071 - Making Sneakers by Hand with Justin and Amanda James Make Sneakers
Episode description
In this episode, we interview Justin & Amanda James, the modern shoemakers & married business duo of Opie Way in Asheville, NC.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
- Where the name Opie Way came from
- How they got into the sneaker shoe business
- How Justin made his first sneaker
- Marketing tactics plus what their initial sales process was like
- Coronavirus impact on their business
- What things to look for when buying sneakers
- Working together as a couple and how they divvy up their responsibilities
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Music by Commonwealth Choir
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