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But we're close! Website and official sales discussed in this fantastic episode!Links:Our failed first shipment\n — This is not the success we had wanted with shipping.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe've taken a few weeks off while we waited for the band and worked out logistics. But we're close! Website and official sales discussed in this fantastic episode!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Our failed first shipment\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BR9s5BAFM5_/?taken-by=tonebands\"\u003eOur failed first shipment\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This is not the success we had wanted with shipping.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We've taken a few weeks off while we waited for the band and worked out logistics. But we're close! 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Find out in this emergency episode of the Making the Bands podcast.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn an abbreviated emergency episode of the podcast (due mostly to Cameron's inability to stay healthy), the guys discuss a couple potential issues that have arisen during the purchase of the first order of ToneBands. Will the order still be possible? Will the project bankrupt our protagonists? Find out in this emergency episode of the Making the Bands podcast.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In an abbreviated emergency episode of the podcast (due mostly to Cameron's inability to stay healthy), the guys discuss a couple potential issues that have arisen during the purchase of the first order of ToneBands. Will the order still be possible? Will the project bankrupt our protagonists? Find out in this emergency episode of the Making the Bands podcast.","date_published":"2017-02-11T16:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/f126efb1-7144-4e60-8388-4544212d4d41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9324767,"duration_in_seconds":1099}]},{"id":"b52f8c40-1925-49dd-85f3-e8b208425d2d","title":"Episode 9: Down on the Farm","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/9","content_text":"Very important news. Our order has been placed. Soon, we will have bands which will be available for sale on our website! Listen as Jon and Cameron discuss the process of ordering bands, setting up a website, and what comes next. And for those of you who don't get tired of listening to us talk, we've included a twenty minute rant with our opinions on Stardew Valley. Links:Website Templates from ThemeForest\n — The ToneBands website will be made using a ThemeForest template. 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If you want to know which colors are available, and what they'll cost, then you'll want to hear this episode.","date_published":"2017-01-05T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/b2e82140-9119-49e4-a582-c22c736a8735.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16027391,"duration_in_seconds":1936}]},{"id":"8301ce99-1709-41b6-82d2-35b5f1870757","title":"Episode 7: I Looked to See What Was Not Good","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/7","content_text":"Presidential libraries, shipping fiascos, and our final thoughts before we finalize an order of bands.Links:Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum - Wikipedia\n — Jon and his wife visited the Presidential Library of America's 36th President.\nMaking the Bands Episode 6: So We Got Some Feedback\n — In episode 6, we had three questions we asked our listeners at the 12 minutes, 30 second mark. Anybody who takes a listen to the questions, and emails their responses to us at contact@tonebands.com, will be added to our VIP email list for first access to band releases.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePresidential libraries, shipping fiascos, and our final thoughts before we finalize an order of bands.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_Baines_Johnson_Library_and_Museum\"\u003eLyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum - Wikipedia\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jon and his wife visited the Presidential Library of America's 36th President.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Making the Bands Episode 6: So We Got Some Feedback\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://podcast.tonebands.com/6\"\u003eMaking the Bands Episode 6: So We Got Some Feedback\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; In episode 6, we had three questions we asked our listeners at the 12 minutes, 30 second mark. Anybody who takes a listen to the questions, and emails their responses to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@tonebands.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003econtact@tonebands.com\u003c/a\u003e, will be added to our VIP email list for first access to band releases.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Presidential libraries, shipping fiascos, and our final thoughts before we finalize an order of bands.","date_published":"2016-12-08T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/8301ce99-1709-41b6-82d2-35b5f1870757.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25026179,"duration_in_seconds":3061}]},{"id":"897e2270-27d2-4e34-a6b8-b84546ac8dca","title":"Episode 6: So We Got Some Feedback","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/6","content_text":"We have sample band giveaway winners this week! Didn't win? We're seeing a lot of interest in bands and want to make sure that everyone who wants one can get one. So listen in at the 12:30 mark, and we have some information on getting onto a first-priority list once we have actual bands available here in the near future. In this episode, we also go through a lot of your feedback. We've received a LOT of emails, FB messages, Reddit DMs, and more. So we dive into your thoughts and comments on our process so far.Links:Cameron's Watch Storage System\n — TLDR: It's not very good.\nDirect Timestamp to Three Quick Email Questions to Get on Our Priority List\n — We discuss it a bit in show, but we want to make sure that everyone who wants a band gets one. So because we may be limited in supply, we are asking that you answer three questions we discuss here during the show and email us your answers to contact@tonebands.com.\n\nAnyone who emails us their responses will be placed on a priority list, and given information on how to purchase the bands 3-5 days before we tell the rest of the world.