Legacy in Leather - The Espinoza’s Story w/ Eric Espinoza | One Gang Ep. 102

Send us Fan MailLegacy in Leather – The Espinoza’s Story w/ Eric EspinozaFrom a small workshop in Rosemead to becoming a legendary name in American motorcycle culture, Eric Espinoza, takes us inside the story of Espinoza’s Leather.Eric shares how his father, Gilbert Espinoza, a first-generation craftsman with nothing but a sewing machine, a relentless work ethic, and a dream, founded the company back in 1971.What started as handmade jackets stitched in a garage exploded into one of the most iconic family-owned leather brands in California and now the world.This one is more than a small American business story, it’s about family, identity, and continuing to build something real that lasts in a tough and ever changing motorcycle culture.Timestamps:00:00 Intro - Meet Eric Espinoza of Espinoza's Leather01:55 Breaking the Ice - Quick Fire Questions07:18 Sponsor Break - Leather Up08:42 Early Days - Growing Up in the Family Business16:55 Keeping it Old School - Craftsmanship and Values24:29 The Mayans MC Connection36:26 Evolution of Biker Gear and Fashion38:02 Sponsor Break - Butt Buffer46:08 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs52:42 Future Plans and Celebrity ClientsConnect with Espinoza's Leather:Website: https://espinozasleather.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espinozasleatherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/espinozasleatherCheck Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide#EricEspinoza #EspinozasLeather #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide #MotorcycleGear #MotorcycleApparel #CustomLeather #MotorcycleCulture