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The Apparel Entrepreneurship PodcastDoing Business Differently: How Nick Hussey Built Frahm Jacket’s Success | AEP082In this Apparel Entrepreneurship Podcast episode, Nick Hussey, founder of Frahm Jacket, shares his journey of creating a brand that emphasizes quality, mental health, and sustainability. He discusses the challenges he faced in his previous business, the importance of a pre-order model, and his unique marketing strategies. Nick also delves into his design philosophy, the significance of mental health in entrepreneurship, and his vision for the future of Frahm Jacket. He offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and understanding the realities of running a business.
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✅ Frahm Jacket focuses on creating high-quality jackets for re...
2025-01-141h 19
eCommerce MasterPlanFrom Zero to Seven Figures: FRAHM Jacket’s Pre-order Success Story with Nick HusseyNick Hussey is the founder and managing director at FRAHM Jacket, a men’s clothing brand that exclusively sells by pre-order. Founded in 2018 they did £2.2million via their Shopify site in 2023. Hit PLAY to hear: Why honesty and transparency are key for any brand The role of preorders in building a successful business Thinking long-term Practicing sustainability in your business Why product quality trumps quantity Key timestamps to dive straight in: [05:20] Commuter cycling brand failed to reach potential. [07:14] Nick’s determination to build a successful business. [11:51] Hou...
2024-08-1937 min
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#14 - David Flatman AKA Flats. Rugby commentator, dad, motorcyclist.David Flatman, AKA Flats is an ex England, Saracens & Bath rugby player who is now a high profile commentator. He's also one of the most disarmingly humble, funny, saucy, blokey, yet incredibly kind and sweet people you could meet. We love this combination. He is indeed Tough & Beautiful.In this edition, Flats talks amusingly & inspirationally about his dark moments, motorcycling, The Most Amicable Divorce Ever and his beloved disabled brother.Whether you're into rugby or not (I haven't a clue) he's a really entertaining, engaging human being. He's also much much bigger than me and he...
2022-07-011h 50
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#13 - Shaun Keaveny, comedian, broadcaster, Northerner, husband, dad.Shaun Keaveny is one of the most popular broadcasters in the UK, developing a huge fanbase on BBC 6Music for 14 years, before leaving last year. He's also presented the BBC's Glastonbury Festival coverage and now does loads of podcasts, including "The line-Up", "Your Place or Mine" and "Shaun's Creative Cul-de-Sac". He is funny, sweet, kind, silly, serious, irreverent and fairly sure he has ADHD.In this hugely entertaining and humane edition, Shaun & Nick discuss life's trials and tribulations openly, particularly the advantages & disadvantages of finding out late in life that you have ADHD. Shaun talks about...
2022-06-061h 13
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#12 - Mark Herbert, producer of This Is England. Co-CEO of Warp FilmsMark Herbert has created many of the landmark British movies and TV shows of the last 20 years. Long time collaborator with This is England and The Virtues director Shane Meadows and leading lights like Chris Morris, he's a genuine hero of mine.As co-CEO of legendary independent film makers Warp Films, father to 3 kids, 2 of which are adopted, 1 of which is disabled; he describes his life and mental health struggles in total matter of factness - yet it's all fascinating and inspiring.This podcast with Mark is just about as FRAHM as it gets, and is a great listen. Thank...
2022-06-061h 11
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#11 - Nick Hussey, FRAHM founder - How I design & make our jacketsIf you're think about owning one of jackets or are interested in how on earth you go about creating great jackets, this will be fascinating to you.Instead of our usual chat/interview, FRAHM founder and jacket designer Nick describes with openness and detail how he goes about designing our jackets. What they're designed to do, why, what they're made with, how and why he choose that fabric, that zip or button. Why that detail or not that feature? What's our moral standpoint? What's next?Enjoy and please do always ASK ANYTHING. Nick is the guy who answers Live Chat...
