Hikmet Sugoer, the Sneaker King Who Ate Ice Cream Out of Nike Dunks | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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Chapters & Sections (58)

0:02 Sneakers Podcast Episode Discussion chapter 3
0:02 Sneakers Podcast Episode Discussion
1:35 Mortal Kombat Movie Discussion and Personal Experiences
3:04 Mortal Kombat Fan Discusses Movie Experience
4:57 UFC and Sneaker Shopping Discussion chapter 2
4:57 UFC and Sneaker Shopping Discussion
8:06 Eating Out and Nostalgic Memories of Friendly's
9:30 Food Conversations and Restaurant Experiences chapter 2
9:30 Food Discussion and Recommendations
10:57 Delayed Train Ride to Philly Dinner
14:30 Sneaker Giveaway and Sneaker Discussion chapter 2
14:30 Giving Away Yeezy Foam Runner Sneakers
15:56 Sneaker Predictions for 2021
18:32 Hickman's Early Life and Sneaker Collecting chapter 3
18:32 Hickman's Early Life and Sneaker History
20:21 PX Shopping for Rare US Footwear
21:51 Sneaker Scene in Post-Wall Germany
23:07 Early Reselling and Trading Experiences chapter 3
23:07 Early Reselling and Trading Experiences
25:00 Buying and Selling Vape Shoes Online
26:38 Trading Sneakers for Profit
28:06 From Reselling to Opening Own Store chapter 3
28:06 Transition from Reselling to Retail Store Ownership
30:02 Opening First Store in Germany
31:36 Conflict with Nike over Market Share
33:24 Breaking a Gentleman Agreement with Nike chapter 3
33:24 Broken Gentleman Agreement with Nike Store
34:52 Dealing with Pressure from a Brand Partner
36:15 Entrepreneur's Business Strategy and Branding
38:39 New Balance Collaborations and Brand Reputation chapter 4
38:39 New Balance Collaborations Success and Impact
40:16 Big Brands Forgetting Their Roots
41:44 Importance of Co-Branding in Marketing
43:05 New Balance Collaborations and Brand History
45:34 Soul Box's Notable Releases and Pharrell Encounter chapter 3
45:34 Pharrell's Nerd Dunk Release at Soul Box
47:12 Regretful Purchase Decision and Resale Trend
48:37 Viral Moment and Selling Soulbox to Snipes
50:01 Leaving Business to Care for Family chapter 3
50:01 Personal Reasons for Leaving Business Venture
51:51 Disappointment with Soulbox and its Decline
53:24 Disagreement Over Company Direction and Vision
54:50 Designer's Rights and Lawsuit Against Adidas chapter 2
54:50 Dispute over Ultra Boost Design Ownership
56:22 Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Adversity
59:23 Soul Box Founder Discusses Brand History chapter 3
59:23 Soul Box Brand and Steve Jobs Comparison
1:01:10 Collectibility of Vintage Sneakers
1:02:38 Pressure to Promote Products on Social Media
1:04:19 Celebrity Watch Collector and Shoe Designer Interview chapter 2
1:04:19 Celebrity Watch Collector and Shoe Designer
1:06:31 Man's Ice Cream in Shoe Goes Viral
1:08:58 Designer's Artistic Approach to Marketing Shoes chapter 5
1:08:58 Artist Discusses Unique Approach to Art
1:10:36 Speedo Controversy and Internet Backlash
1:11:52 Discussion on New Balance and Soulbox
1:14:08 Shoe Collector Discusses Unique Sneakers
1:15:42 Celebrity Discusses Recent Controversy and New Brand

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