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Show Notes
This episode we sit down with podcaster, entrepreneur and content creator Brock McGoff. Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of The Modest Man and co-host of The Buttoned-Up Podcast.
The Modest Man is a fashion and lifestyle blog which focuses on gentlemen under 5’8”. Whether you’re looking for some style & life advice or retailer & product recommendations, The Modest Man has you covered.
Our interview covered Brock’s entry into the content creation space and how he leveraged his niche into a successful brand and business. Brock utilizes written word, audio, and video to give his audience the most genuine experience possible along with the most transparency possible by sharing earnings and partnership opportunities with his audience thus giving them a chance to see the growth of the brand first hand.
We also talked about men’s fashion, podcasting and much more. Brock is a shining example of hustle and determination while playing the long game and we are honored to share his story with all of you.
Toys, Tech & Awesome Stuff Mentioned In This Episode
•WordPress
•Mobile Device: iPhone X
•Laptop: 13-inch MacBook Pro
•Apps
Reddit
YouTube
Kindle App
Philips Hue
Adobe Audition for The Button Up Podcast
•Camera: Panasonic GH5
•Favorite Watches: https://youtu.be/H2H_-mt3vUU
Seiko
Rolex
Citizen
Casio
Hamilton
•Clothing Rack: http://bit.ly/2N4aEDT
•Brock’s Recommended Brands & Fashion Essentials
Oxford cotton button down shirt
Minimal sneaker (white leather) or brown leather boot
Dark wash denim
Peter Manning
Uniqlo
Levi’s
YouTubers
Hueguh: https://www.youtube.com/user/Emunzy
Tim Dessaint: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJrdVVcWZMHLC--a4ovLLQ
oThursday Boots: https://thursdayboots.com/
Guest Links
•Official Website: https://www.themodestman.com
•IG: https://www.instagram.com/modestmanstyle/
•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modestmanblog
•Twitter: https://twitter.com/modestmanstyle
•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbfoD1o7sV0VxErpxTCpyw/feed
•The Buttoned Up Podcast: https://buttonedup.podbean.com/
•Peter Manning: https://www.petermanningnyc.com/
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Check Out Some of the Other Shows on the RAGE Works Network
•Black is the New Black: http://rageworks.net/podcasts/bitnb/
•Call Me When It’s Over: http://rageworks.net/podcasts/cmwio/
•The Regular Season Sportscast: http://rageworks.net/podcasts/trss/
•Turnbuckle Tabloid: http://rageworks.net/podcasts/tbt/
•The Variant Issue: http://rageworks.net/category/podcasts/tvi/
Toys & Tech of the Trade
Conversations with content creators and entrepreneurs and awesome folks that are on our radar showcasing the gadgets, gear, and tech they use to run their business and create their content as well as the "toys" that put a smile on their face.
Meet the Host
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Rich is a veteran podcaster with over fifteen years of experience with his first podcast My Take Radio getting retired after 400 episodes.
After a brief hiatus from behind the mic, Rich returns to the podcast space alongside Jimbo Slyice for The Variant Issue. Once The Variant Issue concluded its run Rich focused on building the RAGE Works Podcast Network but the mic called him back to host Toys & Tech of the Trade.
When not podcasting you can find Rich writing on the RAGE Works site and occasionally streaming video games on Facebook.