In season one of Atlanta Born & Brand, we talked to two entrepreneurs building physical products in and around the Atlanta area. Today, we bring back excerpts from each of their stories to provide a glimpse of what it's like to build products in the city.
Jerry Channell is a part of a growing community of makers in the region. His business, OSleeper Mfg Co, creates beautiful pieces of custom furniture for homes and businesses. We caught up with him in a coffee shop near his shop in Gainesville, Georgia. And it wasn’t long before we noticed a theme. The shop was filled with tables, barn doors, and wall art, all with the OSleeper brand etched on it proudly. But Jerry’s business goes far beyond filling spaces with furniture. OSleeper’s goal is to Awaken. Impact.
Will McQuain discovered Cigars as a teenager and became fascinated with the opportunities they created, Whether it was a celebration, or just good conversation. But like a lot of industries, the cigar world was a bit of an exclusive club, and that’s where Good Cigar co. sees a big opportunity. What if there was a brand that rejected the stuffy, exclusive nature of the old cigar guard and offered a solution that allowed everyone to enjoy the experience? That’s the story of Good Cigar Company, and its founder, Will McQuain.
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