BUSINESSES OF THE SKOOK: Modern Gent Hat Co.
The Modern Gent Hat Co. will be selling hats at the Yuengling Stars and Stripes Celebration on July 13th, 2024, in Pottsville.
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“I always had a love for hats, and I believe every hat has a story to tell. Hats make people feel good about themselves and gives them a chance to express themselves.
I’ve been asked what hurdles I’ve encountered and have to say like most new startup businesses and being a small business overall it's the initial struggles of getting started, and making yourself legit, and a name for yourself. Trying to set myself apart from other companies has also been a learning experience, so we’ve done things such as offer different styles, not have minimum order requirements, design fee’s, etc. I believe I can keep the cost down because we are local business, and that’s the benefit of being small and locally owned. Branching out to other custom engraved creations, keychains, and other items is also on the horizon.
I'm excited to bring my work to the community. Being able to create something custom, be it a logo or just something someone likes and thinks about makes me feel good about the work I do. Meeting new people, networking with other brands, small business, or just creating something fun has really created an uplifting experience for me. I want to know the story behind the hat. It can boost confidence, be an expression, be a relative's hat, or simply can be an old baseball cap that someone has had since they played t-ball when they were 5.
Every day is a new adventure and I'm looking forward to the ride I also look forward to being able to release my private label and soon to be brand. A new online retail shop will be coming in the next few months, so big things are happening, and they are happening fast. Recently we were approved to be a vendor and create a custom logo for the Yuengling stars and stripes summer celebration, which has been a game changer.
Advice I would give to a newer company would be to be humble and remember where you came from. Get to know your customers and take care of them, don’t just view them as a number. Get involved with local community and SUPPORT other fellow small businesses. Everyone is having their own struggles, and its important to remember what may be easy for some can be tough for others.”
Contact information is Ryan@moderngenthatco.com
“I always had a love for hats, and I believe every hat has a story to tell. Hats make people feel good about themselves and gives them a chance to express themselves.
I’ve been asked what hurdles I’ve encountered and have to say like most new startup businesses and being a small business overall it's the initial struggles of getting started, and making yourself legit, and a name for yourself. Trying to set myself apart from other companies has also been a learning experience, so we’ve done things such as offer different styles, not have minimum order requirements, design fee’s, etc. I believe I can keep the cost down because we are local business, and that’s the benefit of being small and locally owned. Branching out to other custom engraved creations, keychains, and other items is also on the horizon.
I'm excited to bring my work to the community. Being able to create something custom, be it a logo or just something someone likes and thinks about makes me feel good about the work I do. Meeting new people, networking with other brands, small business, or just creating something fun has really created an uplifting experience for me. I want to know the story behind the hat. It can boost confidence, be an expression, be a relative's hat, or simply can be an old baseball cap that someone has had since they played t-ball when they were 5.
Every day is a new adventure and I'm looking forward to the ride I also look forward to being able to release my private label and soon to be brand. A new online retail shop will be coming in the next few months, so big things are happening, and they are happening fast. Recently we were approved to be a vendor and create a custom logo for the Yuengling stars and stripes summer celebration, which has been a game changer.
Advice I would give to a newer company would be to be humble and remember where you came from. Get to know your customers and take care of them, don’t just view them as a number. Get involved with local community and SUPPORT other fellow small businesses. Everyone is having their own struggles, and its important to remember what may be easy for some can be tough for others.”
Contact information is Ryan@moderngenthatco.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moderngenthatco1
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modern_gent_hat_co/
To preorder stars and stripes hats email Ryan directly!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modern_gent_hat_co/
To preorder stars and stripes hats email Ryan directly!
Photos and Story by Jocelyn Barrett / Danie Mae Photography
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