Summary: SCREW IT, JUST DO IT!! That's the motto that sums up the entrepreneurial drive of Brooks Dame. Brooks and I had a chat after his epic trip in to the Shark Tank with his brothers Taylor & Tanner. This was the first episode that came and went without a deal closing, but their time in the tank gave us a lot of gems to discuss. Brooks and I picked up where the cameras stopped rolling and I know you will enjoy what he had to say about the experience, his company, and whats in the works at Proof. In this episode you will hear: Like many great ideas, how Proof spawned from a "Crappy" idea. How someone can go from working in a wood shop to creating sunglasses and selling almost a million dollars worth in the past year. The inspiration for the first pair of PROOFs Brook's transition and mastering a completely new industry (and why you should not doubt that you could do the same) Small wins teach you to manage fear, failing fast and cheap keeps you in business All successful businesses have the moment(s) where it makes more sense to quit then to press forward. How winning a contest forced Proof to do what was necessary to succeed. How Brook's grandfather set the bar high for his sons & grandsons by becoming successful despite not graduating high-school Behind the scenes info on why Brook's broke down on national TV (and the outreach of support he has received as a result) The near miss with Robert and the double concession "excuse" for him not budging on his offer Why Proof was smart for sticking to their guns How Proof is innovating and preparing for huge sustained growth in the future Plus a whole lot more... Right click here if you would like to download the MP3 Items mentioned in the Podcast: "Do Amazing" 25,000 contest Proof Eyewear - Pick up your own pair Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Click here to join the 'Fans of Shark Tank & ST Podcast' LinkedIn page. The podcast recap of this Shark Tank episode Proof Promotional video filmed at Keikis beach. (My personal favorite beach on the North Shore - good choice guys) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzb-bsiFKT8 Video Reviews - Brook's was kind enough to send me a promotional pair so that I can do an un-boxing and review. I haven't received them yet but check back in a week or two and I will post these. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast. Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans. I welcome your feedback and comments. If your feedback is brutal please use the contact form to shoot me a note. Until Next Time... TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!
