From DIY Shoe Dyeing to a Million-Dollar Brand: The Jake Polino Story | So New England #77

Описание: Jake Polino (Kizo Kicks) joins Ian Brownhill and RJ Travisano to discuss building a sneaker empire, viral DIY fails, and how New England grit fueled his rise to 3 million followers.

In Episode 77, we sit down with the "Jake of All Trades" himself. From dyeing shoes in a Massachusetts kitchen to launching a factory-manufactured brand in Florida, Jake reveals the reality of being a creator in 2026, the current state of sneaker culture, and why he still picks furniture out of the trash.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
00:55 Welcome to the So New England Podcast
01:17 Introducing Jake Polino
03:04 Jake's Journey from New England to Florida
08:43 The Birth of Kizo
14:23 Challenges and Success in Sneaker Customization
19:07 The Art and Business of Sneaker Design
28:11 Engaging with the Sneaker Community
39:48 The Sneaker Market and Reselling
40:49 Logan Paul and the Pokemon Card Craze
42:00 Transition to Car Talk
42:47 Jake's Car Collection and Customization Journey
47:54 The New England Spirit and DIY Culture
50:01 Game Day Men's Health Partnership
51:18 New England States Ranking
52:56 New England Sports Teams
55:05 Overrated and Underrated Aspects of New England
01:03:46 Nostalgic New England Memories
01:05:27 New England Influenced Movies
01:06:38 Upcoming Sneaker Drops and Social Media Handles
01:08:02 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

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