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have sample band giveaway winners this week! Didn't win? We're seeing a lot of interest in bands and want to make sure that everyone who wants one can get one. So listen in at the 12:30 mark, and we have some information on getting onto a first-priority list once we have actual bands available here in the near future. In this episode, we also go through a lot of your feedback. We've received a LOT of emails, FB messages, Reddit DMs, and more. So we dive into your thoughts and comments on our process so far.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cameron\u0026#39;s Watch Storage System\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BNIw-gtBgUM/?taken-by=cameronbanga\"\u003eCameron's Watch Storage System\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; TLDR: It's not very good.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Direct Timestamp to Three Quick Email Questions to Get on Our Priority List\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://overcast.fm/+HVTIiZ3ms/12:30\"\u003eDirect Timestamp to Three Quick Email Questions to Get on Our Priority List\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; We discuss it a bit in show, but we want to make sure that everyone who wants a band gets one. So because we may be limited in supply, we are asking that you answer three questions we discuss here during the show and email us your answers to \u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@tonebands.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003econtact@tonebands.com\u003c/a\u003e.\n\nAnyone who emails us their responses will be placed on a priority list, and given information on how to purchase the bands 3-5 days before we tell the rest of the world.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We have sample band giveaway winners this week! Didn't win? We're seeing a lot of interest in bands and want to make sure that everyone who wants one can get one. So listen in at the 12:30 mark, and we have some information on getting onto a first-priority list once we have actual bands available here in the near future. In this episode, we also go through a lot of your feedback. We've received a LOT of emails, FB messages, Reddit DMs, and more. So we dive into your thoughts and comments on our process so far.","date_published":"2016-11-22T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/897e2270-27d2-4e34-a6b8-b84546ac8dca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22884263,"duration_in_seconds":2794}]},{"id":"1f6d6ed4-f889-4648-b7c8-f9cb2257dbf8","title":"Episode 5: A Social Media Extravaganza!","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/5","content_text":"So far, Cameron and Jon have used this podcast to discuss the process of ordering and testing sample Apple Watch bands that they have ordered thus far. \n\nIn this episode, they've tossed the silicone and metal pin talk out the window, and are talking exclusively about how they are currently using different social media platforms to promote the ToneBands brand. Are you an avid social media enthusiast? Well, then this is the episode for you. So sit back and enjoy, as we discuss promoting a new product through Twitter, Facebook, or email.Links:ToneBands.com\n — Our very simple and very humble early website.\nToneBands (@tonebands) on Instagram\n — Our Instagram home.\nToneBands (@GetToneBands) on Twitter\n — The place we go to tweet.\nToneBands on Facebook\n — How we shovel our wares on Facebook.\nMailChimp.com - Send email campaigns easily.\n — Online email marketing solution to manage subscribers, send emails, and track results. \nToneBands Promotional Photo\n — An example product shot taken by Cameron, of a red ToneBand with black metal pin.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSo far, Cameron and Jon have used this podcast to discuss the process of ordering and testing sample Apple Watch bands that they have ordered thus far. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, they've tossed the silicone and metal pin talk out the window, and are talking exclusively about how they are currently using different social media platforms to promote the ToneBands brand. Are you an avid social media enthusiast? Well, then this is the episode for you. So sit back and enjoy, as we discuss promoting a new product through Twitter, Facebook, or email.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://tonebands.com/\"\u003eToneBands.com\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Our very simple and very humble early website.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands (@tonebands) on Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tonebands/\"\u003eToneBands (@tonebands) on Instagram\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Our Instagram home.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands (@GetToneBands) on Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/gettonebands\"\u003eToneBands (@GetToneBands) on Twitter\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The place we go to tweet.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands on Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/GetToneBands\"\u003eToneBands on Facebook\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; How we shovel our wares on Facebook.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"MailChimp.com - Send email campaigns easily.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://mailchimp.com/\"\u003eMailChimp.com - Send email campaigns easily.\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Online email marketing solution to manage subscribers, send emails, and track results. \n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands Promotional Photo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/s/61fpn06lvghrxl3/tonebands-15.jpg?dl=0\"\u003eToneBands Promotional Photo\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; An example product shot taken by Cameron, of a red ToneBand with black metal pin.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"So far, Cameron and Jon have used this podcast to discuss the process of ordering and testing sample Apple Watch bands that they have ordered thus far. \r\n\r\nIn this episode, they've tossed the silicone and metal pin talk out the window, and are talking exclusively about how they are currently using different social media platforms to promote the ToneBands brand. Are you an avid social media enthusiast? Well, then this is the episode for you. So sit back and enjoy, as we discuss promoting a new product through Twitter, Facebook, or email.","date_published":"2016-11-06T13:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/1f6d6ed4-f889-4648-b7c8-f9cb2257dbf8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20820296,"duration_in_seconds":2536}]},{"id":"571f3756-65b4-4abb-bab1-327a3eee7ef9","title":"Episode 4: Susan Lake Red","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/4","content_text":"This is what happens when you go into a show with no notes. Jon and Cameron spend the first bit of this show discussing the hypothetical situation of ARM processors in MacBook Pros. From there, things progress to a lengthy discussion about what colors to order in what will hopefully be the final order of samples. Everyone is repulsed by the patterns provided by Batch #3 provider. There's also talk of a giveaway.Links:Chinese Band Sample Color Descriptions\n — This is the file that we were trying to do our Chinese translations with.