2022-06-0649 min
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#10 - Nick Johannessen AKA Well Dressed Dad - Influential men's style blogger, engineer, dadIf you want to learn about menswear design, know the inside of the clothing industry, what's best in menswear and how it's made, listen in to a special podcast.If you're into menswear and men's style, then chances are you'll have come across 'Well Dressed Dad' Nick, or certainly his influence. He's not a fashion man; rather that sort of unpretentious, rugged, classic men's style expert.http://welldresseddad.com/Nick is the real deal. His knowledge and passion is huge. He doesn't promote for cash, so he's independent. He doesn't hold back with his enthusiasm or criticism. He's also a...
2022-06-061h 16
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#9 - Simon Middleton - Kind clothing entrepreneur, brand consultant, speaker, dadIf you're interested in Good Business, starting your own company and the thought behind making the stuff we wear, listen in...Simon is a chap I came across via LinkedIn (booo) and we immediately hit it off. He's a respected brand consultant and serial clothing entrepreneur. He's taken a kicking and done very well. Life!We chatted very unguardedly about making clothes, real life branding, good marketing, fatherhood, politics (nicely) and his recent re-marriage. Exactly the kind of open chat we're after.You can see Simon's new business Blackshore here: https://blackshore.cc/ You can hire him to make your...
2022-06-061h 14
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#8 - Tom Southam - Writer, ex pro cyclist, dad to be, pro cycling team manager, independent thinker.I collared Tom at Frome Independent Market in Somerset. We've been talking, agreeing and disagreeing on social media for years. I really love the way he writes differently about cycling and beyond. He's very much his own person - Tom seems to have a clear idea of who he is and what he stands for, in a humble way.These are great ingredients for a good chat - in fact it's our longest FRAHM Podcast. Pro cycling is a constant thread, but this is very much a recording about that uses cycling to talk about life, regret, the ability (or...
2022-06-061h 39
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#7 - Jim Edmondson - Entrepreneur, investor, tech wizard, surfer, clever bloke.Welcome back after a 7 month hiatus of doing Other Stuff. Thanks for waiting!Jim is the founder of environment focussed investors http://takkcap.co.uk/ I 'met' him when he pointed out a typo on a product description on FRAHM's website! He'd bought a FRAHM Harrington Jacket, we got chatting, had a laugh, made a podcast. Ta daaa.This is an episode for anyone interested in business philosophy and growth, the realities of being an entrepreneur and have a really good think. I don't think we found all the answers - but that's the point of conversation, it's delving further...
2022-06-061h 12
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#6 - Henry Jeffreys - Booze expert, testicular cancer survivor & amusing gentHenry Jeffreys knows lots about booze. He's written about it in The Telegraph, The Guardian and for the BBC. Voted best drinks journalist, Henry has just launched his new book The Home Bar, after his previous book Empire of Booze won awards too. Fancy.He's a very funny, unpretentious posh bloke who isn't posh at all. He says it how it is, and how it is is rather entertaining. This is a fun bounce around a Mayfair bar over a few drinks. Two old colleagues and friends, catching up after too many years. Henry also gives away his best value...
2022-06-0659 min
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#5 - Peter Walker - Guardian Politics & Cycling Journalist. Brexit, fairness, optimism & cycling.Peter Walker is a political and cycling journalist at British newspaper and respected international news site The Guardian. This is a fascinating delve behind the scenes.What on Earth is it like to be based in Westminster, watching Britain tear itself apart over Brexit? How does it feel to be trolled by right and left on Twitter all day?Surprisingly uplifting and optimistic, Peter is a deeply fair minded and gentle man. He's a generous optimist about all sides, when we'd perhaps expect the opposite. Enjoy...strangely enough, you will...Whatever 'side' you're on. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2022-06-061h 08
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#4 - Anna Koska - Illustrator. Dogs, hairless bits, trolls, failure & eating meat.Clearly loving a really relaxed, funny, in-depth chat, FRAHM founder Nick Hussey talks to Anna Koska. This episode is very much what FRAHM is all about...Exploring life, sharing thoughts, stories, always openly, never taking it too seriously.We hear buzzards, bees, dogs, and a very charismatic woman who seems very comfortable in her own skin. Anyone will have great fun listening. You'll be relaxed and full of human warmth by the end of it. Enjoy lots.Do please check out Anna's work, it's incredible:Anna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GremkoskaAnna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gremkoska Hosted on...
