with Ryan EstesRovR Products Founded: 2016Sold 300 units in local retailersFinanced: $125K personal, $125K friends and family6 patents pending: $20K in expense$50K Kickstarter Goal - Launched August 2017$80K First day Kickstarter salesBook recommendation: The Silk Roads by Peter FrankopanFavorite philosopher: BuddhaFavorite quote: “Do you know why you should race again? It’s because it’s what you love.” Adam McKay (Susan played by Amy Adams)- Talladega NightsA CEO you follow: Elon MuskFavorite documentary: The Look of Silence - Joshua OpenheimerFavorite artwork: My daughter’sFavorite music: It’s hard to say, I like a variety of genres and artists. Depends on the time of day, week, month year.What would your last meal be? My moms Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and peas with gravy.What is the meaning of life? Living things are all somehow connected and fit together like a puzzle.What is your situation? Married with 4 kidsWhat advice would you give your 20 y/o self? Keep doing what your doing and have confidence in who you are.What do you have left to do? Build a world class brand that produces great products and supports a fulfilling lifestyle for customers and employees.How would you invest and additional $5,000 into your business? Into producing more product.$50,000? A product Line Manager$500,000? My 2018 budget
with Ryan Estes RovR Products Founded: 2016 Sold 300 units in local retailers Financed: $125K personal, $125K friends and family 6 patents pending: $20K in expense $50K Kickstarter Goal - Launched August 2017 $80K First day Kickstarter sales Book recommendation: The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan Favorite philosopher: Buddha Favorite quote: “Do you know why you should race again? It’s because it’s what you love.” Adam McKay (Susan played by Amy Adams)- Talladega Nights A CEO you follow: Elon Musk Favorite documentary: The Look of Silence - Joshua Openheimer Favorite artwork: My daughter’s Favorite music: It’s hard to say, I like a variety of genres and artists. Depends on the time of day, week, month year. What would your last meal be? My moms Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and peas with gravy. What is the meaning of life? Living things are all somehow connected and fit together like a puzzle. What is your situation? Married with 4 kids What advice would you give your 20 y/o self? Keep doing what your doing and have confidence in who you are. What do you have left to do? Build a world class brand that produces great products and supports a fulfilling lifestyle for customers and employees. How would you invest and additional $5,000 into your business? Into producing more product. $50,000? A product Line Manager $500,000? My 2018 budget