Alright, the cat’s out of the bag. It’s possibly my worst kept secret, but in May 2017 I am launching Australia’s first ever sneaker brand, Athletikan. It’s been two years in the making for me after sketching countless designs and many failed attempts at manufacturer’s samples. I’ve traveled to China looking for the best manufacturer[…]
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Today I was excited to learn that I had been selected in the Hot 30 Under 30 2017 young entrepreneurs in Australia. It’s an amazing achievement both for myself & the team at Uncle Jack. We’ve grown tremendously since the idea was conceptualised in early 2014. Sitting at #17 on the list, it’s an honour to be the youngest[…]
How we launched a new product for pre-order and sold out in 24 hours
eCommerce, Growth, Marketing, Start-Up Mar 29, 2017
At Uncle Jack, we’re always designing, creating, brainstorming and launching new products. Two days ago we launched one of our new designs for pre-order and it sold out within 24 hours. We barely spent a single cent on advertising. The last 6 products we have launched have all been successful. But why? >>>>> […]
I was recently invited back to my high school to speak to the business students about Uncle Jack and what it looks like to turn your idea into a growing business. When I arrived I learnt that the students were doing their assignment on me and my presentation. They were certainly very attentive! As the presentation unraveled[…]
Pinch me, I must be dreaming. My company, Uncle Jack, recently collaborated with one of Australia’s most sought-after individuals, Megan Gale. We co-designed a range of unisex watches in support of men’s health. We are donating 10% of all sales to Movember, who do amazing work in promoting & supporting the health of men. As[…]
Wow, what a humbling experience. As I write this blog post I am sitting at Changping railway station reflecting on my time and experience in China. I spent the last four days visiting my manufacturer in the working class city of Changping. It’s a small town, nothing like the hustle and bustle of its cross-town[…]
One of my companies (Uncle Jack) is in the fortunate position of being able to add new staff to the team. In the last 12 months I’ve sifted through hundreds and hundreds of resumes & cover letters looking for the perfect candidates. In that time I’ve come across a few tips & trends, do’s &[…]
Today I am pleased to announce that my company Uncle Jack has been selected as the winner of the ABA100 award for Marketing Excellence in The Australian Business Awards 2016. It’s an amazing achievement and wonderful validation for our growing company. We join past winners of the award such as Commonwealth Bank, Deloitte, Gloria Jean’s[…]
I believe customer experience is so underrated. Customer experience is where you interact with your customers, get feedback, learn, provide information and provide the ‘wow’ factor. Last week we launched all of our products at Uncle Jack after they had previously sold out. It was a massive launch and we were under the pump to[…]
Lately, I’ve become a big advocate of ebbs and flows. Not just in business but in life. Things will come and go, you will see the good and the bad, the beautiful and ugly and things will be constantly changing. I have always been a resilient person but I believe in the last few years[…]