Love Handle: Mike Watts

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Mike Watts, Founder of Love Handle, customizable phone grips with a focus on functionality. Growing up in Texas, Mike stood by the motto, "hard work pay's off", in which inspired him to build resilience through his entrepreneurial journey. Following his time studying at Texas A&M University, Mike spent much of his time in the environmental industry, participating in a number of ventures, including selling products at sales shows, nationwide.  In 2014, Mike introduced Love Handle with a vision to bring the world a better way to operate and hold smartphones. Listen how Mike turned a 2x rejection into the show Shark Tank, to landing a partnership deal with Daymond John externally, leading to features in QVC, The View, Good Morning America, and more. Make sure to check out Love Handle at: https://www.lovehandle.com/   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Support for Starting Small comes from Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that help create a healthier work life. All of their products, from chairs to standing desks and more, are comfortable, easy to use, and sustainable. And great for either the office or the work from home environment. With an increase in shifting workplaces, comfort can be especially hard to find. As I run the podcast, I am in front of my desk for hours a day; from scheduling, researching, interviewing, and more. Humanscale allows me to remain productive, without the consequence of body stress to follow.  Make sure to check out Humanscale at humanscale.com, and use code: STARTINGSMALL at checkout to save 20% on your purchase.   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Newton Running, the leader in performance running shoes that promote gait efficiency for people at all levels of the sport. Newton Running’s patented Action/Reaction™ technology provides dynamic shock absorption, energy return, ground feel, minimal heel-to-toe drop, and lightweight comfort. In addition to its devotion to help people run better, Newton Running is committed to corporate responsibility through sustainability efforts and through the support of numerous charitable organizations.  Make sure to check out Newton Running for yourself at https://www.newtonrunning.com/