MIPPL #005 | Weston Barnes Owner of MR. MOCKS in Chelsea, Michigan
šļø Welcome to Episode 5 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! šļø
Hold on to your strapsāthis 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.
šļø Swing Into This Episodeās Highlights:
How a Christmas gift sewing machine turned into a full-fledged outdoor gear business šš§µ
The doās and donāts of hammock camping (spoiler: falling out is a donāt) š²š
The unexpected perks of learning to sewābecause real men stitch! šŖāļø
How Weston balances running Mr. MOCKS and working at Great Lakes Yurt Co. (Yes, heās stitched into multiple businesses!) š”
Crypto, business strategy, and future techābecause this episode isnāt just about hanging out! š°š
š„ Whatās Next for MI PEOPLE?
Weāre here to hang out (literally) with Michiganās most fascinating peopleāentrepreneurs, creatives, and everyday locals making an impact in their communities.
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