\nInstagram: Natural Color ToneBand\n — ToneBands at Blackbird Coffee\nSample Band Pattern Choices\n — Some questionable, maybe stolen, band patterns.\nToneBands Prototype Giveaway\n — Sign up for a chance to win one of our prototype bands!\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is what happens when you go into a show with no notes. Jon and Cameron spend the first bit of this show discussing the hypothetical situation of ARM processors in MacBook Pros. From there, things progress to a lengthy discussion about what colors to order in what will hopefully be the final order of samples. Everyone is repulsed by the patterns provided by Batch #3 provider. There's also talk of a giveaway.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chinese Band Sample Color Descriptions\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/s/iofod20504gc6t8/kgpfchoppr.png?dl=0\"\u003eChinese Band Sample Color Descriptions\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This is the file that we were trying to do our Chinese translations with.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Instagram: Natural Color ToneBand\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BLlzTZCDQ4W/?taken-by=tonebands\"\u003eInstagram: Natural Color ToneBand\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; ToneBands at Blackbird Coffee\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sample Band Pattern Choices\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oeqbqqnofxoyigk/AAAF_FBdZ_pKpDG0Tj9NgptQa?dl=0\"\u003eSample Band Pattern Choices\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Some questionable, maybe stolen, band patterns.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands Prototype Giveaway\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYcVpMM7lNuZuj0IFg1iM8JBSXxdS-y3JohF7pY60eCPNBdA/viewform\"\u003eToneBands Prototype Giveaway\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Sign up for a chance to win one of our prototype bands!\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As Jon and Cameron trudge towards another order of sample bands, things get off track. Topics include, but aren't limited to: new MacBook Pros, translating Chinese color descriptions from low-resolution .jpeg images,  further impressions on the bands already received, and discussion about how more people would benefit from Apple Watch ownership.","date_published":"2016-10-25T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/571f3756-65b4-4abb-bab1-327a3eee7ef9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":19162923,"duration_in_seconds":2084}]},{"id":"30b33165-7409-43ae-b913-757be531119d","title":"Episode 3: A Little Bit Larger and More Bulbous ","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/3","content_text":"Jon and Cameron have both gotten the chance to give both sets of band samples a test drive. The guys talk overall impressions on both sample batches, what they want to order next, and answer some listener email!Links:Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org\n — Marco's 4th best microphone - The Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB (USB and XLR dynamic): $40\nAn amazing value for the money: it sounds great for the price, and pretty decent at any price, as long as you speak up very closely to it...\nCameron's Podcast Microphone: The Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone\n — The new AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility.\nJon's Podcast Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone\n — The ATR2100-USB is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond.\nFireside - Host Your Podcast\n — BY PODCASTERS, FOR PODCASTERS\nThe Source 95 | On Air, Online, On Campus\n — Our college radio station.\nBatch 1 and Batch 2 Pin Comparison\n — A look at the difference between pins on both band sample sets.\nCreating Bands for Apple Watch - Apple Developer Guide\n — Give users more choices to express their style by designing beautifully crafted bands for Apple Watch.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJon and Cameron have both gotten the chance to give both sets of band samples a test drive. The guys talk overall impressions on both sample batches, what they want to order next, and answer some listener email!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones\"\u003ePodcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Marco's 4th best microphone - The Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB (USB and XLR dynamic): $40\nAn amazing value for the money: it sounds great for the price, and pretty decent at any price, as long as you speak up very closely to it...\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cameron\u0026#39;s Podcast Microphone: The Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS6OYC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\"\u003eCameron's Podcast Microphone: The Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The new AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jon\u0026#39;s Podcast Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1476417114\u0026amp;sr=8-5\u0026amp;keywords=audio+technica+microphone\"\u003eJon's Podcast Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The ATR2100-USB is designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fireside - Host Your Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://fireside.fm/\"\u003eFireside - Host Your Podcast\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; BY PODCASTERS, FOR PODCASTERS\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Source 95 | On Air, Online, On Campus\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://thesource95.com/\"\u003eThe Source 95 | On Air, Online, On Campus\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Our college radio station.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Batch 1 and Batch 2 Pin Comparison\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://tonebands.com/odds_and_ends/pin_differences.png\"\u003eBatch 1 and Batch 2 Pin Comparison\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; A look at the difference between pins on both band sample sets.