Background
Matthew “Griff” Griffin is the Co-Founder of Combat Flip Flops. Griff was previously interviewed on the podcast in Episode 47, making him the first two time guest. If you want to find our more about his background and founding CFF, listen to his interview there (but not necessary to listen to this interview).
Combat Flip Flops Update
Griff discussed the importance of talking about your business. A conversation in a bar led to an article in Gizmodo that had over 100,000 views in less than 48 hours. That led to a huge spike in sales which crashed their servers. The CFF product line has expanded significantly since we last talked. He talks about the good the growth of his product line has helped his business continue to do good in the world.
Un-Armed Forces Program
Griff and team now want to give opportunities to Vets and help expand CFF at the same time. with their Un-Armed Forces Program.
Combat Flip Flops is growing and they’re looking for veterans to join their movement. Creating peaceful, forward-thinking opportunities for people affected by conflict is no easy job, but it sure does have its rewards. Being a veteran-owned company, Combat Flip Flops’ strives to support veterans, the country, and those downrange. Taking a page from their Green Beret brothers, they’re instituting the Village Stability Operations (VSO) Program.
Quotes
Talk about your business. You never know when it is going to turn into an opportunity
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