Rookie Rise Blog

Meet Jason Rodie. A hopefull for the paralympics 2016 in Brazil, representing the United States. Jason contacted me through facebook while I was working on Rookie Rise. I didn't have a website up, all that I had was a facebook page and that's where we met. He said he loved what the brand stood for. I thanked him for his interest and we started talking. He told me that he has cerebral palsy and he's going to show other people with this condition that anything is possible. I wasn't familiar with "CP" as he always abbreviates it. I asked what...

You have a name, and some designs for your brand right? Let’s start planning your product! For a lot of people, money is not handed to them. Odds are you will definitely need a budget when starting your clothing line. Most people put their money in the wrong places when they decide to put their product out. You are new to the market, so start out modest. Think big, but plan small when it comes to launching on a smaller budget or even if you have a big budget. Here’s some things that you’ll need to consider before taking your...

“This brand is dedicated to the people who got up after every fall and the ones who pushed through negativity. For the ones who kept going when people told them that they don’t have what it takes. To the ones who were lost, but found the strength to move forward again. To the ones who never gave up on their goals, and the ones who are in pursuit of their dreams. For the rookies who have made it to the top and the ones who are on their way. This brand is for you, for us.” Rookie Rise Founder -...

I remember my childhood like it was yesterday. My friends and I would roam the streets until the street lamps started to flicker on. Once our curfews were up, we would always dread having to return indoors. Inside wasn't so bad though. We always had stuff to do. I couldn't imagine what kids would be doing today if they didn't have access to an Ipad filled with video game apps. We weren't spoiled with amazing gadgets like kids are today. We made the best of what we had though. Someone with a huge brain, invented these cardboard coins that had...

Rookie Rise is still being developed, but I figured that I'd document the process of building this brand. There are tons of people that take their great ideas to the grave. I hope to inspire people through Rookie Rise, and I truly believe that if we can all pay it forward, then more people will take the risk to bring their idea or ideas to life. There's noting better then hearing about someone who is chasing their dreams. I'm going to pay it forward by sharing the tips that I've learned along the way while building Rookie Rise. I'll try...