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Creating Bands for Apple Watch - Apple Developer Guide\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://developer.apple.com/watch/bands/\"\u003eCreating Bands for Apple Watch - Apple Developer Guide\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Give users more choices to express their style by designing beautifully crafted bands for Apple Watch.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Jon and Cameron have both gotten the chance to give both sets of band samples a test drive. The guys talk overall impressions on both sample batches, what they want to order next, and answer some listener email!","date_published":"2016-10-25T16:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/30b33165-7409-43ae-b913-757be531119d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25927268,"duration_in_seconds":3174}]},{"id":"339f5497-eda0-4e6a-b48e-94d396c2f71b","title":"Episode 2: Make Your Wearing Fashioner","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/2","content_text":"It's a very exciting time, as the first sample bands have arrived from Shenzhen, China. Cameron and Jon discuss their initial impressions on the black metal pin, the silicone band quality, the band color, and a variety of other details with their new sample watch bands.Links:Jon Becker on Instagram: “#wearingfashioner”\n — from @mangosquash - #wearingfashioner\nToneBands\n — Welcome, humble reader, to the future web home of ToneBands.\nToneBands (@GetToneBands) on Twitter\nToneBands (@tonebands) on Instagram\nToneBands on Facebook\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt's a very exciting time, as the first sample bands have arrived from Shenzhen, China. Cameron and Jon discuss their initial impressions on the black metal pin, the silicone band quality, the band color, and a variety of other details with their new sample watch bands.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jon Becker on Instagram: “#wearingfashioner”\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BEENemNLXpU/\"\u003eJon Becker on Instagram: “#wearingfashioner”\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; from @mangosquash - #wearingfashioner\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://tonebands.com/\"\u003eToneBands\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Welcome, humble reader, to the future web home of ToneBands.\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands (@GetToneBands) on Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/gettonebands\"\u003eToneBands (@GetToneBands) on Twitter\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands (@tonebands) on Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tonebands/\"\u003eToneBands (@tonebands) on Instagram\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ToneBands on Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/GetToneBands\"\u003eToneBands on Facebook\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Cameron and Jon get their first sample watch bands. So it's time for some impressions.","date_published":"2016-10-05T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/339f5497-eda0-4e6a-b48e-94d396c2f71b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26586641,"duration_in_seconds":3256}]},{"id":"ec6342ca-3820-4cb3-8bb8-8c3015e469ee","title":"Episode 1: The O-Town of Third Party Apple Watch Band Makers","url":"https://podcast.tonebands.com/1","content_text":"Cameron Banga and Jon Becker have determined that there is a specific type of band for their Apple Watches that they can not buy. Despite looking far and wide for a band that meets their need, they still feel as if there is a gap in the market.\n\nIn this episode, Cameron and Jon discuss how they have ordered sample bands, that fit a specific need they have. If these bands are of high quality, our protagonists are hoping to buy a lot of 500-1000 of these bands, and then sell these bands individually for a profit on Amazon, eBay, etc.\n\nLearn more about Cameron and Jon, and what they are learning as they try to create their own band for the Apple Watch.\n\nShow Notes:\n\nAlibaba - https://www.alibaba.com\nCameron on Twitter - http://twitter.com/cameronbanga\nJon on Twitter - http://twitter.com/mangosquash\nWebsite: http://tonebands.com\n\nHave a question or comment? Email us at contact@tonebands.com.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCameron Banga and Jon Becker have determined that there is a specific type of band for their Apple Watches that they can not buy. Despite looking far and wide for a band that meets their need, they still feel as if there is a gap in the market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Cameron and Jon discuss how they have ordered sample bands, that fit a specific need they have. If these bands are of high quality, our protagonists are hoping to buy a lot of 500-1000 of these bands, and then sell these bands individually for a profit on Amazon, eBay, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Cameron and Jon, and what they are learning as they try to create their own band for the Apple Watch.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow Notes:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlibaba - \u003ca href=\"https://www.alibaba.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.alibaba.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCameron on Twitter - \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/cameronbanga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://twitter.com/cameronbanga\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJon on Twitter - \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/mangosquash\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://twitter.com/mangosquash\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWebsite: \u003ca href=\"http://tonebands.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://tonebands.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question or comment? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@tonebands.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003econtact@tonebands.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Cameron and Jon have decided they want to make their own third-party Apple Watch band. They've ordered their first run of samples, which will arrived in the next 24-36 hours.","date_published":"2016-09-29T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1163e064-9143-4eaf-b89a-71c0f72c110f/ec6342ca-3820-4cb3-8bb8-8c3015e469ee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21075904,"duration_in_seconds":2545}]}]}