodcast.com/ 📖 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Welcome to Pin Pals, George! 2:15 About Nostalgia Vault 5:04 Earliest enamel pin memory 7:05 George overcoming his disability 15:27 Working with a middleman vs an enamel pin manufacturer 28:51 George's enamel pin design process 34:42 Marketing enamel pins 38:33 Social media strategies for enamel pins 42:34 Outro

Welcome to Pin Pals! A podcast about enamel pins! I'm your host Erick, and if you're in the pin game, then you might recognize me as Warrior Pins. I'm really hyped about this podcast because we're diving deep into the minds of insanely talented pin makers. We're going to be talking all things pins related. From our first pin memories, to starting our pin business. Collecting pins and slinging pins at expos and shows. There is A LOT to talk about, so if you love enamel pins and the crazy culture around it, this is the podcast for you! And for all you side hustlers, entrepreneurs or aspiring pin makers out there, consider subscribing because you're going to find a ton of value on this podcast! Sit back and relax. Enjoy some great conversations with my pin pals and remember, it's the little things in life. Support Pin Pals and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pinpalspodcast Follow Pin Pals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpalspodcast Follow Warrior Pins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/