More Updates

I felt I should write something since I haven't in a few days. I have done a few things with J. Benjamin since I last wrote. After last weekend, I took a few days away from the whole entrepreneur thing (as much as my mind would allow) and just let all my thoughts go out to the universe. I came back on Monday much calmer and less frustrated and got my domain to at least go to the J. Benjamin store. I still don't really understand the linking problem with the blog but I still have that. I am not going to worry about it right now.

I have been working on a few projects at the moment. I am still trying to finalize the Five Second Rule shirt. I am still waiting for pics from all of you who have J. Benjamin shirts for the contest. I guess no one wants to win a free tee. Hmm, weird! I am also working on a book/t-shirt bundle with Move the Crowd author Mike Bruny. Lastly, a big project I am working on is for my friends charity, Erin Blair Foundation, which supports women with their fight against breast cancer. I originally was going to do t-shirts but I think I have come up with a more affordable fun idea that will generate donations for the foundation. In the last couple of years, I have known too many people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and I want to help however I can. Stay tuned to see what I will have.

New Tee and Some Updates

Hola people! Here's a rough sketch of what to expect in a few weeks. The shirt is called "Five Second Rule" and will be out very soon. I had a minor setback with my shirts that came from the t-shirt company. Once that is all cleared up we will be ready to roll. I have a lot of plans for three other tee's too. I will make my first signature tee and I have two collaboration tee's that I will be doing. One is with my friend for the book, Move the Crowd: 30 Days of Hip-Hop Affirmations to Change Your Life by Mike Bruny and the other will be for Breast Cancer Awareness month for the Erin Blair Foundation. Until then you can visit my new store at www.jbenjaminclothing.com.

J. Benjamin Picture Contest

Send me your best, funniest, most creative pic of you in your J. Benjamin shirt. I will select the best pic on Sept. 7th. The winner will receive the newest J. Benjamin shirt that will be out in the next few weeks for free. There is a one pic maximum so be sure to make yours count! All pics that are already on the fan wall on the Facebook Fan Page do not count towards the contest. If you haven't gotten a shirt yet you have a little over 3 weeks to get yours and get your pic in. I still have a handful of Brainstorm and Nerds are Cool tee's left. So get out there, have fun, and send those pics. Contact me at jbsiii3@hotmail.com if you would like more information on how to purchase a shirt. Also, what do you think about the new J. Benjamin Clothing Co. logo?

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

Hey, Hey, Hey! I finally have some updates for you guys. Lets start with the latest. My artist and I have been working on a couple new designs for J. Benjamin Clothing Co. and I am really anxious to produce them. I should have one new design out within the next three weeks and the other we are just starting. The one that is almost complete is another humor one. I think it is hilarious and I am sure you all will too.

The Nerds are Cool shirt ended up being a major hit! I underestimated how popular the shirt was going to be and made very few prints. I decided to run a few more and they sold lot hotcakes. I only have a handful left. I have gotten requests for older shirts but my company is designed to make the buyer feel like they own something cool and special so I will not be reproducing any of the past designs. Once we sell out of each design then that is it. But doesn't that make you excited and want to pay close attention to what will be printed?

I have been getting a lot of wonderful feedback from everyone and I hope to continue to make things that you all enjoy. I have been coming up with all kinds of ideas and I hope that in the near future I can implement some of them.

Until next time,

John for J. Benjamin Clothing Co.

Sole Boutique's Sneaker Palooza

Last night I was invited to sell my J. Benjamin tee's at Sole Boutique's monthly Sneaker Palooza in San Antonio, TX. I was very excited to show them to my target market. I got great feedback as well as inspiration from people. I also sold a few of the shirts too. Here's a link to Sole Boutique's blog where you can see the pics of the first Sneaker Palooza.