🎙️ Welcome to Episode 5 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️

Hold on to your straps—this episode is a real hang! Mike sits down with Weston Barnes, the mastermind behind Mr. MOCKS, a Michigan-based company crafting top-tier hammocks, bug nets, and outdoor gear for hammock campers, backpackers, and anyone who loves lounging in the trees.

Weston started sewing hammocks as a teenager when he realized the prices of name-brand hammocks were through the roof (or, should we say, through the canopy?). Fast-forward to today, and Mr. MOCKS has become a go-to brand for outdoor adventurers who want comfort, durability, and a little Michigan-made magic.

🏕️ Swing Into This Episode’s Highlights:

• How a Christmas gift sewing machine turned into a full-fledged outdoor gear business 🎁🧵

• The do’s and don’ts of hammock camping (spoiler: falling out is a don’t) 🌲😂

• The unexpected perks of learning to sew—because real men stitch! 💪✂️

• How Weston balances running Mr. MOCKS and working at Great Lakes Yurt Co. (Yes, he’s stitched into multiple businesses!) 🏡

• Crypto, business strategy, and future tech—because this episode isn’t just about hanging out! 💰📈

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