Just wanted to write a blurb about how thankful I am for the support from everyone.
Before starting this business, I had felt like I had no "right" to start a yoyo company or brand. I wasn't an ex competitor, I'm not someone who was known back in the day, and returned, I'm not someone who has been in the scene, I'm not someone who was a trick video creator or youtuber, or even someone who frequently posted to the forums. I was just a lurker who loved yoyos. First and foremost, I was what I would consider a "Fan" of yoyos and throwers. I spent a lot of time watching people throw before I ever picked up a modern responsive yoyo. I simply enjoyed watching competitions and videos online when I was working. Researching, learning, catching up on what I missed out on. It wasn't until years later that I actually finally picked up my first modern unresponsive throw off ebay. Ever since, yoyo has been a major part of my life, but I've just remained a lurker over the years.
Because of this, I didn't know if I had any right or validation to start a yoyo brand. To me, I was just a fan, not someone who was apart of the community. Frankly, I felt like watching the brands come and go during 2020-2022~ were a big motivation for the start of this brand. It made me feel like, well, if these people can, then why can't I? I love yoyos just as much as anyone else.
So I will admit, I wasn't sure about how this brand would be received when starting it, especially after so many brands had just come and gone. I just really felt like a nobody within the scene. Because of that, I didn't really even have people to show this yoyo to, or share it to. I decided that the best way to go about it was to let the universe handle it. I knew that what I had inside me, the drive to start a brand, the feeling as if, this was I wanna do with my life, and nothing else matters. So, I just started posting my process related to the yoyo, released the yoyo on instagram, no tags, no promotion, no word of it to anyone really, I just dropped it and knew that the yoyo would somehow find it's way into the right hands. In the end, I believe the promotion from my friends, DXL, and Brian posting it to YYEF gave it all it needed to find it's way into people's hands.
We shipped Asora, literally, all over the world, and I could not have been more stoked to do so. It's an amazing feeling, and even more amazing when I see people enjoying my throw, or giving it words of praise. I just truly, could not thank everyone enough for all of the support they've showered over this unknown brand. I am so thankful to DXL being so supportive to me as well. Every single person I met there is a joy to be around, further proving how welcoming and kind the yoyo community is.
There's so much that I want to do with the brand, so much that I'd like to give back to the community. Until that time comes, to where I can actively, support the community and give back. I will continue to be ever grateful for the kindness and support you as a community have shown us.
Lastly, I want to thank my family. This business, and brand, is not a single man entity. It's a team effort, with my brother, and his wife supporting the company on the back end, and my sister helping with social media. They were the ones who gave me the support and boost to do this, to start this brand. This allows me to completely focus on the artistic, and creative side of the business. In the end, they support my vision, goals, and dream. I am extremely thankful to have the support of my family on this journey and we will continue to bring you our best.
Thank you to everyone who supported, even just commenting or liking our posts, messaging us with kind words, having interest in the yoyo, picking up a sticker, shirt, hoodie, or yoyo.
We appreciate it all.
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