2022-06-061h 12
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#3 - Alastair Humphreys - Explorer & author talks mini adventuring & social mediaAl Humphreys is a very nice man indeed. He's achieved incredible things, but is desperate to let people know they can do adventuring themselves, every day. Truly exploring life.We met up with him straight after his appearance at the BBC on the legendary kid's program, Blue Peter. Unpretentious, super engaging and very tolerant of Nick's mad ramblings, Al was a smashing gent to have a pint of three with. Enjoy.Al's site: https://www.alastairhumphreys.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-061h 00
FRAHM Jacket Podcast#2 Matt Stephens - Ex pro cyclist & commentator. Beer, social media, kids, depression & bacon.Matt Stephens is well known in pro cycling. An Olympian, former British national champion, pro cyclist and now presenter and commentator.But behind all this is a deeply thoughtful, often hilarious and always kind chap, who's been through a lot.Matt chats openly with FRAHM founder Nick Hussey about stuff as diverse as his experiences with abused children via his previous life in the police, his depression when he lost contact with his son, through to chipped potato vessels. Occasionally heartbreaking, the conversation is also silly, always a delight and a perfect example of two friends talking about the big...
2022-06-061h 05
FRAHM Jacket Podcast #1 - Nick Hussey - FRAHM's founder - My story of success, failure, collapse & recovery.To kick things off, here's where and why FRAHM is how it is:Success, failure, trolling, breakdown, silly music, recovery, jackets.All covered in a rip-roaring true entrepreneurial story by Nick Hussey (me, hello) of (possibly) triumph over disaster and overcoming your fears.Notes:For context, in the end I released this podcast for the actual launch, some 3 weeks after recording it and a week after adding the stings.It was recorded in the car because I felt the urge and didn't want to ignore it. So there...
2022-06-061h 02
Founded & GroundedFrahm: It's only a F**king BusinessHow does it feel to be suicidal?One man who knows is Nick Hussey, founder of Frahm - the business behind high-quality, long-lasting jackets for the real world. Nick stared into the abyss after the collapse of his first company but, with the help of his wife and an old school friend, came back to start and succeed with a new enterprise.True to the ethos of Founded & Grounded, and alongside the business lessons learned, Nick openly shares his own experiences to discuss mental health among entrepreneurs. In an extended episode laden with powerful advice...
2021-11-0143 min
The Reset by Sam DelaneyNick HusseyA few years ago, Nick Frahm was feeling suicidal. Today, he runs the successful men’s outerwear brand Frahm and leads a life that he describes as ‘contentedly imperfect.’He joined me to talk about his breakdown, the burnout that led him to it, the lessons he learnt along the way and how he’s using his business to open up an important conversation about mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1442 min
Meet the MakerMaking tough beautiful jackets – with Nick HusseyLife is as tough as it is beautiful. Nick Hussey created the brand FRAHM and designs jackets that reflects this. Tougher jackets, more beautifully detailed, for the real world. Rugged performance, detail & British style, for urban & wild use.
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2020-11-0850 min
Menswear Style PodcastNick Hussey, Founder of FRAHM / British OuterwearBased in Bath, Somerset, FRAHM was created by two best friends - Jason Tripp and Nick Hussey. They make a maximum of 100 high-end men's jackets of each style once a year, selling on pre-order due to their scarcity. They feel jackets from the big brands don't do what they're supposed to. If they're technical, they look awful; but if they're stylish, they don't work properly or last long enough. FRAHM is a men's brand that's a bit more thoughtful and kinder. The brand is officially 'In Aid Of' Mind, the mental health charity, where they give £10 from every jacket s...
2020-08-0429 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Jacket design principles - with Nick Hussey of FRAHM jacketsIn this episode, I talk with Nick Hussey of FRAHM Jackets about his philosophy when it comes to designing garments for his brand. We talk about jacket design, the influence of classic jackets, what needs a jacket needs to fill and more.Nick Hussey is FRAHMjacket / frahmjacket.comNick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com.
Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the...
2020-05-2132 min