Chasing Excellence

#083: The Origins of NOBULL

Episode Summary

We’ve got the co-founder of NOBULL, Marcus Wilson, on to talk about how to spot the right people to work with, why NOBULL had to build a brand before they had products to sell, and how it was that they had the confidence to go up against the big guns in the footwear and apparel business.

Episode Notes

We’ve got the co-founder of NOBULL, Marcus Wilson, on to talk about how to spot the right people to work with, why NOBULL had to build a brand before they had products to sell, and how it was that they had the confidence to go up against the big guns in the footwear and apparel business.

Show Notes:

04:35 - Marcus’s background before NOBULL

06:00 - How Marcus & I started working together

09:10 - The three-headed monster of excellence

14:56 - How we think about building strong teams

19:20 - When Marcus decided that it was time to pursue footwear and apparel

23:16 - How I knew I made the right decision to partner with Marcus and Michael

25:37 - Why NOBULL had to build a brand before they had product to sell

35:03 - Why they were confident they could go up against Reebok and Nike

38:14 - Recognizing that product spec isn’t enough

46:23 - The big things Marcus has learned along the way


Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Google Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

Grab the book on Amazon

Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

On Social

Ben: Instagram

Patrick: Instagram

Marcus: Instagram