Rebranding | BILLY Footwear
I am still wrapping my head around all that happened earlier today. Where to begin... Well, simply put, the Tether Team is amazing. It was such a fantastic day...
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First True Prototype Arrives | BILLY Footwear
Our Winnie prototype finally arrived! And immediately I had the chance to try them on. See my reaction in the two short videos taken this morning.
Designer Locked In | BILLY Footwear
Following our successful meeting with the investors on Monday, May 11, we were given a very bold challenge to produce three shoe samples in three different sizes, intended for a...
The Los Angeles Whirlwind | BILLY Footwear
With an absurdly early flight out of Seattle, Darin and I were on the first Alaska Airlines plane destined to Los Angeles to meet Sarah and the rest of the...
First Day of Filming Recap | BILLY Footwear
Yesterday was our first day of filming and it went really well but we definitely look forward to further discussions. One thing I was bummed about though is we did...
First Step - Giant Leap | BILLY Footwear
Mark your calendars, ladies and gentlemen. April 19, 2015 was the first day I put my shoes on independently since October 9, 1996.My quote of the day: "Holy crap! It...
Reaching Across the Pond | BILLY Footwear
In a previous shoe project (Swootz.com) Darin had worked with Winnie, a representative who specializes in China Product Sourcing and Manufacturing. Given our need for a real prototype and in...
Calling on a Friend | BILLY Footwear
Given the growing possibility that we may actually be on Oxygen's reality television show we need to actually show that our shoe concept has merit. Up until this point it...
Still in the Running! | BILLY Footwear
Ariel, one of the producers, gave me a call on March 11 requesting more background information, pictures, and contacts to reach out to and interview like Darin, our other company...
Casting Firm Reaches Out! | BILLY Footwear
Hey Billy!My name is Adam and I am a casting producer with The Casting Firm, Oxygen & FremantleMedia (American Idol, America's Got Talent). We are seeking young entrepreneurs/inventors who...
KickStarter Campaign #1: Ski Glove for Skiers with a Disability and Limited Hand Function
Before shoes, we invented an adaptive ski glove that allows skiers with a disability and limited hand function to hold their outriggers. The gloves led to a Kickstarter campaign. And...